The action and drama of the South African National Rally Championship moves to the Western Cape for round six of the 2013 season on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. This event will see the Volkswagen Sasolracing team in high gear as they compete for stage victories and the rally podium. This event is the Toyota Cape Dealer Rally which sees competition take place on 165 km of gravel and tar. Day one will be both a gravel and tar affair while the second day will see competitors in … [Read more...] about Local dealer team aiming high for Western Cape rally leg
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DHL Stormers 19 (6), Southern Kings 11 (3)
The DHL Stormers ended any talk or speculation about relegation from Vodacom Super Rugby by beating the Southern Kings 19-11 at a drenched Newlands on Saturday. The game was fairly close on the scoreboard for most of the way, but then it was always going to be on a sodden field after long periods of torrential downpours earlier in the day. What was required to win was a strong tight-phase platform and a good kicking game, and that was what the Stormers provided. They drove strongly in … [Read more...] about DHL Stormers 19 (6), Southern Kings 11 (3)
SONA emphasis on constitution as guide commended by Business Chamber
Commenting on last night's State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma in Cape Town, Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber had the following to say: The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber agrees with the focus on the National Development Plan as the road map to future economic growth in South Africa in the 2013 State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma. We agree also that the economy will have to grow threefold to create much-needed jobs. It is going … [Read more...] about SONA emphasis on constitution as guide commended by Business Chamber
Eastern Province Travel to Cape Town
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team take on Western Province in their next CSA Provincial 3 day match as well as the CSA Provincial 1 Day match. The team takes on Western Province from Thursday, 1st November to Sunday, 4th November 2012 at Sahara Park Newland in Cape Town. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Price, Michael Smith, Warren Bell, Basher Walters, Sisanda Magala, Lionel Vaaltyn, David White (Captain), Siviwe Gidana, Phumzile Yiba, … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Travel to Cape Town
The Cape Town trip
The "boss" and I had to take a trip to the Mother City to visit the Uncle Sam consulate for visa reasons. So we decided to make a weekend of it. On the Friday morning at approximately 07h00 we hopped into the brand new Hyundai and tootled off down the Garden route. It was going to be a slow, stop here, stop there trip as we only needed to be in Somerset West at 06h00, giving us 11 hours to get there. First stop Storms River and coffee. It had rained most of the way so the caffeine was … [Read more...] about The Cape Town trip
The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Amy Russell and Aaron Tharp are are walking 11 000 kilometres across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects because they recognize that bringing safe water to everyone is the first step toward eliminating extreme poverty worldwide. Primary support is being given by driver, Marty Yoder who drives behind and alongside them. This intrepid team are are raising funds for charity:water, which uses 100% of the money for clean water projects, working with … [Read more...] about The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Top 10 Cheapest Accommodation Choices in Port Elizabeth
This article answers the question that we at MyPE are often asked; "So, Alan, which accommodation spots are the cheapest in Port Elizabeth then?" If you are looking for other choices such as 'value for money' or 'budget accommodation' rather than just the cheapest then click here: PE Budget Accommodation. Here follows a list of the Top 10 cheapest accommodation choices in Port Elizabeth that can be found on the SafariNow web site. (Click each link for latest rates): For the purposes of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Cheapest Accommodation Choices in Port Elizabeth
PE can Emulate and Better Cape Town
Dear Editor Recently, my family and I traveled to Cape Town for a holiday. We were met by a fantastic 1st world experience. On arrival I felt that the Squatter camps could do with some formal housing, but then after chatting to some locals I found out that there has been a terrific influx of foreigners and the housing department finds it a challenge to keep up. The organised housing that I saw looked great, but I do understand the challenge. My first observation is that everything is just … [Read more...] about PE can Emulate and Better Cape Town
Chuene Tackles Table Mountain and Wins
Nelson Mandela Bay is the only Metropolitan area outside the Western Cape which has given its support to Cape Town's tourism authorities' bid to get Table Mountain voted as one of the world's Official New7Wonders of Nature. This follows Titus Chuene's, marketing manager of Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT), recent call to the city's residents to support Cape Town Tourism and vote for Table Mountain. As a result, Cape Town Tourism has named Chuene as an official ambassador of their Table … [Read more...] about Chuene Tackles Table Mountain and Wins
PE Singer to Sing Brenda at CT Gay Pride
If there is one singer in South Africa capable of doing justice to a Brenda Fassie song, it's Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth born singer and songwriter, Nomfusi. The singer, now based in Cape Town and soon off to Canada to perform at the Montreal Jazz Festival, says "Brenda is a legend. She had a brilliant voice, and that 'X-factor' which so many new singers lack. She was very outspoken, I can relate to that." Nomfusi and her full six-piece band, The Lucky Charms, will be doing a tribute to … [Read more...] about PE Singer to Sing Brenda at CT Gay Pride
How Can I Vote for an Illusion?
We have family down in 'Slaapstad' that assure us that Table Mountain does exist. We remain unconvinced however as whenever we visit it is either raining heavily or there are storm clouds in the direction of this so-called Table Mountain. Every now and then the rain will lift and the clouds clear and we will get a glance at what looks like an illusion to us. I recall walking up a steep hill once and, when we got to the top, it didn't look like a Table at all - just some rocks, a couple of … [Read more...] about How Can I Vote for an Illusion?
India Are One Up Before the Port Elizabeth Clash
India held their mettle in a nail-biting contest at Sahara Park Newlands to beat South Africa by two wickets in the third one-day international. India took the lead with their second win in the five-match series by reaching 223 with ten balls to spare. Yusuf Pathan (59 off 50 balls) came to India's rescue after their top order collapsed for less than 100 runs. Pathan showed JP Duminy and Johan Botha no mercy when he went on a 59 runs off 50 balls rampage. The Indian batsmen had luck … [Read more...] about India Are One Up Before the Port Elizabeth Clash
Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
South African cricket team, the Proteas, will head to Newlands for the third one-day international against India probably still shell shocked but more determined to get on track after last Saturday's miserable defeat. ( I was so convinced of a Proteas win that I stopped watching - a salutary lesson with regards to fat ladies and singing I can tell you!). Plenty of fiery accusations that the Proteas choked again are still doing the rounds on sports forums. Fans were disgruntled with … [Read more...] about Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
