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Record exports for East London port

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Recent reports have confirmed that in April 2016 Transnet and Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) recorded the highest units being handled in East London with over 10 000 new vehicles exported. This remarkable milestone not only bodes well for the economy of the region and the country, but also for the partnership of MBSA, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). According to MBSA's CEO and Executive Director: Manufacturing, Arno van der Merwe, the total … [Read more...] about Record exports for East London port

Secure Maritime Revenues or be Marginalised

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Despite boasting a massive 800km of coastline, and three ports, including two industrial development zones, the Eastern Cape is yet to cash in fully on a drive by the South African government to energise South Africa's "blue" or maritime economy. Speaking ahead of the Eastern Cape Maritime Summit to be hosted in Buffalo City during October, Border Kei Chamber of Business CEO Les Holbrook said it was imperative that the city business and government leaders move together to secure investment in … [Read more...] about Secure Maritime Revenues or be Marginalised

East London Urban Run

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The East London CBD comes alive this Sunday morning as hundreds of participants take to the street for the inaugural Buffalo City Urban Run hosted by the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency. This charity race, which is raising funds for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, is a 7.5km fun obstacle run through the city with no fewer than 10 obstacles and 3 water tables along the route. Action packed entertainment can be expected from the BRU ‘B’ Field as proceedings get under way at 8am with Gino … [Read more...] about East London Urban Run

Roadworks on N2 from Wilsonia to N6

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Roadworks will continue on the N2 from Wilsonia to the N6 outside East London. The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of slow moving traffic on the N2 due to lane closures between the km 13 000 and km 16 400 marks on the East bound carriage way, roughly between the Western Avenue- and North/East Express Way interchanges. From this afternoon until Saturday, 9 April at 2pm, lane closures are expected on the East bound carriage way, between km 14 … [Read more...] about Roadworks on N2 from Wilsonia to N6

Feared West Indian bowlers to visit Port Elizabeth

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The feared West Indian strike bowlers, Ezra Moseley and Vasbert Drakes will arrive in Nelson Mandela Bay with the West Indies Women's Cricket team on Friday 12 February at 18h30 to spend a week in the City for a camp ahead of their ODI matches later this month. Ezra (Assistant Coach) and Drakes (Coach) are both well known in this part of the country with Ezra having played for Eastern Province and Drakes for Border. The West Indies will take on South Africa in three ODI matches on the 24th, … [Read more...] about Feared West Indian bowlers to visit Port Elizabeth

Warriors in Control

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The Warriors enjoyed one of their best days of the Sunfoil Series season after half-centuries from Yaseen Vallie and Colin Ackermann left them in control against the Knights in East London. By stumps on day three, the bottom-of-the-table hosts had reached 178 for four, a lead of 160. This was thanks in part to a solid bowling display and also the batting exploits of Vallie and Ackermann, the former who was still there on 88 not out at the close at Buffalo Park. Ackermann was eventually out … [Read more...] about Warriors in Control

Warriors on the back foot in East London

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Malusi Siboto again starred with the ball as the Knights ended the opening day of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors in complete control at Buffalo Park in East London. Fresh from taking career-best figures of seven for 44 in his last game, which was also his first of the season, Siboto was again the main man for his team thanks to a splendid six for 39. That helped restrict the hosts to 210 for nine by stumps with their main contribution coming from captain Colin Ingram after … [Read more...] about Warriors on the back foot in East London

War on Leaks training

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The first intake of trainees of the recently launched War on Leaks Programme will officially start their training programme on Monday. The War on Leaks Project was launched by President Jacob Zuma on 28 August 2015 during an event held at Dan Qeqe Stadium, in Port Elizabeth. The launched followed the announcement made by President Zuma during his State of the Nation Address in February this year, where he said that government would launch the programme, which is designed to train young … [Read more...] about War on Leaks training

Hawks applauded for rescue of kidnapped East London toddler

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Dear MyPE The DA applauds the SAPS Hawks for the recovery of an East London three-year-old toddler who was allegedly kidnapped by her nanny a month ago. As a parent myself, I was deeply touched by this story. It is every parent's nightmare that their child may be stolen or come to serious harm. The reunion of the child with her parents today, brings great joy and relief not only to the parents involved but to the entire Eastern Cape, who shares their happiness. The work done by the … [Read more...] about Hawks applauded for rescue of kidnapped East London toddler

Women’s Teams shine in first year

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The Eastern Province U16 and U18 teams excelled at the South Section of the SARU Youth Training Centre Women's Day Celebrations tournament played at Grens High in East London at the weekend (August 8-10). The U16 team emerged as the winners in their section, while the EP U18 side were runners-up to old rivals Border. Furthermore, EP U16 player Sibabalwe Klaas was named the overall player of the tournament. The U16 competition proved to be a humdinger as Border and Eastern Province both … [Read more...] about Women’s Teams shine in first year

Plane crash occupants identified

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Plane crash occupants identified The five people on the plane that crashed at the East London Airport on Wednesday morning have been identified. Willem Nieuwenhuis, his wife, and three children were inside the plane at the time, close family friend Herman Pretorius told News24. He had spoken to Willem while he was being transported to hospital. “They were almost on the ground and it all went south. Nobody knows what happened,” he said. “There are a couple of broken bones and the … [Read more...] about Plane crash occupants identified

East London airport runway closed after plane crash

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A runway is closed at East London airport following a plane crash there on Wednesday morning, the Airports Company of SA (Acsa) said. "Around 10:15 this (Wednesday) morning, a private aircraft crashed on the main runway of East London airport. Due to the incident, we had to temporarily close that runway but the second runway is open for business," spokesperson Colin Naidoo told News24. "At this stage, we know there were two adults and three children on board. We are not aware at this stage … [Read more...] about East London airport runway closed after plane crash

Eastern Cape’s NVest Financial Holdings Limited lists on the JSE

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Eastern Cape based NVest Financial Holdings Limited listed on the Alt-X exchange of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange at R1 per share on Friday 29th May. By midday, the price had risen to R2.10 and it ultimately closed the day off at R2.18. Says Anthony Godwin, Chief Executive Officer of the Group that has a 30-year footprint in Eastern Cape, with the head office in East London as well as offices in Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Johannesburg and soon to be in Durban; “The positive response from … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape’s NVest Financial Holdings Limited lists on the JSE

East London Councillors earn their keep

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Earlier this month I drove through East London on my way to the East London Yacht Club and my fellow travellers remarked that the roads in the East London CBD looked remarkably more dirty and untidy than ours in Port Elizabeth. The lesson here is a simple one: PE is not so bad or dirty in comparison to many other similar cities and towns. The other lesson is one of 'Boer maak 'n plan' which is what four Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors Isabel Thompson, Sue Bentley, Trish Williams and … [Read more...] about East London Councillors earn their keep