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Your measure of how much you are loved at Christmas

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In descending order: When your loved ones spend the whole day with you. Your Loved ones only spend Christmas lunch or dinner. A quick visit to drop off presents. A phone call. An SMS. A personal e-mail. WhatsApp phone call. WhatsApp voice note. WhatsApp personal note. WhatsApp group/general note. So there you have it - which number did you get from your loved ones? … [Read more...] about Your measure of how much you are loved at Christmas

Campanile bathed in “Merry Christmas Red”

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Campanile bathed in "Merry Christmas Red". For the past few months the #portelizabeth Campanile has been bathed in a blue hue. In celebration of #Christmas we now see the #campanile awash with celebratory red. #alanstraton #stratonelectrical #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Need your building lit up Red? And it is raining? And it is late? And you don’t have a key? NO PROBLEM. With a building management system from Straton … [Read more...] about Campanile bathed in “Merry Christmas Red”

Our Christmas Wish for You

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At this time of peace, love and happiness with family and friends please spare a thought for this less privileged than us, invite someone whom you know is alone into your home, smile at a stranger, hug a neighbour and give thanks to whichever deity gives you strength. Spare a thought too for those who are more privileged than us - they too have their problems, money is not always a cushion for life. They too could be experiencing depression and loneliness behind that mask of bonhomie. MyPE … [Read more...] about Our Christmas Wish for You

Try GIVING – it is strangely REWARDING

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The Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth annually cooks lunch for and delivers presents to children in the Dora Nginza and Livingstone Hospitals. Bringing a bit of joy into the lives of those unable to spend Christmas at home. Here Dr Pumza Patricia Dyantyi - the Eastern Cape MEC for the Department of Health and Mike van Vuuren the Boardwalk General Manager talk about the initiative. TIP - hang in for an image of the MyPE Editor chipping in and helping! … [Read more...] about Try GIVING – it is strangely REWARDING

Valley Market will be a Christmas extravaganza

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Valley Market will be a Christmas extravaganza: The Valley Market, supported by SPAR Eastern Cape, will be a 12-hour, Christmas-style event on Saturday. It will run from 9am to 9pm at the old Tramways building near the Port Elizabeth harbour. Photo: Leon Hugo Christmas will make an early appearance in Port Elizabeth when the monthly Valley Market, sponsored by SPAR Eastern Cape, starts the festive season celebrations in appropriate style on Saturday. The organisers, Love Story, have been hard at … [Read more...] about Valley Market will be a Christmas extravaganza

Magnetic Storm: the gift of giving brings festive cheer to the Eastern Province Children’s Home

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Magnetic Storm finishes its year of CSR activities as it brings the festive spirit to the Eastern Province Children’s Home. Magnetic Storm believes in the gift of giving, and instead of offering clients year-end gifts, the team annually decide on a project that will make an impact in the lives of those less fortunate and redirect their spend to that particular cause. Recently, the Magnetic Storm team visited the EP Children’s home, delivering a large Christmas tree and together with the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm: the gift of giving brings festive cheer to the Eastern Province Children’s Home

Bhisho news: Pakati’s Christmas cheer bowls over young patients

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Pakati’s Christmas cheer bowls over young patients: Grey Hospital and Bhisho Hospital. Pakati said the metro wanted to ensure that all its children were in a festive mood, including those in hospitals. He said they wanted to make the environment a little bit friendlier for the children. “Every year when ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. No victim support centres at 43 police stations in EC: This was revealed on Friday when DA leader in the Bhisho legislature Bobby Stevenson released a … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Pakati’s Christmas cheer bowls over young patients

Careful where you drink this Christmas

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Zero tolerance with drinking on all Nelson Mandela Bay beaches and any other criminal activities are squarely in the crosshairs of both the Metro Police and the South African Police Services (SAPS) this festive season. This pertinent warning was sounded by both Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, and Major-General Dawie Rabie of SAPS at the municipality’s official launch of its Festive Season Safety Plan at the beachfront today. “The SAPS started … [Read more...] about Careful where you drink this Christmas

Crackle, Crinkle and Bang at the Opera House

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Christmas is a very special time for many, many children all over the world. Every culture dictates its own way of celebrating this special time of the year and in this production for young people and their families we take our audience on a delightful journey with special characters and filled with fun and merriment. We find ourselves in Father Christmas’ workshop where three elves called Blizzard, Noodle and Chico are hard at work making and packing presents for delivery all over the world. … [Read more...] about Crackle, Crinkle and Bang at the Opera House

PE in the news: Mbalula: SANDF to be deployed before Christmas

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Mbalula: SANDF to be deployed before Christmas: He says that the deployments will be made in specific hotspots in the Western Cape, in Port Elizabeth's northern areas, and in parts of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Own a character home in Port Elizabeth from under R1m: While many home buyers aspire to acquiring a brand-new, modern home, others prefer and appreciate the character and charm of a historic home. This four bedroom, three bathroom character home in … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Mbalula: SANDF to be deployed before Christmas

Christmas Gear – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Christmas Gear: Christmas greetings to you all! With just a few days to go before Christmas, I know we’re all scuttling around trying to sort out our last minute EVERYTHING. Well, at least I am. Good luck to you, if you’re in the same predicament as I am. We’ll get through it! One thing I don’t have to worry about though, my Christmas Gear. Make Up: Mishka Amod ( Bookings) Photography: Courtney Whittaker Top: … [Read more...] about Christmas Gear – Featured Blog

Merry Christmas from MyPE

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May your entire day be filled with love, joy and wonder as you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas today. And for those who are not really of the Christian persuasion but still benefit from the Christmas Season please spare a thought for the message of goodwill that Christmas brings. Here in South Africa we are a diverse nation that should be celebrating important events along with our fellow citizens. In today's madly politically correct world 'Merry Christmas' did become less … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas from MyPE

King Williams Town news: Weather Update: Extreme heat, gale force winds to lead in Christmas weekend

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Weather Update: Extreme heat, gale force winds to lead in Christmas weekend: The Eastern Cape will be the hottest part of SA on Friday, with Cradock, Umtata and King William's Town all expected to reach a high of 40°C. Johannesburg in Gauteng will reach a high of 31°C, Pretoria will reach a maximum of 32°C and Bloemfontein in ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Weather Update: Extreme heat, gale force winds to lead in Christmas weekend

Grahamstown in the news: Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather

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Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather: On Christmas Day, Somerset East, Cradock and Graaff-Reinet will swelter at 32°C or 33°C. Port Elizabeth, East London and Port Alfred will be between 22°C and 23°C. Uitenhage will be 28°C, Grahamstown 26°C and Patensie 27°C. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. South Africa: Hawks Arrest Three Traffic Officers for Corruption: Furthermore, they trio allegedly demanded and received bribes from motorists travelling on the N2 road between King … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather