Residents in some areas of New Brighton are experiencing an electricity interruption, as a cable blew out last night, affecting operations as six power stations. Overnight, two of the six stations were repaired, and every effort is being made by the repair teams on site to ensure that the electricity supply to the residents of New Brighton will be restored before five o clock this afternoon. In the interim, the Municipality asks for the patience and understanding of the residents of the … [Read more...] about New Brighton electricity interruption
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DA Launches Branch in New Brighton
The DA launched its inaugural branch in Ward 17, New Brighton on Tuesday, 20 November 2012. This historic event marks the beginning of a new chapter for the DA and all voters in Nelson Mandela Bay as residents now have access to a credible alternative on their doorsteps. The members have worked hard to establish a structure and successfully elected their branch leadership last week. Branch Chairperson, Keli Matobela, is a recent graduate of the DA Eastern Cape's Laphumilanga Leadership … [Read more...] about DA Launches Branch in New Brighton
RAF to visit New Brighton
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has declared 2012 "The Year of the Customer". In continuation of this the RAF is reaching out to customers countrywide by taking their service to the people. RAF staff members will be at Nangoza Jebe Hall (Centenary Hall), Ntshekisa Road, New Brighton, on 17 November 2012, from 09:00 to 16:00. Should you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, this is your opportunity to determine whether you qualify for a claim and find out more about RAF benefits. In … [Read more...] about RAF to visit New Brighton
Nomfusi Gotyana – Take me Home
Ahead of the release of her new album, Take me Home, I spent a pleasant 30 minutes chatting to this Port Elizabeth born singer made good. She left Port Elizabeth at the age of 18 after completing her matric at the Seventh Day Adventist school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. Nomfusi was raised by her single mother, Kwazibani, while her father served a 21-year prison sentence. At the age of 12 Nomfusi's mother died of AIDS. Of her childhood in Emaqanda, Kwazakhele Nomfusi says; "I grew up a … [Read more...] about Nomfusi Gotyana – Take me Home
How About Attending Church in New Brighton to Pray for Education?
A special day for education in the city will be taking place this Sunday, 5 February at the St Stephen's Anglican Church's Annual Education Service in New Brighton. The special service will see local businessman and community builder, Sipho Pityana as the guest speaker as he will encourage the many high school pupils that will attend the service, to prioritise education as it is a key to their future. Pityana will also be joined by the Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo … [Read more...] about How About Attending Church in New Brighton to Pray for Education?
Osu Sensei
New Brighton, Port Elizabeth will be moving to the sound of "Osu Sensei" (Japanese for "Yes Teacher") this weekend when the city goes judo mad for the Nelson Mandela Bay Judo for Peace Open Championship hosted by the EP Judo Association. The tournament pits individuals in a match that sees them either throw or takedown or otherwise immobilize their opponents through joint locking techniques. The exciting, "grappling" modern martial art tournament comes to Nelson Mandela Bay under the Judo for … [Read more...] about Osu Sensei
Tour de New Brighton
Spontaneous applause breaks out as the cyclists whiz past spectators in a blur of colour, but this is no international tour. It is just another training ride for the Siyanqoba Cycling Club on the streets of New Brighton in Port Elizabeth. "We've never had such things in the townships," said club chairman Yster Xatasi. "People are very interested and cheer whenever they see us - you'd be surprised!" Xatasi and his committee started Siyanqoba (which means "to conquer") in January 2009 … [Read more...] about Tour de New Brighton
