Spotlight on my suburb: Fairview: Fairview is one of Port Elizabeth’s newest development sites and is becoming increasingly popular. Fairview became part of the Walmer Municipality in 1933, and in 1967 Walmer itself became part of the Port Elizabeth Municipality. Fairview developed from ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Controversial pastor's bail hearing postponed: The leader of the Jesus Dominion International Church, who appeared again in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Spotlight on my suburb: Fairview
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High Stakes and High Fashion
Port Elizabeth - Mastertons Coffee will be adding a touch of "coffee flair" to Fairview Racecourses' annual Derby Day. The event which is a classic stake race for its three-year-old horses will take place this year on the 13th May 2017, the first Saturday Derby Day in years. Synonymous with horseracing events is the dress code. Fashion at the races has become an institution with men and women using the occasion as a prime opportunity to showcase their style, flair and creativity. Annually … [Read more...] about High Stakes and High Fashion
PE in the news: Rock to victory at Fairview!
Rock to victory at Fairview!: That is not always the case in a centre like Port Elizabeth where they race on turf and Polytrack as some horses may have set up their ratings on one surface but might not perform well on another. That could well be the case in Race 6 at Fairview today ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Breaking the mould? South Africa at a crossroads as country goes to polls: Facebook Twitter Pinterest The South African president, Jacob Zuma, with Danny Jordaan, the ANC … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Rock to victory at Fairview!
Fairview housebreaker shot by neighbour
It is alleged that on Friday morning 17 June at about 00:30, the owner of a house in Fairview, Walmer heard noises outside her house. When she looked through the window, she saw three men attempting to break into her house. The complainant managed to exit the house and alerted her neighbour. When they returned to the house, the suspects had already broken into her home and the suspects were busy packing the stolen property outside. A confrontation between the neighbour and the suspects … [Read more...] about Fairview housebreaker shot by neighbour
Family Fun at Fairview Racecourse – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Family Fun at Fairview Racecourse by NMBT Blog: It is winter in the Bay, the sun is out but the water is cold. Why not head to Fairview Racecourse for some family fun? Fairview Racecourse is the only horse racing track in Port Elizabeth and it appeals to young and old with all the family activities, entertainment, incredible fashion, the chance to win, a variety of food stalls and horse racing. … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Fairview Racecourse – Featured Blog
The Best Social Housing Project in South Africa
The Fairview Link housing project initiated by the General Motors South Africa (GMSA) Foundation recently scooped the coveted Govan Mbeki award when it was named best Social Housing Project in South Africa. The prestigious Govan Mbeki award recognises best practice in delivering innovative solutions to social problems in areas of affordable rental housing. Situated in Fairview, Port Elizabeth, the project is the second housing development that was spearheaded by the foundation to win this … [Read more...] about The Best Social Housing Project in South Africa
The Mother of all Prawn Festivals
The Mother's Day Prawn Festival at Fairview racecourse on Sunday May 10 will provide the perfect opportunity for offspring to spoil their Moms. Last year's event was extremely well attended and turned out to be one of Port Elizabeth's best family day occasions of the year. A supply of three tons of succulent prawns will be on sale in the Prawn Tent at the jaw dropping price of R120 per kg and will be accompanied by a chips or rice and a flavour choice of peri-peri and lemon butter. Racing … [Read more...] about The Mother of all Prawn Festivals
Restitution Avenue Social Housing in Fairview opens
The first 40 occupants of the beautiful Fairview Links Social Housing units, situated in Restitution Avenue, moved in this morning, heralding in a new era as the area is known for the forced removal of non-whites during the Apartheid era. Mr George Stokes (64) and his partner Angeline Kivietz (75), both pensioners, could hardly contain their happiness. "We are moving today and are very happy. We feel very proud as it is almost like coming home. I was born in Fairview but we were forced to … [Read more...] about Restitution Avenue Social Housing in Fairview opens
Fairview Racecourse improvements
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) understands the value and importance of a responsible and successful tourism destination. During 2012 foreign direct spend amounted to R 920 081 556 (19%), sustaining 7 224 jobs while domestic tourism amounted for about 80.7% (R3.84 billion) of the overall direct spend (R4.76 billion) into the Nelson Mandela Bay's economy sustaining over 30 000 jobs therefore in total accounting for over 37 000 jobs. Nelson Mandela Bay has scenic beauty, magnificent outdoors, … [Read more...] about Fairview Racecourse improvements
Northern Areas Elderly to Tour Down Memory Lane
The ANC's Florence Snayers Branch (Ward 11) will be treating elderly Northern Areas residents to a "Tour Down Memory Lane" today, Tuesday 7 August 2012 as part of their heritage celebrations. Elderly residents from all over the Northern Areas have been invited to be part of this auspicious event, which will take the residents back to South End, Salisbury Park and Fairview, the areas from which many of them were forcibly removed in the 1960's, when the Apartheid government implemented the Group … [Read more...] about Northern Areas Elderly to Tour Down Memory Lane
