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Kinda Exciting as the Armed Forces Benefit Survey Results start pouring in

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As-of 22 February 2016 MyPE has had 13 replies to our benefit survey which presently shows sales of around R351 500.00 by guest house and accommodation owners directly attributable to Armed Forces Week - CLICK HERE - to take part and share with fellow accommodation providers. The results thus far: Did Armed Forces Week Benefit Nelson Mandela Bay? 3 Agree, 1 Neutral, 8 Strongly Agree and 1 Strongly Disagree Accommodation - No. of Bed Nights? 5 sold up to 5 bed nights, 2 sold up to 10 bed … [Read more...] about Kinda Exciting as the Armed Forces Benefit Survey Results start pouring in

Dignity Restored For The Aged At Ekuphumleni

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It was public and private partnership in action at Ekuphumleni Home for the Aged in Nelson Mandela Bay, Zwide Township when the Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO, Kevin Hustler, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Danny Jordaan and the Provincial Social Department MEC, Nancy Sihlwayi officially handed over the newly renovated premises to the centre management and tenants on Saturday, 20 February 2016. The handover was part of … [Read more...] about Dignity Restored For The Aged At Ekuphumleni

Armed Forces Week Saddens

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Dear Alan So much hype is doing the rounds about the Military Capability exercise currently under-way in PE. Just makes me reflect on what a sad state of affairs our entire planet is in, that this type of thing is even necessary. I guess people like me also belong on our own planet because I just cannot help but feel sad, as opposed to excited, about weapons being shot and lighting up the night sky, when those same weapons maim, kill, destroy, incite hatred and catapult human beings into … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Week Saddens

Armed forces week – noise and road closures

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During the entire event there will be extensive noise from aircraft and cannons. Pet owners must please be aware of this. High volumes of noise including gun fire and manoeuvres by the SANDF during capability demonstrations will be experienced, while military convoys will be travelling in and out of Nelson Mandela Bay. During the upcoming military activities related to the Armed Forces Week road closures will take place mainly in the Summerstrand and Humewood areas. 18 and 19 February … [Read more...] about Armed forces week – noise and road closures