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East Somerset Railway – “The Way We Were” 30/08/2015

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Visit and explore Somerset East accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Somerset East selected video for you: The 29-31st of August saw the East Somerset Railway hold their "The Way We Were" event, turning back the clock to the 1930's through to the 1950's. The line were running their pink timetable throughout the event, which consisted of one standard passenger service. In addition, they were also offering their … [Read more...] about East Somerset Railway – “The Way We Were” 30/08/2015

“Regatta” Cruise Ship Departing St. John’s, NL

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Visit and explore Port St Johns accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Port St Johns selected video for you: Oceania's Cruise Ship "Regatta" leaving the port of St. John's, NL, Canada - September 18, 2012 Click HERE to find more 'Port St Johns' videos. Port St Johns video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about “Regatta” Cruise Ship Departing St. John’s, NL

Lifetime Achievement Award for Dance goes to 88-year-old

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At their annual Awards this year, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) honoured one of South Africa’s most accomplished dancers for his exceptional talent and tenacity. At 88-years-old, Johaar Mosaval took home the Dance Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JTI. Born in District Six in 1928, Mosaval never allowed the chains of Apartheid to restrict his dreams. First noticed at a primary school pantomime, he was invited to attend the UCT Ballet School from 1947 to 1949, an offer that was not … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award for Dance goes to 88-year-old

For Sale – Cradock House, Cheriton, Llanmadoc, North Gower £435,000

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Visit and explore Cradock accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Cradock selected video for you: For Sale - Cradock House, Cheriton, Llanmadoc, North Gower £435,000 Built in the 1800's this charming three bedroom detached stone cottage is surrounded by idyllic gardens. There is a natural stream and waterfall believed to have it's source from Brecon running through the abundance of colourful and mature trees and … [Read more...] about For Sale – Cradock House, Cheriton, Llanmadoc, North Gower £435,000

Scenes From The Karoo………… Steytlerville to Kirkwood

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Visit and explore Steytlerville accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Steytlerville selected video for you: Driving from the small Karoo town of Steytlerville to Kirkwood near Addo Elephant Park in January 2014 Click HERE to find more 'Steytlerville' videos. Steytlerville video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Scenes From The Karoo………… Steytlerville to Kirkwood

Customs and Exiles at Whittlesea 2015

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Visit and explore Whittlesea accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Whittlesea selected video for you: The fabulous Customs and Exiles dancing outside the Black Bull at their first Whittlesea Straw Bear Click HERE to find more 'Whittlesea' videos. Whittlesea video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit … [Read more...] about Customs and Exiles at Whittlesea 2015

Looks like we missed the bus to make resorts ‘sweat’ this year

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is once again looking at the Municipal owned resorts and seeking solutions to improve their management and to make them 'sweat' for ratepayers. In a report to the Mayoral Committee on Wednesday 25 October it was pointed out that the present operators of these resorts are not contractually obliged to: Optimise the revenue streams Maintain the resorts to a set standard or To develop the resorts into prestigious products that will enhance tourism … [Read more...] about Looks like we missed the bus to make resorts ‘sweat’ this year

Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success

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Since the 1960s, Pieter-Dirk Uys has been poking fun at the country’s past while finding hilarious ways to ensure it progresses positively. The satirist, performer, author and social activist was recognised for his ample contributions to the arts at the 19th annual ACT Awards. Sponsored by DALRO, this Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Uys at the glittering Sophiatown-themed Awards ceremony at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. “As an organisation that … [Read more...] about Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success

Albie Sachs – An iconic custodian of human rights in South Africa

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Among the six legends presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards was constitutional and creative crusader, Albie Sachs, who was honoured for his commitment to democracy, arts and culture in the country, often under exceptionally trying circumstances. The cornerstone of the ACT Awards ceremony, which was held at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 October, is the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards. Lifetime … [Read more...] about Albie Sachs – An iconic custodian of human rights in South Africa

Penny Siopis: Take risks, be resilient, don’t be afraid to show your vulnerabilities

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Visual artist Penny Siopis was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the arts at the 19th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards, held at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 October. Lifetime Achievement Award winners, who are nominated and selected by the current and previous ACT Trustees, are individuals that the Awards’ sponsors are proud to acknowledge for the impact they have had on the South African creative industry. Since … [Read more...] about Penny Siopis: Take risks, be resilient, don’t be afraid to show your vulnerabilities

Nieu Bethesda Slide Show

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Visit and explore Nieu-Bethesda accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Nieu-Bethesda selected video for you: The Town of Nieu Bethesda in the Karoo - South Africa. Click HERE to find more 'Nieu-Bethesda' videos. Nieu-Bethesda video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about Nieu Bethesda Slide Show

Celebrating Port Elizabeth’s diverse African cultures

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Residents of Port Elizabeth will have the opportunity to find out more about each other's cultures while enjoying live music, an art exhibition, a fashion expo and savouring African cuisine from across the continent at the One Africa Arts Festival. The Festival, which will be taking place on the 19th of November at the Grand Hotel, is described as "a ground breaking multi-disciplinary event" by organiser Nomakhomazi Dewavrin of One Blood Sound. "Art will be used as a tool to bring South … [Read more...] about Celebrating Port Elizabeth’s diverse African cultures

Skiing the pearly gates to Hogs Back Mt Hood

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Visit and explore Hogsback accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Hogsback selected video for you: Skiing off of the Mt Hood summit from the Pearly Gates down to the Hogs Back Click HERE to find more 'Hogsback' videos. Hogsback video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More … [Read more...] about Skiing the pearly gates to Hogs Back Mt Hood