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Apparently Calling Me a Racist P@@$ is One Way to TRY Win an Argument

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For the first time in my life I have been called a Grumpy Old White Racist P@@$. It happened like this: I took the dwarves and three of their friends down to Kings Beach for a dip in the sea this afternoon. There happened to be a quad bike riding round and round on the sand making most beachgoers slightly nervous as the bike ranged over the beach. I left the quad biker for 30 minutes or so hoping that he/she would finally get bored and leave. But, to no avail. I then (at around … [Read more...] about Apparently Calling Me a Racist P@@$ is One Way to TRY Win an Argument

Kings Beach Lifesaving Club #LoveRugby mural

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Springboks Oupa Mohoje, Elton Jantjies, Coenie Oosthuizen, Ross Cronje, Steven Kitshoff and Lizo Gqoboka demonstrated their drawing skills on Saturday morning when they skilfully completed a colourful #LoveRugby mural at one of the popular Port Elizabeth beachfront spots. The Springboks decorated one side of the King’s Beach lifesaving club as part of SA Rugby’s ongoing #LoveRugby initiative. The Boks are busy with preparations in the city for their opening match of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby … [Read more...] about Kings Beach Lifesaving Club #LoveRugby mural

Drunken Kings Beach shooters arrested

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Port Elizabeth: On Friday, 11 November 2016 at about 19:00, police responded to a complaint of a shooting at Kings beach in Humewood. On arrival, two men were found in a bakkie, highly under the influence of alcohol. Shots were allegedly fired in the air. No one sustained any injuries. Both men were arrested and detained (one on charges of drunken driving, reckless/negligent driving, discharging of firearm in a built up area and negligent handling of a firearm while the other was charged for … [Read more...] about Drunken Kings Beach shooters arrested

Sharks Team for Kings Game

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Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira has been named as Sharks captain for their Super Rugby opener against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday - kick off at 15h05. Coach Gary Gold named his side on Thursday, and Mtawarira has been given the captaincy in the absence of the injured Patrick Lambie. There had been speculation that Marcell Coetzee, named vice-captain under Lambie before the start of the season, would be given the captaincy but Gold has opted for the 75-Test Springbok veteran … [Read more...] about Sharks Team for Kings Game

Kings Beach Explodes

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The SANDF celebrated Armed Forces Day with a march past the Commander-in-Chief, President Jacob Zuma and a capability demonstration off of Kings Beach in Port Elizabeth today. All three services took part in this co-ordinated exercise and display of strength. Explosions, explosions and explosions on Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa https://youtu.be/g-AytJT2h34 Creator: Alan Straton Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port … [Read more...] about Kings Beach Explodes

Unleash your carnival spirit at PE’s Street Carnival

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Unleash your inner carnival with the crisp burst of refreshment that only Redd's can bring, as the Redd's Street Carnival is heading to your city! PE be prepared to experience the unique and proudly SA Street Carnival procession and after party on Saturday, the 28th of February 2015. The Redd's street carnival promises a spectacular display of South African-inspired floats, masks, colourful costumes and specialty acts, merged with a mind-blowing lineup of leading artists that will undoubtedly … [Read more...] about Unleash your carnival spirit at PE’s Street Carnival

Kings Beach Swimmer Rescued

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Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 19h48, Tuesday, 06th January, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew, on station at the time for routine training, were alerted by Police of a drowning in progress at Kings Beach. "We dispatched our sea rescue vehicle towing our sea rescue craft Boardwalk Rescuer which was launched on the scene. "Our sea rescue craft reached 21 year old Matemba Ngxishe, from Port Elizabeth, 100 meters off-shore in the surf line and he was rescued onto our … [Read more...] about Kings Beach Swimmer Rescued

Please think about beach going youngsters needing toilets

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Dear MyPE I recently had the privilege of taking my grandson to play on the amenities at Kings Beach between the two childrens swimming pools. There were two groups of children on an outing numbering about forty. Both sets of toilets opposite the swimming pools were locked which caused untold problems for the teachers as the closest toilets were at the life saving block 200 meters away. They tried to use the ablutions inside the swimming pool area but to no avail as they had not paid to … [Read more...] about Please think about beach going youngsters needing toilets

Solar Cars hope that rain will stop soon

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The Sasol Solar Challenge is coming to Port Elizabeth to-morrow when 11 local and international solar racing cars teams will pass through Port Elizabeth en-route from Pretoria to Cape Town, fuelled only by sunlight.   Ranked as one of the top global events of its kind, the Sasol Solar Challenge demonstrates the sophistication and power of solar technology. After months of hard work, teams will come together showcasing their innovative car designs and sophisticated engineering systems, with the … [Read more...] about Solar Cars hope that rain will stop soon

Kings Beach Belfie spot

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The MBDA recently installed a new art piece at Kings Beach as an extension of the famous Route 67. The artwork titled "The Photo Opportunity" by Artist Mary Duker comprises a larger than life deck chair, installed into a reflective stainless steel 'picture' frame, and set against a grassy embankment. Editor: Except that THIS Belfie is short for Beach Selfie and not that other Kardashian pose that got hubby Kanye West hot under the collar. The leader of the project and artist Mary Duker … [Read more...] about Kings Beach Belfie spot