Valley Market supports local community: Port Elizabeth’s Valley Market, sponsored by SPAR Eastern Cape, has become a pillar of the community. Photo: Leon Hugo The organisers of the Valley Market in Port Elizabeth have teamed up with SPAR Eastern Cape to support local entrepreneurs and charities. The popular market, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in May, is held on the first Saturday of every month at the old Tramways building just outside the harbour. Organiser Elaine Watson … [Read more...] about Valley Market supports local community
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1880: Market Square – 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! 1880: Market Square Image by awstraton Early morning activity on Market Square. Hansen and Schrader's stores were later demolished and replaced by the old 'City House' which in turn made way … [Read more...] about 1880: Market Square – Editors Pic
1870: Market Square – 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! 1870: Market Square Image by awstraton View of the Market Square (now Vuyisile Mini Square). At the foot of Castle Hill, the old Post Office and the Gaol have disappeared - later the site was … [Read more...] about 1870: Market Square – Editors Pic
Man of the match, Port Elizabethan, Len Killeen
A MyPE.co.za 'Len Killeen' selected video for you: Wigan, ten times finalists, six times winners face St. Helens for the Rugby League Cup at Wembley. The younger St. Helens thrashed their rivals to win by twenty one points to two. Man of the match, South African, Len Killeen who scored thirteen of his side's points. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ef3ca7da8c8d4262af415cdb82eb38d7 Find out more about AP Archive: … [Read more...] about Man of the match, Port Elizabethan, Len Killeen
Use your location to get a HelpOut service or taxi to your door in minutes
Mobile applications like Tinder and Airbnb continue to provide ways for people to use their location anywhere in the world to find, help, and connect with each other. South Africans have mostly piggy-backed on these foreign-created apps, and with great success, but one local entrepreneur, Francois Briers, still found the need for a more localised and wider offering to meet the needs of South African consumers. “Although many social platforms exist to bring people together in a pleasant and … [Read more...] about Use your location to get a HelpOut service or taxi to your door in minutes
PE property a safe as houses investment bet
Steady growth has made Port Elizabeth property a safe as houses investment bet, with new developments matching national trends. Increased interest in ‘live, work, play’ communities and robust rental returns make the city an attractive option for potential investors, said Just Property Group chief executive Paul Stevens. “The ‘live, work, play’ market is a growing trend all over South Africa and I see this as a very big thing to come to Port Elizabeth. “People are looking for convenience … [Read more...] about PE property a safe as houses investment bet
The Market Square and Main Street – 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! The Market Square and Main Street Image by awstraton 1858: On the extreme left is the old Market Bell adjoining the Court House in front of St Mary's Church. the two storey house on the right … [Read more...] about The Market Square and Main Street – Editors Pic
1860 Market Square and Castle Hill – 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 Market Square and Castle Hill Image by awstraton From left to Right: the Town Hall nearing completion, a partial view of the old Jail, the Post Office with grounds fenced in, the bookshop … [Read more...] about 1860 Market Square and Castle Hill – Editors Pic
Authorities to keep eye on Rand
While the rand's volatility is good for some sectors of the economy, it has inflationary impact on others, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Since 1 May 2011 the rand has fluctuated against the dollar from a low of R6.5610 (on 1 May) to a maximum of R8.4474 (on 22 September) with an average rate of R6.9470. the trend from August 2011 is one that indicates that the Rand is steadily losing against the dollar. (Click here to learn how to take advantage of the forex market courtesy of a Port … [Read more...] about Authorities to keep eye on Rand
THE FOOD SHED @ Sherwood Garden Centre
With a nod towards my meddling personality here goes: MyPE has a new section available to people who want to submit news and other stuff: Entertainment Letter to the Editor News Article Photographs I must confess that most people subscribe to the shotgun approach to marketing - shoot as many 'adverts' out as possible in the vague hope that they will bring the punters in. There is a quick explanation on MyPE's MAIN NEWS SUBMISSION page that explains how to ensure your advert / … [Read more...] about THE FOOD SHED @ Sherwood Garden Centre
