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Looking down on Walmer – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Looking down on Walmer: In yesterday's post I showed you a photo I took while out on a bit of a Geocaching adventure looking down at Target Kloof.  Today's pic was taken from exactly the same spot but this time looking down on Walmer.  The Baakens Valley leading up towards Dodd's Farm is on the left with the river visible right in the centre of the picture. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Looking down on Target … [Read more...] about Looking down on Walmer – Featured Blog

J-Bay in the news: Fire on Freight Ship Likely Down to Undeclared Chemical Load

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Fire on Freight Ship Likely Down to Undeclared Chemical Load: The APL Austria, a 72 000 tonne, 280 metre wide cargo vessel, had been some 30 nautical miles south west of Jeffreys Bay when it reported a fire on board on February 12. Shortly thereafter with rescue operations scrambled, she was then redirected overnight ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. HOT PROPERTY: Luxury Melrose 'farmhouse' for R30m: The double-storey house has unobstructed sea views all the way to Jeffreys Bay. Special … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Fire on Freight Ship Likely Down to Undeclared Chemical Load

Looking down the Baakens Valley – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Looking down the Baakens Valley: At had a meeting with Nadine of Passing the Open Window, a fellow travel blogger, yesterday and got to take this photo from their balcony looking down the Baakens Valley towards the harbour.  Nice! Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Tramways Building mural: On passing through Lower Valley Road today I decided to sop and have a closer look at the new mural that has been put up at the … [Read more...] about Looking down the Baakens Valley – Featured Blog

PE in the news: Judgement on SA withdrawal from ICC will be handed down on Wednesday

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Judgement on SA withdrawal from ICC will be handed down on Wednesday: The court decision on the matter will be made on Wednesday. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa: Port Elizabeth Museum to Remember 607 Victims of SS Mendi: An exhibition honouring the 607 black soldiers who died when the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Judgement on SA withdrawal from ICC will be handed down on Wednesday

King Williams Town news: Man Lives In Hole On A Wall So Small That He Can Only Lie Down

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Man Lives In Hole On A Wall So Small That He Can Only Lie Down: A South African man from King William’s town in the Eatern Cape has been residing in a hole on a wall for the past two months. Mayenzeke Shiyani peculiar choice of residence has since caught the attention of the public and spends most of his time lying ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Children study in middle of Eastern Cape road in protest: After the protest, the keys were handed-over to the school. Joined by … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Man Lives In Hole On A Wall So Small That He Can Only Lie Down

PE in the news: Parents shut down school

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Parents shut down school: Angry parents whose children are on a waiting list for Alfonso Arries Primary School in Port Elizabeth vowed on Friday to keep the school closed until their children were enrolled. The parents blocked Old Uitenhage Road with burning tyres and rocks ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 122 Rentals · Port Elizabeth: This July and August, you can try one of these 100 highly-rated homes, at all price points, and experience a local’s view of Sonoma. 24-hour check-in, … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Parents shut down school

PE in the news: PE man gunned down in New Brighton

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PE man gunned down in New Brighton: Police in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, are investigation of a case of murder. This, after a 30-year-old man who was shot dead in Ferguson Street, New Brighton, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Police spokesperson, Constable Mcedi Mbombo ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. POOR KIDS GET SHOES!: GONE are the days when poor kids from Veeplaas kasi in Port Elizabeth would go to school wearing takkies or gumboots. On Monday, an organisation called … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE man gunned down in New Brighton

King Williams Town news: Taxi violence link suspected as EC father gunned down in front of two-year-old

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Taxi violence link suspected as EC father gunned down in front of two-year-old: The incident‚ which was confirmed by police‚ happened in Mdingi village‚ outside King William’s Town. Police spokeswoman Captain Siphokazi Mawisa said a case of murder is being investigated. “Police were summoned to the scene at about 8pm‚ and ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Taxi violence link suspected as father gunned down in front of two-year-old: The incident‚ which was confirmed by police‚ … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Taxi violence link suspected as EC father gunned down in front of two-year-old

Grahamstown in the news: Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down

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Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down: AmaXhosa King, Mpendulo Zwelonke Sigcawu took a gathering at the Grahamstown City hall by surprise this week when he made an unexpected call for President Jacob Zuma to step down as the President of the country, linking him to the collapse of the ANC. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Comedy On A Roll: Carl has been featured on Comedy Central, headlined the Jive Funny Festival, played on stages across the country, and recently did his one man show - The Bloem … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Xhosa King?s call to Zuma down

A Lack of Relevant Skills and Talent Slows Down the Implementation of Resilience Programmes

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A Lack of Relevant Skills and Talent Slows Down the Implementation of Resilience Programmes: Over one third of respondents of Control Risks’ Business Resilience Survey 2016/2017 (www.ControlRisks.com) felt that their organisations lacked the relevant skills or talent to drive corporate resilience; this is an increase of 17% on 2015. This is in spite of the fact that 27% of respondents have actively recruited dedicated resources to support the resilience agenda, and 46% have invested in … [Read more...] about A Lack of Relevant Skills and Talent Slows Down the Implementation of Resilience Programmes

Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Protesters Burn Down New Hospital Wing

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South Africa: Protesters Burn Down New Hospital Wing: Here we have people from as far as Colchester, Motherwell, Uitenhage. They should just employ the local guys if they want peace here." Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said: "Our initial investigation shows the protesters somehow went onto the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Protesters Burn Down New Hospital Wing

Uitenhage in the news: Protesting residents burn down new hospital wing – Eastern Cape

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Protesting residents burn down new hospital wing – Eastern Cape: Here we have people from as far as Colchester, Motherwell, Uitenhage. They should just employ the local guys if they want peace here.” Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said: “Our initial investigation shows the protesters somehow went onto the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Arresting challenge for Police: Harlequins will be looking to avenge their heartbreaking loss against Gardens in the Grand Challenge final in … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Protesting residents burn down new hospital wing – Eastern Cape

Uitenhage in the news: Cops clamp down on crime in Uitenhage

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Cops clamp down on crime in Uitenhage: More than 171 suspects were arrested over the past weekend, from September 16 to 19, by police in the Uitenhage Cluster during high-density operations conducted this weekend. In a statement, police report, “The suspects were arrested on charges ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South African Mayor, Athol Trollip Bans First Class Flights For Public Officials: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality comprises the city of Port Elizabeth, the nearby towns of … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Cops clamp down on crime in Uitenhage