Visit and explore Kirkwood, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kirkwood, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Inmates at the Kirkwood prison in the Eastern Cape were treated to some top flight rugby coaching by Eastern Province Kings. This to help rehabilitate offenders. The initiative is also part of the " Kings for Peace" which will run for the duration of the Vodacom Cup. For more News visit: … [Read more...] about Kirkwood prison inmates treated to professional rugby coaching
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The sun will shine over Kirkwood this weekend
A weekend of sunny weather and clear Karoo skies is forecast for the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. "If the weather predictions are right then we will enjoy the best weather ever in the 15 year history of the festival," says director Jenni Honsbein. According to various weather sites on Friday, June 24 the maximum will be 27 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 16. Saturday, June 25 the maximum will be 22 and the minimum only 13. And on Sunday, June 26 the temperature will rise to 27. "It … [Read more...] about The sun will shine over Kirkwood this weekend
Kirkwood 4×4 2009
Visit and explore Kirkwood, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kirkwood, Eastern Cape selected video for you: This annual event at the Kirkwood wilds fees is always a big crowed pleaser. With competitors from all over the Eastern Cape and Cape Town. The 2010 event will be even bigger and better especially with the Support from ISUZU. The 2010 event will be on the 5th of June at the lookout … [Read more...] about Kirkwood 4×4 2009
SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees offers a “Wild and Wonderful” experience for the whole family
SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees offers a “Wild and Wonderful” experience for the whole family: South Africa’s leading family festival, the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees, promises a weekend of “Wild and Wonderful” experiences for the whole family. From Friday, June 24 to Sunday June 26 the Sundays River town of Kirkwood will be home to the first Zip Zap Circus performances in the Eastern Cape, pop group EDEN on stage in the province for the first time after the group got together again, while the … [Read more...] about SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees offers a “Wild and Wonderful” experience for the whole family
Play Stuntman and Jump into the Giant Air Bag
For the first time ever in the Eastern Cape festival goers can twist, flip, spin, somersault and freefall before landing on a giant airbag at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. The Adventure Province experience is being sponsored by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism in line with the branding of the Eastern Cape. Festival goers brave enough to jump will be taken 14 metres in the air before they take the leap into fresh air, with a giant airbag breaking their fall. Jumps cost R50 per … [Read more...] about Play Stuntman and Jump into the Giant Air Bag
Kirkwood citrus capital of the Eastern Cape
Visit and explore Kirkwood, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kirkwood, Eastern Cape selected video for you: www.abndigital.com Kirkwood, in the Greater Addo area, is known as the citrus capital of the Eastern Cape. Its subtropical climate makes it ideal for growing oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, and for visiting throughout the year. Latitude team brings us more. Click HERE to find more … [Read more...] about Kirkwood citrus capital of the Eastern Cape
New partnership for Wildsfees
A new partnership will see one of South Africa’s top six festivals continue to grow and contribute to community upliftment in the Sundays River, according to SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees board chairman Paul Marais. “We are delighted and honoured that the SPAR group has decided to ‘go wild’ with us for at least the next three years as the naming sponsor,” he says. The 15-year-old festival is one of the only in the country to be owned by the community through a not-for-profit company. “Giving … [Read more...] about New partnership for Wildsfees
James Somers Kirkwood – Editors Pic
This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! James Somers Kirkwood Image by awstraton James Somers Kirkwood was one of the earliest auctioneers, who opened up business in the old buildings of the first Provincial Hospital in Rodney … [Read more...] about James Somers Kirkwood – Editors Pic
1860: Auctioneer Kirkwood – Editors Pic
This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! 1860: Auctioneer Kirkwood Image by awstraton In 1860 Auctioneer Kirkwood took over the old hospital in Rodney Street. This was taken over by AE Marks and Co. Rodney Street today: This … [Read more...] about 1860: Auctioneer Kirkwood – Editors Pic
A festival filled with Fabulocity
Now in its 14th year, the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees was described as a "festival filled with fabulocity" by the bursar on a British Airways flight on its approach into Port Elizabeth on Saturday morning. Algoa FM deputy managing director Kevin Reed says he was very excited to hear the announcement on the flight. "We just love the description - it sums up what makes the festival so special. This shows that the festival has outgrown its Eastern Cape roots and has become a national … [Read more...] about A festival filled with Fabulocity
Rare chance to see new vehicles on display
With the cancellation of the 2015 Johannesburg Motor Show the new vehicle expo at this weekend's Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees will be one of the biggest new vehicle shows in the country. "Visitors will be able to see the latest new cars and commercials from all three Eastern Cape-based original equipment manufacturers – Volkswagen, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Isuzu which assembles trucks and bakkies in the province," says festival director Jenni Honsbein. "At least one new car … [Read more...] about Rare chance to see new vehicles on display
Entertainment’s Big 5
The Eastern Cape, which is home to the legendary Big Five game species, is also home to the country's first festival to treat visitors to the Big Five in entertainment for the single price of an entry ticket. Among the big attractions at the 2015 Wild@heart Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees are the biggest stage in the Eastern Cape featuring top national artists; over 350 specialist stalls; motor, agricultural, and outdoor expos; food and wine stalls with a difference; and the country's first festival … [Read more...] about Entertainment’s Big 5
New face for Wildsfees
Well-known radio personality and DJ Jacques Arendt has been appointed brand ambassador for the 2015 Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. He will also help promote the annual wildlife auction, which forms part of the annual festival that attracts over 50 000 people to the Sundays River Valley. “This year for the first time the festival will have its own bomas, and Jacques will be helping us to market them as the venue for other auctions during the year. “We look forward to working with Jacques as … [Read more...] about New face for Wildsfees
Water crisis can lead to repeat of Kirkwood violence
The DA is outraged that some of our residents in the Sundays River Valley region are without clean, safe drinking water once again. The areas of Aqua Park, Platin and Bhongweni have been deprived of water for four days now while enduring excessive heat, turning this into a crisis. In Aqua Park, the residents are forced to collect dirty, unsafe water from a canal that is not fit for human consumption. The DA stands for good governance and efficient service delivery, none of which the … [Read more...] about Water crisis can lead to repeat of Kirkwood violence
Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
Young athletes looking to start their season on the right foot will have another chance to sign up for a three-day summer coaching clinic presented by NMMU Madibaz Athletics Club. The clinic, which takes place at Kirkwood High School from January 14 to 16, is set to offer expert coaching from some of the Eastern Cape's top track and field trainers. Madibaz athletics manager Nellis Bothma said the invitation had been extended to all schools in the province as well as individual athletes and … [Read more...] about Madibaz extend athletics coaching clinic deadline
