Good Friday sees the inaugural afternoon marathon (42.2km) of the Festival of Running from Cows Corner. The event also includes a half marathon, 10km and 5km fun run. The route showcases 3 of Nelson Mandela Bay’s 5 biomes in the pristine Theesecombe and Maitlands areas. It is the 4th cheapest marathon in South Africa at R130pp making it very accessible. The organizers, X-Cel Athletics Club say, “this is one of 2 scheduled marathons in the Bay giving runners an opportunity to be more prepared … [Read more...] about Afternoon running back on EPA’s Calendar
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Local bakery increases staff compliment ahead of Easter deal with Checkers
Local bakery Crispe Cookies has supplied cakes and other confectionery to the Shoprite Group for 28 years - and it has almost doubled its staff capacity in the last five years from 50 to 97 due to its ongoing relationship with the retailer. Crispe Cookies founder Wesley Horstmonn says the limited edition Easter cupcakes produced for Checkers has enabled them to hire four more employees this month. “Easter and Christmas are always important days for us, and it allows us to come up with … [Read more...] about Local bakery increases staff compliment ahead of Easter deal with Checkers
Alcohol industry ‘told to shut down for 11 days starting from Easter’ – Salba – Gqeberha in the News
Alcohol industry 'told to shut down for 11 days starting from Easter' - Salba: The SA Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) claims it has been informed that the government is planning to implement a booze ban starting this Easter weekend. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. SA secures 30-million J&J Covid-19 shots: Covid-19 vaccines, the first batch of which will will be delivered in April. Photo: Aspen Pharmacare President Cyril Ramaphosa was visiting the R30bn Aspen Pharmacare sterile … [Read more...] about Alcohol industry ‘told to shut down for 11 days starting from Easter’ – Salba – Gqeberha in the News
No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections – Port Elizabeth in the News
No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections: The lack of social distancing was evident during a visit on Friday to Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, where it became clear that the facility was not enforcing social distancing protocols of ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Murder suspects arrested in Walmer: Port Elizabeth: Three alleged murder suspects were arrested shortly after the murder of a 21-year-old man in Walmer Township last night. … [Read more...] about No social distancing at some Easter Cape health facilities amid rising infections – Port Elizabeth in the News
Grahamstown News: Fundraising Furniture Sale All Easter Long
Fundraising Furniture Sale All Easter Long: We are raising funds for our ongoing Social Enterprise activities such as the Back Room Creative Community space, The Grahamstown Community newsletter and mentoring students in the workplace. We love ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Grahamstown Rhino Poachers sentenced to more than 500 years: Three suspects charged for more than 55 counts of rhino poaching between the years 2013 and 2016 have been handed a hefty sentence. A team of … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Fundraising Furniture Sale All Easter Long
Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title
Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title: Champions in 2016, Westlake will be keen to regain the title in the SPAR Nafa Easter Soccer Festival when the tournament is played in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, this weekend. Photo: Supplied Local bragging rights will be up for grabs when a wide cross-section of Nelson Mandela Bay clubs compete in the popular Nafa SPAR Soccer Festival in Gelvandale, starting tomorrow. Media liaison officer Vincent Heynes said the tournament, now in its 45th year, … [Read more...] about Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title
No stop-and-go sections on R72 between Port Alfred and Great Fish River over Easter weekend
No stop-and-go sections on R72 between Port Alfred and Great Fish River over Easter weekend: Port Alfred, 22 March 2018: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced today that there will be no stop-and-go sections on the R72 – Port Alfred and Great Fish River during the Easter weekend. Work on the rural section is in progress with the completion of new storm water culverts and the construction of the seaward side of the R72 from Port Alfred to the Fish River the most … [Read more...] about No stop-and-go sections on R72 between Port Alfred and Great Fish River over Easter weekend
Easter soccer tournament a big success
Easter soccer tournament a big success: Invitation team Sibanye were crowned champions in the SPAR Northern Areas Easter soccer tournament after beating Park United 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out in the final. Photo: Keeron Chanyon Tournament director Valentine Brink has called the 44th SPAR Northern Areas Easter soccer tournament a massive success and said they were looking forward to an even better event next year. Brink has been involved in the Easter tournament since its inception in 1973 and … [Read more...] about Easter soccer tournament a big success
President Zuma to Address TACC Easter Service
President Zuma to Address TACC Easter Service: President Jacob Zuma will on Sunday, 16 April 2017, address the Twelve Apostles' Church in Christ (TACC) Easter Service in Umgababa, South of Durban. The details of the service are as follows: Date: Sunday, 16 April 2017 Time: 09h00 Venue: Umgababa Church Mission, Umgababa, DurbanDistributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Presidency.Media filesDownload logo Source: … [Read more...] about President Zuma to Address TACC Easter Service
Quality field for Nafa Easter tournament
Quality field for Nafa Easter tournament: Port Elizabeth soccer team Westlake will be back to defend their title in the SPAR Northern Areas Football Association Easter tournament this weekend. Photo: Supplied Northern Areas Football Association Easter tournament director Valentine Brink said they were gearing up for another high-quality festival of soccer when the event celebrated its 44th edition this weekend. Sponsored by SPAR Eastern Cape for the second year, the longest-running amateur … [Read more...] about Quality field for Nafa Easter tournament
PE in the news: Leanette Botha and friends in Easter Art Exhibition
Leanette Botha and friends in Easter Art Exhibition: Although most of the artwork is by locals, national artists from the Orange Free State, Port Elizabeth, and Johannesburg are represented as well. Prices vary from R40 tot R27 000. Most of the works are unframed and therefore more affordable - there is ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Nelson Mandela Bay water situation is a 'crisis': mayor: PORT ELIZABETH – Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay can gear up for stringent water restrictions … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Leanette Botha and friends in Easter Art Exhibition
East London Easter market a feast of choice
East London Easter market a feast of choice: FESTIVAL FUN: Face painter Yolanda Smith with another happy customer at the kids’ entertainment corner that forms part of the Easter Festival Market at Hemingways Mall. The market is on until April 16. Photo: Supplied (East London) – Families looking for a special Easter holiday treat need look no further than the Easter Festival Market taking place this week. The daily festival, running until Easter Sunday at Hemingways Mall, puts a sweet spin on the … [Read more...] about East London Easter market a feast of choice
PE in the news: Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.
Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.: 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: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Cheetahs, Kings face the axe in South Africa: The South African franchises are the Bulls (Pretoria), Cheetahs (Bloemfontein), Kings (Port Elizabeth), … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.
PE in the news: Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.
Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.: 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: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Cheetahs, Kings face the axe in South Africa: The South African franchises are the Bulls (Pretoria), Cheetahs (Bloemfontein), Kings (Port Elizabeth), … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Safety tips for motorists this Easter weekend.
No major delays on coastal freeway over Easter
No major delays on coastal freeway over Easter: Eastern Cape, 31 March 2017. No major road construction will take place along the eastern seaboard linking Cape Town with KwaZulu-Natal but work is in progress just north of Durban close to the King Shaka Airport. The Easter holiday – from Friday 14 to Monday 17 April – is traditionally a period when there is a rapid spike in traffic on most major national and provincial highways. Historically, there is heavy traffic on the N2 the day before Good … [Read more...] about No major delays on coastal freeway over Easter
