A 3D rendering of what the ujiva sculpture will look like once installed on the Walker Drive, Sherwood traffic Circle. The design, titled ujiva (Xhosa for dancing), was chosen out of a shortlist of 18 submissions from throughout the region, netting Eastern Cape artists Louwrens Westraad and Mxolisi "Dolla" Sapeta a R50,000 cash prize and the bragging rights of designing and developing one of the tallest public art sculptures in the metro. Constructed out of steel, ujiva will also feature … [Read more...] about Ujiva Sculpture – Sherwood
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Lwazi Finca
NMMU Madibaz karateka Lwazi Finca, who is a third Dan black belt, will represent South Africa at the Karate World Open in Japan from November 20. Photo: Supplied Finca, originally from Butterworth, fell in love with karate after seeing his uncle train and compete. At a very young age he convinced his mother to let him pursue his dream and moved to East London to live and train with his uncle. When he was 15 his family moved to Port Elizabeth where he continued his training. In 2007 he … [Read more...] about Lwazi Finca
Dave Levey
Dave Levey, who has twice been named the fittest man in Africa, is behind the inaugural Nutritech East Cape Championships, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle in the province. The weekend-long functional fitness event will focus on healthy living from 20 to 22 November 2015. Africa's fittest do battle for inaugural fitness title. Health and fitness experts to advise public on holistic exercise regimes and diet. The Individual Event: The Individual event will take place in one … [Read more...] about Dave Levey
House Rhino
According to eco-development company Rhino Green Building and the Green Building Council of SA, there has been a surge green building throughout SA. Rhino Green Building was behind the development of the energy-plus home, House Rhino (pictured) - one of about 50 globally - outside Port Elizabeth. High demand for affordable, innovative eco-building coupled with dramatic rise in green-star certified projects; Estate agencies report 'green' homes are more sought-after by top-end … [Read more...] about House Rhino
Ring Necked Dove has no fear of our cats
Our domestic cats take no notice of the Ring Necked doves that wait anxiously for the cats to finish eating so that they can rush in and chug down some dry cat food pellets. The ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola), also known as the Cape turtle dove or half-collared dove, is a widespread and often abundant dove species in East and southern Africa. It is a mostly sedentary bird, found in a catholic variety of open habitats. Within range, its penetrating and rhythmic, three-syllabled … [Read more...] about Ring Necked Dove has no fear of our cats
Nonkoliseko Mbewu
Principal and founder of the Loyiso Day Care Centre in Mdantsane Nonkoliseko Mbewu (centre) celebrates the handing over of a R3,5 million from the National Lotteries Commission. "Today I have received my miracle," is the way Loyiso Day Care centre founder Nonkoliseko Mbewu described the grant. The Loyiso Day Care Centre is located in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. Date: November 16, 2015 07:11 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many more PE Images here. … [Read more...] about Nonkoliseko Mbewu
Loyiso Day Care Sod turning
Turning the sod for the foundations of the new R3,5-million Loyiso Day Care Centre are, from the left: Nomathemba Kela (Chairperson of the NLC Charities Distribution Agency), Prof Ntshengedzeni Alfred Nevhutanda. (Chairperson of the Board of the National Lotteries Commission, NLC); Nonkoliseko Mbewu (principal and founder of Loyiso Day Care Centre); Charlotte Mampane (NLC Commissioner); Nosipho Nkalitshana (Regional Manager of Early Childhood Development (ECDs) in the Provincial Department of … [Read more...] about Loyiso Day Care Sod turning
Speckled Pigeons
One of the bird species that gathers at the seed table on our porch is the Speckled Pigeon. They jostle for position and 'klap' each other with their wings. The speckled pigeon (Columba guinea), or (African) rock pigeon, is a pigeon that is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over much of its range, although there are sizable gaps in its distribution. This species builds a large stick nest on protected rocky … [Read more...] about Speckled Pigeons
Denise van Huyssteen
Port Elizabeth born Denise Van Huyssteen has worked for General Motors for 15 years and is a member of the Executive Committee for GM South Africa, a strategic advisor of the GM South Africa Women's Council, Trustee of the GM South Africa Foundation and is a Director on the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board. Date: November 13, 2015 07:14 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many more PE Images here. … [Read more...] about Denise van Huyssteen
Post, Weekend Post
Every Saturday morning our newspaper seller travels through the neighbourhood yelling; "Post, Weekend Post!" Our hounds Tessa and Jenna, wait for this to happen and then go dashing to the top of the boundary wall to greet him - THIS is one of the reasons why our Spekboom hedge is a bit of a disaster as they trample everything in their path. Our particular seller is well looked after and, in turn, will even extend us a bit of credit by leaving the Weekend Post in our letter box when we are … [Read more...] about Post, Weekend Post
NMB Senior Management 2015
Executive Director for Public Health, Andile Tolom, Acting Executive Director for Corporate Services, Vuyi Zitumane, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayorm Danny Jordaan, Acting City Manager, Johann Mettler and Acting Director for Human Resources, Oscar Mngwanza. Executive Mayor, Danny Jordaan introduced the new members of the team of senior management officials of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality today at a press briefing held after a Special Council meeting. Date: November 13, 2015 … [Read more...] about NMB Senior Management 2015
ISO9001:2015
TÜV NORD Hanover auditors Harald Brandt (1st from left) and Kay Jürgensen (centre) congratulate VWSA on the ISO9001:2015 certification with António Pinto (Production Director), Percy Smith (Human Resources Director) and John Loughead (VWSA Quality Assurance). The Volkswagen Group South Africa’s manufacturing plant in Uitenhage was the first of the 119 production plants in the Volkswagen Group production network to receive the ISO9001:2015 standard certification from TÜV NORD Hanover. Date: … [Read more...] about ISO9001:2015
Fraud and Phishing Protection
Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT administrators are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting public. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose … [Read more...] about Fraud and Phishing Protection
Johann Mettler – NMB Acting City Manager
From left, New Acting Executive Director for Corporate Services, Vuyi Zitumane, Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan, New Acting City Manager Johann Mettler, Deputy Executive Mayor, Bicks Ndoni and New Acting Human Resources Director, Oscar Mngwanza. New Acting City Manager Johann Mettler comes to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from the Drakenstein Municipality in Paarl, Western Cape where he was the municipal manager from April 2012 until date. He lists his strengths … [Read more...] about Johann Mettler – NMB Acting City Manager
Deon van der Walt
Deon van der Walt (28 July 1958 – 29 November 2005), was a South African tenor. Van der Walt studied singing at the University of Stellenbosch and made his debut as Jaquino in Beethoven's Fidelio at the Cape Town Opera before he had graduated. Numerous scholarships and awards allowed him to continue his studies abroad. In 1981, he won the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg. His first formal engagement took him to Gelsenkirchen's Musiktheater im Revier, then to the Staatsoper … [Read more...] about Deon van der Walt
