A quick roundup of mentions of Port Elizabeth in blogs and tweets around the world for Monday 22 August 2011
MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds.
The historical 18 – 5 win by the Springboks over the All Blacks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday 20 August has caused an enormous amount of blogging and given Port Elizabeth a huge boost to Top of Mind for many people in the rugby world. Proof once again that we need these types of events in order to give our local economy a much needed boost in the arm.
Scroll right down for some carefully selected Twittering from carefully selected Twits!
South Africa's Morne Steyn kicked South Africa to a 18-5 victory against New Zealand at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon, giving a passionate capacity crowd something to cheer about ahead of the RWC. …
http://haifarugby.wordpress.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:41:56 -0700
The Stormers conceded the fewest tries out of any team in this year's Super 15 and all the hallmarks of the duo were there in Port Elizabeth. Although the All Blacks made 21 line breaks and 14 offloads, the South Africans had almost …
http://www.rugbyunionrules.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:08:46 -0700
I wonder whether the magnificent Horse Memorial Statue in Port Elizabeth is still maintained by the City Council. New Brighton, the Black Township in Port Elizabeth, was originally the camp built for British Army units arriving in the …
http://www.ourstory.com/orafs — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:08:43 -0700
An unconfirmed report has suggested that Pat Lambie sustained a grade 2 AC joint tear to his shoulder in the opening minutes of Saturday's test against the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth. While the Springbok management team have to date …
http://www.sharksworld.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:00:30 -0700
South Africa 18 New Zealand 5: SOUTH AFRICA used the boot of outhalf Morne Steyn and tremendous resolve in defence to beat New Zealand 18-5 in their Tri-Nations Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. …
http://blacknewsjunkie.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:40:03 -0700
Port Elizabeth Gig Guide 22 to 28 August. 22 August 2011 By Alan. www.MyPE.co.za: Your roundup of Gigs for the week starting Monday 22 August to Sunday 28 August 2011. Monday: 22nd Looks Like PE is Closed on a Monday! …
http://bnbpe.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:16:00 -0700
DUNCAN JOHNSTONE IN PORT ELIZABETH. 5486001 Graham Henry: Wallabies will put up big fight. HOT ON HEELS: All Blacks coach Graham Henry expects the Wallabies to put a lot of pressure on his side. All Blacks coach Graham Henry predicts “a …
http://evidolvi.info/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:46:47 -0700
Place of Birth: Forfar, Angus, Scotland Parents – Father: David Nevay Parents – Mother: Jean Stewart Name of Spouse: E. S.. Marriage Date: Marriage Place: Date of Death: 12 Jul 1887 age 37. Place of Death: Port Elizabeth, Cape …
http://www.southafricansettlers.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:43:03 -0700
Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand's All Blacks is tackled by Morne Steyn (top) and Jean De Villiers of South Africa during the Tri-Nations match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Springboks won 18-5 with Steyn scoring all 18 points …
http://www.allblacksheadlines.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:29:31 -0700
The delicate balancing act between showcasing the horrors of Rhino poaching and the need to 'shock' people into sitting up and take notice of the plight of Rhino's in South Africa often leads people to trample over the rights of others …
http://photoaddict.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:10:31 -0700
PORT ELIZABETH: South Africa's resolute defence was hailed as the difference between the teams after the Springboks beat the New Zealand All Blacks 18-5 in a Tri-Nations Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. By admin …
http://malaysiahits.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:01:12 -0700
The eastern Cape region of East London and Port Elizabeth adjoins the Ciskei, and many Ciskei residents commute to factory and other urban jobs in white South Africa. The homeland government of President Lennox Sebe has sought to …
http://astheysawit.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:27:45 -0700
Unrest spread from the large urban townships around Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban to remote towns and the tribal homelands set up by the government. At times, billy clubs, whips, and gunfire were used by security …
http://astheysawit.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:27:16 -0700
Instead we can safely say that Slade needed game time,and where better to be thrown to the Lions than in Port Elizabeth against a desperate Springbok side. But the warning signs were there for all to see.How tough mentally is Colin …
http://therugbyshadow.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:19:11 -0700
Do not believe the reports that Kiwi rugby fans were resigned to their B-team being beaten in Port Elizabeth before the kickoff. Every true black All Black fan.
http://nznewstoday.info/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:22:51 -0700
Le Roux believes the Springbok front row combination of Bismarck du Plessis and his older brother, Jannie, were “deadly” against the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Related news: Travel: Port Elizabeth · Heloise Smit joins …
http://traveltap.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:30:05 -0700
Friday 19 August 2011 Port Elizabeth's famous break Fence was epic for three straight days. Rory … 3 days ago. Wine and Waves. Thursday 18 August 2011 Wine ous love the beach as Thys Lombard proves in his photos of the Rip C.. …
http://www.wavescape.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:16:31 -0700
Autism South Africa invites all those connected with or wanting to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to attend a workshop in Port Elizabeth. Date : Wednesday 31 August & Thursday 1 September. Time: 7:30 to 16:15 …
http://autismec.wordpress.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:42:29 -0700
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was a mightily relieved man after his side's 18-5 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. RSS FEED- World Press- View Original Article …
http://worldpostnews.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:32:57 -0700
Wage disputes in the auto industry led to a temporary closing of the Ford Motor Company's Port Elizabeth plant in August. Production was also disrupted at Volkswagen and General Motors plants in the Eastern Cape. …
http://astheysawit.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:19:28 -0700
Pulled into a downpour of rain and cold in Port Elizabeth that evening at around 6pm, straight to the Protea Hotel Marine on the beachfront. It is definitely the most gorgeous building we drove past, having just undergone a series of …
http://djmixi.wordpress.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:03:07 -0700
So they had never – but never – won in Port Elizabeth. They still expected to win! And a lot of good judges expected them to win, also. Well, they didn't win. In fact this was their second biggest losing margin in South Africa – ever! …
http://www.rugby-talk.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:58:15 -0700
A BRITISH training programme to help staff manage challenging behaviours in a gentle, non-aversive way, is to be offered in Port Elizabeth in October at Quest School for Autistic Learners. Studio III, a specialist research and training …
http://autismec.wordpress.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:50:55 -0700
Sidelines. Mark Wiggett. MARK WIGGETT was born on November 23 1950 in Port Elizabeth and went to Union High School in Graaff-Reinet where he matriculated in 1969. He spent 28 years freelancing in…> Exhibitions …
http://africartoons.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:22:47 -0700
Saturday October 8th: The Boardwalk Casino, Port Elizabeth, 3pm,. Friday Saturday October 15th: Showgrounds, Bloemfontein, 8pm. Saturday October 22nd: The ICC, Durban, 8pm. Wednesday October 26th, Grand West Casino, Cape Town, 7pm …
http://www.justcurious.co.za/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:09:26 -0700
The All Blacks were well beaten in an old fashion tussle in their Tri-Nations match against the Boks in Port Elizabeth. It was their first loss of the season, but the ABs looked over confident and somewhat arrogant in their approach, …
http://law23.wordpress.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:39:18 -0700
De Villiers hails Springbok boot Morne Steyn. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was a mightily relieved man after his side's 18-5 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. …
http://trinations.co.nz/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:16:30 -0700
South Africa's Morne Steyn kicked South Africa to a 18-5 victory against New Zealand at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon, giving a passionate capacity crowd something to cheer about ahead of the RWC. …
http://rugbydump.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:03:00 -0700
The 23-year-old fullback was full of running against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth, showing no signs of the leg injury that sidelined him … SuperSportRugby galleries SuperSport.com All Blacks v Springboks player ratings TVNZ PE …
http://www.mysouthdiva.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:00:27 -0700
Saturday in Port Elizabeth was a fantastic day for South Africa: in a splendid stadium, in a city with a rich rugby tradition, the Springboks defeated the All Blacks, sparking celebratory braais across the country. …
http://braai.com/ — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:47:35 -0700
Mentions of Port Elizabeth on Twitter:
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