03/24/2012
Crime victims advocate 'Mandie' Patterson diesRichmond Times DispatchBorn in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to a nurse and mechanic's family, she grew up in Capetown, South Africa. After he more…
03/23/2012
Grocott’s Mail OnlineDoctors and designers at schools career dayGrocott’s Mail OnlineSome company and institution representatives came from as far as Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria, whil more…
03/23/2012
Grand Opening for Port of NgquraAllAfrica.comA liquefied natural gas facility and Transnet's manganese export facility will be relocated from Port Elizabeth to Ngqura and two manganese smelters ar more…
03/23/2012
Chevy Spark now built in SAiAfrica.comThe first locally manufactured Chevrolet Sparks rolled off the production line at General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth this more…
03/23/2012
Swimming sensation Isemonger shines in SANewsDayPetra High School student Jamie Isemonger raked three medals in the prestigious Level Three Swimming Championships in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in a more…
03/23/2012
Independent OnlinePresidency sees red over ZilleFM.co.zaDelivering a speech at the DA Human Rights Day commemoration in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, Zille said the South African Democratic Teachers Un more…
03/23/2012
Independent OnlineFinding a remote paradiseIndependent OnlineThis rugged mountainscape is situated between the towns of Willowmore and Patensie, about 50km inland from the southern Cape coast, near Po more…
03/23/2012
Independent OnlineZuma, Zille in education spatIndependent OnlineZille made the comments on Human Rights Day when she led a 2 000-strong march to Sadtu's offices in Port Elizabeth and spoke out ag more…
03/16/2012
BusinessLIVES.Africa's Transnet says to move manganese terminalReutersThe current manganese terminal is located at Port Elizabeth, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) away. The new manganese terminal wi more…
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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Port Elizabeth in the News on 23 March 2012