UPDATE - national call: As we understand it, today‘s blocking of the majority of NMMU’s campus entrances is in line with a national call by students towards its ongoing demands for free education for poor students. Management will be engaging with these students at 8am today. In the interim, you are advised to stay off all NMMU campuses – including George and Missionvale - until further notice. Source: NMMU News Latest News. UPDATE - academic activities and tests … [Read more...] about UPDATE – national call
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PE in the news: Dion Moyo wins 2016 National Chess champonships
Dion Moyo wins 2016 National Chess champonships: These were the top three players and among the prize winners are two scholars FM Sifiso Ncube and Tapiwa Jele who will represent Zimbabwe youth chess team in the under 18 category in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Hope that this was a very good preparatory ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Massive drug bust – 93 Gangsters arrested in Port Elizabeth: The police confiscated a total of 23 firearms and R440 000 worth of drugs in a series of … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Dion Moyo wins 2016 National Chess champonships
Avon Peaking Power, South Africa’s Largest IPP, Reaches Commercial Operation Adding 670 MW to the National Grid
Avon Peaking Power, South Africa’s Largest IPP, Reaches Commercial Operation Adding 670 MW to the National Grid: The Avon Peaking Power facility, together with its sister plant the Dedisa 335 MW facility in Port Elizabeth will provide much needed power and energy security during peak demand periods. The operation of the plant will create permanent direct and indirect jobs for the local community over the 15 years of the PPA. On 20 July, Avon Peaking Power started full commercial … [Read more...] about Avon Peaking Power, South Africa’s Largest IPP, Reaches Commercial Operation Adding 670 MW to the National Grid
Uitenhage in the news: Zuma calls DA the ‘offspring of the National Party’
Zuma calls DA the ‘offspring of the National Party’: The metro, which covers Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and Colchester, is the most hotly contested area and a key battlefield in the August 3 local government elections. “The National Party kids say that they win this metro,” Zuma said. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Battlefield PE: Parties’ last dash to claim key metro: The metro, which covers Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and Colchester, is the most hotly contested area and a … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Zuma calls DA the ‘offspring of the National Party’
Link Mandela Day efforts to national imperatives
Link Mandela Day efforts to national imperatives: Bongani Coka Photo: South African Institute for Professional Accountants Nelson Mandela was clear that the purpose of living was to make a difference in the lives of others and driving positive change in the country is the best way to truly honor his legacy. Against this backdrop I want to motivate South African business, our members and the country’s citizens at large to give serious thought as to how they want to mark 18 July. In my view, we … [Read more...] about Link Mandela Day efforts to national imperatives
Grahamstown in the news: World Premiere for Lara Foot’s THE INCONVENIENCE OF WINGS at the National Arts Festival, with Baxter Season to Follow
World Premiere for Lara Foot's THE INCONVENIENCE OF WINGS at the National Arts Festival, with Baxter Season to Follow: Following its debut at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the production - starring Jennifer Steyn, Andrew Buckland and Mncedisi Shabangu - transfers to the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio in Cape Town from a season in July and August. Set in a ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Revival of Rajesh Gopie's Award-Winning OUT OF BOUNDS at the National Arts Festival: This … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: World Premiere for Lara Foot’s THE INCONVENIENCE OF WINGS at the National Arts Festival, with Baxter Season to Follow
Addo Elephant National Park
Visit and explore Addo, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Addo, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Elephants near a waterhole in Addo Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa Click HERE to find more 'Addo, Eastern Cape' videos. Addo, Eastern Cape video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit … [Read more...] about Addo Elephant National Park
Influential women commend SACO National Conference
Influential women commend SACO National Conference: Monica Newton, DDG at the Department of Arts and Culture, speaking at the South African Cultural Observatory conference. Photo: Michael Sheehan Leading women in the arts and culture sector have praised the inaugural South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) national conference, held in Port Elizabeth on 16 and 17 May, for the diverse set of speakers and practical narratives shared at the event. Over the two-day conference, focused on the theme … [Read more...] about Influential women commend SACO National Conference
Critical thinking thrives at the SACO National Conference
Critical thinking thrives at the SACO National Conference by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: Prof Geoff Antrobus and Prof Jen Snowball (Rhodes) Photo: Michael Sheehan Over the two day-long inaugural South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) national conference insights were shared and a confluence of ideas, methodologies and case studies achieved as speakers and delegates mulled over ‘Counting Culture’, the conference theme. The conference saw South African, African and international speakers engage … [Read more...] about Critical thinking thrives at the SACO National Conference
The National Arts Festival officially opens in Grahamstown
Visit and explore Grahamstown, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Grahamstown, Eastern Cape selected video for you: The National Arts Festival officially opens in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape tonight. One of the productions on offer is one that seeks to educate and address the challenges of xenophobia. Veil, a story of a Somali refugee, promises to have audiences captivated. For more News visit: … [Read more...] about The National Arts Festival officially opens in Grahamstown
International involvement at the SACO National Conference
International involvement at the SACO National Conference by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: An impressive line-up of international experts will contribute key academic, creative and economic insights and findings at the South African Cultural Observatory’s (SACO) first national conference in Port Elizabeth from Monday, 16 to Tuesday, 17 May. Focused on mapping the impact of the South African creative and cultural industries, the Observatory is a new national research institute, hosted by Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about International involvement at the SACO National Conference
Scholarships that change young lives
Since 2009, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has been supporting arts students through their scholarship programme. The only difference this year, is that there are more scholarships on offer to Grade 12 scholars and first and second year university students than ever before. Supported by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Organisation (DALRO) and the Nedbank Arts Affinity, the 2016 Scholarships Programme will change the lives of dramatic arts, … [Read more...] about Scholarships that change young lives
PE Image – National Development Plan discussions at Nongoza Jebe Community Hall in Port Elizabeth, 07 Oct 2013
This New Brighton Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. National Development Plan discussions at Nongoza Jebe Community Hall in Port Elizabeth, 07 Oct 2013 Image by GovernmentZA Minister in the Presidency for the National Planning Commission Trevor Manual during the National Development Plan discussions at the Nongoza Jebe Community Hall in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. (Photo: GCIS) Editor: It appears that … [Read more...] about PE Image – National Development Plan discussions at Nongoza Jebe Community Hall in Port Elizabeth, 07 Oct 2013
PE Image – Addo Elephant National Park
This Addo Elephant Park image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Addo Elephant National Park Image by mikemedia This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – Addo Elephant National Park
Creative and cultural industries under the spotlight at National Conference
Creative and cultural industries under the spotlight at National Conference by Port Elizabeth – MyPR: South African Cultural Observatory CEO Prof Richard Haines at his head office in the Donkin Creative Quarter, is preparing for the organisation’s first national conference in Port Elizabeth from 16-17 May 2016. Role-players in the creative and cultural industries will consider the growing global economic impact of the sector, how to measure and grow its impact, and learn from African and … [Read more...] about Creative and cultural industries under the spotlight at National Conference
