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Beacon of hope that helped man navigate through his life journey – Gqeberha in the News

4 September 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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Beacon of hope that helped man navigate through his life journey: Found at the highest point of the historical Robben Island, the 18m high lighthouse that was built in 1864, forms part of an important layer in the history ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Khoisan fight for identity a complex matter: A debate over race and identity is bound to get people hot under the collar. And that is exactly what the latest messaging from the Khoisan community in Gqeberha has done. Source: "Gqeberha" - … [Read more...] about Beacon of hope that helped man navigate through his life journey – Gqeberha in the News

Staff loyalty helps KWIKSPAR Beacon Isle land national award – MyPR.co.za

18 September 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Staff loyalty helps KWIKSPAR Beacon Isle land national award: KWIKSPAR Beacon Isle owners Duncan and Lente Brown celebrate with their staff in Plettenberg Bay after being named the national store of the year at the annual convention in Sun City last week. Photo: Martin Hurwitz The loyalty of its staff and attention to detail are among the key elements behind KWIKSPAR Beacon Isle being named the national retailer of the year in its category last week. This is the view of store owner Duncan Brown, … [Read more...] about Staff loyalty helps KWIKSPAR Beacon Isle land national award – MyPR.co.za

Kolisi wants to be beacon of hope for new generation of Boks – Port Elizabeth in the News

31 August 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Kolisi wants to be beacon of hope for new generation of Boks: READ: Kolisi to lead Springboks in Rugby World Cup But after impressing in a youth tournament he won a scholarship to Grey College in Port Elizabeth, an established rugby school, and set out on his ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 4 Bedroom House for Sale in Weybridge Park: Disclaimer: Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy herein, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Garages : 2 … [Read more...] about Kolisi wants to be beacon of hope for new generation of Boks – Port Elizabeth in the News

The Lollipop beacon – Featured Blog

15 July 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Lollipop beacon: In 1829 two stone beacons were erected near the beach that had to be aligned by ships sailing into Algoa Bay from the west so that they could avoid the very dangerous Roman Rock.  In 1858 they were replaced by two new stone beacons.  These were painted red and white with a black ball on top.  The one beacon is located in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve near the lighthouse while the other one, usually … [Read more...] about The Lollipop beacon – Featured Blog

The beacon at Cape Recife – Featured Blog

15 May 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The beacon at Cape Recife: The beacon out at Cape Recife is one of two beacons that were used for shipping purposes before the invention of modern navigation technology.  The second beacon is the lollipop beacon on Marine Drive where Admiralty Road and Marine Drive comes together.  Ships sailing along the coast from the west had to line up the two beacons before they could turn into Algoa Bay.  This ensured that they were … [Read more...] about The beacon at Cape Recife – Featured Blog

The beacon at Cape Recife – Featured Blog

19 January 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The beacon at Cape Recife: Just inside the bay near the Cape Recife Lighthouse stands a beacon similar to the lolipop beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way.  The two beacons date back to before modern navigational technology came into use and showed the way for ships sailing into Algoa Bay.  Ships sailing along the coast from the west had to line up the two beacons before they could turn into the bay. … [Read more...] about The beacon at Cape Recife – Featured Blog

Science centre a beacon of hope for many STEM-enthusiasts

11 August 2016 By Port Elizabethan

Science centre a beacon of hope for many STEM-enthusiasts: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Chemisty Department’s Tarryn Swartbooi demonstrating a chemistry experiment at the official launch of National Science Week. Uitenhage-based Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre hosts National Science Week, intensifies drive to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in poorly resourced schools and communities. Science shows and exhibits on renewable energy, … [Read more...] about Science centre a beacon of hope for many STEM-enthusiasts

Uitenhage in the news: We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day

8 August 2016 By Port Elizabethan

We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day: “Much of our programmes could not be possible without contributions from local sponsors,” says Arends. One such sponsor is Uitenhage-based integrated poultry producer, Sovereign Foods, that has injected about R25 000 to We Care since 2015. “We [at ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day

Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk

20 November 2012 By Ward1

A weekly Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services will take place every Thursday morning at 8:00 am over the summer season. Interested walkers (and talkers) are invited to rendezvous in front of Hobie Beach Pier (Shark Rock) on Marine Drive, Summerstrand before 8:00 am This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Member sof the public will be able to chat to our local SAPS members whilst walking along … [Read more...] about Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk

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