National Arts Festival calls on fringe artists to get creative for the 2021 Festival The National Arts Festival is planning for a hybrid edition in July 2021 with a digital (online) festival and live elements as allowed within the prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The National Arts Festival has opened the call for artists to express their interest in participating in the 2021 National Arts Festival Fringe. The Festival went online last year when the pandemic restricted gatherings and … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the Hybrid Festival
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The Top Most Watched Vegan Recipes Videos on 22 January 2021.
It is getting to be quite confusing finding videos to watch on youTube, especially when you are hit with the fact that over 720 000 HOURS of video is uploaded to YouTube every 24 hours. The competition for eyeballs is immense. https://youtu.be/x6CdSNb5MWE Veganuary Recipes With Gordon Ramsay | Part Two - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMtqgWJRyL4 I Tried Making KYLIE JENNER'S Breakfast VEGAN (I'm actually surprised by the results...) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcQKOErF88 What I … [Read more...] about The Top Most Watched Vegan Recipes Videos on 22 January 2021.
As I Said to my Girlfriend…
On 20 January 2021 the videos uploaded and linked to below from Port Elizabeth were the most viewed for THAT day. https://youtu.be/ss8A76xESkM A DAY IN PORT ELIZABETH | FUN IN THE SUN | SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTUBER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bid8dXSnDoU Holy Mass - St Sebastian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xSbT1tFWE4 Slice of Light 2 - Eps 9: Slice oF Christmas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um8QVHzj8eI … [Read more...] about As I Said to my Girlfriend…
Popular in PE on 19 January 2021
On 21 January 2021 the videos uploaded and linked to below from Port Elizabeth were the most viewed for THAT day. https://youtu.be/T2WJU_rLq_Y Co-operative governance MEC wants Nelson Mandela Bay metro mayor's election declared invalid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5YaL5DCCtI Broer smeek dokter sonder sukses vir Ivermektien, toe sterf suster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80iqN7BWStM Nelson Mandela Bay | MEC wants mayor's election declared invalid: Morne Steyn - … [Read more...] about Popular in PE on 19 January 2021
April’s Babies – Musicians
Noluthando Lupuwana is a Musician based in 15 Moregrove Road, Nelson Mandela Bay. Noluthando Lupuwana says: April’s Babies is a hip hop influenced rap duo from the sleepy town of Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. The duo is made up of Nanda Xhanti aka Black Gladstone and Thembisile Heliso aka Terra Pegasus. Their music can be described as easy going and understated that packs a trap infused punch with elements of soul, RnB with their clever lyrics that will have you replaying every track … [Read more...] about April’s Babies – Musicians
Paul Bokvel Smit – Visual Artist
Paul Bokvel Smit is a Visual Artist based in Westering, Nelson Mandela Bay Paul Bokvel Smit My art tells many stories in various styles. The subjects vary from home based places and happenings in our time, to nature and Abstraction. All created in series form. I include a lot of self made stencil work which cross pollinates through the artworks. I work with acrylic and oil paints on paper and canvas. My prices cater for everyone. Paul Bokvel Smit is also skilled in: Graphic Design, … [Read more...] about Paul Bokvel Smit – Visual Artist
Lyndi Scott – Entertainer, Vocalist and Pianist
Lyndi Scott is a Musician based in Richmond Hill, Nelson Mandela Bay. Lyndi Scott – Pianist Lyndi Scott says: I am a Singer, songwriter and pianist. I am the resident pianist at The Boardwalk hotel and a Music teacher at the Collegiate Junior School. Lyndi is also skilled in: Composer, Music and Performing Arts Contact Lyndi here: Phone: (084) 812 4029 WhatsApp: (084) 812 4029 Web Site: https://lyndigreen.wixsite.com/authorlyndis Facebook: https://twitter.com/AuthorLyndiS Twitter: … [Read more...] about Lyndi Scott – Entertainer, Vocalist and Pianist
13 Records Inc.
Bradley Felix is a Musician based in Booysen Park, Nelson Mandela Bay. Bradley Felix Bradley Felix says: Port Elizabeth based young and ambitious group of artists and musicians. We strive to make afrikaans rap and culture a pillar in our coloured and other diverse communities. Our talent is mostly Afrikaans and English rappers/lyricist in conjunction with producers and various supporting staff. Bradley is also skilled in: DJ, Music Producer, Performing Arts, Rapping Contact Bradley … [Read more...] about 13 Records Inc.
COVID-19 Safety Approved AND Pet Friendly Accommodation in Port Elizabeth
In these times travellers have two priorities: COVID-19 Safety Approved Accommodation that is Pet Friendly. Let's face it, leaving your pets behind to a dog/house sitter is fraught with additional concerns around extension of Lockdown levels, curfew and the increased of contamination in a home left in the care of a 3rd party. Hotels, Guest Houses and other Accommodation Establishments that are COVID-19 Approved are open and ready to accept guests allowed to travel during the lockdown. These … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Safety Approved AND Pet Friendly Accommodation in Port Elizabeth
Travelling Inland? Stop and go sections between Tarkastad and Cradock
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that the R61 section 3 between Tarkastad and Cradock has three stop-and-go sections during December until February. The three stop-and-go sections are on a 21km stretch of road, closer to Tarkastad. Motorists are advised to use caution when making use of the road and to plan their trips accordingly. … [Read more...] about Travelling Inland? Stop and go sections between Tarkastad and Cradock
No More Braai’s or Picnics at Addo Elephant National Park
Guests to Addo Elephant National Park outside Port Elizabeth will no longer be able to braai or picnic in the Park as from tomorrow (Wednesday 16 December 2020). This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest call last night (Monday 14 December 2020) to help curb the resurgence of COVID-19. This particularly in areas identified as hot spots such as Nelson Mandela Bay, which borders the Park. This specifically applies to the ever-popular Jack’s Picnic Site inside the game viewing area … [Read more...] about No More Braai’s or Picnics at Addo Elephant National Park
If You Have a Mask On How Do We Know You are Laughing?
Shake off the lockdown blues by catching a laugh with some of the country’s up and coming comedians as The Madness Comedy Festival brings the “Soon To Be Famous” tour to Nelson Mandela Bay. Featuring Churchboy, Isaac Gampu, FlyMotion, Emelda Futhi-Futhi, Smowkey Nyembe Chamles Mthethwa, Luphelo Kodwa, Liyanqaba as well as Bhodloza Madala, many of whom are already well-known in South Africa. The host is Nkosikhona Dladla. This mix of award-winning comics together with up and coming … [Read more...] about If You Have a Mask On How Do We Know You are Laughing?
Call for artists to submit Expressions of Interest for 2021 NAF
The National Arts Festival has announced that there will be a Festival in 2021 and has opened the call for artists to submit their interest in being considered for the Festival, which is expected to be in July. “It’s obviously difficult to predict what will happen next year, but we will be going ahead with a 2021 Festival and will adapt our formula if need be,” says Artistic Director, Rucera Seethal. The 2020 National Arts Festival went entirely virtual as the lockdown made it … [Read more...] about Call for artists to submit Expressions of Interest for 2021 NAF
No-One Would Have Predicted the Return of the Drive-In
Nelson Mandela Bay was recently singled out by President Ramaphosa during his last address to the nation as a COVID 19 hotspot. This news has unsettled many and as a result, the entertainment industry has had to think of innovative ways to safely host patrons during the pandemic. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) embarked on a series of drive-in projects, which they view as a solution to continue to promote South African Films while observing COVID 19 regulations. This coming … [Read more...] about No-One Would Have Predicted the Return of the Drive-In
Hennie Odendaal, Artistic Woodturning and Sculpture
Hennie Odendaal is a Sculptor based in Summerstrand, Nelson Mandela Bay. Hennie Odendaal Hennie Odendaal says: Born in 1957 in Kroonstad – Free State in South Africa, I studied Mechanical Engineering (Artisan) and management and worked in this field for many years before engaging full time in my passion for Artistic Woodturning & Sculpture (I specialize in artistic expression through woodturning and sculpture in wood, with a focus on the high quality of materials and fine artistic … [Read more...] about Hennie Odendaal, Artistic Woodturning and Sculpture












