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Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate

Madibaz flank Brown steps up to the plate: FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown tackles Akhona Nela of NWU-Pukke during their Varsity Cup rugby match at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth last week. Photo: Asem Engage FNB Madibaz flank Brandon Brown is playing some of the best rugby of his career as he strives to make an impact on the Varsity Cup, his achievements recognised with accolades in two successive matches. The 23-year-old economics masters student, who lives in Mangold Park in Port Elizabeth, was voted the Player that Rocks against Wits and NWU-Pukke, a notable achievement given that he …

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How we avoided the wrath of Diaz

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Diaz would have been Cross if the ABYC left his cross behind. #abycpe #tnpa #eviction #diaz #yacht #club - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

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The end of an era begins

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The end of an era begins as we move out of the ABYC Building in the Port of Port Elizabeth. See you at the ‘Grand for a Change’ #abycpe #portelizabeth #sailing #evictionnotice - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

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Mthatha news: WSU Butterworth campus students join boycott

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WSU Butterworth campus students join boycott: Students at Walter Sisulu University’s Butterworth campus have this morning joined Mthatha and Buffalo City campuses on a class boycott. In all three campuses, academic activities have been disrupted as students protest over accommodation-related issues. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. WSU unrest flares in EL, Mthatha: Unrest among students over accommodation flared in both Mthatha and East London yesterday. TROUBLED TIMES: A vehicle belonging to a temporary security company at the Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus was set alight …

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The Bay’s Budget Beaters – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Bay’s Budget Beaters: The 2018 National Budget Speech is done and the inevitable debates completed, but have you taken a look at your own personal budget yet? One thing for certain is that your money is going to have to stretch a whole lot further. Entertainment allowances are almost always the first casualty of any budget, but rather than going out less, take advantage of some incredible specials around the Bay! Some of these specials are so good; you probably wouldn’t be able to cook the same dish at …

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Grahamstown in the news: Grahamstown: 36 properties found

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Grahamstown: 36 properties found: They may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this programme. Grahamstown – Show on map (1,050 yards from centre) Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the garden, Cornerstone Manor is situated in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Region ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. House prices in Grahamstown Road, Castlederg BT81: What's the average house price in Grahamstown Road? The average price for property in Grahamstown Road stood at £134,681 in March 2018. This is a fall of 0.72% in the last three months (since December 2017) and rise of 0.35% …

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PE in the news: David Warner & Quinton de Kock sanctioned by ICC for altercation

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David Warner & Quinton de Kock sanctioned by ICC for altercation: Australia won the first Test by 118 runs. The second Test starts on Friday at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 'We'll get our troops in order': Smith defends Australian team's image: Port Elizabeth: As the Australians trained in the nets at St George's Park on Wednesday a local man, perhaps in his 60s, walked over to them and gave them a blistering spray, before storming off. The tourists are obviously not the flavour of the month in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - …

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INTERWINED 2004- 2018 BY NOMUSA MAKHUBO

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INTERWINED 2004- 2018 BY NOMUSA MAKHUBO: Nelson Mandela University’s Visual Art Department in the School of Music, Art and Design will be exhibiting the work of award-winning artist and academic, Nomusa Makhubu.  Source: News Latest News. …

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92% Victory for Tracey Weise in Ward 1

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) yesterday romped home to a stunning victory in the Ward 1 by-election held in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM). The DA’s candidate, Tracy Weise, obtained 4 368 votes which is 92% of the valid votes cast. Altogether, 4 767 votes were cast. Voters in Ward 1 used this opportunity to send a strong message that they want the DA-led coalition government to keep on making progress in NMBM. The ANC saw a big drop in support, polling only 306 votes while the EFF only managed 22 votes -- and this in a ward that includes the Nelson Mandela University. The DA …

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Re-energized Splash Festival programme

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality announced a rejuvenated Splash Festival programme that includes a show by popular musician Cassper Nyovest, water sport extravaganza and an improved entertainment programme for the whole family. Speaking at the media launch at Hobie Beach today, Executive Mayor Athol Trollip, said he hopes that the visitors from abroad and locally, drawn by the start of the City Surf Series and other exciting offerings will enjoy the city to such an extent that they will tell others and return to our shores. “We have great beaches with the softest and whitest sand with …

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Budget Lacks Creativity

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Dear MyPE The MEC for Finance, Sakhumzi Somyo, tabled the Eastern Cape 2018/2019 provincial budget in the Bhisho Legislature yesterday. The budget for the next financial year lacks creativity and while the key issues that we face in the Eastern Province such as crippling unemployment, an excessively bloated bureaucracy and corrupt tender and supply chain practises are identified, there are no new or innovative plans to address these scourges. The how much must be clearly translated into how. Reflecting the austerity of the national budget, MEC Somyo announced a total budget of …

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Creating greater impact in SMME development

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6 March 2018, saw the official launch of SAICA Enterprise Development. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Hope Factory NPC, which is consolidated into the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The sole purpose of this entity is to play an active role in economic transformation in South Africa, through advancing the sustainable growth of entrepreneurial Black businesses (as defined by the B-BBEE Codes). As part of the responsible leadership objectives, SAICA remains committed to the National Development Plan of rallying behind a united vision for South Africa’s development. …

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