Entertainment
Don’t You Just Love a Back Scratch?
Humpback Whales Breach, Scratch and Spyhop next to vessel in Algoa Bay https://youtu.be/GBwuFxP_kP4 Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa: https://abmarine.co.za Sardine Run Expeditions in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa: https://expert-tours.com Related interests: https://reachtrust.co.za … [Read more...] about Don’t You Just Love a Back Scratch?
NAF Goes Online
National Arts Festival Launches its Virtual Digital Festival The National Arts Festival has made history today with the launch of the first ever digital iteration of South Africa’s major arts festival. The 46th National Arts Festival was unable to go ahead as a live event when COVID-19 shuttered theatres, cultural spaces and festivals globally. Rather than cancel the event, the organisation decided to take the experience online, a transition that took place in just over 100 days. The … [Read more...] about NAF Goes Online
Tourism resumes limited operations in June
Relief funding for tour guides South Africans, who have been confined to their homes, will now be allowed to venture out for hikes from 1 June when the country moves to level 3 of the lockdown. As of next month, hiking is permitted - provided it is done in compliance with existing guidelines and not in groups. Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane made the announcement when she outlined plans for the gradual return of the sector in a briefing on Saturday. In addition to hiking, … [Read more...] about Tourism resumes limited operations in June
Tourism relief fund applications close on 31 May 2020
Tourism recovery plan The application window for the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund will close on 31 May 2020. The Tourism Relief Fund provides a once-off capped grant of R50 000 per entity to subsidise expenses towards fixed costs, operational costs and other pressure cost items. To date, more than 6 000 completed applications for grant assistance have been received from across the country. A large bulk of the applications were from businesses that provide accommodation services (2 … [Read more...] about Tourism relief fund applications close on 31 May 2020
Just How Much The One World, Together at Home Global Concert Raised
Global concert raises over US$127 million for COVID-19 support https://youtu.be/j0_4DuglJkQ The One World, Together at Home global concert - organised to raise funds to fight the COVID-19 pandemic - has raised over US$127 million. The eight-hour concert which took place on Saturday was co-organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with Global Citizen’s Hugh Evans and musician Lady Gaga. “I’d like to start by thanking the many musicians, comedians and humanitarians who made … [Read more...] about Just How Much The One World, Together at Home Global Concert Raised
Day 1 – What Happens to the Block?
Lockdown Day 1; The AB's Walk https://youtu.be/ohCE4dENIuE The South African coronavirus lockdown started at midnight on Thursday 26 March 2020. On the first day of lockdown Alan and Bonnie (AB) went for a walk around the block and then kicked the block back under the bed. … [Read more...] about Day 1 – What Happens to the Block?
Best value fun-filled weekend for the whole family
Wildsfees 2020 There’s a three-day party for the whole family at the 2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. Hosted for the 19th time in the scenic Sundays River Valley, this year’s Wildsfees runs from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 2020. The Wildsfees offers one of the biggest selections of things to do and entertainment of any festival in the country. After browsing through over 350 specialist stalls and taking their senses on a taste and smell safari at the numerous food stalls, festinos … [Read more...] about Best value fun-filled weekend for the whole family
Shukuma Provincial Dance Festival
The Shukuma Provincial Dance Festival is once again coming to the Port Elizabeth Opera House kicking off on Wednesday 04 March. Groups from all 8 Districts of the Eastern Cape will be battling it out to be crowned the best in the Province. The performances will take place from 10:00 until 18:00 on Thursday 05 March and Friday 06 March at the Main Stage PE Opera House. The Districts will be represented by the following groups: Alfred Nzo - Pantsula Kings Amathole - TZK Dance Group … [Read more...] about Shukuma Provincial Dance Festival
Take a Drive With Me – Govan Mbeki to New Brighton [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/FbocaMc3PR4 Watch as we drive along Govan Mbeki from the Mount Road intersection, into Uitenhage Road towards past Sydenham and Sidwell, up Mati Road and into Ntshakisa Road, New Brighton to the Nangoza Jebe Hall, which used to be named the Centenary Hall. The trusty Gas Guzzler sweeps through Port Elizabeth. Click HERE to find more 'New Brighton Port Elizabeth' videos. New Brighton Port Elizabeth video selected based … [Read more...] about Take a Drive With Me – Govan Mbeki to New Brighton [video]
Celebrating 80 Years of Aural Joy
2020 is a very important year for the PE Music Society as it celebrates its 80th birthday. Through all the years, the goal of the Society was, and will be, once more to bring classical music to music- lovers in the Eastern Cape at affordable prices. In January 1940, the Music Society (then called the PE Orchestral Society) was founded with 100 enrolled members each paying a membership fee of one shilling! How times have changed! The first concert in the 2020 series is scheduled for Thursday, … [Read more...] about Celebrating 80 Years of Aural Joy
Liberation Struggle Heritage Tour – Nelson Mandela Bay [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/frEWhOLnS8c Nelson Mandela Bay, which is named after the great Nelson Mandela, former African National Congress leader, apartheid activist and president of South Africa, is where very important events took place in the build up to South Africa's democracy, and indeed its freedom. "So much of the struggle for freedom in South Africa took place right here in Nelson Mandela Bay." - Geoff Foster of Ezethu Tours. During the … [Read more...] about Liberation Struggle Heritage Tour – Nelson Mandela Bay [video]
PE Artists Represent at Jeffrey’s Bay Bike Fest
Africa’s biggest motorcycle, music & leisure lifestyle festival - Bike Fest SA™ - will kick off its five-stop 2020 tour of South Africa’s most rocking venues with the Jeffrey’s Bay Bike Fest™ from 28 February to 1 March 2020. Being so much more than a bike fest, audiences can look forward to a melodious line-up of South Africa’s most talented musicians who will be taking to the Bike Rocker Main Beach Stage throughout this family-friendly festival. The event is not restricted to South … [Read more...] about PE Artists Represent at Jeffrey’s Bay Bike Fest
RUCC PE Annual Power weekend 2014 [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/KEKROuk7k_c Nobathembu performing live at the RUCC PE Annual Power Week Conference at the the Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. #Nations gathered with the purpose of glorifying the almighty King #It is all about Jesus #A big thank you to Nobathembu for blessing us with her anointed voice. #God is doing a marvelous thing in Port Elizabeth. #Be sure to be part of it, DON'T MISS OUT!!! Click HERE to find … [Read more...] about RUCC PE Annual Power weekend 2014 [video]
2010 Memories Live On [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/smEUz7mTbYc A variety of footage taken with my Canon Vixia HD S100 during the soccer world cup in South Africa 2010 (in 60i). Footage includes many of the top stars including Ronaldo, Deco, Rooney and Podolski. Other features include wildlife at the Kragga Kamma Game Reserve and the Sea View Lion Park, both based in Port Elizabeth South Africa. Table Mountain and Cape Town are also shot where you can see scenes of Lions Head … [Read more...] about 2010 Memories Live On [video]
