As I add and approve businesses submissions in the Ward 7 Directory it has struck me that my ties to Ward 7 stretch deep and long.
For example:
- I was born and raised for my first 4 years in Middleton Avenue, Adcockvale
- I attended Newton Park Pre-Primary
- I worshipped at the Mater Dei Catholic Church
- I went to Grey Junior and High Schools (which used to be part of Ward 7)
- My sisters, Bronwyn and Nicola attended Alexander Road High School
- My brother, Michael attended Technical High School
- My son, Philip, attended Linkside Pre-Primary
- My son went to both Grey Schools
- My daughter, Brittany attended Collegiate Junior and Collegiate Girls’ High Schools
- My ex in-laws, Neil and Joan stayed in Greenacres Village
- I stayed in Gerald Street, Newton Park
- I now stay in Parsons Hill
- I am involved in the Parsons Hill/Greenacres Neighbourhood Watch
- I have offices in 13 Mangold Street, Newton Park
- I sail on the North End Lake out of the EP Powerboat Club
- I have been resident in Ward 7 since 1993
- I cast my very first vote for a National Elections in Ward 7 – at the Technical High School
- I have voted in every election since then in Ward 7
- I heavily support businesses in Ward 7 – Doctor, Grocer, Hardware, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, the list goes on.
After 28 years in Ward 7 I THINK that I know what is needed to make our Ward hum with excitement!
Author: Alan Straton from Ward 7 Nelson Mandela Bay.
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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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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."
See more articles by Alan.
Latest posts by Alan Straton (see all)
- LaserTube Brings Fibre Laser Tube Cutting Machines to South African Fabricators, From Compact Shop Units to Bundle Loading Production Cells - 3 November 2026
- SubAlu Sublimates Photographs Onto Aluminium Panels in Randburg, From A4 Gifts and Square Prints to A1 Statement Pieces and Panoramas - 3 November 2026
- SA Heros Comics in Observatory Adds Grading Guidance and Archival Storage to Its Range of Local Superhero Comics and Collectables - 3 November 2026
- Dear Donald: South Africa has Stronger Electoral Laws than the USA - 3 November 2026
- TrueTech Readies South African Homes and Offices for a Year-End Tech Upgrade - 2 November 2026
