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PE in the news: Harare burns as protesters grind business to a halt

27 August 2016 By Port Elizabethan

Harare burns as protesters grind business to a halt: Water canons continued roaming the streets late in the day, with sirens continuously whirling. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Puss in Boots auditions on this weekend: Pemads – the Port Elizabeth Musical and Dramatic Society – are turning Charles Perrault’s classic fairytale, Puss in Boots, on its head and promise that a tantalising “tail” awaits Bay audiences! From the producers of the very successful …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Panayiotou pre-trial postponed: Pre-trial proceedings in the Christopher Panayiotou murder case were postponed in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Thursday after his co-accused said that he was ill. Suspected hitman Sizwezakhe Vumazonke will be taken to hospital after his legal …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Africa in the news: Kerry visits Nigeria, Zimbabweans protest, and Gordhan faces potential arrest: Beijing Automotive International Corp. will invest $ 819 million in a new plant, signing the deal with the Coega Development Corp., operator of an industrial development zone in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Meanwhile, GE’s new Africa Innovation Center …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Mark Williams appointed CEO of Eastern Province Cricket: Williams is a Port Elizabeth local who attended the Bethelsdorp High School and studied at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He holds an MBA and has worked in banking for 24 years. In 2008, he was awarded the Young Global Leader Award by the …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Fastjet Tanzania builds local capacity: Mayoya completed his studies in 2005 at Progress Flight Academy in Port Elizabeth and in 2006 he returned home and joined Precision Air where he spent eight years gaining experience in the aviation field. He quickly became a captain, having flown ATR 42 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Over 60 Children Involved In KZN Bus Crash: Those announced dead were Chaplain Phumza Teledimo, 37, of Bloemfontein; a civilian Lesego Cynthia Rasethuntsha, 25, of Selosesha, Thaba Nchu; Corporal Akhona Tshoni, 30, of Motherwell, Port Elizabeth; Lance Corporal Sharon Nosiphiwe Macala, 27 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Workers on strike at another PE drug company: Workers at Fresenius Kabi pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth downed tools on Tuesday, in protest against the use of a labour broker and planned retrenchments. This is the second drug manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth to be hit …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

SANCCOB admits oiled African penguins and abandoned chicks: in Port Elizabeth. Staff at SANCCOB’s Eastern Cape centre first started admitting oiled birds on Tuesday, 16th August. Although it is still unclear what the exact cause of the oil spill is, authorities are investigating the source of the oil. An …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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