Community News and Views from Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay

You are here: Home / 2018 / August / Archives for 17th

Archives for 17 August 2018

Huge contest expected in Durban – Siya Kolisi

MyPE Logo

Siya Kolisi and his Springbok team are energised, excited and ready for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening match against Argentina in Durban. The match kicks off at 17h05 and will be televised live on SuperSport 1. Kolisi will skipper the Springboks from the side of the scrum following his swap with the experienced Francois Louw in revamped loose trio, which also includes the returning Warren Whiteley at No 8. “It’s vital that you start the competition on a good note,” said Kolisi on Friday. “Winning home games are very important, and we know it’s going to be a huge …

Previous:
Next:


Huge contest expected in Durban – Siya KolisiRead More

One Southern King Nominated for 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream Team

Bobby de Wee

The nominations for the Guinness PRO14 Dream Team have been confirmed ahead of Monday night’s Awards and Season Launch Party in Glasgow. With the awards taking place ahead of the season more than 75 members of the media, including former players and coaches, took part in the voting. For the first time, the top three nominees for each position have been listed in advance of the awards. With Leinster Rugby and Scarlets reaching the first-ever Guinness PRO14 Final a number of their players have dominated the voting by the media. With voting taking place at the end of the season it allowed …

Previous:
Next:


One Southern King Nominated for 2017/18 Guinness PRO14 Dream TeamRead More

CEO by day, Ironman in the early mornings, after work and on weekends

MyPE Logo

This can be said of Isuzu Motors South Africa Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Michael Sacke, who will be participating in the upcoming Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, taking place on 1 and 2 September in Port Elizabeth. While he has competed in five Ironman 70.3 races, it will be his first 70.3 World Championship. He also has three full Ironman and numerous shorter triathlons under his belt. Sacke is an avid sportsman who played hockey for many years, participating in 10 senior men's interprovincial tournaments. He also coached the Eastern Province hockey team who …

Previous:
Next:


CEO by day, Ironman in the early mornings, after work and on weekendsRead More

Residential Building Activity Trends

The diverging trends in building activity with regard to new private sector-financed housing in South Africa continued up to mid-2018. The planning phase (building plans approved by local government institutions) improved on a year-on-year basis in the first half of the year, whereas the level of activity in the construction phase (housing units reported as completed) showed a substantial contraction compared with the first six months of last year. Building plans approved for new housing increased by 9,3% year-on-year (y/y), or a total of 2 539 plans, to 29 866 plans in January to June this …

Previous:
Next:


Residential Building Activity TrendsRead More

What “Price Reduced” really means

Visit any online property portal today, and you’ll likely see a surprising number of listings displaying a rather prominent “Price Reduced” tag. This may cause some trepidation for property owners thinking about selling in the near future, while also triggering great excitement from buyers on the hunt for a good deal. According to Schalk van der Merwe, franchisee for the Rawson Properties Helderberg Group, a “Price Reduced” tag doesn’t always mean what people think, however. “There’s a lot of negativity surrounding price adjustments on property listings,” says Van der Merwe. “People assume …

Previous:
Next:


What “Price Reduced” really meansRead More

Do You Know Where That Aeroplane is Going To? – MyPR.co.za

Do You Know Where That Aeroplane is Going To?: The Most Popular Flight Routes & Destinations for South Africans in 2018 Photo: Travelstart Newly released data ranks the most in demand domestic and international flight routes which originated at several ACSA Airports including: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and more. The rankings are based on an analysis of more than 800 000 individual trips booked on Travelstart.co.za since the start of 2017. Top 5 International Destinations 2018 Harare (Zimbabwe) London (UK) Windhoek …

Previous:
Next:


Do You Know Where That Aeroplane is Going To? – MyPR.co.zaRead More

The End of Days for Boet

MyPE Logo

Telkom Park (Boet Erasmus) stadium is finally making way for new catalytic developments. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Rano Kayser, Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) Board Chairperson Mputumi Phil Goduka and CEO Ashraf Adam were in high spirits as they took the lead at an event held to mark the final push to demolish the old Boet Erasmus stadium. Rayno Kayser who led the municipal delegation said “the demolition of the Boet marked the end of an era but also the beginning of a new era. "The …

Previous:
Next:


The End of Days for BoetRead More

PE Business in the news: Report foresees ‘black empowerment’ issue for Oceana ahead of rights allocations

MyPE Logo

Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Report foresees ‘black empowerment’ issue for Oceana ahead of rights allocations: South African fishing giant Oceana Group faces a number of challenges as new CEO Iran Soomra takes the wheel, including a fight to maintain quotas in the 2020 rights allocation process, reports Busine... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. PORT ELIZABETH ( ZA ) Port Schedules: Schedules, ports of call and prices described here above, are only for indicative and commercial purpose and cannot be considered as contractual commitment from CMA CGM. As …

Previous:
Next:


PE Business in the news: Report foresees ‘black empowerment’ issue for Oceana ahead of rights allocationsRead More

Fixture Update: Round 1 – Zebre Rugby Club v Southern Kings

PRO14 Rugby confirmed today that the Zebre Rugby Club v Southern Kings game Round One game has been rescheduled for Friday, August 31 with a Kick-Off time of 20:35 local (19:35 UK / 20:35 SA). …

Previous:
Next:


Fixture Update: Round 1 – Zebre Rugby Club v Southern KingsRead More

Buffalo City to Host African TriClub Championship

2018 Ironman Africa

The hugely popular Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3® South Africa is set to welcome the IRONMAN African TriClub Championship in 2019 to Buffalo City. The Championship will take place on Sunday, 27 January 2019. “Triathlon clubs are a key part of our sport and club mates become like family during the journey to the IRONMAN finish line. We are excited to give clubs from around Africa the opportunity to compete for the title of IRONMAN African TriClub Champion. Athletes from South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Namibia and Reunion among others are already entered for the event so there will be a lot of …

Previous:
Next:


Buffalo City to Host African TriClub ChampionshipRead More

ANC’s proposed “land cap” amendment will cripple the economy

Letters to the Editor

Dear MyPE The ANC’s intention to amend section 25 of the Constitution to limit ownership of agricultural land to 12 000 hectares is an irresponsible and regressive idea that demonstrates the party’s inability to properly understand the nature of modern agriculture in the 21st Century. This proposal is must be rejected in its entirety. It is well recognized that modern commercial farming requires large scale tracts of land in order to stay productive and competitive – providing jobs and food for thousands of South Africans. This is dictated by economic needs, not by the individual whims …

Previous:
Next:


ANC’s proposed “land cap” amendment will cripple the economyRead More

Municipal IDP meetings to start on Monday

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

It is the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality's legislative duty to be inclusive in decision-making processes by allowing residents and stakeholders an opportunity to participate through public participation processes. To this end, the NMBMM are hosting a number of Integrated Development Plan (IDP) meetings from Monday, 20 August until Thursday, 13 September. On Monday, a special session will be held for municipal unions at the Woolboard Exchange Building from 10:00 followed by two community meetings later on the same day. These meetings will be held in Uitenhage at the Jeff …

Previous:
Next:


Municipal IDP meetings to start on MondayRead More

Reasons Why Uitenhage-Based Team is Smiling

On the eve of Round 6 of the Extreme Festival at the Zwartkops Raceway, Volkswagen Motorsport could afford a moment to reflect on their involvement and successes in motorsport, both in the past as well as the future. For more than two decades, the Volkswagen Cup has thrilled crowds across the country and with the new generation of Polo GTis so evenly matched, it will continue to do so for some time to come. The Uitenhage-based team also has reason to smile when it comes to the country’s premier circuit racing formula, the Sasol GTC Championship. The legendary Golf GTi is the defending …

Previous:
Next:


Reasons Why Uitenhage-Based Team is SmilingRead More

2018 Bryars Scholarship Concert

Nelson Mandela University

The Nelson Mandela University’s Music Department will play host to yet another Bryars Scholarship Concert on 22 August 2018, 19h30 at the Nelson Mandela University’s South Campus Auditorium. A significant amount bestowed to the University by music teacher and humanitarian Charles Bryars, allows the Department of Music to allocate bursaries once a year to worthy students to further their studies in music. The finalists were chosen after auditions were held last week, where the panel of adjudicators selected the finalists. The five finalists are Berenice Pretorius, Lara Potgieter and …

Previous:
Next:


2018 Bryars Scholarship ConcertRead More

Bedford on brink of collapse

Letters to the Editor

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality has written to the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Fikile Xasa, as well as the national Minister for COGTA, Zweli Mkhize, to urgently intervene to urgently intervene to save the town of Bedford from complete collapse due to poor service delivery. The town of Bedford, which falls under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality (RMLM), has since October 2017 been subjected to bouts of public protests by residents angry at the poor administration by the local ANC …

Previous:
Next:


Bedford on brink of collapseRead More

A gun and suicide note found where body of Mark Minnie was discovered [video]

Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/g5JzBE_utdI A gun and a suicide note have been found on the smallholding where the body of author Mark Minnie was discovered last night. Police say the weapon did not belong to Minnie. Minnie is the co-author of the controversial book: The Lost Boys of Bird Island. The book implicates a prominent businessman and two former National Party ministers, including Magnus Malan, as central figures in an alleged pedophilia ring that operated during the apartheid era. The book alleges the trio molested and raped minors at Bird …

Previous:
Next:


A gun and suicide note found where body of Mark Minnie was discovered [video]Read More

Mthatha news: Five pupils share a desk: School falls apart as Bhisho drags heels on promised new building

MyPE Logo

Five pupils share a desk: School falls apart as Bhisho drags heels on promised new building: Atwell Madala High School in Mthatha is so overcrowded that up to five children are crammed into a single desk. In some classrooms, teachers have to stand close to the door as there are up to 90 pupil... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Premier helps protect artist: Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle has stepped in to help Mthatha-born ballpoint pen artist Themba Mkhangeli safeguard his artwork after his latest work showing late rapper ProKid went viral withou... Source: "Mthatha" - …

Previous:
Next:


Mthatha news: Five pupils share a desk: School falls apart as Bhisho drags heels on promised new buildingRead More

Uitenhage in the news: Female Metro Officers arrest PE driver for overloading

MyPE Logo

Female Metro Officers arrest PE driver for overloading: “We started the day off with a soup kitchen at the Zwide Clinic for the residents waiting in line at the facility and decided to dish out the excess soup to school children along Uitenhage Road.” “Eve... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Mthatha female officers commended after recovering vehicle stolen in Uitenhage: Two men, aged 20 and 37 years old, are expected in court after they were arrested at Makhaphetshwini, along the N2, where the SAPS, Provincial Traffic, King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, King Sabata ... Source: …

Previous:
Next:


Uitenhage in the news: Female Metro Officers arrest PE driver for overloadingRead More