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Zuma: ‘Funny’ to exaggerate SA’s Problems

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Port Elizabeth - In one of South Africa's strangest public holiday commemorations on Wednesday, thousands gathered in various cities to participate in #ZumaMustFall marches, while President Jacob Zuma himself called for people not to exaggerate the country's problems for fear of being considered "funny". "We exaggerate our problems and make people think that South Africans are funny people; whilst in reality people envy to be South Africans," he said during an address celebrating … [Read more...] about Zuma: ‘Funny’ to exaggerate SA’s Problems

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 16 December 2015

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Pine Lodge - 25 years on - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/16/2015A week or so ago Pine Lodge at Cape Recife celebrated their 25th birthday.  I was invited to the events of the day and snapped this pic of the resort from the first zipline platform.  What i more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 16 December 2015

Clayton Whitaker

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Clayton Whitaker from General Motors South Africa: General Motors South Africa (GMSA) announced the appointment of Clayton Whitaker as Vice President, Manufacturing GM Africa, with immediate effect. Currently General Manager Manufacturing Operations GM South Africa, Whitaker will expand his scope to oversee all African Manufacturing Operations including East Africa and North Africa. In his new role, Whitaker will report to … [Read more...] about Clayton Whitaker

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 15 December 2015

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Then and Now - Fort Frederick - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/15/2015Fort Frederick is the oldest building in Port Elizabeth and said to be the first permanent stone structure built by the British in Africa south of the Equator. The fort was built in August 1799 near t more... 2015 – A review - pamiejane.wordpress.com12/15/2015The highs and lows….. This year has had some serious lows but also quite a few highs. The lowest of the lows was getting divorced!  Clearly not … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 15 December 2015

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 14 December 2015

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Boardwalk Hotel view to Millers - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/13/2015This is the view standing on the Boardwalk Hotel's pooldeck looking towards Millers and Pollok Beach.  The middle rock of the lot is Bird Rock and Hobie Beach is just to the left of the picture. more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 14 December 2015

MyPE Image: Woolboard Council Chambers

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Seen by MyPE - Councillors in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality attending a Council meeting on Monday 14 December 2015. It has been a while since I attended a kindergarten meeting and so far can say that the atmosphere seems to have changed for the better. Maybe the phrase 'council business' and the correct interpretation thereof has penetrated the skulls of those elected to carry out the wishes of those who voted?: Instagram filter used: Lark Photo taken at: Woolboard Council … [Read more...] about MyPE Image: Woolboard Council Chambers

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 13 December 2015

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Boardwalk Fountain Spectacular times - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/12/2015Over the last couple of years the Boardwalk Fountain Spectacular has become very popular with both locals and out of town visitors visiting the Boardwalk in the evenings.  The fountain times vary more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 13 December 2015

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 11 December 2015

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PE time lapse - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/11/2015The Video Friday post for today is another time lapse.  It was shot from somewhere in South End looking towards the harbor.  It's only 15 seconds long so no excuses not to watch it. more... Tip a glass at the Le Vino Wine and Tapas Bar - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/10/2015Last night I joined some media friends at the Boardwalk for the opening of the newest restaurant offer in the complex.  In recent … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 11 December 2015

MyPE Image: Helenvale Resource Centre!

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Seen by MyPE - 330 persons employed to provide "caretaker services" at 209 schools in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. "We must ensure that this programme is not politicized and continues beyond the 2016 local government elections," says Deputy Minister of Public Works, Jeremy Cronin speaking at the launch of this Expanded Public Works Programme today in #PortElizabeth #ShareTheBay The employees will be paid a daily stipend of R80.00 per day by Public Works with the idea to have them eventually … [Read more...] about MyPE Image: Helenvale Resource Centre!

Paradise Beach 4×4 event

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This is a short video clip of the 2014 event the next event will be on the 19th December 2015 at Paradise beach (Jeffrey's Bay) https://youtu.be/C4gnGwHQPdM?list=PL0F357FF532B3466F Creator: http://www.youtube.com/user/PRuschenbaum Posted to MyPE by: Paul Ruschenbaum 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 Paradise Beach 4×4 event

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Seen by MyPE - Christo Noel Booth and Ryan Allen hard at work with a commission - Know Your Bay. Christo and Ryan are two of the 4 Blind Mice arts collective. Their latest work is in the parking area diagonally opposite the new MBDA offices in Baakens Valley. #ShareTheBay #PortElizabeth: Instagram filter used: Lark View in Instagram ⇒ Submit your Port Elizabeth images for publication by CLICKING HERE … [Read more...] about MyPE Image:

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 10 December 2015

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Fun with science - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com12/09/2015When it comes to fun science, everybody becomes a child.  It's no difference at the NMB Science and Technology Centre in Uitenhage.  There are so many fun and fascinating things to try. &nbs more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 10 December 2015