SWARTKOPS: Building good partnerships with the community are not limited to adults. With the protection of women and children and the upcoming start to the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children, as well as the festive season activities in mind, this message was made clear to visiting youths to Swartkops police station. Swartkops SAPS station had an open day and was visited by the St Croix Sea Scouts from Bluewater Bay. They were given a tour of the station to all the … [Read more...] about Bluewater Bay Scouts at Swartkops SAPS Open Day
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Arrests after Bluewater Bay Spar Armed Robbery
In the night of Thursday, 3 August two suspects were wounded and arrested after a car chase and shootout with police. This followed after Bluewater Bay Spar was robbed by four suspects at 19:20. The suspects entered the Spar shooting in the air and cleaning out all the cashiers and also taking cartons of cigarettes. They fled in a silver Audi, which was spotted shortly thereafter in Fergusson Road, New Brighton by Flying Squad members. A car chase ensued and there was an exchange of gunshot … [Read more...] about Arrests after Bluewater Bay Spar Armed Robbery
Rescued Kitten Doing Well
On 23 August we published an article about three kittens that had been sealed in two plastic bags and placed out on a verge in Bluewater Bay for collection and disposal - Dumping Kittens in a sealed Rubbish Bag on the verge is a No No. They have since been fostered by Saskia who has done a fine job with the little bundles of joy. Of course my two Longhairs couldn't resist the temptation to assume the position of proud Mom to a Ginger so we finally took delivery of Feisty Fred a week … [Read more...] about Rescued Kitten Doing Well
Dumping Kittens in a sealed Rubbish Bag on the verge is a No No
The image above is of two of three ginger kittens rescued in Bluewater Bay after a kind refuse collector heard them meowing and scratching to get out of a rubbish bag placed on the verge of a Bluewater Bay home. Not cool, not cool at all people. Would you be able to look these poor innocent creatures in the face, smell their sweet 'kittenness', watch them bat at things, tumble and play and then seal them in a rubbish bag and place them carelessly on the verge only for them to be tossed … [Read more...] about Dumping Kittens in a sealed Rubbish Bag on the verge is a No No
Bluewater Bay Dolphin rescue
At 17h55, Sunday, 11th January, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew dispatched the sea rescue vehicle and launched the sea rescue craft EIKOS RESCUER IV following reports of a Dolphin beached at Main Beach, Bluewater Bay, Port Elizabeth. Local Blue Water Bay volunteer Sector Police were already on the scene and Bayworld members were activated with their specialised marine animal carrying stretchers to assist. On arrival on-scene the animal, believed to be female, approximately 1.7 meters in … [Read more...] about Bluewater Bay Dolphin rescue
Utter chaos at Engen Bluewater Bay as Engen Head Office turns a blind eye
On 11 June 2014 six large trucks (over 5 ton) once again caused utter chaos at Engen Bluewater Bay. There was a huge truck parked illegally in Weinronk Road with a double axle trailer. Not only was he parked illegally, he was also in a 5 ton restricted area. A colleague of his was in the Engen Bluewater Bay courtyard with the same size truck busy filling up. He was also there illegally as he had to drive through a 5 ton restricted area 5 ton restricted roads to get there. There were 3 … [Read more...] about Utter chaos at Engen Bluewater Bay as Engen Head Office turns a blind eye
Flying Taxi Port Elizabeth
Watch as this taxi misses the turn and bowls over some bollards and a street light. Who Does This Taxi Belong To? http://youtu.be/DtAxc-IF2mc Creator: Bluewater Bay Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Flying Taxi Port Elizabeth
Open Letter to Engen as Engen Bluewater Bay continues to defy Traffic Laws
After listening to the frustrations of various Bluewater Bay (Port Elizabeth) community members over the course of about 2 years on having issues at the Bluewater Bay Engen, we feel that getting the community together and publicly addressing the issues at hand is the only way to get a favorable response from Engen Head office. The issue at hand are the trucks and trailers that are being allowed to use the Engen garage in our suburb. All roads leading to and from the Engen are clearly marked … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Engen as Engen Bluewater Bay continues to defy Traffic Laws
Bluewater Bay Surf Lifesaving Club – Boaties are Back!
The Bluewater Bay Surf Lifesaving Club's Boaties are back in full force. Currently training for the Life Saving Nationals being held in Cape Town this coming weekend. Here is a nice little video of them training. http://youtu.be/FYLb7ER5UA4 Creator: Die Burger Posted to MyPE by: Chris Meistre Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Bluewater Bay Surf Lifesaving Club – Boaties are Back!
Port Elizabeth Whale Rescue
At 20h00 on Saturday 25 January, NSRI Port Elizabeth were informed by Bay World of two Pygmy killer whales beached at between Blue Water Bay and St Georges Strand . Members of the public had reportedly assisted one whale back into the water and Bay World members transported one whale to a holding tank at Bay World and NSRI were requested to assist the next day, depending on the whales condition, to use sea rescue craft to release the whale at sea. That whale was monitored through the night … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Whale Rescue
1 Dead, 1 Missing off Bluewater Bay
This morning, 1 January 2014, NSRI Port Elizabeth, Coastal Rescue, Mandela Bay Metropolitan Fire and Rescue Services, EC Government Health EMS, lifeguards, the SA Police Services, Netcare 911 ambulance services and Relay ambulance services responded to Blue Water Bay following reports of a mass drowning incident in progress. It appears that as many as 50 persons, aged between approximately 12 and 24, from Vista Rus home for children, had been swimming together when 5 youngsters were swept out … [Read more...] about 1 Dead, 1 Missing off Bluewater Bay
Madiba Bay School of Flight Aircraft crash lands on Bluewater Bay Beach
Daniel Heiman, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty coxswain, said; "At 12h58 on Sunday 11 November, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following a request to respond to Blue Water Bay Beach, by Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS), reporting a light aircraft due to make an emergency landing on the Blue Water Bay Beach. "It appears that the 23 year old Italian pilot, while on a training flight from the Madiba Bay School of Flight, had noticed smoke in the single seater, … [Read more...] about Madiba Bay School of Flight Aircraft crash lands on Bluewater Bay Beach
Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund
Following on from the tragic drowning incident that befell members of the Motherwell Rugby Club on Sunday 25 March a disaster fund has been set up to assist family members in their bereavement. See: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned and More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found. Should you wish to contribute cash to the Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund please deposit into this account: Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632 005 Account … [Read more...] about Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund
More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found
Two more bodies of the 5 that were missing in the tragic drowning incident this past Sunday have been spotted off of St Croix and will be collected by authorities. See: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned 21 people had been swept out to sea by rip-currents. Most of those swept out to sea were believed to be members of the local Motherwell Rugby Club. “1 person, recovered from the surf by Bluewater Bay LSC lifeguards, was declared dead. 5 persons remain missing and … [Read more...] about More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found
21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 12h10 on Sunday 25 March, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports from EC Government Health: EMS of a multiple drowning incident in progress at Bluewater Bay Beach, between the Swartkops River mouth and Nqura harbour, Port Elizabeth. "Our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew launched 3 of our sea rescue craft and our sea rescue vehicle responded. "Bluewater Bay lifeguards, … [Read more...] about 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned
