- USN SA Pairs Protein and Hydration for Hot Summer Training DaysCENTURION: Early sunrises, scorching afternoons and a calendar filling up with year-end functions, school holidays and December plans: this is the point in the year when South Africans have to rethink how they train. USN SA, the sports nutrition brand based in Centurion, is taking the opportunity to focus on a topic that often slips… Read more: USN SA Pairs Protein and Hydration for Hot Summer Training Days
- Vanstippen Returns to the Top at 2026 Ducati King of the WhipTable of Contents Johannesburg, South Africa – Montecasino in Johannesburg, South Africa was transformed into the ultimate Freestyle Motocross arena on Saturday evening, 7 November, as Ducati King of the Whip produced insane battles in both the Best Whip and Best Trick contests. Belgium’s Julien Vanstippen reclaimed the coveted King of the Whip title, while… Read more: Vanstippen Returns to the Top at 2026 Ducati King of the Whip
- The Gold Avenue Tells Rolex Owners to Skip the Polish Before SellingPlenty of Rolex owners decide to tidy up the watch before they sell it. Some book a service, some have a jeweller buff out the scratches, and others replace a tired bracelet with a newer one. The Gold Avenue, a Sandton buyer of luxury watches, gold, diamonds and Krugerrands at Illovo Point, has a simple… Read more: The Gold Avenue Tells Rolex Owners to Skip the Polish Before Selling
- From Busking to the Business of Music: MEX Opens New DoorsTable of Contents The 16th edition of Music Exchange NPC (#MEX26) South Africa’s influential music-business platform dedicated to turning creative talent into sustainable professional careers has announced Bethe Cloete as the inaugural recipient of the MEX Most Promising Artist Award, in partnership with the Beyond Busking Programme 2026. MEX fulfils its promise of turning knowledge,… Read more: From Busking to the Business of Music: MEX Opens New Doors
- From Everyday Frustration to a Useful App: Building Software With a Clear PurposeTable of Contents Cape Town: A customer phones to check a booking. An employee copies the same information into three different systems. A manager waits for updates from a team working out in the field. These situations may seem unrelated, but they often point to the same problem: people cannot easily access the information or services… Read more: From Everyday Frustration to a Useful App: Building Software With a Clear Purpose
- The latest unemployment figures released by Statistics South Africa show some improvement in the Eastern Cape and Nelson Mandela Bay over the past quarter. However, the year-on-year figures remain a serious concern and highlight the urgent need to accelerate economic growth and create more employment opportunities. South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased slightly from 33.6% […]
- After a podium finish in Ironman South Africa 2026, coming second in her age group (40-44), Michelle Reed will run in Algoa FM colours in three 2027 events. “Thanks to Algoa FM’s incredible support, I competed in the full Ironman South Africa earlier in 2025 and placed second in my age group, securing a podium […]
- Hello everybody, The November 2026 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien vegetation clearing will take place on Saturday 14 November 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are making good progress in this […]
- And the straw that broke the camel’s back? This article: https://mynmb.co.za/r1-million-contribution-secures-critical-swartkops-substation/ Whilst we need to applaud the businesses that contributed nearly R1 Million to secure the Swartkops Substation we also need to consider the down stream effects: No matter how you spin it – that money could have been used elsewhere to – to keep […]
- Repeated vandalism of the Swartkops Substation has left businesses in Deal Party and Struandale facing power disruptions and losses running into millions of rand. In response, organised business has mobilised close to R1 million for security upgrades to protect the critical electricity installation. However, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber says the intervention reinforces the […]
- Join us for breakfast that will feature keynote speakers and opportunities to engage with peers and industry experts. Topics: Dispute Resolution – Freek van Rooyen The National Consumer Commission – Sihle Ngubane Why raw materials cannot be reclaimed when supplied to OEM – Sihle Ngubane Temporary imports pending re-exports within 6 months extensions and failure […]
- Valentine’s Day buffet dinner at Kiplings Take the stress out of planning a Valentine’s Day celebration by booking a sumptuous buffet dinner in Kiplings, at Boardwalk Hotel & Casino. Your welcome drink at 18h00 will be followed by Amuse Bouche and a delicious choice of three starters. For mains select from rich and crispy roasted […]
- Event: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Date: Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 Venue: St George’s Park | • Gqeberha Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/sunrisers-eastern-cape/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is […]
- Event: 7th Annual Tshisamdantso Date: Dec 15 – 16, 2025 Venue: Eskwerini NU2 | • Gqeberha Price: From R70 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/7th-annual-tshisamdantso/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform […]
- The DHL Stormers will face French side Stade Rochelais in a Round Two Investec Champions Cup fixture at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in December. Tickets are on sale now: Stormers VS Stade Rochelais Investec Champions Cup Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 13 December 2025 – Saturday 15:00pm
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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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- USN SA Pairs Protein and Hydration for Hot Summer Training Days - 10 November 2026
- Vanstippen Returns to the Top at 2026 Ducati King of the Whip - 10 November 2026
- The Gold Avenue Tells Rolex Owners to Skip the Polish Before Selling - 10 November 2026
- From Busking to the Business of Music: MEX Opens New Doors - 10 November 2026
- From Everyday Frustration to a Useful App: Building Software With a Clear Purpose - 10 November 2026
