Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York: As a small boy growing up in Port Elizabeth’s Northern Areas, Kurt Kannemeyer watched the TV series LA Law and Murder She Wrote – and knew one day he would become “a voice to those who needed a voice”. It’s a dream that led him to study law – becoming the first in his family to go to university – and has seen him becoming an advocate for social justice in the United States. In recognition of … [Read more...] about Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York
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PE in the news: Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA’s eastern parts
Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA's eastern parts: Slightly cooler conditions will be in place over the coastal regions of the Eastern Cape, towards Port Elizabeth, East London and Port St John. SAWS warns a 30 to 60% chance of rain can be expected across the central regions of SA on Tuesday. Rain has been ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Here’s What David Warner Said To Quinton De Kock Before THAT Incident: Feb 2014: Illegal … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Weather Update: Northern Cape fire watch continues as damp conditions set for SA’s eastern parts
PE in the news: Angel’s father paralysed, after deadly shooting in PE’s Northern Areas
Angel’s father paralysed, after deadly shooting in PE's Northern Areas: Father of slain 12-year-old Aaliyah ‘Angel’ Tee — who has been paralysed, has had both his legs amputated and uses a wheelchair since the shooting incident which claimed the life of his daughter — testified in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Friday. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Property market holding its own: This phase would comprise 45 vacant stands starting from R1.2-million and launching next month, he … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Angel’s father paralysed, after deadly shooting in PE’s Northern Areas
J-Bay in the news: Weather Update: Much-needed rain expected across the Northern and Western Cape
Weather Update: Much-needed rain expected across the Northern and Western Cape: Read News24's story here. SEE: 88 Days of water left in Cape Town A 30% chance of rain has also been forecast across the Eastern Cape across St Francis and Jeffreys Bay. The rest of the interior and coastal regions will be dry and cool. Maximum ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Artist’s Corner: Alex Neave: So working as a creative in the surf industry must be pretty rad. As part of our Artist’s Corner … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Weather Update: Much-needed rain expected across the Northern and Western Cape
Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development
Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development: Mineral Resources Minister, Mr Mosebenzi Zwane will on Thursday, 30 March 2017 hold an information-sharing session with interested and affected communities as well as organisations on the potential of shale gas development through hydraulic fracturing. The Minister and Department will engage communities on the impact of shale gas development on water resources, the environment and the economic potential to be derived … [Read more...] about Minister Zwane to engage Northern Cape communities on shale gas development
Uitenhage in the news: ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape
ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape: SEE: Weather Update: Extreme high fire dangers continue along with Cape fires Places like Patensie reached highs of 42°C, while Uitenhage and Addo hit 41°C. Towns along the Garden Route hit highs of 38 to 34°C. The Western Cape in particular has been ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. SANRAL engineering project saves Uitenhage Industrial Zone from power black-outs: The completion of an R80m slope stabilisation … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape
Uitenhage in the news: ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape
ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape: SEE: Weather Update: Extreme high fire dangers continue along with Cape fires Places like Patensie reached highs of 42°C, while Uitenhage and Addo hit 41°C. Towns along the Garden Route hit highs of 38 to 34°C. The Western Cape in particular has been ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. SANRAL engineering project saves Uitenhage Industrial Zone from power black-outs: The completion of an R80m slope stabilisation … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: ALERT: Severe fire danger warnings issued for Northern, Western and Eastern Cape
Admiring the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Admiring the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg: 2017 has kicked off and the ball is in the air with all the players jostling for places below trying to catch what the year is kicking their way. We ended off 2016 with two weeks camping in the Royal Natal National Park (RNNP) in the Drakensberg hence my little stretch of silence. I have so many pictures from the trip I'm working through and some of them really show off … [Read more...] about Admiring the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg – Featured Blog
Uitenhage in the news: We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day
We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day: “Much of our programmes could not be possible without contributions from local sponsors,” says Arends. One such sponsor is Uitenhage-based integrated poultry producer, Sovereign Foods, that has injected about R25 000 to We Care since 2015. “We [at ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: We Care shines a beacon of hope for Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Day
Northern Areas schools shutdown enters fifth day – PE in the News
Northern Areas schools shutdown enters fifth day: The ongoing shutdown of schools in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas entered its fifth day on Friday. On Thursday last week, parents, led by the Northern Areas Education Forum (NAEF), which represents parents and SGBs from the area, agreed to shut down ... Port Elizabeth - Read more on RNews PSL transfer news: Erick Chipeta signs a new contract with Chippa United: Chipet's commitment to the Port Elizabeth-based outfit comes as welcome news … [Read more...] about Northern Areas schools shutdown enters fifth day – PE in the News
Travel: Game Of Thrones country, Northern Ireland – Port Elizabeth
Travel: Game Of Thrones country, Northern Ireland: Booked on to the 7.30am ferry, we swiftly checked in at the port just outside of Stranraer before boarding our Stena Line Superfast VII ferry. Now, the very word "ferry" generally fills me with dread and conjures up images of some rickety old tug ... Watersport Port Elizabeth - Read more on Herald Scotland Plenty to do on the island when the skies aren't blue: When clouds part and the island is bathed in sunshine, check out the … [Read more...] about Travel: Game Of Thrones country, Northern Ireland – Port Elizabeth
