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Maimane to attend public land hearings in East London

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Tomorrow, Thursday 26 July 2018, Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane MP, will be part of the public land hearing engagements at the Orient Theatre in East London. Maimane will be accompanying members of the Gwatyu Communal Property Association (CPA) as they continue to fight for the land that they have lived on for decades. This fight for over 1500 Gwatyu residents to own and work the land that they live on shows the ANC governments failures to ensure black South Africans own land. The DA’s pledge on land reform will always be for individuals to own, and if they so choose, work …

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Got weekend plans? Head for the Sundays River! – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Got weekend plans? Head for the Sundays River!: It’s winter. And while winter can sometimes grip us by our scarfs in Nelson Mandela Bay, more than often we have days filled with sunshine that resemble summer; days that stand with their arms wide open holding up a sign saying, “Hey you, go explore!” Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday …

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Effective savings strategies to follow

Saving vs Investing

The simplest money management strategy to follow, is to spend less and save more. This strategy will go a long way in helping you achieve your financial goals and dreams and give you direction in terms of how your money should be managed. Building a savings strategy should not be tedious, but rather an easy and empowering process. “Savings should be a priority for everyone who wishes to be financially independent and should be actively managed on an ongoing basis. Consumer needs and wants differ, some may save for a holiday, while others may opt to put their money in a savings account until …

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Municipal water losses – money down the drain

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Dear MyPE Non-metro municipalities have shown a continued regression on water losses, increasing from 49.1% in 2016 to 51.2% in 2017. Municipal income from water declined from 44.5% to 38.5% during the same period. This is money down the drain. This is in contrast to the steady progress that has been made in Nelson Mandela Bay. In the recent response received from the Eastern Cape Department of Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, it showed that the Chris Hani District Municipality experienced the biggest decline in water …

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The Big One in Schoolboy Rugby – Grey vs Grey

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On Saturday 28 July Premier Interschools will broadcast a derby of epic proportions. Two schools take each other on in an Interschools that stood the test of time since its inception in 1929. Grey High and Grey College have the same benefactor in Sir George Grey, Governor of the Cape Colony from 5 December 1854 to 15 August 1861. He founded Grey College, Bloemfontein in 1855 and Grey High School in Port Elizabeth in 1856. During Grey's first tenure as Governor of New Zealand, he was created a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (1848). Grey gave land for the establishment of Auckland …

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Makana Mayor must go

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Dear MyPE The DA will today move a motion of no confidence in the executive mayor of Makana Muncipality, Cllr Nomhle Gaga. Cllr Gaga has failed in her duties as the Mayor of Makana to exercise effective oversight and provide leadership to this embattled and financially strapped municipality. Her chaotic reign has led Makana deeper into trouble. Makana Municipality has long suffered from neglect under ANC leadership. Successive disclaimer audit opinions by the Auditor General and crumbling infrastructure highlight the blatant dereliction of duty by the city’s highest office …

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Ready, Steady Donate!!!!! – MyPR.co.za

Ready, Steady Donate!!!!!: SHAKE IT UP – Time to clear out your wallets for the annual Winter Woolly Drive intersection collection this Friday. Gearing up for the early morning challenge is (LtR) Vincent Schutte (Atlas), the Caltex White Rabbit (Sobe Blackie: Caltex William Moffett), Vuyani Ngcete (Caltex EC Business Consultant), Colette Theron (Community Chest) and Dayle Austin-Day (Atlas). Photo: (Photo Credit: Maven Connection) 25 July 2018 – THE COMMUNITY CHEST Winter Woolly Drive is doing their annual Intersection Collection this Friday, 27 July 2018. The public are invited to open their …

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PE Business in the news: SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles: The first-ever BAIC vehicle assembled in Port Elizabeth was unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa ... Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip , and Eastern Cape business leaders were among a large crow... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. BAIC factory at Coega rolls out first vehicle: including political and business leaders, and the heads of parastatals at BAIC South Africa’s new production facility in the Coega Development Corporation special economic zone (SEZ) in Port Elizabeth …

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PE Business in the news: SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles: The first-ever BAIC vehicle assembled in Port Elizabeth was unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa ... Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip , and Eastern Cape business leaders were among a large crow... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. BAIC factory at Coega rolls out first vehicle: including political and business leaders, and the heads of parastatals at BAIC South Africa’s new production facility in the Coega Development Corporation special economic zone (SEZ) in Port Elizabeth …

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PE Business in the news: SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles

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Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. SA, China in joint EC venture to manufacture vehicles: The first-ever BAIC vehicle assembled in Port Elizabeth was unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa ... Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip , and Eastern Cape business leaders were among a large crow... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. BAIC factory at Coega rolls out first vehicle: including political and business leaders, and the heads of parastatals at BAIC South Africa’s new production facility in the Coega Development Corporation special economic zone (SEZ) in Port Elizabeth …

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Uitenhage in the news: Living on the banks of a river of sewage

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Living on the banks of a river of sewage: A river of sewage from a main sewer pipe runs past these houses in Duduza, KwaNobuhle. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane Residents of Duduza, Uitenhage, have declared their area a disaster zone. A river of sew... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Local, in my area and near by Gerhard Avenue Scheepershoogte Uitenhage Eastern Cape South Africa: Capitec Bank is a retail bank in South Africa that provides its clients with banking products that will save them both... Schnellecke South Africa was founded in 1995 as the logistics service provider ... Source: …

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One person arrested following Kwazakele armed robbery

The role that firearms play in the committing of serious offences, remains the focus of the SAPS in the Motherwell Cluster area. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested last night after an armed robbery took place at 18:45 at Save More Spaza shop in Kovu Street, Kwazakele. Two armed suspects entered the shop and demanded money, cigarettes and cell phones. The suspects started to shoot at the shop owner who attempted to hide in the shop and in the process a 25-year-old male that was in the shop to buy cigarettes was wounded in his leg. He fled out of the shop and ran down the street. A short …

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Mthatha news: On This Day in Jamaican History: Nelson Mandela visits Jamaica

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On This Day in Jamaican History: Nelson Mandela visits Jamaica: Rolihlahla “Nelson” Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, a village near Mthatha in the Transkei region of South Africa. His name “Rolihlahla” literally means “pulling the branch of a tree”. Hi... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Studious artist back in her groove: After a two-year music hiatus, Mthatha-born singer, Thando-kazi Mbete, who left the Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre (ECAVC) Records, is back with new music as an independent artist. The University of ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Free State Stars …

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Hope Spot Warrior to receive BRIT’s 2018 International Award of Excellence in Conservation

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In December 2014 Dr. Sylvia Earle launched the Algoa Bay hope Spot - one of six Hope Spots in South Africa. The first six launched by Dr Sylvia Earle in 2014 were: Aliwal Shoal in KwaZulu-Natal, Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape and Plett, Knysna and the Cape Whale Coast (Hermanus area) and False Bay in the Western Cape. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is proud to announce that Dr. Sylvia Earle has been selected to receive BRIT’s 2018 International Award of Excellence in Conservation for her lifetime of work in marine biology and ocean conservation. Dr. Earle will be the …

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Southern Kings Guinness PRO14 fixtures

The Southern Kings will play 10 home matches in the 2018/19 Guiness PRO14 Series: Saturday, September 1: 20:35 Zebre Rugby Club v Southern Kings, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. Friday, September 7: 15:00 Dragons v Southern Kings, Rodney Parade. Friday, September 14: 14:15 Southern Kings v Ulster Rugby (Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium). Friday, September 21: 15:00 Southern Kings v Glasgow Warriors, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Friday, September 29: 18:30 Scarlets v Southern Kings, Parc Y Scarlets. Friday, October 26: 19:00 Southern Kings v Scarlets, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. …

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Bhisho news: SECTION27 welcomes norms and standards judgment

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SECTION27 welcomes norms and standards judgment: Public interest law centre SECTION27 on Thursday welcomed judgment delivered in the Bhisho High Court, in the case of Equal Education vs Minister of Basic Education, which found that sections of regul... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Lobby group wins in better-schools battle: The Bhisho High Court has ruled in favour of Equal Education’s application to compel basic education minister Angie Motshekga to fix the “loopholes” in the legislated minimum norms and standards for s... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Department of Basic Education on …

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PE in the news: Taking on 5km on crutches

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Taking on 5km on crutches: Leading Bay athlete Christopher Mabengeza will participate in the 5km event at this weekend’s SA half-marathon championships in Port Elizabeth on crutches, just two months after being knocked over by ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Businessman tells of fight over hammer: Killik, 73, the CEO of Legal Assist Trust, was testifying in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court. He has accused Eugene van Vuuren, 34, of assaulting him following an incident on December 11 2015. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. The Top Seafood Restaurants In Port Elizabeth: …

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Humewood Charity Pro-Am

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SG Mobility, a business unit of the leading listed broad-based supply chain management company, have become the new sponsors for the Humewood Charity Pro-Am. The event takes place on the 5th August at the Humewood Golf Club and will see PGA professionals and amateurs from as far Cape Town take on the “Only true Links in Africa”. The event is in aid of supporting charities in and around the PE area. This year’s beneficiary is Northwoods Children Hospice. Working in the community since its opening on February 1st 2010, the NCH has accomplished much and grown in many ways. However, …

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