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J-Bay in the news: Road Trip From Johannesburg to Cape Town: The Garden Route

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Road Trip From Johannesburg to Cape Town: The Garden Route: Tip: Rent a surfboard and wetsuit at the Buccaneers Backpackers hostel to catch a few waves. Each year sees thousands of surf-junkies flock to Jeffreys Bay. The pros here especially like to surf the legendary 800 metre-long “super tube” waves. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. 5 Bedroom House for Sale in Central Jeffreys Bay: Entertaining at its best! Very spacious tasteful home in Central area and a home to dream of. Open plan … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Road Trip From Johannesburg to Cape Town: The Garden Route

Why we left Johannesburg and invested in Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Guest House

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Why we left Johannesburg and invested in Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Guest House: Lisa and Roger Lucas Photo: Algoa Guest house A little before Spring Day ten years ago Roger & Lisa Lucas made a major decision that would change their lives forever. Both had for many years worked in Johannesburg in the corporate world – Roger as the financial director of a subsidiary of a JSE listed company and Lisa as the PA to the CEO of another listed company. At that stage they also had a three year old … [Read more...] about Why we left Johannesburg and invested in Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Guest House

Bhisho news: Eastern Cape students challenge Motshekga in court

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N2 Wild Coast Toll Road discussed during Minister's visit to Bhisho: Eastern Cape Premier, Phumulo Masualle, on Thursday had a working visit from the Minister of Transport, Joe Maswangayi, where they held discussions about the N2 Wild Coast Toll Road Development Project, the transport sector as well as infrastructure ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. GroundUp: Eastern Cape students challenge Motshekga in court: Equal Education chose Qonce High School to hold a press briefing after filing … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Eastern Cape students challenge Motshekga in court

PE in the news: Herman Mashaba: xenophobic or does he want to restore law in Johannesburg?

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Herman Mashaba: xenophobic or does he want to restore law in Johannesburg?: As firefighters continued to battle small fires in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday‚ volunteers who went out on Tuesday night to help total strangers beat back the flames threatening to engulf their homes‚ told of the searing heat‚ and their fear – but ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Fires that brought a city together: As firefighters continued to battle small fires in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday‚ volunteers who … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Herman Mashaba: xenophobic or does he want to restore law in Johannesburg?

PE in the news: Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark

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Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark: His performance in Johannesburg could be a test case for the DA, which now also rules Cape Town, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, and hopes to eventually topple the ANC from power. It is not a challenge that overawes him. "Come elections in 2019, the DA will ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Around About Cars Presents Its Innovative Platform to Offer Car Rental Services in South Africa: Among the prime locations included in its list … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Anything but the ANC: Johannesburg mayor makes his mark

Mthatha news: Cheap flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg to take off

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Cheap flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg to take off: Flying from Mthatha to Johannesburg will from October 1 cost R799 – that is if you take the new airline Fly Blu Crane. MAKING THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Fly Blu Crane airport operations head of department Stompie Tshesane talks about the new airline that will ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. New low-cost airline to operate out of Mthatha: The SABC has fired all eight of the journalists who expressed concern at events‚ including not screening … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Cheap flights from Mthatha to Johannesburg to take off

Alvon Collison wins a Lifetime Achievement Award

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One of South Africa's most enduring entertainers, Alvon Collison, was honoured at the Naledi Theatre Awards in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 April, when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the theatre. The Naledi Theatre Awards, now in its 12th year, honours and applauds theatre excellence in a variety of fields. Affectionately known as ‘Mr Showbiz’, Collison, who is based in Cape Town, has received several awards in his illustrious career spanning five decades, … [Read more...] about Alvon Collison wins a Lifetime Achievement Award

Call for applications for paid ACT internship

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The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) is calling for applications for a six-month full-time internship funded by The National Lotteries Commission (NLC). This Johannesburg-based opportunity will see the successful candidate gain hands-on and significant practical experience, as they work closely with the ACT team on their Scholarships Programme between May and October 2016. ACT is seeking a young graduate with a keen interest in arts administration and the performing arts. The internship … [Read more...] about Call for applications for paid ACT internship

Comair Boeing 737-400 landing at Johannesburg Airport

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A MyPE.co.za 'Port Elizabeth Airport' selected video for you: British Airways Boeing 737-400 operated by Comair. Approach and landing in Johannesburg after the flight from Port Elizabeth. Airline: British Airways, BA (operated by Comair) Plane: Boeing 737-400 First Flight Date: 12th June 1989 Reg: ZS-OAP Flight Number : BA6238 Airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa Runway Used: RWY 03R Date: 27th January 2016 Flight duration: 1.5h … [Read more...] about Comair Boeing 737-400 landing at Johannesburg Airport

Reasons to be proud of Port Elizabeth

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Dear Alan Perhaps as an outsider I see things more subjectively, but I think that the fact that the big bucks in Cape Town and Johannesburg are prepared to invest very heavily in P.E. should be seen as a wake-up call to the "money" in P.E. I am sure I have mentioned this before but at risk of repeating myself, my experience of too many Algoans is that they are very quick to run P.E. down at the drop of a hat. In my opinion they cannot see the wood for the trees and they certainly seem to … [Read more...] about Reasons to be proud of Port Elizabeth

Unbeaten Madibaz make battery of injury changes

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In the wake of their bruising encounter with FNB UJ, FNB Madibaz have announced a number of enforced changes to the side that will face FNB UCT on Monday night. The Port Elizabeth-based team held the rampant University of Johannesburg at bay to take a hard-fought 21-15 win in their first away game of the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, in Johannesburg. "After a tough match against UJ, we have had to manage the players' training schedule for the week carefully," said … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Madibaz make battery of injury changes

PE Twins Double the Firepower for All Africa squash

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Identical twins Elani and Lumé Landman of Framesby in Port Elizabeth will double the firepower of the South African side competing at the U/19 All Africa Junior Squash Championships in Harare, Zimbabwe, from April 5 to 10. The premier African tournament will see players from as far afield as Egypt, Zambia, Nigeria, Senegal, Namibia, Malawi and the host nation battle it out for this year's continental honours. According to team manager Mike Bester, the SA side will be definite medal … [Read more...] about PE Twins Double the Firepower for All Africa squash