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Motherwell Township gets two new schools thanks to anonymous Bitcoin donation

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Anonymous Donor Gives 1 BTC to Humanitarian Organization to Build Schools in South Africa May 2022 — The Built With Bitcoin Foundation, a humanitarian organization powered by Bitcoin, announced that it has constructed two new schools in Port Elizabeth, South Africa thanks to a generous donation of 1 BTC. The foundation creates equitable opportunity by providing clean water, access to quality education, sustainable farming, and humanitarian support. This project was funded by a donor with … [Read more...] about Motherwell Township gets two new schools thanks to anonymous Bitcoin donation

2 Bedroom House For Rent in Fernglen, Port Elizabeth for R6 200 pm [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Available immediately. Make this beautiful, newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom garden cottage with private entrance your next home. Offering an open plan modern kitchen and lounge area. Bathroom with shower. Two bedrooms with lots of BIC?s and carpeted adds a homely feel to this cottage. Paved parking area for 2 vehicl... Property ref: 1894954 Click HERE to find more 'Fernglen Port Elizabeth' videos. Fernglen Port Elizabeth video … [Read more...] about 2 Bedroom House For Rent in Fernglen, Port Elizabeth for R6 200 pm [video]

Eastern Cape Universities support SACO

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A strong regional flavour is anticipated at the first ever South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) national conference, next week, driven by universities from across the Eastern Cape. The SACO is hosted by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) on behalf of the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC), and the conference will take place in Port Elizabeth from Monday, 16 to Tuesday, 17 May. Significant contributions from NMMU and fellow Eastern Cape-based universities, Rhodes … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Universities support SACO

2015 Regional Business Achievers Announced

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The Port Elizabeth Businesswomen’s Association (BWA) has crowned its six leading businesswomen for 2015, each a winner in her category in this year’s prestigious annual Regional Business Achievers Awards, sponsored by Investec and held at the Boardwalk Hotel & Conference Centre last night (Thursday 18 June 2015). Selected for their inspiring successes from a pool of 18 impressive finalists (three in each category), the 2015 winners are: Emerging Entrepreneur - Heather Crompton, … [Read more...] about 2015 Regional Business Achievers Announced

Mobi Dixon Live in PE with “City Rains”

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Algoa FM brings DJ Mobi Dixon to Port Elizabeth for his first live performance in the city on Friday, 26 June at Cubana Night Club, presenting a night of Deep House Music. Mobi Dixon specialises in Dance, Electronica and Deep House, with his hit song “City Rains” currently number one on MTV Base. He has collaborations with Mi Casa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Black Coffee. “We organised Algoa Live in March this year, and now we’re keeping up the pace, responding to PE’s call for more live acts … [Read more...] about Mobi Dixon Live in PE with “City Rains”

Algoa Live Concert rocks PE!

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Algoa FM rocked the city of the Nelson Mandela Bay when they pulled off their first Algoa Live music festival this weekend featuring 7 of SA’s top national acts. More than 5000 people danced the day away on Saturday 7 March at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to watch their favourite artists including Mi Casa, Goldfish, Jimmy Nevis, Lloyd Cele, Stuart Reece, Prime Circle and Kurt Darren. The 7 hour concert started at 12pm and concluded at 7pm with Mi Casa as the final act. “This event can be … [Read more...] about Algoa Live Concert rocks PE!

Algoa FM organises Idols auditions for PE

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Idols South Africa auditions will be held once again in Port Elizabeth following intensive lobbying on behalf of local artists by Algoa FM. “Two years ago we spent many hours lobbying hard to bring the Idols auditions back to Port Elizabeth. It was such a success that we are happy to announce that the Idols judging team will be back in Port Elizabeth this year,” says Marketing Manager of Algoa FM, Toinette Koumpan. The auditions for entry into the eleventh season of the popular M-Net … [Read more...] about Algoa FM organises Idols auditions for PE

City supports Algoa FM’s first Music Festival in PE – ‘Algoa Live’

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Support for the first Algoa Live music festival has come from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. “Look we’re very excited in the city to have this event; it’s a new product, it’s a new offering, it’s new in terms of our events calendar and I’m sure that it’s going to provide the people of the Nelson Mandela Bay and the tourists with something new and something fresh”, says Assistant Director for Events Management of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Seki Mandaba. Algoa FM’s first … [Read more...] about City supports Algoa FM’s first Music Festival in PE – ‘Algoa Live’

Johnny Clegg Concert

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Johnny Clegg's first concert in PE after about a decade was truly top-notch entertainment! Nothing beats the excitement and the energy of watching an engaging singer/songwriter and his band live. We were not disappointed, all the well known and loved hits were in the mix "Kilimanjaro", "The Crossing", "Scatterlings of Africa", "Asimbonanga", "Impi" etc. And some new songs, too, such as the haunting "Love in the Time of Gaza" and "Nyembezi (Tears)". What made the afternoon even more special, … [Read more...] about Johnny Clegg Concert

Post Office launches Art of Stamp Exhibition

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As part of its World Post Month celebrations, the SA Post Office will host an exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Metro Art Museum in Port Elizabeth. The exhibition which opened on 12 October is titled “The Art of a Stamp” and will showcase the intricate art behind stamp design and will feature some of South Africa’s favorite stamp sets. The purpose of the exhibition is to showcase the artwork that is made for each stamp and the adaptation and diminution of the artwork into the stamp. “Since the … [Read more...] about Post Office launches Art of Stamp Exhibition

The Cape Town trip

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The "boss" and I had to take a trip to the Mother City to visit the Uncle Sam consulate for visa reasons. So we decided to make a weekend of it. On the Friday morning at approximately 07h00 we hopped into the brand new Hyundai and tootled off down the Garden route. It was going to be a slow, stop here, stop there trip as we only needed to be in Somerset West at 06h00, giving us 11 hours to get there. First stop Storms River and coffee. It had rained most of the way so the caffeine was … [Read more...] about The Cape Town trip

Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art

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"Stamps are often used to commemorate those who have made a significant difference in our history and the way we see the world today," says Johan van Wyk, senior manager of philatelic services at the South African Post Office. "And for that reason we are honoured to launch the Dr George Pemba stamp series which depicts the works of one of South Africa's most prolific artists, especially during the years of oppression". Van Wyk was speaking ahead of the Dr George Pemba stamp issue. Born in … [Read more...] about Honoring South Africa’s grand master of art

Jack Needs a Loving Home

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JACKS TIME IS RUNNING OUT - We would like him to please be placed in either his forever home or foster home by the week-end, 29/30th Jan 2011. Please look at him, who can resist this gorgeous little sweetheart? JACK I had the pleasure of meeting Jack this evening. Oh man, is he an absolute honey Jack's dad died around December last year yup only about 4 weeks ago Sue and Debbie has been looking after him but they are carers overseas and cannot keep Jack Jack is meant to be put … [Read more...] about Jack Needs a Loving Home