Get Ready For The St Francis Bay Oktoberfest 2017: Get Ready For The St Francis Bay Oktoberfest 2017. Join us for the 2nd annual St Francis Bay Oktoberfest on 14 October 2017. Set in our beautiful seaside village, this is an Oktoberfest experience not to be missed. Last year we had so much fun dancing late into the night, and this year promises to be another party of note. Get into the spirit of things and dress up! Book your ticket asap as numbers are limited. Sample a range of top quality … [Read more...] about Get Ready For The St Francis Bay Oktoberfest 2017
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Tight Finish For Billabong Junior Series Finale
Tight Finish For Billabong Junior Series Finale: Tight Finish For Billabong Junior Series Finale As we approach the final event of the Billabong Junior Series presented by All Aboard Travel, it looks like a very close finish in many of the age divisions. Surfers have been battling it out over the last three contests, and it’ll be a big push into the final event this weekend. From the super competitive U12 Boys division, all the way through to the Pro Junior divisions, there is much at stake and … [Read more...] about Tight Finish For Billabong Junior Series Finale
Calling the Courageous
Calling the Courageous: Elite winner of Warrior 6, Trish Bahlmann, fighting her way through the infamous obstacle ‘Tangled.’ Photo: zcmc.co.za A call to “Be More” drew over 4000 adventure-seekers to Tierpoort Adventure Farm this weekend. The sixth edition of South Africa’s largest obstacle racing series, the Toyota Warrior Race powered by Reebok took place on 16 & 17 September, and undoubtedly exceeded expectations. This round was hosted at a brand new venue that was every trail … [Read more...] about Calling the Courageous
Upgrading of the national route between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass – Phase 2
Upgrading of the national route between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass – Phase 2: Eastern Cape, 22 September 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 N2, section 13, between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass every Tuesday until 24 October 2017, weather permitting. The blasts will occur at various positions along the N2 between KM 81 and KM 92. Blasting will take place between 14h00 … [Read more...] about Upgrading of the national route between Grahamstown and Fish River Pass – Phase 2
Roadshows create awareness of SANRAL programmes for the youth
Roadshows create awareness of SANRAL programmes for the youth: Port Elizabeth, 21 September 2017: “Financial assistance is available to high school learners and students of tertiary institutions in the Eastern Cape who are looking to pursue careers which involve maths and science.” This is the message being relayed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) at their annual scholarship and bursary roadshows currently underway in the province. The roadshows include three … [Read more...] about Roadshows create awareness of SANRAL programmes for the youth
Wheelchair Wednesday campaign scores again
Wheelchair Wednesday campaign scores again: A total of 165 wheelchairs were handed over to the Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities at the conclusion of the Wheelchair Wednesday campaign at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today. Photo: Full Stop Communications The Wheelchair Wednesday project wrapped up another successful campaign today when it handed over 165 wheelchairs to needy residents in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. Organised by the Association for Persons with Physical … [Read more...] about Wheelchair Wednesday campaign scores again
Controlled blasting on the N2 between Dutywa and Mthatha
Controlled blasting on the N2 between Dutywa and Mthatha: Eastern Cape, 21 September 2017: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that controlled blasting is scheduled to take place between Dutywa and Mthatha on Tuesday, 26 September 2017 at approximately 11am. The blast will take place at approximately 40 kilometres from Dutywa when travelling towards Mthatha in the Mtentu Cuttings. The road will be closed during the blast. The duration of the … [Read more...] about Controlled blasting on the N2 between Dutywa and Mthatha
Madibaz netballers fighting to the bitter end
Madibaz netballers fighting to the bitter end: Madibaz goal shooter Nolusindiso Twani said the Madibaz would give their all in their last Varsity Netball match of the season against Stellenbosch University. Photo: Full Stop Communications As the Madibaz prepare for what could be their last Varsity Netball match of the season, goal shooter Nolusindiso Twani said the team would not go down without a fight. The Port Elizabeth-based squad set out determined to finish in the top four, but a … [Read more...] about Madibaz netballers fighting to the bitter end
DinosAlive makes debut at Hemingways Mall
DinosAlive makes debut at Hemingways Mall: T-RIFIC: The mighty T-Rex is just one of the amazing animatronic dinosaurs on display at the DinosAlive exhibition at Hemingways Mall from September 23. Photo: Supplied (East London) – Prehistoric creatures will come alive – in visitors’ imaginations – when South Africa’s biggest animatronic dinosaur exhibition comes to Hemingways Mall for the first time on Saturday. The DinosAlive exhibition, which runs from September 23 to October 30, promises to be a … [Read more...] about DinosAlive makes debut at Hemingways Mall
Nelson Mandela Bay Stars can unify city, says Trollip
Nelson Mandela Bay Stars can unify city, says Trollip: Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Athol Trollip is excited about the role the Nelson Mandela Bay Stars will play in the city when they compete in the T20 Global League. Photo: Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images Using sport as a unifying force has become a powerful element in South African society and Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Athol Trollip is confident the Nelson Mandela Bay Stars cricket team will do that for the region. Ever since … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stars can unify city, says Trollip
Goodnight Market serves up masterful little dishes
Goodnight Market serves up masterful little dishes: MasterChef contestant Khayakazi Kepe was able to kick-start her career in the local food industry through the TOPS at SPAR Goodnight Market and SPAR Eastern Cape Valley Market. Photo: Supplied Among the traditional favourites, visitors to the Goodnight Market can look forward to a selection of dainty dishes prepared by MasterChef contestant Khayakazi Kepe this week. The popular artisanal night market, which takes place at the Tramways Building … [Read more...] about Goodnight Market serves up masterful little dishes
Billabong Junior Series Final Event Presented By All Aboard Travel
Billabong Junior Series Final Event Presented By All Aboard Travel: Angelo Faulkner is one of the top seeds in the Pro Junior Men’s division Photo: photo © Ian Thurtell Billabong Junior Series Final Event presented by All Aboard Travel Seal Point, Cape St Francis – The final event of the Billabong Junior Series 2017 presented by All Aboard Travel will take place at Seal Point, Cape St Francis on the weekend Friday 29 Sept – Sunday 1 October. This year is the 20th year of this highly … [Read more...] about Billabong Junior Series Final Event Presented By All Aboard Travel
Van Tonder Wins 12th Warrior Race Title Ahead of Spartan and OCR World Champs
Van Tonder Wins 12th Warrior Race Title Ahead of Spartan and OCR World Champs: Jeep Team’s Thomas Van Tonder wins the Race 6 of the Toyota Warrior Series. Photo: Zoon Cronje PRETORIA, GAUTENG – In the build up to Spartan World Team Champs and OCR World Champs, this past weekend saw Jeep Team SA OCR Athletes, Thomas van Tonder and Jay Jay Deysel, competed in Race 6 of the Toyota Warrior Series, powered by Reebok, at Tierpoort Adventure Farm just outside Pretoria. Warrior #6 attracted … [Read more...] about Van Tonder Wins 12th Warrior Race Title Ahead of Spartan and OCR World Champs
Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament
Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament: Madibaz’s Nolusindiso Twani, who will be in action against North-West University in Port Elizabeth on Monday, has earned several best shot awards during this year’s Varsity Netball tournament. Photo: Asem Engage Coach Lana Krige believes the Madibaz are on course to move up a position on the Varsity Netball log when they play North-West University in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Following mixed success in their previous two rounds in … [Read more...] about Madibaz on the charge in Varsity Netball tournament
Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE
Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE: Mary Phillips of The Waste Takers in Port Elizabeth is just one of the many entrepreneurs that PRASA has trained. Photo: Issi Abrahams for Paper Recycling Association of South Africa JOHANNESBURG, September 14, 2017: Ahead of National Recycling Day on September 15, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) shares the story about Mary Phillips, an entrepreneur who saw value in paper waste and old telephone … [Read more...] about Mary Phillips and The Waste Takers make waves with recycling in PE
