Boost for the future of Kouga youth: (Humansdorp) – More than 3,000 school pupils in the Kouga community – along with unemployed school leavers – received a much-needed boost over the weekend when they attended a day dedicated to connecting them with educational, career and entrepreneurial opportunities. Held at the Humansdorp Country Club and sponsored by Kouga Wind Farm, the Youth Focus Day also gave local young talent a chance to express themselves and shine in four creative arenas – a battle … [Read more...] about Boost for the future of Kouga youth
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Automatic disinheritance of ex-spouse by Section 2B of The Wills Act
Automatic disinheritance of ex-spouse by Section 2B of The Wills Act: Katherine Timoney Automatic disinheritance of ex-spouse by Section 2B of The Wills Act Recent case law has clarified a grey area of ‘The Wills Act of 1953’, namely the position of surviving ex-spouses if a testator passes away less than three months after a divorce. In such a case, an ex-spouse will no longer have any claim on inheritance from the testator if the couple were divorced less than three months before the … [Read more...] about Automatic disinheritance of ex-spouse by Section 2B of The Wills Act
Art Exhibition in aid of Hearing Impaired
Art Exhibition in aid of Hearing Impaired: Petra Stighligh will be hosting an art exhibition at the Paxton Hotel in aid of the Joy of Hearing Foundation. Photo: Picture supplied Well known South African artist Petra Stiglingh, will be hosting a brief art exhibition in Port Elizabeth in support of the recently established Joy of Hearing, a local non-profit company benefiting cochlear implant recipients and other hearing disabled in the Eastern Cape. The exhibition, which is being hosted at the … [Read more...] about Art Exhibition in aid of Hearing Impaired
Junior cooks do the rounds in the kitchen
Junior cooks do the rounds in the kitchen: SPAR Junior Cook winner Jessica Brown presents a beautiful plate of ginger cookies as her final dish of the day. Photo: Leon Hugo Aspiring chefs from across the Eastern Cape gathered for some serious fun and exciting cooking at the SPAR Junior Cook competition, which took place at the Pastryworks Cooking School in Port Elizabeth recently. The five finalists were required to come prepared with one recipe of their choice for the first round while being … [Read more...] about Junior cooks do the rounds in the kitchen
Semi-Finalists Decided at Billabong SA Junior Champs pres. by BOS
Semi-Finalists Decided at Billabong SA Junior Champs pres. by BOS: Kyra Bennie Photo: © Kody McGregor The fourth day of the 2017 Billabong SA Champs presented by BOS saw the semi-finalists decided in another action packed day of excellent, rippable surf at the Point in Jeffrey’s Bay. The U18 boy’s quarterfinals were a blur of high quality surfing that saw seasoned competitors Ford Van Jaarsveldt (Cape Town Surfriders) and Adin Masencamp (Cape Winelands) shred their way to the semis along with … [Read more...] about Semi-Finalists Decided at Billabong SA Junior Champs pres. by BOS
Cape Town Surfriders Win Billabong South African Junior Surfing Championships
Cape Town Surfriders Win Billabong South African Junior Surfing Championships: U18 Girls winner Kirsty McGillivray Photo: © Kody McGregor Cape Town Surfriders Win Billabong South African Junior Surfing Championships Sunday 8 October 2017 Lower Point, JBay – After five glorious days of excellent surf conditions in JBay, the Billabong SA Junior Champs drew to a close today in high-performance three-foot waves and offshore conditions at Lower Point. There were some nail biting finals, and much … [Read more...] about Cape Town Surfriders Win Billabong South African Junior Surfing Championships
Another Day of Great Waves at Billabong SA Junior Champs
Another Day of Great Waves at Billabong SA Junior Champs: Cape surfer Adin Masencamp Photo: photo © Ian Thurtell The Billabong SA Champs pres. by BOS continued to prove its wave magnet status as the Lower Point at Jeffreys Bay continued to produce epic surf on Day 3 as the country’s top 18-and-under surfers reveling in the long rides while battling for national titles and invaluable team points. It was an early start for Round 3 of the U16 boys and Angelo Faulkner (Nelson Mandela Bay) wasted no … [Read more...] about Another Day of Great Waves at Billabong SA Junior Champs
Servest Wins 4 Diamond PMR.africa Awards
Servest Wins 4 Diamond PMR.africa Awards: Joseph Nkosi – Branch Manager , Dees Maharaj – National Sales and Marketing Director, Kabeer Ismail – National Sales Manager, David Mabasa – Branch Manager Johannesburg, Gauteng, 06 October 2017:- Servest announced great wins in the 2017 Business Excellence PMR.africa awards. Every year, PMR.africa hosts its prestigious awards at which it recognises excellence and leadership in various business fields. The awards are a culmination of an annual … [Read more...] about Servest Wins 4 Diamond PMR.africa Awards
Madibaz’s football vision bears fruit
Madibaz’s football vision bears fruit: The Madibaz Football Club U16 team won three trophies in a successful run in the local competitions this year. Photo: Supplied Madibaz Football Club’s vision to promote the development of juniors in the metro is bearing fruit after the Nelson Mandela University U16 side won three titles this year. This past weekend the team triumphed in the final of the Port Elizabeth Football Association (Pefa) Knockout Cup, adding to the titles they won in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz’s football vision bears fruit
Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz
Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz: There were plenty of smiles after the Nelson Mandela University hosted a successful USSA women’s rugby sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth this weekend. Photo: Full Stop Communications It was all-out girl power as 14 teams took to the fields of Nelson Mandela University to contest the sixth University Sport South Africa women’s sevens tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. University of KwaZulu-Natal were crowned champions after they … [Read more...] about Sevens tournament one to remember for Madibaz
JBay Delivers on Day 2 of Billabong SA Junior Champs
JBay Delivers on Day 2 of Billabong SA Junior Champs: Eli Beukes. Photo: Ian Thurtell An increase in swell at JBay was just what was required on a busy second day at the Billabong SA Junior Champs presented by BOS where surfers in eight different divisions produced exciting performances as they challenged for national titles and team points. The Under 18 boys were the first in the line-up today and Joshe Faulkner (Nelson Mandela Bay) kicked off things in spectacular fashion by winning his heat … [Read more...] about JBay Delivers on Day 2 of Billabong SA Junior Champs
Controlled blasting between Birah River and Openshaw Village
Controlled blasting between Birah River and Openshaw Village: Eastern Cape, 05 October 2017: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that controlled blasting is scheduled to take place on the R72, section 3 to section 4, from Monday, 9 October 2017 until Wednesday, 11 October 2017, between Birah River and Openshaw Village, weather permitting. The blast will occur at various positions along the R72 between KM 49.24 (road marker) and KM 16.0 (road … [Read more...] about Controlled blasting between Birah River and Openshaw Village
The Young Crew Charge Jeffreys Bay Point on Opening Day of Billabong SA Junior Champs presented by BOS
The Young Crew Charge Jeffreys Bay Point on Opening Day of Billabong SA Junior Champs presented by BOS: Ceara Knight Photo: © Kody McGregor Competitors from all over the South African coastline were greeted with small and blustery surf which did little to deter their high spirits on the opening day of the 2017 Billabong SA Junior Champs presented by BOS at Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay on Wednesday, especially with an excellent forecast on the horizon. As the various District teams staked their … [Read more...] about The Young Crew Charge Jeffreys Bay Point on Opening Day of Billabong SA Junior Champs presented by BOS
South African OCR Team gets Top 10 place at USA Reebok Spartan OCR Team World Champs
South African OCR Team gets Top 10 place at USA Reebok Spartan OCR Team World Champs: Jeep Team’s Bradley Claase at the USA Reebok Spartan OCR. Photo: Supplied SQUAW VALLEY, LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, USA – The immense build-up to Team South Africa racing at OCR World Championships in Ontario, Canada at the end of October saw South Africa’s top OCR champions, Thomas van Tonder (Jeep Team) and Bradley Claase, plus South Africa’s OCR top 5 female, Carina Marx, travel from around the globe to … [Read more...] about South African OCR Team gets Top 10 place at USA Reebok Spartan OCR Team World Champs
Michael Lord Takes Silver in the Freshpak Fitness Festival Triathlon
Michael Lord Takes Silver in the Freshpak Fitness Festival Triathlon: Jeep Team’s Michael Lord finished 2nd in the Freshpak Fitness Festival Triathlon Photo: David Papenfus WESTERN CAPE, CLANWILLIAM, SATURDAY – On Saturday, 30 September, the Western Cape’s largest multi-sport festival, the Freshpak Fitness Festival, attracted over 600 novice and professional athletes, all ready to put their speed and endurance to the test in various events, including open water swims, a duathlon, … [Read more...] about Michael Lord Takes Silver in the Freshpak Fitness Festival Triathlon
