The 2013 Spur Masidlale soccer and life skills training programme is in full swing with regional launch day events hosted around the country to mobilise 1600 during a fun-filled day of soccer and life skill training in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. The huge success achieved by the Spur Masidlale programme - which has already touched the lives of more than 30 000 children, developed and groomed more than 700 coaches and visited more than 100 stadia in South Africa since … [Read more...] about Masidlale in Port Elizabeth
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Motherwell community seeks help from ‘not the usual suspect’
Motherwell community members have come to the DA to seek help, after the police as per instructions of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, demolished their illegally built shacks yesterday. These community members have been on the waiting list to receive houses for many years. They moved to and built shacks at the illegal site in an attempt to be close to an area where RDP houses are currently being built, in the hope that they would not be the "forgotten" ones again when the time came … [Read more...] about Motherwell community seeks help from ‘not the usual suspect’
Committed to cleaning up the Zwartkops River
In the wake of another successful River Mile, SPAR Eastern Cape has committed almost a quarter of a million rand over a three-year period to assist with the clean-up of the Swartkops River. The retailer, which marked its 20th year of trading in the province and 14th as title sponsor of South Africa's oldest open-water swim, will contribute R80 000 per annum towards clean-up operations by the Zwartkops Conservancy (ZC). According to SPAR Eastern Cape marketing director Martin Webber, the … [Read more...] about Committed to cleaning up the Zwartkops River
No scholar transport for Motherwell NU 29 pupils
Pupils in Motherwell NU 29 area have to travel long distances to schools within the Motherwell area, which are far, as there is no school in their immediate neighborhood. Families living in different informal settlement areas were relocated to the NU 29 area, which consists of RDP housing. The Motherwell NU29 area is rapidly developing, yet there is currently no school in the area. The principal, Asanda Ntsupa, of Vukanibantu Primary School which is situated in NU 5, Motherwell has … [Read more...] about No scholar transport for Motherwell NU 29 pupils
Tragic Motherwell Pool Drowning
The Municipality has learnt with shock and dismay of the drowning in the Motherwell Swimming Pool of an eight year old boy yesterday. A report has been requested from the Motherwell Swimming Pool Superintendent. On receipt of the report, a formal investigation into the matter will be launched by the Municipality. The SAPS is also investigating the matter to establish if any criminal proceedings are indicated. … [Read more...] about Tragic Motherwell Pool Drowning
52 Over the Weekend for Paws ‘n Claws
What a perfect weekend, weather-wise, it was for our Paws 'n Claws Motherwell Spayathon! It was heads down and snip-snap from early on Saturday to late on Sunday and 52 animals went home, never having to endure the over-breeding again. The fantastic public response and one donation of R10 000 from a couple who would prefer to remain anonymous, but who firmly believe in sterilisation programmes, has made it possible for us to go beyond this total and last week Dr. Kobus came in to sterilise 24 … [Read more...] about 52 Over the Weekend for Paws ‘n Claws
Interruption to Motherwell Water Supply
Residents of Motherwell are kindly requested to note that the water supply to most areas of Motherwell, specifically Neighbourhood Units 7, 8 and 9, will be interrupted from 9:00 on Friday, 17 August 2012 in order to undertake repair work on a pipe valve. It is expected that the supply will be reinstated by not later than 17h00 (five o' clock) on the same day. The inconvenience to residents is regretted. … [Read more...] about Interruption to Motherwell Water Supply
Schools Soccer League Final This Wednesday
The 2012 Spur Masidlale Soccer League Final will take place at the NU2 Stadium in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 6 June. The league, which kicked off in February, saw ten girls' and ten boys' teams from local primary schools booting it out over a nine-week period to secure their spots on the log. The competition was fierce and going into Wednesday's final matches the log positions remain tight. Mboniselo is lying first of the boys' teams with 15 points, followed by Zanoxolo with 13 … [Read more...] about Schools Soccer League Final This Wednesday
Luyanda Dlanga – The Happiest Man in Motherwell
What started with a trip to Pier 14 Shopping Centre for a new kitchen unit ended with much more than one lucky shopper bargained for when he won a complete kitchen worth R20 000. Luyanda Dlanga of Motherwell NU8 in Port Elizabeth beat out 10 other finalists when his name was drawn in the recent "Make Mothers' Day Memorable" promotion at the centre. "I really needed a new one, so I'm more than happy," said the self-employed father of two, who makes security gates and burglar bars. The … [Read more...] about Luyanda Dlanga – The Happiest Man in Motherwell
Do Some Different Running in the Streets of Motherwell
This year's Motherwell Freedom Run will not just replace the SA half marathon that used to take place in this suburb; it will also provide the unique opportunity of getting our rainbow nation to run down the streets of Motherwell, said Michael Mbambani, event organizer. Mbambani described last year's event as a successful incident free race that gave the sponsors the confidence to support the event again. Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile said the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as a … [Read more...] about Do Some Different Running in the Streets of Motherwell
Motherwell Water Supply to be Disrupted
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will unfortunately have to disrupt water supply to NU29, NU30 and Ikamvelihle on Thursday 19 April during the day to fix a 7km long 600mm diameter pipe. This massive pipe is a main water supply pipeline to the area and the Municipality will deploy water tankers in the area during the time when supply will not be available to consumers. Any inconvenience due to the necessary disruption is regretted. … [Read more...] about Motherwell Water Supply to be Disrupted
Motherwell Rugby Club Memorial Service
A memorial service for the six Motherwell Rugby Football Club rugby players who drowned at the Blue Water Bay beach on Sunday, 25 March, will be held at Raymond Mhlaba Community Hall in Motherwell, on Wednesday 4 April at 3pm. Among the expected dignitaries to attend the service includes the Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula; Eastern Cape Premier, Noxolo Kiviet; Deputy Speaker in the House of Traditional Leaders, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe and the SA Rugby officials, Oregan Hoskins and … [Read more...] about Motherwell Rugby Club Memorial Service
Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund
Following on from the tragic drowning incident that befell members of the Motherwell Rugby Club on Sunday 25 March a disaster fund has been set up to assist family members in their bereavement. See: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned and More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found. Should you wish to contribute cash to the Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund please deposit into this account: Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund Bank: ABSA Branch Code: 632 005 Account … [Read more...] about Motherwell Rugby Club Disaster Fund
More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found
Two more bodies of the 5 that were missing in the tragic drowning incident this past Sunday have been spotted off of St Croix and will be collected by authorities. See: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned 21 people had been swept out to sea by rip-currents. Most of those swept out to sea were believed to be members of the local Motherwell Rugby Club. “1 person, recovered from the surf by Bluewater Bay LSC lifeguards, was declared dead. 5 persons remain missing and … [Read more...] about More Motherwell Rugby Club Bodies Found
What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 March 2012
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
