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King Williams Town news: Former pupils rally to save under-resourced school

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Former pupils rally to save under-resourced school: LOYISO MPALATSHANE Masibonisane Senior Secondary School is located between Qaukeni and Kalani villages on the N2 just outside King William’s Town. The school was established in the early 1980s by community members, who each contributed R20 and built the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Back to Basics in Action: King William's Town — "In our quest to address trio crimes such as house and business robberies, car and … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Former pupils rally to save under-resourced school

Kei Mouth Buffalo rally

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Visit and explore Kei Mouth accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Kei Mouth selected video for you: Frank Nel stunts Click HERE to find more 'Kei Mouth' videos. Kei Mouth video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Kei Mouth Buffalo rally

PE Image – ANC Women’s Rally

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This Kwazakhele image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. ANC Women's Rally Image by bbcworldservice Marching and dancing through the streets of Zwide and Kwazakhele townships. This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Kwazakhele. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about PE Image – ANC Women’s Rally

It isn’t going to be an easy rally next weekend

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The 34th Volkswagen Rally takes place on Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 July in the Eastern Cape - specifically in the Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage areas. For the 2016 season this is round four of the national rally championship season - but will include a regional contingent of competitors as well. The annual Volkswagen Rally is the highlight on the Eastern Cape motorsport calendar. The 2016 event includes 12 stages of competition which are spread over the two days - with a total stage … [Read more...] about It isn’t going to be an easy rally next weekend

Second for the Fastest Brother in Africa

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The Volkswagen Sasolracing Rally Team celebrated two podium positions and winning the Manufacturer's Award in the Western Cape on Saturday, with the pairings of Gugu Zulu and Hilton Auffray and Hergen Fekken and Pierre Arries taking second and third place. "It's a fantastic result for the team," says Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport. "The Volkswagen Sasolracing team did well and were there at the finish when it mattered, crossing the line for second and third, taking two podiums … [Read more...] about Second for the Fastest Brother in Africa

2015 VWSA Rally Results and Video

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The 2015 VWSA Rally was held in Uitenhage and Port Elizabeth on 17 and 18 July 2015. Only 10 of the 12 stages were run - the last two special stages at PEOTR being cancelled after heavy rains on Saturday. The top three finishers: Team Castrol Toyota: Leeroy Poulter / Elvéne Coetzee S2000 - Toyota Yaris Ford Performance Team: Mark Cronje / Robin Houghton S2000 - Ford Fiesta Team Castrol Toyota: Giniel de Villiers / Carolyn Swan S2000 - Toyota Yaris … [Read more...] about 2015 VWSA Rally Results and Video

12 stages of national rally action

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Rally fans can look forward to an exciting Volkswagen Rally on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, in Port Elizabeth and surrounds. The 2015 event features 12 stages of competition, with the layout of the event designed to keep the action as close to the fans as possible. For motorsport fans wanting to get involved as early as possible, the scrutineering function on Thursday evening before the rally presents the perfect opportunity. The venue is Tavcor Volkswagen on the William Moffett … [Read more...] about 12 stages of national rally action

Gearing up for PE’s annual rallying spectacular

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The Volkswagen Rally 2015 will see the National Rally Championship competitors in action in Port Elizabeth and surrounds on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. There are 12 planned stages of competition ready to challenge the teams as they aim to set the fastest times to claim victory. While the rally starts on Friday, the build-up to the event will allow rally fans to get involved. Thursday evening the scrutineering checks will take place at Tavcor Volkswagen on the William Moffett … [Read more...] about Gearing up for PE’s annual rallying spectacular

Top 5 finish for 3 local rally teams

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Hans Weijs Jnr and Björn Degandt rallied their Volkswagen Sasolracing Polo S2000 to victory at Bela-Bela to finish the 2014 national rally season on a high note – claiming second place overall for the season in the process. In a very tough and demanding season finale that claimed many victims, the Volkswagen Sasolracing team also brought all three Volkswagen Sasolracing Polo S2000s home. With Weijs and Degandt the overall rally winners, their teammates Henk Lategan and Barry White crossed the … [Read more...] about Top 5 finish for 3 local rally teams

Diamonds and Dust for Round Five of Rally Championship

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The middle of August will see the Volkswagen Sasolracing team contest round five of the South African National Rally Championship. The team heads to Cullinan for the Imperial Toyota Cullinan Rally on Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 August – and 12 stages of rally action. Hans Weijs Jnr and Björn Degandt have produced three podium finishes in the first four rallies of this season, with the Sasol Rally slowing their performance only slightly. Thanks to these results the pair currently hold … [Read more...] about Diamonds and Dust for Round Five of Rally Championship

Results, Video and Images from the 2014 VWSA Rally Port Elizabeth

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The 2014 VWSA Rally saw 42 competitors taking part in 6 classes over two days on the weekend of 11 and 12 July 2014. Conditions this year were dry and dusty with an overcast first day as the precursor to a sunny Saturday for the final stages. Changes to the route this year included special stages at the Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway and the final special stage around the outer grounds and parking areas of Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Seven teams failed to finish the … [Read more...] about Results, Video and Images from the 2014 VWSA Rally Port Elizabeth

Local and National Competitors Will Be in Action at the Volkswagen Rally

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The Volkswagen Rally takes place on Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 July. The event, the mid-point of the 2014 season has a new final stage and finish – at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The start point is the traditional ceremonial start at AutoPavilion in Uitenhage on Friday. There is a new Super Special stage next to Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway (PEOTR) and the scene has been set for another exciting pair of evening stages in Jeffrey's Bay. “We've put a lot of … [Read more...] about Local and National Competitors Will Be in Action at the Volkswagen Rally

VW Rally 2014 finish moves to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

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There is one month to the start of the annual Volkswagen Rally on Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 July. Round four of the national rally championship - and the traditional mid-point of the season - will see South Africa's best rally talent tackling one of the most popular events on the national rally calendar, aiming for a new finish line at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. "There are some changes to the layout of the rally this year," says route organiser Joe Fourie. "The Volkswagen Rally will … [Read more...] about VW Rally 2014 finish moves to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Exciting Line-Up for Volkswagen Sasolracing Rally Team in 2014

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The start of the 2014 national rally season in South Africa is a month away. There are eight rounds of competition, with the first event taking place in KwaZulu-Natal. The Volkswagen Sasolracing team will field three cars in the S2000 category, the top class of national rallying. "For the Volkswagen Sasolracing team the competitor line-up this season has been carefully selected to create a strong and balanced challenge for the national championship," says Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Exciting Line-Up for Volkswagen Sasolracing Rally Team in 2014