Port Elizabeth theatre group devastated by loss of Dawn Lindberg: A lifetime of sisterhood. That’s what doyen of SA theatre Dawn Lindberg created for a group of Port Elizabeth actors and businesswomen and she will be sadly missed they said. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Five daycations close to Port Elizabeth: Find the fun here!: Port Elizabeth is a classic summer holiday destination whose beachfront appeal in particular is well known. But once you’re in the Friendly City, there are … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth theatre group devastated by loss of Dawn Lindberg – Port Elizabeth in the News
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New East Cape DAWN and DAY Leaders Elected
Georgina Faldtman, DA councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, has been elected as the Eastern Cape Chairperson of the DA Women’s Network (DAWN) at today’s DAWN Provincial Congress in Queenstown. She replaces Celeste Barker MPL, who dedicated 8 years of her life as DAWN EC Chairperson. No nominations were received for the position of DAWN Deputy Chairperson and this position will be filled at a later stage. Marlene Ewers and Sophie Botman were elected as additional members. The DA Youth … [Read more...] about New East Cape DAWN and DAY Leaders Elected
Lone fishing boat at dawn – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Lone fishing boat at dawn: A lone fishing boat out in Algoa Bay at dawn Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. A blooming nice trail: A patch of yellow flowers along the Sacramento Trail at Schoenmakerskop Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to Friday Newsletter. … [Read more...] about Lone fishing boat at dawn – Featured Blog
16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence provincial event in Queenstown
On Monday, 28 November 2016, the DA Women's Network (DAWN) will hold its provincial event to launch this year's campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence in Queenstown. DA national spokesperson and member of the Gauteng Legislature, Refiloe Ntseke MPL and DA Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson Veliswa Mvenya MPL will attend. The programme will open with a vigil and the release of pink balloons for Petro Nel, one of the founding mothers of DAWN, who died tragically in an … [Read more...] about 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence provincial event in Queenstown
Panayiotou protest outside court
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou and the two men accused with him of the murder of his teacher wife Jayde will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Friday. The Dawn network will once again picket outside the PE Magistrates’ Courts calling for “Justice for Jayde” Thando Siyoli, 31, and Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, stand accused with the grocer and nightclub owner of the murder of Jayde, who disappeared while waiting for a lift to school on April 21. Her body was found … [Read more...] about Panayiotou protest outside court
DAWN to picket outside PE Magistrates’ Courts for “Justice for Jayde”
DAWN (Democratic Alliance Women's Network) will picket silently outside the North End Magistrates Court in Port Elizabeth (PE) for "Justice for Jayde" tomorrow. We uphold the founding principles of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. We stand for fairness, freedom and equal opportunity for all women regardless of their circumstances. We plead with the good citizens of PE to honour the principle of “Innocent 'till proven guilty" in court and ask the public not to prejudge or stigmatise … [Read more...] about DAWN to picket outside PE Magistrates’ Courts for “Justice for Jayde”
Van Der Linden sentence pleases DAWN
Dear MyPE DAWN (Democratic Alliance Women's Network) is satisfied with the sentencing of Morne van der Linden for the brutal murder of his wife Roxanne's grandmother, Catherine Stofberg, 79, and her uncle, Kenneth Morar, 54, at their Salsoneville home in the Northern Areas on 9 August 2014. The 22 year jail sentence will allow Van der Linden enough time to rehabilitate while reflecting on his excessive violence. The accused snapped in a fit of rage and murdered the victims with a hammer … [Read more...] about Van Der Linden sentence pleases DAWN
Dawn to monitor hammer killer court case
Dear MyPE Dawn (the DA Women's Network) will observe and monitor the Morné van der Linden case in the interest of justice and Women's rights. Our court presence visibly demonstrates our commitment and determination to assist with the transformation of a cruel culture which devalues and dehumanizes South African women. Van der Linden is accused of murdering his wife Roxanne's grandmother, Catherine Stofberg, 79, and her uncle, Kenneth Morar, 54, at their Salsoneville home on 9 August … [Read more...] about Dawn to monitor hammer killer court case
Justice for Jayde
DAWN (DA Women's Network) will picket outside the PE Magistrate's Courts for "Justice for Jayde" on Wednesday 20 May from 09:00 until the hearing starts. We support due process and constitutional democracy and will not rest until all the women of this, our beautiful province, can walk safely in our streets and SA has lost its status as the country with the highest rate of rape in the world and an increasing rate of Femicide. DAWN stands for "Justice for Jayde" and honours the … [Read more...] about Justice for Jayde
No to violence against women
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance Women’s Network (DAWN) in the Eastern Cape will be standing and picketing with justice for Jayde Panayiotou posters outside the Magistrate Court in Port Elizabeth today. Christopher Panayiotou who is accused of murdering his wife will be appealing for bail. DAWN will also be picketing outside Qaqamba High School in Duncan Village, East London where the acting Principal is accused of making sexual advances towards a grade 11 pupil. We are delighted to … [Read more...] about No to violence against women
PE Image – Dawn
This Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. dawn Image by max_thinks_sees that time just before sunrise or a name or when something comes to light... Submit your Port Elizabeth image here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – Dawn
Zille to lead DAWN child maintenance march on Women’s Day
On Saturday, 09 August 2014, DA Leader Helen Zille, will lead a child maintenance march as part of the Democratic Alliance Women's Network's (DAWN) national Women's Day celebrations in Port Elizabeth. The march will be in solidarity with single parents and their children affected by child maintenance defaulting. The DA recently negotiated key reforms from government that will hold child maintenance defaulters accountable in law. Zille will be joined by DA Shadow Minister of Women in the … [Read more...] about Zille to lead DAWN child maintenance march on Women’s Day
DAWN to host silent protest against the abuse of women and children
The Democratic Alliance Women's Network (DAWN) will host a silent protest against the abuse of women and children in New Brighton tomorrow. This protest is a reaction to the plight of more than 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Nigerian paramilitary network Boko Haram in April this year along with the multiple sexual offences against women and children in the Eastern Cape. Details of the event are as follows: Date: Saturday, 14 June 2014 Time: 10:00 Venue: Salvation Army in … [Read more...] about DAWN to host silent protest against the abuse of women and children
Women’s Network pickets for justice
Members of the DA Women's Network in the Eastern Cape (DAWN) will hold another picket outside the North End Magistrate's court tomorrow (Friday 4 October) at 09:30 to exert pubic pressure to ensure that Freddy Gordon's sentence fits his crimes. As caring citizens we will observe Gordon's sentencing because we know that we represent the public interest and make this man feel uncomfortable. Gordon is accused of assault, battery, burning and raping his wife, Avril, who is now blind in one … [Read more...] about Women’s Network pickets for justice
DAWN calls for justice in Gordon case
The Democratic Alliance Women's Network (DAWN) will, on 1 October, hold a picket outside the Magistrate's court in Port Elizabeth calling for justice to be served against alleged wife beater Frederick Gordon. DAWN stands for women's rights, constitutionality and justice for victims of gender violence. Avril Gordon, a woman subjected to months of violent physical abuse was raped with a hot knife by her husband. She is partially blind after losing vision in her left eye and struggles to … [Read more...] about DAWN calls for justice in Gordon case
