Home Affairs: So my son of 20 years of age goes down to Home Affairs to apply for a passport. Before he goes he makes sure that he has the required copies, images and black pen. He gets the required forms, fills in the required information and proceeds to the fingerprinting department. There is one other gentleman sitting there. The fingerprinting official enters and observing that the gentleman has no forms and proceeds to help my son. The formless (gormless?) individual … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – Herald, BRT, Home Affairs
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Great White Shark and Diver off Thunderbolt Reef Port Elizabeth
It all started off quite innocently when Gletwyn Rubidge posted a tweet saying; "Eugene van Wyngaardt has a fun swim with a great white while spearfishing at Thunderbolt reef, Port Elizabeth." Who could resist? So off I toddled to see the video you see below. Watch as the shark turns towards Eugene and he does his best 'Underwater Barbara Woodehouse' telling the shark to go away making swimming movements. All goes swimmingly until the shark disappears from view, Eugene looks up and his … [Read more...] about Great White Shark and Diver off Thunderbolt Reef Port Elizabeth
Strangely Enough I Find Myself Sympathising With Walmer Township Protesters
Walmer Township residents blocked roads with burning tyres this morning in protest against slow and non existent service delivery. The normal hard working ratepayer reaction to this violent action is to condemn and secretly hope that the SAPS will wade in and beat the protesting bastard silly. After all it 'just won't do to be late for my hair appointment/massage, manicure mow would it'? I popped on down to the entrance to Walmer Township (Corner Heugh Road and Fountain Avenue) during … [Read more...] about Strangely Enough I Find Myself Sympathising With Walmer Township Protesters
Dear Gwede You Cannot Censor the Internet
I agree that NOT showing the artist's impression of Jacob Zuma's lunch box is a good thing, especially when it comes to the type of person who reads MyPE - good solid upstanding citizens with families who are of morally sound inclination and abhor human rights abuse is how I like to think of those who do so on a regular basis. Of course the Longhair's sister and her husband also read MyPE on occasion - it is a free world so I have to let them! So, when I pasted an image of The Spear on MyPE I … [Read more...] about Dear Gwede You Cannot Censor the Internet
I am so Ashamed to be in Port Elizabeth Right Now
Along with most of the population I also share the misguided notion of brilliantly clear 20/20 hindsight after The Herald and Times Live broke the news that the MBay Megafest scheduled for 2 June 2012 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium has had the plug pulled and will not be taking place. See: Plug pulled on Ludacris gig It pains me that once again Port Elizabeth is the laughing stock of the country as we prove yet again that we are unable to hold a mega concert such as this. The warning … [Read more...] about I am so Ashamed to be in Port Elizabeth Right Now
Dear Gay Protesters You Need to Stop Smiling
This past weekend saw South African LGBTI groups march in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth in protest against the proposal of the Council of Traditional Leaders brought before Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee asking to remove the constitutional provision protecting individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity as well as the Traditional Courts Bill. The right to sexual orientation, along with numerous … [Read more...] about Dear Gay Protesters You Need to Stop Smiling
Port Elizabeth People are the Friendliest
I was forwarded an e-mail today by Nanette from the 50 College Drive Guest House in Mill Park and contained within were the most wonderful kudos for St Georges Park, Nanette and Port Elizabeth. The writer, John Waters, was full of praise and wrote: In our periodical reminiscences on our travels in South Africa we always talk fondly of our stay at your beautiful guest house. When we left you on the last morning (Editor's Note: of John and wife Cheryl's stay in 2011), we went to the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth People are the Friendliest
Allow MyPE to Boast and Thank a Number of Twittering People
One of my 'aberrations' is the semi-active MyPE Twitter account - it is less time consuming than the other social networks and suits my "say it quickly, get to the bottom line now" type of personality. I have been most pleased to note an increase in people Tweeting about their businesses, classifieds and the articles on MyPE and would like to, with your indulgence of course, showcase and personally THANK a few from the last week or so. Don't forget that if you are signed into Twitter you can … [Read more...] about Allow MyPE to Boast and Thank a Number of Twittering People
(not provided) Provides a Disturbing Trend
On 18 October 2011 an announcement was made on the Google Analytics blog introducing a method to make search data more secure. Buried in this seemingly innocuous announcement were four consequences: Web site visit data analysts would have their data and their very livelihoods questioned Any SEO efforts by small firms would be shoved back into the dark ages with the lack of concrete proof Small sites relying on keyword data to support advertising sales (like MyPE) would have to find … [Read more...] about (not provided) Provides a Disturbing Trend
MyPE Top Twenty up to May 2012
The MyPE web site is segmented into four broad categories: News Events Directory Classifieds We are now entering our 7th year of operation and our 2nd year using Wordpress. It is also our 2nd year using Google Analytics so I am quite excited to be able to start running comparison year on year data to see how we perform. 2012 May to date in comparison to 2011 looks impressive with unique visits up by 32.19%. The News, Events and Business links you see below represent the Top … [Read more...] about MyPE Top Twenty up to May 2012
Dear Jessica Leandra, I can only say; “Disgraceful”
Use of the K-word, in South Africa especially, is a distinct no no. The majority of our population is still trying to get over the negative connotations that the word brings. As a 40 something English speaking white male, every time I hear that word I still imagine short bull whips lashing down on dark skin and hear German Shepherds barking, foaming at the mouth and straining at the lead. I hear marching boots and rifles being cocked. I smell tyres burning as the stench seeks to overlay another … [Read more...] about Dear Jessica Leandra, I can only say; “Disgraceful”
Are RASSPL Fishermen Deserving of the Title Hooligan of the Day?
After a long weekend that saw close to 70 tuna caught and killed and innumerable stockfish caught and fried I wondered why our local Herald Newspaper would name the Rock and Surf Super Pro League (RASSPL) as the Hooligan of the Day, especially as RASSPL go to great lengths to catch, tag and release the fish that they catch. The brouha was all over a reef 'lawnmower' known as the Bronze Bream. The main prize on offer at the recent RASSPL Nationals, held in Port Alfred over 26 to 28 April 2012, … [Read more...] about Are RASSPL Fishermen Deserving of the Title Hooligan of the Day?
Port Elizabeth Delivers Wind for Hobie 16 Nationals
Once again all the weather guru's got it wrong - for a week before they predicted a good 15 to 20 knot Northerly breeze for the last day of the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals sailed in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth from 27 to 30 April 2012. With only four races sailed after 3 days of racing the fleet were looking to end on a high note - 3 races were sailed in a North Easterly breeze that presented challenging conditions from 6 to 18 knots on Course 7 (A sausage, triangle, sausage). The first race … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Delivers Wind for Hobie 16 Nationals
A Tough Day at the Office for the Hobie 16’s
The Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals kicked off today, 27 April with one race that sorted the men from survivors. Race Officer Ronnie Baer elected to sail Course 6G first - windward leeward with a gate. The Weather forecast was for a North West of approximately 26 knots - on the edge for the Hobies but sail-able in the flat offshore conditions. The top mark was laid close to the old Humewood Slipway and east of Shark Rock Pier with the gate approximately 300 metres on the shore side of the … [Read more...] about A Tough Day at the Office for the Hobie 16’s
I Will (try to) Never Take a Media Event for Granted Again
Only two days to go to the start of the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals and we kick off festivities with a Press Launch this evening at the PE (Hobie) Beach Yacht Club. As I sit on the balcony I can smell tempting flavours from the kitchen and hear the clink of glasses and cutlery being put out for hungry journos who will come and eat their full. Maybe they will stay to have a Fanta Brown or two and have a couple of laughs. The amount of time that has gone into organising this evening's … [Read more...] about I Will (try to) Never Take a Media Event for Granted Again
