Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Raymond Weiss from Zoeys little Lamp: The award for the 2013 overall Senior Citizen of the Year was awarded to Raymond Weiss at a luncheon this afternoon. Raymond beat 5 other category winners to be crowned Senior Citizen of the year. Judging criteria included; Contribution to the East Cape Community and South Africa, Voluntary work beyond paid employment, Excellence in the chosen field, An inspirational role model for the EC … [Read more...] about Raymond Weiss
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Steve Burgess
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Steve Burgess from NMMU: The World Marketing Summit has recognised Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School Director Steve Burgess with an award for outstanding contributions to marketing education. The World Marketing Summit annually brings together top marketing scholars and leaders from Business, government and non-profit organisations to discuss important global problems, under the orchestration of Professor … [Read more...] about Steve Burgess
Professor Rossouw von Solms
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Professor Rossouw von Solms from NMMU: Cyber safety expert Professor Rossouw von Solms has been awarded the prestigious South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) Pioneer Award. This award recognises the pioneering role he, the head of the Institute for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Advancement in NMMU’s School of ICT, has played in promoting Computer Science and … [Read more...] about Professor Rossouw von Solms
Jane Stevenson
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Jane Stevenson from Boomtown: In its vision to expand, Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency has added more weight to its senior team in the form of Jane Stevenson as Business Development Director. Jane is a multi-talented business strategist with an impressive track record earned for providing strategic business and brand guidance to some of South Africa’s largest corporates. An entrepreneur, Jane is passionate about unlocking … [Read more...] about Jane Stevenson
Leon van der Westhuizen
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Leon van der Westhuizen from NMMU: Third-year Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Architecture student Leon van der Westhuizen walked away with the honours in a top student design competition. His prize for winning the Caesarstone Student Designer of 2013 Competition is a five-day trip overseas to a design fair of his choice. The tutor lecturer is also awarded the same opportunity. An elated Leon (21), who hails from … [Read more...] about Leon van der Westhuizen
Barry Hilton
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Barry Hilton. South African and Port Elizabeth Comedy Legend Barry Hilton will be performing at the world famous Harrah's Improv in Las Vegas next week. "What a thrill to be on stage in The Entertainment Capital of The World," says the Lifetime Achiever Recipient. The Improv Comedy Club at Harrah's Las Vegas has been voted Best Las Vegas Comedy Club year in and year out. It is the place where the funniest and freshest faces … [Read more...] about Barry Hilton
Mike Glendinning
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mike Glendinning from VWSA: Mike Glendinning, the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) Sales and Marketing Director has been appointed as Vice President Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Mexico Mike Glendinning was born and bred in Port Elizabeth and holds an Honours degree in Marketing from UNISA. He joined Volkswagen South Africa as a Graduate Trainee in 1985 and has had a long and distinguished career within Sales and … [Read more...] about Mike Glendinning
Petra Hoffmann
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Petra Hoffmann from VWSA: Petra Hoffmann, the Head of Volkswagen Sales and Marketing, Group Genuine Parts and Service in Kassel has been appointed as Sales and Marketing Director for Volkswagen Group South Africa Petra Hoffmann who spent some months at VWSA in the mid-nineties holds a MBA from the University of Saarbruecken in Germany and joined the Volkswagen Group in 1995 as a trainee. She has held various senior positions … [Read more...] about Petra Hoffmann
Brett Hoppe
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Brett Hoppe, the new General Manager at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World. Hoppe has moved back to the Eastern Cape has taken office after working in properties around the world for Sun International over the past 25 years. Hoppe joined Sun International as junior assistant food and beverage manager at the Fish River Sun in 1990. After holding various positions throughout the Sun International group both in … [Read more...] about Brett Hoppe
Zine Mtanda
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Zine Mtanda from Coega Development Corporation: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is changing the nature - and face - of the industrial game with the emergence of a number of women in management positions within the organisation, a clear indication of its commitment to equality across the board. One such mover and shaker is Zine Mtanda, Programme Director for the CDC's implementation of infrastructural projects for the … [Read more...] about Zine Mtanda
Estelle Gathercole
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Estelle Gathercole from Automotive Industry Development Centre: Automotive Industry Development Centre Skills Development and Training Manager, Estelle Gathercole won the Most Influential Woman in Business and Government Award (MiW) in the automotive category. The twelfth annual, national awards presented by 'CEO Communications' magazine, acknowledges inspirational women achievers in business and government who are working … [Read more...] about Estelle Gathercole
Yamkela Ntolo
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Yamkela Ntolo from NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University law masters student Yamkela Ntolo has been offered an internship at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany. The internship follows news of NMMU's new research chair in Law of the sea and Development in Africa and that the institution has earmarked to offer maritime studies in the future. ITLOS is an independent judicial … [Read more...] about Yamkela Ntolo
Prof Heather Nel
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Prof Heather Nel from NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University received a feather in its cap with the appointment of Prof Heather Nel to a ministerial committee by the Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Blade Ndzimande to develop a national articulation policy for the post-school education and training sector. The Minister requested Prof Nel, Senior Director: Institutional Planning at NMMU, to serve on the … [Read more...] about Prof Heather Nel
Phakamisa Kolisi
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Phakamisa Kolisi from Umzi Wethu: Orphaned in his teens, Phakamisa Kolisi learned to cook when he was left alone to look after himself and his younger brother. Both siblings were passionate about expressing their creative gifts, with the younger brother going into the creative arts industry, and Phakamisa making waves in the hospitality industry. In 2007, Phakamisa heard about the Umzi Wethu hospitality academy in Port … [Read more...] about Phakamisa Kolisi
An Open Letter to The Herald
Dear Heather, Editors, Sub Editors, Journalists and Staff I noticed two things about your publication this past Monday that made me swell with pride in MyPE, The Herald and our city: Your appointments section celebrating the business achievements of local residents. I am sure that between you and MyPE's Movers and Shakers section we will continue to portray our city in a postitive light. Gillian McAinsh joining MyPE in highlighting the scourge of people who abuse disabled parking spots. … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to The Herald
