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SA Agulhas Welcomed in Port Elizabeth Port

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The Port of Port Elizabeth welcomed the arrival of the SA Agulhas at 06:30 this morning. The SA Agulhas will remain in the city until after the Port Festival from 25 to 26 March 2017 and the public will get a chance to view the vessel up close. With a complement of 66 - 30 of whom were first time sea cadets - the SA Agulhas set out during December 2016 on a voyage through the Indian Ocean to embark an Indian Scientific team in Mauritius. From there the SA Agulhas voyaged south on an … [Read more...] about SA Agulhas Welcomed in Port Elizabeth Port

Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life

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Following a tender process, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Free to attend, on March 25th and 26th, the Port Elizabeth Port will be abuzz as it opens its doors and showcases some of the incredible technology, ocean experiences to be had, as well as offering tours to areas, usually closed to the public. Managing the event from conceptualisation through to clean-up, Magnetic Storm is running the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life

Signs that you are from Port Elizabeth – #SignsThatYouAreFromPE

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This morning I revisited a blog post on the OH.FOUR.ONE blog titled 13 SIGNS YOU WERE BORN AND RAISED IN PORT ELIZABETH - it always make me smile. Then I got to thinking that there must be more signs and now ask you to add to the list either by TWEETING with the #SignsThatYouAreFromPE hashtag or leaving your reason why in the comment sections or contact form below. [Tweet "#SignsThatYouAreFromPE - "] #signsthatyouarefrompe Tweets Some Curated Tweets: #SignsThatYouAreFromPE - You … [Read more...] about Signs that you are from Port Elizabeth – #SignsThatYouAreFromPE

Ven Pillay

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Ven Pillay from Continental Tyre: Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is strengthening its business and governance strategies with the appointment of Dr Ven Pillay to the company's board of directors, serving as a non-executive director and chair of its Social and Ethics Committee. Dr Pillay, who lives in Pretoria, will focus on effective and sustainable corporate governance to strengthen business performance through … [Read more...] about Ven Pillay

3 ways to fix a broken news industry

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Something is very wrong with the news industry. Trust in the media has hit an all-time low; we're inundated with sensationalist stories, and consistent, high-quality reporting is scarce, says journalist and entrepreneur Lara Setrakian. She shares three ways we can fix the news and make the complex issues of our time easier to understand. [ted id=2687] Related: TEDxPortElizabeth Idea number one: we need news that's built on deep-domain knowledge. Idea number two: we need a kind of … [Read more...] about 3 ways to fix a broken news industry

Port Elizabeth is…

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50 51 Reasons to be proud of Port Elizabeth. Civic pride and love of Port Elizabeth drove us at MyPE to compile this (not exhaustive) list. Please add your thoughts below: PE is named for love after Sir Rufane Donkin lost his wife, Elizabeth. PE is home to the world's only monument to Prester John. PE is South Africa's second largest city - with regards to its area of around 250 square kilometres. PE is the fifth largest city by population. PE is the least windy coastal city in … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth is…

The Great Moscow Circus – Ten years later in Port Elizabeth

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A decade since its last sellout tour to South Africa, The Great Moscow Circus is back in the country and will hit Port Elizabeth from 23 February to 26 February 2017. The all new, sensational summer spectacular features a myriad of circus superstars from around the world performing thrilling acts that will have audiences on the edges of their seats. With the funniest clowns, most daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, jugglers and so much more all under the … [Read more...] about The Great Moscow Circus – Ten years later in Port Elizabeth

Naveren – Swiss Yacht at ABYC

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The Port of Port Elizabeth is a convenient bolt hole for foreign yachts sailing down the South African Coast from Richards Bay. Most foreign yachts will clear in to South Africa in Richards Bay - they then have three months to cruise our coastline with most making passage for Cape Town - normally with stops in Port Elizabeth and/or Mossel Bay. Naveren moored along the fishing jetty whilst flying the Swiss flag. One of the duties that the Algoa Bay Yacht Club performs is to ensure that foreign … [Read more...] about Naveren – Swiss Yacht at ABYC

SAPS reach out to Port Elizabeth communities

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The police, government and the community of New Brighton in Port Elizabeth have come together in an effort to address the scourge of crime in the community. Various disciplines of the SAPS, Departments of Social Development, Health, Sport and Recreation, Basic Education and Public Works visited the New Brighton and surrounding areas at Nangoza Jebe Hall on Friday as part of a community outreach programme. The campaign aims to solicit the commitment from various NGO’s and community … [Read more...] about SAPS reach out to Port Elizabeth communities

Solo Sailor – Baltic 42

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Amidst the ten foreign yachts that sheltered in the Port of Port Elizabeth this past weekend was this Modern cruiser, a Baltic 42, sailed by one lone Scotsman on his way down the coast to Cape Town - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. Many sailors spend time with the friendly members of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club before continuing on their journey. Most foreign sailors view the coastline from Richards Bay to Cape Town with trepidation and … [Read more...] about Solo Sailor – Baltic 42

Ross Ventress

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Ross Ventress has been named Creative Director of Boomtown, and will lead and oversee the creative output of the agency. Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Ross Ventress from Boomtown: Ross Ventress has been named Creative Director of Boomtown, and will lead and oversee the creative output of the agency. Award-winning creative Ventress has worked in a number of leading international agencies and brings with him cross-industry and international … [Read more...] about Ross Ventress

Randall Jonas

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Randall Jonas from NMMU: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is pleased to welcome Dr Randall Jonas on board as the new Business School Director. Dr Jonas, who assumed duty yesterday (9 January 2016), brings with him a wealth of business and education experience to NMMU. He is also no stranger to the University, having previously served on the NMMU Council and NMMU Trust with distinction, and is currently President of NMMU … [Read more...] about Randall Jonas

We Agree @PlanetZuma

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MNxaba - @PlanetZuma on Twitter - says; "@MyPE Some of the best beaches in SA. #NelsonMandelaBay #PortElizabeth. Kings Beach on a misty morning just before Xmas." https://twitter.com/PlanetZuma/status/816560479992770560 Click here - Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE - to see more of Port Elizabeth's secret and stunning beaches. … [Read more...] about We Agree @PlanetZuma

Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE

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The shores along Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth boast 40 km of magnificent golden beaches. A perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, prevailing offshore westerly breazes Algoa Bay is acknowledged as one of the best sailing venues in the world and a Mecca for all beach and water sport enthusiasts. Water temperatures vary between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius during summer and 14 to 19 degrees Celsius during winter. Swimming beaches are patrolled by fully trained professional … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Beaches – #MustSeeinPE