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EC out of recession, but….

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape notes the news that the Eastern Cape economy technically emerged from recession in the second quarter of 2024, but we caution that this recovery is minimal and remains fragile. According to an official report from the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC), which came into our possession yesterday, the EC economy expanded by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2024, meaning the province is now technically out of … [Read more...] about EC out of recession, but….

Keeping NMB punitive water tariffs while dams fill, is a money-making racket that must end – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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Before you read on - please complete our Poll: Your responses are sent directly to the Municipality and the Director of Water and published on MyPE: Dear Editor While recent good rains have been filling our dams up to average capacity of 85%, the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality insists that residents continue to fill their coffers with punitive tariffs, and this must end now! For a drought that no longer exists, there is no longer any need for punitive water tariffs in Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Keeping NMB punitive water tariffs while dams fill, is a money-making racket that must end – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Good News

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Good News Lab owner Brian Hayward (centre) and Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber communications manager Cindy Preller (back) toast to renewed business confidence in the Bay’s city centre. With them at the Donkin Creative Quarter is Good News Lab PR assistant Siya Ndzimande, who is involved with the Good News Daily website. (Image: Supplied) Assisting in the spread of positive stories about the Nelson Mandela Bay Region region is the soon-to-be launched non-profit website Good News Daily, … [Read more...] about Good News

Mandla Makupula

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Mandla Makupula Born 9 October 1961, in Tsolo Township, extension 1 Duncan Village. Makapula is married with three children. Current Positions: Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) since 01 November 2010. Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature since 1999. Member of the African National Congress. Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree from Walter Sisulu University (previously University of … [Read more...] about Mandla Makupula

2015 VW Bursary Recipients

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2015 VW Bursary Recipients (Business) by MyPE Images: 2015 VWSA Employee children bursary recipients pose outside Volkswagen in Uitenhage. Eight learners matriculated in 2015 with seven learners meeting the minimum requirements to study for a bachelor's degree and one to study a diploma. So far the bursary scheme has seen 13 learners enter university. Date: January 08, 2016 12:27 Read more here: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many more PE Images here. … [Read more...] about 2015 VW Bursary Recipients

Jacques Engelbrecht

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Jacques 'Vleis' Engelbrecht in action in his Super Rugby debut for the Southern Kings against Western Force. The Southern Kings team to play the Western Force in the historic first Super Rugby encounter for the Eastern Province franchise on Saturday 23 February 2013 was: Starting Line-up: 15. SP Marais, 14. Seargal Petersen, 13. Ronnie Cooke, 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain), 11. Marcello Sampson, 10. Demetri Catrakilis, 9. Shaun Venter, 8. Like Watson (Captain), 7. Wimpie van der Walt, … [Read more...] about Jacques Engelbrecht

1 January 2016 – New Years Day Port Elizabeth

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The Longhair and I have made the annual pilgrimage to the beachfront almost every year since 2004 - celebrating the start of a new South African year with our fellow Africans who swarm the beachfront to braai and swim in a ritual as old as me at least. Initially our forays to the beach were met with shock, gasp and horror reactions from our family and ex-friends. But, over the years we have taken our walk and greeted our fellow citizens whilst steadily noticing the normalisation of the … [Read more...] about 1 January 2016 – New Years Day Port Elizabeth

Hugh Masekela on HAIR

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Hugh Masekela played an intimate one-night-only concert for his Port Elizabeth fans on Friday, 18 December 2015. Here he speaks to invited guests, artists and media at the MBDA Offices in Baakens Valley on the day before his concert. Hugh Masekela is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remains deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkles. He was born in the town of Witbank, South Africa in 1939. At the … [Read more...] about Hugh Masekela on HAIR

Algoa Bay Scuba Diving

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Diving Bell Buoy: As can be seen from the image this dive is within Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth and within sight of one of the major attractions - the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The depth varies from 5 to 18 metres and is suitable for all levels of qualification. This reef is also known as Roman Rocks due to the large number of red roman fish that are found here. Bell Bouy is an extensive reef and very popular amongst divers due to its close proximity to Hobie Beach. The large reef made up … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Scuba Diving

John Berrington and Hazel Huggins

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Hazel Huggins and John Berrington (inset) were murdered in their sleep in March last year and October this year respectively, but their families are still waiting for answers from police. Echo Foundation is offering a R100,000 reward for information which will lead to the arrest and prosecution of suspects involved in the brutal murders of residents Hazel Huggins (March 2014) and John Berrington (October 2015) - R50,000 is being offered per case. Mrs Hazel Huggins, 85, was found tied up on … [Read more...] about John Berrington and Hazel Huggins

CECM Board

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The Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer Board of Directors, firmly rooted in the Eastern Cape, contributed the success of the company to its commitment to investing in the Eastern Cape and its people. Seated from left to right: Clive Berlyn - founding member and chief executive officer, Stephen Dondolo – non-executive director, Patrick Kelly – chief operating officer and Greg Webb – non-executive director. The company was founded by Berlyn with close friend and business partner Richard Ndungane. … [Read more...] about CECM Board