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SA Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology

SA Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology: “Watertight” Debuts in Amsterdam Photo: Raycaster South African Filmmaker Invents New Documentary Storytelling Medium with 3D Technology 3D-Printed Art Installation, “WATERTIGHT”, Debuts This Week at Prestigious IDFA DocLab Amsterdam, Netherlands – (November 16, 2017) – WATERTIGHT is a 3D-scanned and 3D-printed specimen collection of  New York City habitats and the individuals that reside alone within them. Created by South African filmmaker Caitlin Robinson and Israeli artist Ziv Schneider, the collection …

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Bhanga welcomes Pat Tshikane

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Der MyPE The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape is proud to welcome Pat Tshikane, a former United Front Leader. Pat Tshikane is one such South African who has recognized that the DA puts the people first and is committed to ushering a new beginning and building a better South Africa. Every day more and more South Africans are joining the Democratic Alliance as they recognize that we are a party for all, committed to building a new beginning in South Africa. The DA remains committed to leading the realignment of South African politics by creating a home for all South Africans …

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How to change R1000 into R6000

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As the holiday season approaches, most of us are counting the days until that year-end bonus hits our account. There’s nothing quite like a little bank balance booster to get us in the holiday spirit! Of course, splurging all that extra cash on impulse buys is probably not the smartest move with costs rising. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to make our year-end bonuses work as hard for us as we did for them? Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group, says this actually easier than we might think. Here is his 3-step guide to making your bonus go further than ever …

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King Williams Town news: Two desperate matriculants strip and risk their lives to write exam on other side of submerged bridge

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Two desperate matriculants strip and risk their lives to write exam on other side of submerged bridge: More than 30 pupils from a King William’s Town high school could not write their exams yesterday because of a flooded bridge. DON’T FENCE ME IN: Pupils in Qaga village in King William’s Town are trapped by the raging stream, which has flooded the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Maketa the latest from the Botha incubator: Back then provincial cricketers played for clubs‚ and when Botha opened the batting for Buffaloes against Ian Howell’s King William’s Town side, he …

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Uitenhage in the news: Panayiotou to learn his fate

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Panayiotou to learn his fate: Jayde Panayioutou was shot dead after she was kidnapped outside her home in Port Elizabeth. Her body was found in a veld just outside Uitenhage a day later. READ: Panayiotou, co-accused guilty of murder The parents of Michael Komape, James and Rosina ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. No end in sight for drought despite rain: Spokesman Garth Sampson said 65.8mm had been measured at the Port Elizabeth Airport, 76.6mm at the 3rd Avenue dip in Newton Park, 50.2mm in Blue Horizon Bay, 45.8mm at Coega and 50.4mm in Uitenhage. Elsewhere in the area, 55.5mm was …

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Why tomorrow’s work force needs more entrepreneurs

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As the world celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week (13 to 19 November), Nelson Mandela Bay parents were given a sobering glimpse into the world of work their children will face – and why it’s important to help develop an entrepreneurial mindset in the youth. South Africa’s official unemployment rate stands at more than 27%, the highest it has been since 2003, with more than six million job-seekers unable to find work, and more than half of them aged between 15 to 24. “The world of work and business is changing … The inability of our school system to empower our kids for these changes …

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PE in the news: 6 Alternative spots for Matric Rage if you’re terrible at planning

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6 Alternative spots for Matric Rage if you're terrible at planning: You can also check out the sweet waves of Durban (that's not Umhlanga) or friendly locals of Port Elizabeth who would love to party with you. Check our SA Insider guides just before you head off to make sure you don't miss out on any events that will make ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Hunting African Animals And Bringing Their Heads To The U.S. Is Legal Again Under Trump: Elephant and lion trophies can be imported from Africa again, in a reversal of an Obama-era policy that prohibited the importation of …

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The Vision is to ensure all learners in Uitenhage are functionally literate by the end of Grade Three

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Three years ago the Volkswagen Community Trust launched an ambitious initiative that was aimed at promoting meaningful literacy in the first 10 years of a child's life. Today, three years later the results show that Volkswagen Group South Africa through the Volkswagen Community Trust are making head way. The theme for this year's Conference is "Reading4Meaning" The Building Blocks. The two main aims of this year's Conference was to look at the results of the survey conducted with Rhodes University and also to highlight the impact of the interventions which the Community Trust have …

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Mthatha news: Walter Sisulu University stripped of its LLB status!

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Walter Sisulu University stripped of its LLB status!: Walter Sisulu’s law degree is taught on Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. First-year LLB student Zoliswa Gongqa, who is also a member of the OR Tambo region convocation, said the university’s management had failed to uphold the necessary standard. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Walter Sisulu University loses right to offer law degrees: The results were published on Wednesday‚ and they show that the Mthatha-based faculty would have to send or refer its LLB undergraduates elsewhere to finish the course. Source: "Mthatha" - …

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Will Cutting the Corner Pay?

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At the 1300 UTC ranking Simeon Tienpont's AkzoNobel was in the Leg 2 top spot because their trajectory, around 70 nautical miles to the east of the fleet, puts them closer to Cape Town than any of their rivals. But while they are technically in pole position in terms of distance to finish, the move is a tactical roll of the dice from Tienpont and his navigator Jules Salter. By positioning themselves to the east they have reduced the amount of miles they need to sail, but the compromise will likely be lighter winds. By comparison, those teams closer to the Brazilian coast – Dongfeng …

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Talha Moosajee and Raais Asmal head for Aldo Scribante Final Battle

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2017 Volkswagen Driver Search hopefuls, Talha Moosajee and Raais Asmal will battle it out for top spot this coming weekend with the winner earning a spot in the 2018 Volkswagen Motorsport Driver Team. Top two finalists Thalha Moosajee and Raais Asmal are close to realising their dream of becoming a Volkswagen Motorsport Driver with the last leg of the Driver Search competition wrapping up in Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante Racetrack on Saturday, 18 November. Moosajee and Asmal have had to see out 14 other hopefuls, as well as endure gruelling days of physical tests, psychological …

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Straton Scoops National Award as Best Contributor to Energy Efficiency – #eca2017pea

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  Michael Straton from Straton Electrical and Building Automation Systems accepts the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) national award as the winner in the BEST CONTRIBUTOR TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY category in Johannesburg at the ECA's annual Presidential Excellence Awards on Thursday 16 November 2017   Visit http://straton.co.za to find out more. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

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Something you don’t see often in #PortElizabeth

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Something you don't see often in #PortElizabeth - clearing the beach at the popular Avalanche #SurfSpot - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

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Dangerous Personalities: Narcissism – Uncovering the Deception and Hidden Loyalties

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Did you know that an American study has found that Narcissistic traits have risen as fast as obesity rates since the 1980’s? (Twenge & Campbell, 2009, The Narcissism Epidemic). Join Behaviour Specialist, Ian Ferreira and Counsellling Psychologist, Dr Tanya Defferary for a first-of–its-kind workshop in Port Elizabeth. During this two hour talk these two experts will take you on a journey to explore the intricacies of Narcissism. Using their knowledge, gathered from the fields of Behaviour Analysis and Contextual Therapy, they will explain what it is like to be in a relationship with a …

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AICC 2016 Chess Video – Ruben Rosochacki [video]

Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Alexander Road High School Inter-schools Chess Championships Click HERE to find more 'Alexander Road High School' videos. Alexander Road High School video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. …

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