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PE in the news: Need to deal with SA’s ghastly road transport reality

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Need to deal with SA’s ghastly road transport reality: Leaving Cape Town at 7 pm on a round trip via Port Elizabeth, he and his non-driving assistant covered 3 333 km and handled 27 deliveries in a period of 55 hours. His first rest break came after 24 hours. In most cases, such rest or sleep breaks are taken …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

How horses can heal us: On a baser level, horses also help us a lot if we back the right ones. This weekend there is a pause before the winter season racing cauldron, with Port Elizabeth getting a fleeting look-in on the national stage. The big race is the East Cape Derby …
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Duke Of The Poly: Piere Strydom will be one of the visiting riders entertaining fans in Port Elizabeth this weekend for a rare Eastern Cape double header – the first today on the Polytrack and the second on Saturday on the turf. Today the final leg of the WSB East …
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Gangsters accused of fuelling PE protest violence: PORT ELIZABETH – Residents of the northern areas of Port Elizabeth say criminal elements are fuelling protests and even planning to kill policemen. Live ammunition was used to shoot at officers during chaotic protests on Thursday in Helenvale during …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Dry Ice opens R5m plant in New Brighton: Picture: Brian Witbooi. Underlining Nelson Mandela Bay’s growing reputation as the country’s investment hotspot, Pretoria-based Dry Ice International launched a new R5-million production facility in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth yesterday. Dry Ice …
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Nollis drops stars, turns to young ‘uns: In Port Elizabeth, Pat Lambie will be pressed into service as the starting flyhalf for the Sharks against the Southern Kings, who believe they have a shot at winning. The pivot is raring to have a go at a side that nearly pulled off a surprise win on March 18.
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Kings eager to impress die-hard fans: Port Elizabeth – The Southern Kings are eager to impress when they tackle the Sharks in front of an expected large crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Following back-to-back wins before last weekend’s bye round, the Kings are in buoyant mood …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Exciting chess tournament held at mall: Players from as far afield as Port Elizabeth and Cape Town participated. The tournament was divided into two divisions. After tense competition over the board, Carlo Louw won the Junior section, followed by Kieran Samuels, who came a close second …
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Man killed as gang fires on police during protest in Port Elizabeth suburb: The man who was killed in Helenvale in Port Elizabeth on Thursday died as gang members opened fire on police trying to curb protests in the area. Police spokeswoman Brigadier Miranda Mills said Renaldo Henike‚ 23‚ was shot and taken to hospital by a …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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