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Elephants Trampled by Western Province

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No less than 56 tries were scored across the rugby fields of South Africa as the SuperSport Rugby Challenge kicked off in impressive fashion this weekend. On Sunday, 22 of those came from the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth - the venue of the first Rugby Festival, which is unique to the SuperSport Rugby Challenge. In the main match, DHL Western Province started the defence of their title in impressive fashion, beating the EP Elephants 59-12, scoring nine tries to two. The vision of the visiting backs to spot gaps in the EP defence proved decisive, with three of their first …

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Greening the Port of Port Elizabeth with Solar

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The first of its kind green energy initiative in the Port of PE has proven successful. This pilot project has opened the door for larger projects in future, which is in line with the technological advancement of the Transnet Strategy 4.0 and the Smart People’s Port concept. “This sustainable and environmentally friendly project will also save cost significantly. The return on investment is an absolute bonus,” said Rajesh Dana, Port Manager. “It is introducing sustainable means of operations into the folds of the port. Capable of generating 1 800 kWh per month, it is the equivalent …

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Desert Diamond crew member transferred

Sarah Smith, NSRI St Francis Bay station commander, said: At 21h15, Saturday, 21st April, NSRI St Francis Bay duty crew were activated following reports from Telkom Maritime Radio Services of a 63 year old Russian crewman aboard the factory vessel Desert Diamond. NSRI Port Elizabeth dispatched 2 NSRI high-angle extrication crew and an EC Government Health EMS rescue paramedic and they joined our NSRI St Francis Bay crew and the sea rescue craft Spirit of St Francis II was launched. We rendezvoused with the Desert Diamond off-shore of the Port of St Francis. The paramedic and NSRI …

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PE in the news: Flying squad recover hijacked vehicle, Port Elizabeth

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Flying squad recover hijacked vehicle, Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth Flying squad members recovered a vehicle which was hijacked at Parliament Street in Central in the early hours of this morning, 21 April 2018. Following information that was received, the grey Polo Vivo was recovered, parked next to a house ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Iconic Pollocks honed skills in Mill Park ‘tests’: Little did they know some 66-years-ago that their neighbourhood cricket games with two young brothers would see the emergence of a pair of Port Elizabeth’s most iconic sports sons. Last week, …

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Disability no hindrance to ability

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Disability no hindrance to ability: “Yes at times I find life difficult and depressing but there is so much to live for. I was dealt this hand of cards, now I have to play it to the best of my ability,” says Ciské Faber, who receives her BA degree majoring in Psychology and Sociology this April. Source: News Latest News. …

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Mthatha news: Cosmos sinks hapless Bucks

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Cosmos sinks hapless Bucks: Mthatha Bucks were relegated from the National First Division when they were thumped 3-0 by a ruthless Jomo Cosmos at the Mthatha Stadium today. Amathol’amnyama went into the encounter in desperate need of maximum points to keep their hopes of avoiding ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Bucks have to go for the jugula: With Mthatha Bucks all set to play their do-or-die National First Division fixture against Jomo Cosmos at the Mthatha Stadium this afternoon, their leading goalscorer, Mpho Erasmus, believes the players must fight for each other if they are to …

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Uitenhage in the news: One in three Bay applicants pass driver’s licence tests

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One in three Bay applicants pass driver’s licence tests: Two Way Driving School manager Jaen-Mari Avis, in Uitenhage, said the problem was exacerbated by the number of unregistered driving schools in the Bay. “There are a lot of people who use driving schools that are not registered as a business and you also ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Farm for Sale in Uitenhage: 3.2 HA Smallholding with a Church For Sale! Main House: 3 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Bathrooms, Open plan lounge and dining room, Modern kitchen, 2 Air-cons, Double garage and Double carport. Church: 300m2, 100m2 Hall, Bathroom, …

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