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Eastern Cape pupil learns to master the trumpet again after horror diving accident – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Eastern Cape pupil learns to master the trumpet again after horror diving accident: A year after a devastating diving accident a Port Elizabeth schoolboy has learnt how to walk and has once again picked up his prized musical instrument, a trumpet, but first he had to learn how to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Court acquits pilot in PE culpable homicide case: A Port Elizabeth-based pilot who was charged in a culpable homicide case on the Port Elizabeth beachfront in May last year … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape pupil learns to master the trumpet again after horror diving accident – Port Elizabeth in the News

Would you stand in a cage whilst Lions are baited? Then why Sharks?

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Among wildlife professionals, there is a clear ethical standard that you should never bait a predator. There is not a game park in the world that places tourists in a cage and then drags bait around to entice apex predators, like lions, to provide a thrill for the 'caged ones'. Lloyd Edwards, of Raggy Charters, announced earlier this month that he had been awarded the rights - along with another as yet unidentified Bay-based operator - to conduct tours to Algoa Bay’s Bird Island for shark … [Read more...] about Would you stand in a cage whilst Lions are baited? Then why Sharks?

PE in the news: Mixed views over plan for PE shark cage diving

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Mixed views over plan for PE shark cage diving: A lively mix of criticism and praise hallmarked a hot debate over shark cage diving at a packed auditorium at Port Elizabeth’s Bayworld Museum complex last night. The Bay’s first tour operator to be awarded the rights to cage diving in Algoa Bay faced ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Ford Motor : to release rejuvenated Ranger in 2019: Its engines will be produced by the Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. The 2019 version will be … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Mixed views over plan for PE shark cage diving

Scuba diving party in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Scuba diving party in Port Elizabeth: Parties are getting more and more sophisticated.  Back in our days it was kids coming over and eating cake and sweets while watching a video and playing.  These days parents are pulling out all the stops to make a child's birthday party a memorable one and with two kids, a boy and a girl, we've been to everything. Movies, ice skating, trampoline park, pool parties, supertube, survival … [Read more...] about Scuba diving party in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog

Mthatha news: GroundUp: Diving for abalone among the great white sharks

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GroundUp: Diving for abalone among the great white sharks: He had died in the water, bleeding from large wounds behind his legs. He was buried in his home village of Mqanduli, near Mthatha, the following weekend. “Our parents don’t understand this abalone poaching and keep asking us to stop, but we support ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Revealed: Zongo’s Court Appearance Date For Alleged Rape: And he is in custody,” said Ntabazalila. Read: Officials Charged For Chiefs/Wits Incident The … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: GroundUp: Diving for abalone among the great white sharks

Scuba Diving – #MustSeeinPE

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Divers in the know rate Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay as one of the best dive spots in the world. Algoa Bay is bounded in the west by Cape Recife and in the east by Cape Padrone, and much of the shoreline is sandy beaches. The greater metropolitan area extends some distance to the west of Cape Recife, and this rocky part of the coastline includes a number of the most popular dive sites. "The Friendly City" has a subtropical climate with light rain throughout the year. The area lies between the … [Read more...] about Scuba Diving – #MustSeeinPE

Algoa Bay Scuba Diving

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Diving Bell Buoy: As can be seen from the image this dive is within Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth and within sight of one of the major attractions - the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The depth varies from 5 to 18 metres and is suitable for all levels of qualification. This reef is also known as Roman Rocks due to the large number of red roman fish that are found here. Bell Bouy is an extensive reef and very popular amongst divers due to its close proximity to Hobie Beach. The large reef made up … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Scuba Diving

SAS Haerlem wreck dive site being plundered

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The SAS Haerlem is a popular old navy frigate wreck site re-purposed as an artificial reef perfect for divers. The Haerlem was built in 1958 and disarmed in 1963. The ship was scuttled in Algoa Bay on 30 November 1987, close to the Bell Buoy. She settled 21 meters below the surface, with her bow to the south and has created holes, nooks and crannies for the curious diver keen to encounter some shy sharks, a variety of fish and soft coral. The deck has broken in two. Big cob can be seen … [Read more...] about SAS Haerlem wreck dive site being plundered

Succesful Diving Instructor Training Seminar held in Port Elizabeth

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The spotlight once again fell on Port Elizabeth as Deon Jonker from Cape Town, Marlene Odendal from Port Alfred, Anna Naude from Pretoria and Norman Heipel from Mozambique participated in a Scuba Schools International (SSI) Instructor Trainer course at the SSI Walmer, Port Elizabeth headquarters. SSI is represented in more than 2500 Dive Centres worldwide and more than 110 countries. Run by Petra and Rainer Schimpf, SSI is the second largest dive training agency worldwide. The 7 day course … [Read more...] about Succesful Diving Instructor Training Seminar held in Port Elizabeth