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PE in the news: Security storms NMMU building to free journalists held captive by ‘rogue’ students

23 September 2016 By Port Elizabethan

Security storms NMMU building to free journalists held captive by ‘rogue’ students: They had been covering the protest since Wednesday morning and joined students again on Thursday morning when they gathered outside the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court where nine students arrested the day before appeared briefly. Free education was an …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Prostitute scam in PE targets B&Bs: The gang believed to be behind at least 11 of the well-orchestrated crimes at Port Elizabeth bed-and-breakfast establishments and other accommodation venues are on the run following the arrest of a suspect in the wake of a six-month police investigation.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Penultimate round focus on Kimberley: It would be a major upset if the Eastern Province Kings were to prevent the Lions from maintaining pressure on the other teams by winning in Port Elizabeth in the only match being played on Saturday. So all eyes will once again be on central South Africa …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Super Rugby 2017 draw: Which clubs have easiest, hardest schedules?: Rounds 13-15 could be tricky as the Brumbies rack up the frequent flyer points from Canberra-Port Elizabeth-Buenos Aires-Canberra. Verdict: No such thing as an easy draw for the competition’s whipping boys. From a playing, rather than political perspecti …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Prostitute scam in Port Elizabeth targets B&Bs: The family of struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu is demanding R3 million in damages from the Tshwane municipality after it replaced the hero’s tombstone – allegedly without the family’s permission – and which spoilt an appeasement ritual they perform …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

“Water is safe to drink” says BCM: 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 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag ‘border’ or ‘garden’ if you’re messaging …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Sugar tax could cause over 70 000 job losses – report: Contributions of 200 words or more will be considered for publication. 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 (VAS rates apply …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Hooker scam in Port Elizabeth targets B&Bs: Men hiring a prostitute have been lured into becoming unwitting accomplices in the looting of a string of guesthouses by a crime syndicate which cleans out establishments after the “masseuse” appointments. The gang believed to be behind at least 11 of …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Seven Currie Cup teams in the hunt for semifinal berths this weekend: In Port Elizabeth, the EP Kings will face the sixth-placed Golden Lions, who find themselves fighting for survival in the competition. The hosts have not won a match this season, and they will throw everything at the Johannesburg side. However, the Lions …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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Port Elizabethan

This author is a 'catch-all' for occasional articles and letters written to MyPE. The Author of each article can be found in the signature at the bottom of each individual article.

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