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Ward 2 Newsletter August 2012

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The recent reports contained in both the Herald and sister newspaper The Times offered clear, black and white evidence that exposes the parlous state of local government in our country. Auditor-General Terence Nombembe points out that despite repeated warnings and offers of intervention strategies that the situation in respect of municipal government has in fact deteriorated since last year. As a Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) member, I can attest to a similar approach from the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter August 2012

Port Elizabeth’s Waterfront Development

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Nelson Mandela Bay's long-standing vision of a waterfront in the Port of Port Elizabeth is moving ever closer, albeit quietly, to becoming reality. Provincial government has allocated R3.6-million for the Mandela Bay Development Agency to develop the business case, while Transnet are doing their own study on the best future use of the land. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber this week commended all role players working in unison to bring this project to fruition. A waterfront … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s Waterfront Development

Port Elizabeth in the News on 6 June 2012

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Shoplifter gets the drop on the cops - Times LIVE - timeslive.co.za06/06/2012Times LIVEShoplifter gets the drop on the copsTimes LIVEYesterday, the Port Elizabeth High Court ordered that Sabelo Mekula, a serial shoplifter with a long list of convictions, should serve only thre more... Shuttle Enterprise to Sail Hudson Toward Intrepid - NBC New York - nbcnewyork.com06/06/2012msnbc.comShuttle Enterprise to Sail Hudson Toward IntrepidNBC New YorkThe prototype space shuttle will leave Port … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 6 June 2012

Ward 2 Newsletter June 2012

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 2. Safety & Security - Light at the end of the tunnel for Hobie parking area Good news at last appears to be on the horizon for the residents an patrons of the Hobie Beach parking area which has been plagued for a number of years by an increase in the number of vagrants, illegal car guards and undesirables frequenting the … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter June 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 20 May 2012

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Manganese growing South Africa steel making capacity - SteelGuru - steelguru.com05/20/2012Manganese growing South Africa steel making capacitySteelGuruThe capacity of the main export line to Port Elizabeth is about 5 MT per year which is fully used by Billiton, Assmang and United Manganese more... Zephyr Hidden Harbor Tours - Newark Bay Tour - City Guide Magazine - cityguideny.com05/20/2012Zephyr Hidden Harbor Tours - Newark Bay TourCity Guide MagazineIt then passes under the Bayonne Bridge … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 20 May 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 17 May 2012

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Safa needs R400m to host Afcon - Sowetan - sowetanlive.co.za05/17/2012Safa needs R400m to host AfconSowetanMbebe said it could cost Safa R300-million and the host cities - Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Rustenburg and Nelspruit - R90 million. "We expect that more... Manganese - Growing SA's steel making capacity - fm.co.za05/17/2012Manganese - Growing SA's steel making capacityFM.co.zaThe capacity of the main export line to Port Elizabeth is about 5Mt/year, which is … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 17 May 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 9 May 2012

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Kudumane mine faces rail challenges - Business Day - businessday.co.za05/09/2012Kudumane mine faces rail challengesBusiness DayOne of the most critical aspects for unlisted Kudumane to resolve is how much of its ore will be railed to Port Elizabeth for export. Though the Northern more... Neyo, Ludacris and Shaggy to perform in Port Elizabeth - DestinyMan - destinyman.com05/08/2012Neyo, Ludacris and Shaggy to perform in Port ElizabethDestinyManThe three superstars will be performing for one … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 9 May 2012

What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 23 April 2012

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Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 24 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. We have observed that whenever a large event such as the Ironman takes place in Port Elizabeth that the number of articles mentioning Port Elizabeth increases radically - not only as a result of direct coverage for the event. Surely this is an indication of the more positive spin off for shining the spotlight onto our region? MyPE provides … [Read more...] about What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 23 April 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 5 April 2012

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New Ngqura manganese terminal to lift capacity, says Transnet unit - Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - miningweekly.com04/04/2012Port Technology InternationalNew Ngqura manganese terminal to lift capacity, says Transnet unitCreamer Media's Mining WeeklyJOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South African port operator Transnet Por more... Maritime cluster for Mandela Bay - bizcommunity.com04/04/2012Maritime cluster for Mandela BayBizcommunity.comThe first meeting of the partners took place in … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 5 April 2012

What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 March 2012

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Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 29 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. The number of blogs featured has sky-rocketed as a result of the tragic drowning that took place on Bluewater Bay beach this past weekend - see: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and … [Read more...] about What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 March 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 24 March 2012

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Crime victims advocate 'Mandie' Patterson dies - Richmond Times Dispatch - www2.timesdispatch.com03/24/2012Crime victims advocate 'Mandie' Patterson diesRichmond Times DispatchBorn in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to a nurse and mechanic's family, she grew up in Capetown, South Africa. After he more... Doctors and designers at schools career day - Grocott's Mail Online - grocotts.co.za03/23/2012Grocott's Mail OnlineDoctors and designers at schools career … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 24 March 2012

What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 19 March 2012

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Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 11 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds. MyPE extends grateful thanks to bloggers and online media  for their continued excellent coverage of Port Elizabeth and our events. Willow Cottage Twitter Weekly Updates for … [Read more...] about What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 19 March 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 19 March 2012

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Ngqura port capacity to double in 10 years - Business Day - businessday.co.za 03/19/2012 BusinessLIVENgqura port capacity to double in 10 yearsBusiness DayMr Gigaba said the government would still relocate Port Elizabeth's manganese terminal and direct all future manganese exports thr more... Government committed to developing ports - Zuma - BusinessLIVE - businesslive.co.za 03/18/2012 BusinessLIVEGovernment committed to developing ports - ZumaBusinessLIVEPresident Jacob Zuma on … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 19 March 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 March 2012

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Moving manganese to Ngqura key to building E Cape into new minerals 'gateway' - Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - miningweekly.com03/16/2012Moving manganese to Ngqura key to building E Cape into new minerals 'gateway'Creamer Media's Mining WeeklyTransnet, which built the R10-billion greenfield harbour, was moving ahead with a plan more... Zuma says tolls have to go ahead - Creamer Media's Engineering News - engineeringnews.co.za03/16/2012Independent OnlineZuma says … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 March 2012

Port Elizabeth in the News on 17 March 2012

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Kings register hard-earned win - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za03/16/2012Kings register hard-earned winSPORT24Port Elizabeth - The Eastern Province Kings scored a 40-23 win (halftime 20-15) over the Border Bulldogs despite playing most of the second half with only 14 men i more... S.Africa's Transnet says to move manganese terminal - Reuters Africa - af.reuters.com03/16/2012S.Africa's Transnet says to move manganese terminalReuters AfricaThe current manganese terminal is located at Port … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 17 March 2012