Asanda singing at the Helenvale Resource Center in Port Elizabeth on 12 December 2015 in front of Department of Public Works Deputy Minister Jeremy Cronin and Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan. Asanda Mqiki is a versatile vocalist who is determined to set world stages on fire, with a background in contemporary music and jazz, and her good humour for good taste. Asanda has in her short career wowed audiences in different parts of the country. She is a product of the excellent … [Read more...] about Asanda Mqiki
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Mark Haze
Mark Haze is a South African singer/songwriter, performing original rock, soul and blues material. Known for his wide vocal range, Mark's signature sound of high energy Rock ‘n Roll is guaranteed to have audiences on their feet. His influences range from classic rock legends like Queen, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles to blues masters, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, and Muddy Waters, all the way through to modern rock artists such as My Chemical Romance, The Used and Halestorm. With a total of 5 top … [Read more...] about Mark Haze
Mega Malls Hook Christmas Shoppers
Mega malls throughout South Africa are going all out this Festive Season to lure shoppers. Here, at Mthatha's only super regional mall, BT Ngebs City, Santa's grotto has been set up to entertain children. Mall manager Lolo Sabisa (left) helps Santa (Anele Maphipha) entertain Mthatha sisters, Linhamandla (left) and Keneilwe Ntabeni. (photo: Don Lambert) In Mthatha, the former Transkei's newest super-regional mall, BT Ngebs City – which was opened by Billion Group in June – has upped vehicle … [Read more...] about Mega Malls Hook Christmas Shoppers
We give back
"We give back" is the mantra that General Motors South Africa (GMSA) employees live by. When the Christmas trees, filled with tags for disadvantaged children, are set up a month before Christmas at all GMSA sites, employees rush to grab their tag in order to bring joy to the lives to the littles ones. This project saw over 300 gifts under the trees that were donated to the Community Chest to distribute to four different children's homes in Port Elizabeth. Every year employees … [Read more...] about We give back
All Eyes on Liza
Liza Kingston, has firmly established herself to win an unprecedented 9th consecutive ladies title after winning her category in the 2nd round of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series on 16 December 2015. The Kingston family certainly had a great outing this morning also winning the team category with Michael Kingston teaming up with his two sons, Nick & Matt to complete the event in 1hr 34min. Melanie Norden teamed up with Paige & Slater Black to take 2nd place in the team category … [Read more...] about All Eyes on Liza
Liza Kingston
Liza Kingston has held the About IT Triathlon Summer Series crown for the last 8 years and was a comfortable winner in Round 1 on 13 December 2015. Eastern Province Triathlon's Triathlon Summer Series is an annual favourite amongst triathletes from around the country and this year race organisers, Zsports Events NPC, have extended the Series to a 4-race Series with the 2nd round taking place on Wednesday morning at Pollok Beach followed by round 3 on Sunday 20th December before concluding on … [Read more...] about Liza Kingston
Keegan Cooke
Young Keegan Cooke took the lead in the 2015 About IT Triathlon Summer Series in Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning, 13 December 2015 with a great win in this annual December triathlon Series. Despite hard rains overnight and a strong South Westerly wind throughout the race, the 18 year old blitzed into the lead during the run leg to win in a time of 1hr 10min and 8 seconds. Date: December 15, 2015 16:21 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many more PE Images here. … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke
Crackers for Christmas
From this week up until Christmas Eve, families have every reason to head to Baywest Mall for their shopping and entertainment. Baywest will be staging two Festive Season productions, both locally produced, to delight children of all ages. Crackers for Christmas will be presented by the Stageworld Theatre School, while the Nutcracker Ballet will be staged by the Friendly City Ballet company. The productions will run twice daily every day right up until Christmas Eve in the Baywest Mall … [Read more...] about Crackers for Christmas
MBDA and the Richmond Hill SRA
Richmond Hill is one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro's oldest suburbs, and has seen a significant redevelopment over the last five years. Driven exclusively by the private investment with the institutional support of the MBDA, small scale urban renewal has occurred which has seen the introduction of a number of new businesses into the area – particularly restaurants – focused in, and around Stanley Street. The introduction of these restaurants to the area, has also helped to stimulate the … [Read more...] about MBDA and the Richmond Hill SRA
MBDA Helenvale Urban Renewal Project
Helenvale is a suburb in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth. Helenvale, like the rest of the Northern Areas is a manifestation of the Apartheid legacy that uprooted and forcefully displaced people from South End, Fairview, Willowdene and other areas under the Group Areas Act. This suburb, originally developed to accommodate 6 000 people, now provides tenancy for approximately 25 000 people and has experienced persistent under-development due to its compact size in terms of residential space … [Read more...] about MBDA Helenvale Urban Renewal Project
MBDA Kings Beach Renewal
The area surrounding and including Kings Beach, which includes the suburb of Humewood, is viewed as one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro's (NMBM) primary attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The area also has considerable potential, which can be developed so as to attract a greater number of visitors to the area, as well as the NMBM as a whole. Given this potential, the MBDA requested proposals from specialist consultants in the fields of urban design, landscape … [Read more...] about MBDA Kings Beach Renewal
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a 46,000-seater stadium in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The five-tier, R2 billion Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city. The North End Lake is being rehabilitated and is experiencing a watersport revival with rowing, canoeing and sailing making a welcome return. CLICK HERE to see the video. Date: December 12, 2015 16:12 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
MBDA Central Upgrades
Over the past several years the MBDA has been involved in a number of catalytic projects in the Central area including the upgrading of Govan Mbeki Avenue, Parliament Street, Strand Street, and more recently, the redevelopment of the Donkin Reserve, Athenaeum and Trinder square. As the home of a number of historical buildings, a host of galleries and restaurants as well as the abundance of open space, Central is seen as the heart of Port Elizabeth. Several years of disinvestment by local … [Read more...] about MBDA Central Upgrades
North End’s MBDA Renewal
North End, unlike the CBD and Central, is predominately an industrial area with a number of warehouses and other light industries. There is however also a notable middle to low income residential neighbourhood. These residential properties are confided to the areas adjacent to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the area west of Harrower Road (i.e. the suburb of Kensington). The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup resulted in a significant … [Read more...] about North End’s MBDA Renewal
MBDA Makeover in New Brighton
Singaphi Street is situated in the old township of Red Location, which now forms part of New Brighton, and is a strategic access route to one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metros' important tourism attractions – the Red Location Museum. Given the street's strategic importance, the MBDA has undertaken an extensive public participation process with the local community in order to assist the agency in identifying the king of environmental upgrades that should be undertaken. Once completed, the … [Read more...] about MBDA Makeover in New Brighton
