Group Communications General Manager, Matt Gennrich introduces the New Polo and New Polo Vivo at the VWSA Auto Plant in Uitenhage. #polovivo The culmination of a R6.1 Billion investment in the Uitenhage motor plant. #polo #vwsa #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of … [Read more...] about New Polo and New Polo Vivo
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VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer - The entire production coming out of the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage represents 0.15% of the total number of vehicles built by Volkswagen Worldwide. Contrast that with the R6.1 Billion (up from R4.5 Billion initially announced) recently invested in the Uitenhage plant. #investment #vwsa #uitenhage #volkswagen - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen … [Read more...] about 0.15%
VWSA Celebrates R6.1 Billion Investment
Uitenhage, January 28, 2018 – Volkswagen launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. In August 2015, VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer announced an investment of around R4.5 billion rand in new product and facilities. The total investment exceeded R6.1 billion rand, … [Read more...] about VWSA Celebrates R6.1 Billion Investment
ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century
Who can spot my son @pwstraton in this image? Photo from 2008 when a young (ish) Philip Straton sailed in the Giza Challenge on a Pacer 27 for their National Championships in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth. What a great sailing regatta that was for the young crew under the tutelage of Chris Frost. At the time of writing the Giza Challenge is still the largest most well attended local regatta hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this century - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about … [Read more...] about ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century
Guiness Pro14 Rugby Game – Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs
After 10 minutes into the Guiness Pro14 Rugby game between the Southern Kings and the Toyota Cheetahs the score was level at 7-7. The hope in fans hearts continued... But the Toyota Cheetahs prevailed making the difference 20-7 in the 20th minute, 31-7 with 34 minutes to go, until the 53rd minute when the Southern Kings caught some breath and moved into double digit territory. Some excitement for the 6 711 strong crowd (the most to attend a PRO14 game at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium … [Read more...] about Guiness Pro14 Rugby Game – Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs
Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs
Maybe Transnet and the TNPA should be reading the signs greeting the Manganese ore trains as they enter the Port of Port Elizabeth? #manganese #alanstraton #portelizabeth #abycpe #pedsac - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. As written by Odette Parfitt on Herlad Live on 12 January 2018 - Ore dump removal urgent – metro: Trollip responds to concerns on health, impact for city economy The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has entered the fray to have … [Read more...] about Transnet and the TNPA need to read the signs
Help Wanted
Help Wanted I have taken to 'storing' all plastic from the kitchen and elsewhere in plastic bottles such as these. This particular bottle contains all the plastic from the beginning of November 2017 - it is amazing just how much plastic one can cram into these bottles. Now - is there somewhere that one can deliver these full plastic bottles to? I recall seeing houses and walls being built out of plastic 2 litre cooldrink bottles crammed full of discarded plastic. Maybe there is a … [Read more...] about Help Wanted
How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER?
How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER? #straton #alanstraton #uitenhage #electrical #cool #vwsa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about How COOL is it to make a COOL place COOLER?
Wish you were here… yachting
Wish you were here: Today was a perfect day to swim off of Humewood Beach (we anchored off of the Six Pack). It is a FACT that the water is warmer than in Cape Town ... Jellybaby owner, Sean Wiseman, his daughter and friends along with Alan anchored off of the Humewood 'six-pack' swam, relaxed and enjoyed the perfect weather on offer. Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Wish you were here… yachting
Proof!
PROOF! It is; “Hell in Africa” Anchored off of the Humewood six pack whilst the youngsters have a swim. #abycpe #sailing #alanstraton #portelizabeth #africa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Proof!
We know who Number One is!
We know who Number One is in the Straton sibling pecking order! And, it is not quite whom you would expect. @nikkistraton @bronwynstraton @emkaystraton @hannah.straton #bostonterrier #alanstraton #portelizabeth #dog - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about We know who Number One is!
Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses
In the frieze outside the entrance to the Campanile in Strand Street there is a sculpture that, at a quick glance, looks like Comedian Billy Connolly wearing 21st Century Spectacles. L To R top to bottom: Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses. Michael, Nikki, Hannah. Campanile. View from the Campanile viewing platform. @nikkistraton #billyconnolly #portelizabeth #campanile #alanstraton #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses
Surely this ISN’T Hobie Beach?
Surely this ISN'T Hobie Beach? This was the colour of the sea water at Hobie Beach on 3 January 2018 - you could see forever. A sizeable crowd was enjoying the spectacle and baking in the sun. #alanstraton #beachlife #hobiebeach #bikini #sun #holidays #portelizabeth #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Surely this ISN’T Hobie Beach?
What is a PM3255 and Why Should You Care?
What is a PM3255 and Why Should You Care? The PM 3255 is a Modbus Power Monitoring Meter that measure electricity consumption and presents the historical and present data in an easy to interpret format that enables financial managers to make critical decisions on how, when and where to implement power saving measures. And, just in case you didn't get it; "You should care because the PM3255 will help you save money and electricity, which will contribute to more money in your bank account … [Read more...] about What is a PM3255 and Why Should You Care?
Correction – Today I am Prouder
Dear @georgie_xx_walsh and @hope_weird_ and @stargzr73 - please give @pwstraton a special hug today as he leaves for four months for the United States on secondment from EY - what great strides my young man is making as he reaps the benefits of hard work in crushing his B Com Accounting Degree, Honours and Board Exams. I will miss you, Philip and am squirming with delight at the opportunities now being thrown your deserved way. Read more about Philip's achievements here: … [Read more...] about Correction – Today I am Prouder
