This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! Vasco Da Gama 2016 Image by awstraton This report appeared in the Weekend Post of 19 March 2016 ahead of the start of the Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race from Durban to Port Elizabeth on 23 April 2016. … [Read more...] about Vasco Da Gama 2016 – Editors Pic
2016
Reunion 2016 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Reunion 2016 by BrainStorms – Ed Lunnon's Blog: 9 Years 8 months ill | Physical: Advantage Ed / Mental: Deuce I have written extensive notes before on the annual reunions that we celebrate in Port Elizabeth in the month of May. Last week was Reunion Week once again. The Grey Schools for Boys celebrated 160 years, the Collegiate Schools for Girls 142 years, Pera 40 years from Matric, Lindsay Scholtz (my niece) 10 years, Sean 6 years, … [Read more...] about Reunion 2016 – Featured Blog
Finalists gear up for prestigious BWA Investec 2016 Regional Business Achiever awards
Finalists gear up for prestigious BWA Investec 2016 Regional Business Achiever awards by Eastern Cape – MyPR: INSPIRING SUCCESS – Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, renowned for her leading role in the African fashion and clothing industry, has been confirmed as the key speaker at this year’s celebratory BWA/Investec Regional Business Achiever Awards dinner. The glamorous event will be held at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in June, when winners in each of the six RBAA categories will be announced. … [Read more...] about Finalists gear up for prestigious BWA Investec 2016 Regional Business Achiever awards
Wet and Challenging SPAR Ladies Race
Nelson Mandela Bay may have served up some typically challenging weather, but the metro's runners turned out in their thousands to tackle the 23rd SPAR Women's Challenge at Pollok Beach on Saturday. With Port Elizabeth comedian Gino Fabbri urging them on in his inimitable style, the participants' spirits remained high as they lined up for the 10km and 5km events respectively. Not even a gusting easterly wind and rain could dampen their fortitude as they emerged from a variety of sheltering … [Read more...] about Wet and Challenging SPAR Ladies Race
Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016
Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016 by Eastern Cape – MyPR: Buffalo City – Your Triple A Destination 25 April 2016 BCM TOURISM TO UNVEIL EXCITING NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN AT INDABA 2016 Buffalo City: Your Triple A destination The eyes of the world’s major tourism stakeholders will turn to South Africa in early May when thousands of tour operators and product owners converge in Durban for Indaba 2016 – and Buffalo City will be there, rolling out an exciting new campaign … [Read more...] about Buffalo City Tourism unveils new campaign at Indaba 2016
IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived by Look Sharp in Lycra: It’s been more than a week since I completed my first Ironman, and a good chance to reflect on my achievement and look back on the day with a little more perspective. So here they are: my memories of 10 April, 2016. Race day re-lived. The day I became an Ironman! 03.20-04:50 Wakey wakey An early alarm, giving me plenty of time to get up and carry out the checklist of … [Read more...] about IM South Africa 2016: race day re-lived – Featured Blog
IM South Africa 2016: the week in pictures – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: IM South Africa 2016: the week in pictures by Look Sharp in Lycra: It’s 6:45pm on the evening before Ironman South Africa. It’s dark in Port Elizabeth already, and time for an early bed tonight for a 3.30am start tomorrow. I don’t have time to thank everyone for the wonderful messages of support and generous donations I’ve received over the last few days, but I really do appreciate it all, and I’ll be sure … [Read more...] about IM South Africa 2016: the week in pictures – Featured Blog
Drama Princess at Ironkids 2016 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Drama Princess at Ironkids 2016 by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Ironkids takes place the day before Ironman and consists of a swim and a run. The Ironkids in Port Elizabeth is the biggest Ironkids competition in the world and would probably have been mush bigger if they didn't have to cap entries. Drama Princess took park in her 5th Ironkids competition this year and had to do a 100 meter swim in McArthur Pool and then a 2 km … [Read more...] about Drama Princess at Ironkids 2016 – Featured Blog
Port Elizabeth welcomed to 2016 Twitter Blanket Drive #TBD2016
#TBD2016 Since 2010, the Twitter community in South Africa has been moved by compassion and has engaged the social media platform to collect blankets for some of the country’s most vulnerable people. Over the past 6 years, thousands of blankets have been collected in the weeks leading up to winter to provide some relief and, of course, warmth to those in need. Nelson Mandela Bay residents can now also take part in the Twitter Blanket Drive with FOUR drop-off points - one in Port … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth welcomed to 2016 Twitter Blanket Drive #TBD2016
Don’t you love an election year?
Frankly and in my humble personal opinion we should have an election every year as it seems that only then do we see our politicians scurrying around like busy little bees kissing babies, pumping flesh, opening envelopes (or is it e-mails?), dedicating statues, engaging with business (and the poor and the rich and the disabled and the women and the men and the gay and the lesbian), doing photo op worthy contributions to service delivery, reflecting on their contributions - the list is … [Read more...] about Don’t you love an election year?
2016 year of accelerated economic transformation
MEC Sakhumzi Somyo presents his third policy speech for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Photo: Gary Horlor The Eastern Cape Government is to lead “efforts to unlock the economic potential” of the province and unblock constraints said MEC for Economic Affairs, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Sakhumzi Somyo who delivered the Department’s policy speech today. Appointed in May 2014, Somyo’s third policy speech referred, in particular, to playing an “even greater … [Read more...] about 2016 year of accelerated economic transformation
Visionaries, mavericks and disruptors at NAF 2016
South Africa's visionaries, mavericks and disruptors headline this year's National Arts Festival, which runs from 30 June to 10 July in Grahamstown. The programme taps into the national mood with fierce, feisty and funny productions that both celebrate South Africa's vibrant contemporary culture as well as tackle the wounds of the country's traumatic and violent past. Visitors to Grahamstown can look forward to world-class performances from local and international theatre companies, … [Read more...] about Visionaries, mavericks and disruptors at NAF 2016
Catherine and Byron – Lake de la vie – Port Elizabeth 20 March 2016 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Catherine and Byron – Lake de la vie – Port Elizabeth 20 March 2016 by FullCircle Photography | Port Elizabeth and Garden Route wedding photographers: After our initial meeting a week before the wedding during their pre-wedding shoot, I just knew that we have a breathtaking, stylish and above all, Love filled wedding to look forward to. Catherine and Byron’s big day did not disappoint! Arriving at the premium wedding venue, Lake … [Read more...] about Catherine and Byron – Lake de la vie – Port Elizabeth 20 March 2016 – Featured Blog
Rand vs the dollar: 1978 – 2016
Rand vs the dollar: 1978 – 2016: Imported from Brazil, not manufactured in Uitenhage. My brother bought one December 1979 at a VW dealer, brand new. I myself bought one for R2 550 in 1975. Still have the papers to prove the price, and got 2,5% discount! My uncle bought a Telefunken TV ... Uitenhage - Read more on BusinessTech More VW Polo Vivos: Xpress, GTS in SA: The Xpress, the brainchild of chairman and managing director of Volkswagen South Africa, Thomas Schaefer, was designed and … [Read more...] about Rand vs the dollar: 1978 – 2016
Catherine and Byron – eshoot – 10 March 2016 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Catherine and Byron – eshoot – 10 March 2016 by FullCircle Photography | Port Elizabeth and Garden Route wedding photographers: In a little more than a week, we will be capturing this lovely couple’s wedding. Just after they arrived back in SA, we broke the ice and got to know each other better during this quick shoot in Richmond Hill. It is clear to see why we are looking forward to next Sunday! Read more here: FullCircle … [Read more...] about Catherine and Byron – eshoot – 10 March 2016 – Featured Blog
