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Majozi and Crazy White Boy to up the Vibes in the Valley

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Let your ears guide you to the music at Port Elizabeth's very own outdoor music festival, Valley Vibes on Saturday, 4 February in the beautiful Baakens Valley where the natural amphitheatre sets the tone for what's sure to be an extraordinarily music filled day. Bring the entire family along for the day, relax and enjoy the Valley's Vibe where national artists including Majozi and Crazy White Boy will be taking to the main stage and Valley Vibes' newest addition, the over 18's Electric Vibes … [Read more...] about Majozi and Crazy White Boy to up the Vibes in the Valley

Idols’ favourites band together for Valentines show

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Newly formed boy band, 156, will have SA Idols' fans swooning when they take to the stage at the Boardwalk ICC for a special Valentine's inspired show on 18 February 2017. The 156 band comprises three of the most popular male contestants from season 12 of the widely followed SA Idols TV talent show. They are Bevin Samuels, Keegan Martin and Terra Cox. The trio will do a special Valentine`s Show for their loyal fans and will be joined on stage by SA Idols' season 8 runner up Melissa Allison, … [Read more...] about Idols’ favourites band together for Valentines show

The City that has more to offer than meets the eye

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In 2012 the Willemse Family won a trip on SV Warrior from Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. APRIL 2012 saw hundreds of people tagging a montage of Nelson Mandela Bay's treasures, the Top Ten city icons, on Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's (NMBT) Facebook in the hope of winning incredible prizes and leaving their digital mark on the city's best-loved spots. Winning the main prize in April was Sonja Willemse which saw both her and her family plus family friends whisked out to sea on an amazing yacht … [Read more...] about The City that has more to offer than meets the eye

One to Bookmark – A Feast of Music Society of PE Concert Dates for 2017

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The 2017 Music Society of Port Elizabeth will be presenting concerts on the following dates. All concerts take place at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium and start at 19h30 (Monday to Thursday) or at 15h00 on Sundays – Dates and times are subject to change though. Monday, 20 February - Daniel Ciobanu (piano) Daniel Ciobanu is a 25-year-old pianist who just graduated with his Master’s degree after completing a 1st class honours Bachelor’s degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland … [Read more...] about One to Bookmark – A Feast of Music Society of PE Concert Dates for 2017

AENP Visitor numbers increase by 11%

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The five South African National Parks in the Frontier Region experienced a boost in visitor numbers over the past festive season. The Addo Elephant (AENP), Camdeboo, Garden Route, Karoo and Mountain Zebra National Parks all seemed to be gain in popularity compared to the same period over the last two years. Cumulatively, they recorded a year-on-year increase in visitors of 4.9% from mid-December to the end of the first week in January. Numbers of visitors increased from 126 265 two years ago … [Read more...] about AENP Visitor numbers increase by 11%

Tell MyPE what to ask @TannieEvita

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South African Theatre Legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be visiting Port Elizabeth in February for three shows from 16 to 18 February. Bookings at Computicket. We have requested a chat with this legend of the stage and were wondering if our readers would like to pose any questions of Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout. Please let us know your question/s in the contact form below: https://twitter.com/EvitaSePerron/status/815140325056450560 … [Read more...] about Tell MyPE what to ask @TannieEvita

Wag ‘n Bietjie Meisie

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This is the official music video for Schauderville, Port Elizabeth based RJ (Renaldo Juliano November). 'Wag 'n Bietjie Meisie' (Wait a Bit Girl) featuring Cameron Jackson. Renaldo is a product of the David Livingstone High School and has been working on a full album which he has released for free download here: https://www.datafilehost.com/d/13629686 https://www.facebook.com/schauderproductions/videos/257765627970509/ The first release from RJ - Coloured in die Coloured Affairs - was … [Read more...] about Wag ‘n Bietjie Meisie

Putting Schauderville Positively on the map

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Founded by Alex Szerezla in 2016, Schauder Productions (SP) is a Film and Music company producing short films of hard-hitting stories, humbling journeys and miscarriages of justice. A recent collaboration with young & talented artists, RJ, from Schauderville saw SP producing a music video to show-case this young man's creativity. SP have as their mission; "To keep alive real and current stories that have passed unnoticed by the public. To give a voice and a beat to those who don't have … [Read more...] about Putting Schauderville Positively on the map

We Agree @PlanetZuma

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MNxaba - @PlanetZuma on Twitter - says; "@MyPE Some of the best beaches in SA. #NelsonMandelaBay #PortElizabeth. Kings Beach on a misty morning just before Xmas." https://twitter.com/PlanetZuma/status/816560479992770560 Click here - Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE - to see more of Port Elizabeth's secret and stunning beaches. … [Read more...] about We Agree @PlanetZuma

Vuyisile Mini (Market) Square, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

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The Vuyisile Mini Square - formerly known as Market Square - is to be found in front of the City Hall in Central, Port Elizabeth. The Square is one of the most noteworthy landmarks of Port Elizabeth. The ships landing beach was nearby in the early days and the handling of most of the goods in and out of the city was done through the Square, turning the square into a busy trading ground for local farmers. The naming of Market Square is a bit of a misnomer as history tells us that the … [Read more...] about Vuyisile Mini (Market) Square, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

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Designed for children and adults alike, Happy Valley is ideal for family strolls in pleasant surroundings and offers a delightful fairy-tail and nursery rhyme setting of colored lights in the evenings. There are lily ponds, rockeries, gigantic palms and peaceful retreats in which to sit. A large chessboard has been laid out in the valley on the lawn and visitors interested in playing the game may acquire the chess pieces from the Beach Manager's Office. Happy Valley is connected to … [Read more...] about Happy Valley, Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

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The Horse Memorial is a provincial heritage site in Port Elizabeth in memory of the horses that served and died during the Second Boer War. During that conflict Britain brought a large number of horses to South Africa; it is estimated that the total cost of all the horses acquired for the war was around 7 million pounds. More than 300,000 horses died in British service in South Africa. The Horse Memorial, designed by Joseph Whitehead and cast in bronze by Cox and Company, Thames Ditton … [Read more...] about Horse Memorial in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE

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Surfing in Port Elizabeth dates back to 1962 with first organised surfing competition taking place in 1964 to be followed by the creation of the Eastern province Surfing Association in 1965. Leo Davis was Chairman from 1965 to 1971. The first Eastern Province Team to take part in the 1965 South African Championships consisted of: Ken Noble, Dave Young, Roy Marais, Bruce Mathews, John Heath, Steward Hickson-Mahoney, Viv Spindler, Peter Morgan, Mush Hide, Peter McLeleand and Gavin … [Read more...] about Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE