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Day and night roadworks on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that day and night roadworks is scheduled to take place on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch from Monday, 23 July 2018 to Thursday, 26 July 2018. The planned traffic accommodation is as follows: Left lane between St Leonards Road and Spondo will be closed for 1km during the day and reopened during peak hours when are travelling from Port Elizabeth towards Despatch. The right lane between … [Read more...] about Day and night roadworks on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch

Port Employees Clean Up

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Employees from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) heeded the global call to mark Nelson Mandela International Day and the centenary of his birth by being of service to others. This year TNPA once again encouraged employees who volunteer for causes in their personal time, to nominate organisations they wished to support through the company’s Mandela Day activities. TNPA’s activities impacted 17 charitable causes ranging from youth centres, schools, children’s and old age homes, … [Read more...] about Port Employees Clean Up

Local fashion brand, Julz, embarks on overseas expansion

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Julie Oates from local fashion brand, Julz, as she embarks on overseas expansion. In four years, footwear and handbag brand, Julz, has grown from an idea to a multi-million Rand business with 200 stockists across South Africa. And now its founder, Julie Oates, is taking the brand to the UK’s largest fashion trade event, Moda. Before launching Julz, Julie’s entrepreneurial experience includes owning Pixel Shoes, a popular … [Read more...] about Local fashion brand, Julz, embarks on overseas expansion

Lil Shaun (Dear Paps official music video)

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Here's one of my latest music video I hope you'll enjoy and share with many people as possible. I grew up in Komga but I moved to the Netherlands. https://youtu.be/zGvY4KGYdHo Creator: 03lilshaun Posted to MyPE by: Lil Shaun Mtshini 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 Lil Shaun (Dear Paps official music video)

Luxolo Jita

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A young mover and shaker Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Luxolo Jita from Lux Jita: Eastern Cape born fashion designer Luxolo Jita of brand Lux Jita will be opening his first store this workers day (1 May 2018). This makes Luxolo Jita the youngest boutique own in South Africa. The store is based in Walmer and he believes that it is for his business to be in an up market suburb like as it adds to his glamorous brand. Luxolo Jita is East London born but moves … [Read more...] about Luxolo Jita

Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race – the long term forecast looks…. interesting

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The annual Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race from Durban to Port Elizabeth sets off from Durban at 12:00 midday on Thursday 26 April. This is the fourth time that this ocean sailing race will end in Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay. Hosts this year are the Royal Natal Yacht Club and the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. The Algoa Bay Yacht Club has entered three yachts in this years race: Wallbanger - a Simonis 35 with only 4 crew onboard, skippered by John Tudehope; Nemesis - a Fast 42 skippered by Tony Bailes and … [Read more...] about Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race – the long term forecast looks…. interesting

Countdown to 226 K’s

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There are many special things about an IRONMAN event. One of them is the amazing supporters who rally behind the athletes all day along the course. With less than a day to go until the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship, you can already feel the excitement around the city – with the city being painted in IRONMAN colours. The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship course is characterised by pristine golden beaches, stunning coastal beauty and an electrifying urban run course. … [Read more...] about Countdown to 226 K’s

This is a lot of my Day

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Phone rings, I look at the time, If it is anytime close to a tea or lunch break I take a deep breath and attempt to place a smile in my voice, If answering on the first ring gets a surprised reaction then I know what is coming next, Take this conversation just finished: Caller: Good morning, is that the Port Elizabeth Traffic Department? Me: I am afraid not, Mam. Let me guess - you got this number from Google? Caller: (Probably rapidly disconnecting from the internet and … [Read more...] about This is a lot of my Day

Allister Coetzee Unbeaten In Port Elizabeth

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Outgoing Springbok Rugby Coach, Allister Coetzee served as the head coach of the South African national team from April 2016 to February 2018. In that time the Springboks played 25 Tests, won 11 Tests, Lost 12 Tests and Drew 2. Significant for Coetzee is that the Springboks won every game played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. 2016 to 2018 Springbok Wins under Allister Coetzee: 25 November 2017: Italy (6 - 35) South Africa - Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Castle Lager … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee Unbeaten In Port Elizabeth

PEoples Port Festival 2018

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MyPE has been told that another PEople's Port Festival is planned for September 2018 in the Port of Port Elizabeth. In the meantime - look back on last year's festival: https://youtu.be/j2MUGnJXnKc Transnet’s first-ever People’s Port Festival, which was held at the usually inaccessible Port Elizabeth Harbour. … [Read more...] about PEoples Port Festival 2018

Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You

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Plastic Straws now appear to be environmental enemy number one as evidenced by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club declaring their precinct in the Port of Port Elizabeth 'Plastic Straw' free and with reports of other restaurants and establishments planning to go the same route towards a plastic free environment. Alternatives do exist that are made from bio-degradable items such as seaweed, coconut palm leaves and even flour. The spectre of now only being able to stir one's drink with a digit or … [Read more...] about Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You

Mandela Coin Laid in Keel of Transnet Plough Tug

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Construction of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) new bed leveller (plough tug) is underway and was marked by an official keel laying ceremony earlier today in Port Elizabeth. The new vessel is being designed, manufactured, assembled, commissioned and delivered to TNPA’s Dredging Services division by shipbuilder FTC Engineering (Pty) Ltd, trading as Tide Marine Shipyard. The Black-, woman-owned family company, has a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBBEE) Level 1 status and … [Read more...] about Mandela Coin Laid in Keel of Transnet Plough Tug