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Old Summerstrand Hotel now student digs: The old Summerstrand Hotel, a Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) landmark, is being converted into a 500-bed residence for Nelson Mandela University (NMU) students. The residence, which is due to open …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Lesson of the name changes: This week sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa officially gazetted changes to the names of a number of towns and two airports in Eastern Cape. The city previously known as Port Elizabeth …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

India vs England: 13-wicket Day 1 in Ahmedabad pink-ball Test enters record books: India vs England: 13 wickets fell and only 211 runs were scored on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as India spinners ran through England’s batting order.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Lessons to be learnt as PE becomes Gqe-be-rha, not Gebeka: Gqeberha what? Nelson Mandela Bay residents said goodnight to Port Elizabeth and good morning to a tongue-twister of a name. And just as residents in Grahamstown adapted to the name Makhanda, or …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Xolela’s dream to race starts revving up: So, one day whilst still at school, Xolela called the head office of Motorsport South Africa and was put in contact with Ashwin Harri, chairperson of Algoa Motorsport Club in Port Elizabeth. “He asked …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Daily news update: Budget 2021, SIU probe Mkhize aides and new name for Port Elizabeth: Finance minister Tito Mboweni set himself and government a massive challenge with his plan to both support the economy and public health services, and ensuring the sustainability of the country’s …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

‘Bosses use Covid-19 to cut wages’: MEMBERS of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) took to the streets in Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, to voice their frustrations over economic challenges facing Mzansi.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

East London to be renamed soon — and it’s likely to be Gompo: Metro residents are likely to soon awake in Gompo — the name awaiting the signature of arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa, according to provincial arts and culture MEC Fezeka Nkomonye.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

South Africa: DA Seeks Transparency Over EC Names Changes That Will Cost Millions, in the Middle of a Pandemic: Press Release – The Democratic Alliance (DA) will submit written parliamentary questions to the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture regarding the recent name changes in the Eastern Cape, focusing …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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