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J-Bay in the news: Surprise: Matt Banting Is Back!

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Surprise: Matt Banting Is Back!: After a few lousy results, Matt injured his knee on a lofty alleyoop at Jeffrey’s Bay, leaving him incapacitated for the remainder of the season. Fortunately the WSL granted Matt an injury Wildcard for 2016, though he would never get back to 100%. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Body of missing EC man found in sea at St Francis Bay: The Pink Rescue Buoys made news last week when three youngsters were seen on CCTV footage making off with one of the Pink … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Surprise: Matt Banting Is Back!

Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth: Remember Laser Games? Wow, we used to play so often back in the days when there was still an arena at the old tenpin bowling and game centre next to Greenacres.  It's probably been a good 20 years since they closed down there so I was very excited to see that there are laser Games back in town.  Last week we took the KidZ for a game and the moment I headed into the room with the gun in … [Read more...] about Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog

Uitenhage in the news: Let’s go back to basics, says Beth

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Let’s go back to basics, says Beth: Going back to the end is the best way to explain a concept that seems a bit dog-eared around the edges, so let’s start with two years ago, when my friend Belinda, visiting from Uitenhage, cleaned my toaster. “Mrs Howell,” she smiled, teasingly ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Best of 1 Day in Uitenhage: Whether you're in Uitenhage just for a day with your friends, a day off on a business trip, or first timer backpacking on a solo trip and you've always … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Let’s go back to basics, says Beth

All aboard! The Apple Express is back in the Bay! – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: All aboard! The Apple Express is back in the Bay!: That’s right; the iconic train most Bay locals grew up with and fondly called the Apple Express is letting off steam once again after many years and the excitement in the Nelson Mandela Bay is tangible, it is real. So real that it took only 9 minutes before the first train was completely sold out! Needless to say, but if you still haven’t purchased and booked … [Read more...] about All aboard! The Apple Express is back in the Bay! – Featured Blog

PE in the news: Faf du Plessis may miss inaugural four-day Test with back injury

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Faf du Plessis may miss inaugural four-day Test with back injury: The International Cricket Council (ICC) granted official status to the four-day Test and welcomed the countries to experiment with the format and South Africa and Zimbabwe will play the first-ever four-day Test in Port Elizabeth, starting December 26. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Man arrested following perlemoen stakeout: A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Port Elizabeth allegedly with about 50kg of perlemoen in … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Faf du Plessis may miss inaugural four-day Test with back injury

PE in the news: PE father back in court on child porn charges

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PE father back in court on child porn charges: A 44-year-old man charged with distributing inappropriate nude pictures of his eight-year-old twin daughters is expected to again appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The man, who is from Lorraine in Port Elizabeth, cannot be named ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Getting high in the windy city: Choose big, open spaces to fly your kite. There are several awesome parks around Port Elizabeth, while Kings Beach and … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE father back in court on child porn charges

PE in the news: Steve Komphela won’t fight back against Kaizer Chiefs fans who want him gone

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Steve Komphela won't fight back against Kaizer Chiefs fans who want him gone: A section of frustrated Chiefs fans vented their anger at Komphela after the final whistle in Port Elizabeth, but the 50-year-old mentor remained calm in his post-match interview. He took responsibility for the defeat, saying it's one of his duties to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Case against pastor accused of human trafficking postponed: Nigerian televangelist pastor Timothy Omotoso and two women … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Steve Komphela won’t fight back against Kaizer Chiefs fans who want him gone

Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

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Deciding whether to keep a child back at school: Imagine that you are observing from the side of a swimming pool and are watching children learn how to swim. As you watch, you notice the different variety of abilities, confidence levels and fears that they display in the water. Some children seem to grasp these new skills with ease while others seem to struggle and need a bit of extra assistance and encouragement along the way. With a swimming gala looming ahead, the decision has to be made as … [Read more...] about Deciding whether to keep a child back at school

Bhisho news: Back to work for Bhisho spokesman

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Back to work for Bhisho spokesman: Charges against seasoned state spokesman Gcobani Maswana have been dropped. The social development chief director for communications reported for duty last month after he was suspended in June last year following claims that he flouted procurement processes. Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Eastern Cape hospital likened to a ‘hellhole’: My Uncle died a few hours later at my aunt’s place.” Other provincial hospitals like Cofimvaba, Bhisho and Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Back to work for Bhisho spokesman

PE in the news: Nigerian televangelist back in PE court for human trafficking

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Nigerian televangelist back in PE court for human trafficking: Johannesburg - A controversial Nigerian televangelist is expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The man, 22 charges related to contravention of the Sexual Offences Act‚ including two counts of rape. He also faces five ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. School principal inspires learners to be bookwise: Port Elizabeth - Determined to see the children at her school succeed, Motherwell’s … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Nigerian televangelist back in PE court for human trafficking

PE in the news: PE dad back in dock over child porn involving his daughters

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PE dad back in dock over child porn involving his daughters: Port Elizabeth - A 44-year-old man charged with distributing pornography featuring his eight-year-old twin daughters is expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday. The man, who is from Lorraine in Port Elizabeth, cannot be named ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. KZN Councillor in the dock for bomb blast at rival’s house: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE dad back in dock over child porn involving his daughters

King Williams Town news: Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories

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Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories: All content focuses on Mavata’s home village, Rhamnyiba, just outside King William’s Town. Mavata has loved film from a very young age. “I knew I wanted to make films from the first time I watched a bioscope at an elderly neighbour’s house for 50 ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. R30m to plug KWT potholes ‘as big as graves’: R30-million will be spent on plugging holes in roads in King William’s Town – and for … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories

King Williams Town news: Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories

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Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories: All content focuses on Mavata’s home village, Rhamnyiba, just outside King William’s Town. Mavata has loved film from a very young age. “I knew I wanted to make films from the first time I watched a bioscope at an elderly neighbour’s house for 50 ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. EC court sends man to jail for 25 years for rape: KING WILLIAM’S TOWN, October 10 (ANA) – A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Eastern Cape filmmaker gives back by telling his community’s stories

Mthatha news: Student who went on huge spending spree after mistakenly receiving £850,000 is forced to flee angry mob shouting ‘pay back the money’ at press conference to ‘explain her actions’

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Student who went on huge spending spree after mistakenly receiving £850,000 is forced to flee angry mob shouting 'pay back the money' at press conference to 'explain her actions': Today, she was mobbed by fellow students at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape jeering at her, shouting 'pay back the money' and 'we want the money'. The angry crowd chased out of the building and had to flee between cars and find safety in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Kidnapped teen pregnant … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Student who went on huge spending spree after mistakenly receiving £850,000 is forced to flee angry mob shouting ‘pay back the money’ at press conference to ‘explain her actions’