SA Olympic swimmer, Troyden Prinsloo of Durban, became the first South African swimmer to win the Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy Challenge on Saturday morning. Near perfect swimming conditions greeted the swimmers as they set off from Hobie Beach on an 8km swim which took them to the nautical marker some 2.5km off-shore and back. Prinsloo, the South African 10km open water champion and former USA NCAA champion, led from start to finish bagging over R2,000 in hot spot prizemoney and the R7,500 … [Read more...] about Troyden Prinsloo wins Bell Buoy Challenge comfortably
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Ward 9 Easter News
We wish you a very blessed Easter. Please drive safely and enjoy this special time of the year with your family and friends. Ons wens u graag ‘n geseënde Paasfees toe. Veilig ry en geniet hierdie spesiale tyd van die jaar saam met u familie en vriende. PAINTING OF ROAD SIGNS / STREET NAME SIGNS I have noticed and received complaints that a number of the street & road signs in Ward 9 have faded and need to be repainted. The municipality informed us that we should provide them with a … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Easter News
Arrive Alive
All Rotary Clubs in South Africa are supporting South Africa's Arrive Alive Campaign by teaming up with the Department of Transport to encourage all Easter travellers to adhere to the principles of the Arrive Alive Campaign. In the image below, President of the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth, Dr Kas Kasongo buckles up to show Deputy Director of the Department of Transport , Mr Charles Bramwell the importance of driving safely. The Department of Transport senior officers including the MEC … [Read more...] about Arrive Alive
Port Elizabeth Easter Weekend Refuse Collection Services
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be providing Waste Management services services during the Easter Weekend as per the norm on Public Holidays. Residents are requested to adhere to the collection schedule from 6 - 9 April by placing their refuse out for collection before 6:00 am on the normal collection day. … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Easter Weekend Refuse Collection Services
Splash Festival Auditions
Young artists from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and surrounds will be given an opportunity to break into the world of entertainment at the 2012 Splash Festival. On Thursday, April 5, singers, dancers and D-Js of all ages can audition to be one of twenty artists performing for a fantastic grand prize at this year's "Splash out your Talent" search competition, where entrants will be competing for a fantastic grand prize. For the past three years, Greg Adams has organised the Splash … [Read more...] about Splash Festival Auditions
Plan to Arrive Alive this Easter
Every year, thousands of motorists across South Africa set off on long, often exhausting journeys without adequate preparation of their vehicles or enough rest. Yet research has shown that badly maintained vehicles and fatigued drivers are two biggest causes of accidents over the festive season. A well-maintained, well-prepared vehicle ensures a smooth start. Take heed of these driving tips to ensure that you do; "Arrive Alive". Many breakdowns occur during the departing journey Many … [Read more...] about Plan to Arrive Alive this Easter
Refuse Collection Services to Continue as Normal Over Easter
Refuse collection services will be rendered as per the usual schedule on all Public Holidays. The municipality renders this service on all public holidays throughout the year excluding on Christmas Day. Residents are kindly requested to adhere to the normal collection schedule during the Easter Public Holidays by placing their refuse out for collection on their normal collection days. All the waste disposal sites and refuse transfer stations will be open as well. … [Read more...] about Refuse Collection Services to Continue as Normal Over Easter
Extra Two Days Gives Schools Long Holiday
The Department of Basic Education has given permission to schools across the country to take two days off on April 28 and 29 as part of Easter holidays. According to the schools' calendar, the two days are not part of the school holidays. However Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the department had received requests from schools to be allowed to take the two extra days for Easter. "The planning was disruptive and the schools asked to be allowed to take two days and compensate … [Read more...] about Extra Two Days Gives Schools Long Holiday
Let’s be Careful on the Roads This Easter
Drunk drivers and motorists who don't obey traffic rules have been warned: there will be more traffic police visibility in all the country's national road network starting from this coming Easter long weekend. On Tuesday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele unleashed into the traffic policing system the 231-member National Traffic Intervention Unit (NIU). Last year, Ndebele committed himself to the establishment of the NIU to bolster operations and interventions of existing traffic law … [Read more...] about Let’s be Careful on the Roads This Easter
