The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists of travel delays on the R72 between Port Alfred and Fish River due to blasting taking place at Shaw Park quarry. The blasting will take place on Wednesday, 13 January 2016 at 3pm. The Shaw Park quarry is situated next to the R72, near the intersection of the R72 with the gravel road leading to Shaw Park. The quarry extends from the SANRAL kilometre markers 20,800 to 21,200. Motorists are requested to plan their … [Read more...] about Blasting between Port Alfred and Fish River
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Carlisle Bridge and the Fish River – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Carlisle Bridge and the Fish River by The Firefly Photo Files: Road tripping means discovering new places, often places you will never see otherwise. This was once again the case when I had to drive to Bedford for a meeting and decided to take the scenic route via Grahamstown. About halfway between the two towns I passed over the mighty Fish River and pulled over to have a closer look.This spot really is in the middle of … [Read more...] about Carlisle Bridge and the Fish River – Featured Blog
Fish to be killed in lake at St George Park in wildlife management scheme
Fish to be killed in lake at St George Park in wildlife management scheme SCORES of fish in a park lake are to be killed by the council because of over-fishing and ecology fears. Several hundred carp, roach and bream fish in St George Park will be euthanised with a lethal dose of anaesthetic early next year. Bristol City ... Read more on Bristol Post Perform at St George's Park offers top tips to have a merry Christmas THE Christmas holidays are often a time when our summer body … [Read more...] about Fish to be killed in lake at St George Park in wildlife management scheme
Wild fish stocks on the decline
South African stocks of wild fish are on the decline, a report by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has shown. "The 2012 Status Report confirms that South African stocks show no exception to global deteriorating trends as local wild resources generally continue to decline," said the department at the release of its 2012 Status of the South African Marine Resources Report on Thursday. According to a recent United Nations report, more than two-thirds of the world's … [Read more...] about Wild fish stocks on the decline
Thai Seafood Green Curry
The wonderful warm weather that we have been experiencing in Port Elizabeth has cooks and their hungry hordes feeling listless and not up to eating a big or cooked meals every night, so salads and fish braais have been the order of the day. Someone once told me that the best thing to eat on a hot day is spicy food - after all the heat and humidity in a place like Thailand doesn't stop the Thais from spicing up their food! So last night was Thai Seafood Green Curry Night. We have done … [Read more...] about Thai Seafood Green Curry
