Take a time lapse journey with me from Libertas Road into Daku Road Kwazakhele, around Njoli Square, all along Njoli Street into Norongo Road, right into Ntshekisa Road in New Brighton and stopping at Commercial Road. http://youtu.be/cXbuQrcPQ4Q Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Take a Drive with me: Libertas to Ntshekisa Roads
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Metro Movement of Peace
Organised business has rallied behind the Metro Movement of Peace in support of preserving the safety of all citizens of the Metro, and especially those in New Brighton and Helenvale, in light of recent violent events. The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is deeply concerned by the recent escalation in violence around the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, but especially happenings in New Brighton, Motherwell, and the recent gang-related activities in Helenvale. NMBBC CEO, Kevin Hustler … [Read more...] about Metro Movement of Peace
R2.5m New Brighton sports facility launched
On Friday, 30 May, the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), accompanied by portfolio councilors from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, officially opened a brand new sports facility in Zondi Street, New Brighton. The new sport facility, built in what was previously an unofficial waste dumping site, and a no go area for the community due to muggings and robberies, was today celebrated by over three hundred community members who came to witness the occasion. The sports field project was … [Read more...] about R2.5m New Brighton sports facility launched
President Zuma: We have done well in five years
Port Elizabeth - With just a few weeks left before the official end of the current term of government, President Jacob Zuma has expressed satisfaction about government's performance in the Nelson Mandela Bay region of the Eastern Cape over the past five years. On Tuesday, President Zuma, flanked by at least seven of his ministers in government, visited Port Elizabeth as part of the Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring Programme. He was in the area to monitor progress made in the delivery of … [Read more...] about President Zuma: We have done well in five years
Why the Eastern Cape is important to SA’s growth
Port Elizabeth - As residents of New Brighton in Port Elizabeth started making their way to a local community hall, where President Jacob Zuma is due to address them later this morning, the focus has shifted to the Eastern Cape as one of the important provinces to South Africa's economic growth. Despite persistent rain, which has been pouring since last night, hundreds of people are expected to gather at Nangoza Jebe Hall in the township to welcome the President and his delegation of … [Read more...] about Why the Eastern Cape is important to SA’s growth
Zuma to visit Nelson Mandela Bay
On Tuesday President Jacob Zuma will visit the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as part of the Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring Programme. The Presidential monitoring programme is a platform for the President to check on progress in governance and service delivery around the country. The President will have discussions with the provincial and city government, as well as various sectors including business. President Zuma will end the visit with a report back to the community at the … [Read more...] about Zuma to visit Nelson Mandela Bay
Early childhood facility and refurbished school to be handed over to New Brighton community
It is all joy for the community of New Brighton as Honourable MEC Thandiswa Marawu will bestow and officiate transfer of Stephen Mazungula Primary school and refurbished Kama school in New Brighton on 9 April 2014. Kama Primary School, built in 1924, is one of the oldest schools in New Brighton. The Department of Roads and Public Works painted the main block outside walls, office block and roofs, donated a prefab and fixed broken toilets. The two schools were implemented by the Department … [Read more...] about Early childhood facility and refurbished school to be handed over to New Brighton community
Small business roadshow
On Thursday, 13 March 2014, Nelson Mandela Bay small businesses flocked to New Brighton's Nangoza Jebe Hall hoping to convince major subcontractors working on the R1.7-billion Baywest Mall development to use them on the project. The first of its kind for a major development in the region, the Baywest Subcontractor Expo saw the major subcontractors involved on the mammoth development hold face-to-face meetings with SMMEs hoping to also benefit from work on site. Transformation manager for … [Read more...] about Small business roadshow
Take a Drive With Me – Govan Mbeki to New Brighton
Watch as we drive along Govan Mbeki from the Mount Road intersection, into Uitenhage Road towards past Sydenham and Sidwell, up Mati Road and into Ntshakisa Road, New Brighton to the Nangoza Jebe Hall, which used to be named the Centenary Hall. The trusty Gas Guzzler sweeps through Port Elizabeth. http://youtu.be/FbocaMc3PR4 Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on … [Read more...] about Take a Drive With Me – Govan Mbeki to New Brighton
Xenophobic attacks in Port Elizabeth condemned
The IFP has condemned the xenophobic attacks that are currently occuring in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Police, Mr Velaphi Ndlovu, MP said, "We urge the residents of affected areas in Port Elizabeth not to take the law into their own hands. They should allow the police and the National Prosecuting Authority to deal with this matter. The police are performing their tasks admirably and have already arrested a Somali national accused of killing a 22 year-old man; now residents … [Read more...] about Xenophobic attacks in Port Elizabeth condemned
Somali shop looting through the eyes of a Tweeter
A small portion of selfish Port Elizabeth residents have once again managed to show the world that xenophobia is alive and well and sowing it's insidious evil right here in the city that was at the heart of the struggle and victory against apartheid. I am truly ashamed of our fellow citizens and pray for them to come to their senses. See what has been said on Twitter … [Read more...] about Somali shop looting through the eyes of a Tweeter
Motsepe Foundation National Roadshow in New Brighton
The Chairman of the Motsepe Foundation, Mr Patrice Motsepe, announced on 29 January 2013, that the Motsepe Family would contribute at least half of the funds generated by the Motsepe family's assets to the Motsepe Foundation during the lifetime of Mr Motsepe and his wife, and beyond. These funds will be used to improve the lifestyles and living conditions of poor, disabled, unemployed, women, youth, workers and marginalized South Africans. Following this announcement, the Motsepe Foundation … [Read more...] about Motsepe Foundation National Roadshow in New Brighton
Second Day of No Water in Sections of New Brighton
There is still no water in the area in which I live (New Brighton Railway Flats) and the smelly situation at the Red Location Museum continues! I hope this situation will be resolved today. The Municipality helpline lied to me when I phoned them yesterday morning - there was a strike and workers were locked in their offices until late afternoon! See my facebook conversation insert below - where the real reason is stated for our lack of water. Our principles should come out and address this … [Read more...] about Second Day of No Water in Sections of New Brighton
Huge Car Break-in at New Brighton Railway Flats
Dear Editor Seven cars were broken into last night at the Railway Flats off Ferguson Road, New Brighton. Six of these vehicles had there windows smashed in (apparently a "sparkplug" kind of method - that causes the windows to break rapidly) and the seventh vehicle had its tires removed. The 3 robbers were then spotted by the Railway Flats security as they were busy throwing the wheels over a boundary wall of the flats. Unfortunately the robbers got away. Of concern is that the police … [Read more...] about Huge Car Break-in at New Brighton Railway Flats
Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile’s Statement on Relief Efforts for 300 Fire Victims
With reference to the fire that raged in Nelson Mandela Bay yesterday, in which three hundred shacks in the informal settlement of Chris Hani, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth were destroyed, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is implementing short, medium and long-term plans to restore the lives of the fire victims to some normality. The Municipality wishes to express its compassion to the victims of the fire and also its appreciation to the neighbours of the fire victims for their support, … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile’s Statement on Relief Efforts for 300 Fire Victims
