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Route 67 Voting Line

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Voting Line: By Anthony Harris/ Konrad Geel. The life-size laser-cut steel figures form a symbolic voting line that evokes a memory of voters as they were seen in the country's first democratic elections in 1994. CLICK HERE to order an original copy. The following artworks are represented on Route 67: 1. Way Finding Markers: The Wayfinding Makers start at the Campanile the city and the Donkin Reserve to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum 2. Campanile Frieze: By Mkhonto … [Read more...] about Route 67 Voting Line

Official opening of Ernest Malgas Treatment Centre

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Social Development MEC, Nancy Sihlwayi will be leading a drive to honour struggle stalwart Ernest Malgas when the Department hosts a Memorial Lecture on the 14 April, and opens the Ernest Malgas Treatment Centre on the 15 April 2016. In response to the growing negative impact of substance abuse in society, the Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape has initiated the establishment of a State treatment Centre for children in the Province. In July 2013 construction started with the … [Read more...] about Official opening of Ernest Malgas Treatment Centre

The state of NMB is a Metro desperate for change

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The following speech was delivered by DA Mayoral Candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, during his State of the Metro Address in Port Elizabeth on the 8th March 2016. The DA campaign for Nelson Mandela Bay has been in top gear since, as Mayoral Candidate, I began working with every community to assess the true state of our Metro over a year ago. Since we officially launched the election campaign in September, I have been with every community in our Metro. From Seaview, to … [Read more...] about The state of NMB is a Metro desperate for change

Community Issues Raised

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The second day of Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Imbizo sessions in Nangoza Jebe Hall continued with a lot of enthusiasm and robust constructive discussions between Executive Mayor, his Mayoral Committee and the people of New Brighton, Kwazakhele and the surrounding areas. The Mayoral Committee was accompanied by Executive Directors of all the municipal directorates. The sessions started with presentations from all Executive Directors about their plans for the people of the areas that … [Read more...] about Community Issues Raised

A slight on hundreds of thousands of NMB residents

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The following is an extract from a speech delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Athol Trollip, to angry Zwide residents whose RDP houses are crumbling. Nokuzola Vela's home was first partially and poorly built in 2013. It remains as such, with no action from the municipality. Vela is forced to live with neighbours. Last year Mayor Jordaan is on the record as saying at a council sitting that NMB residents should choose between rectification and additional construction. Having decided … [Read more...] about A slight on hundreds of thousands of NMB residents

Stefan Winter at the Raw Eye launch

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This New Brighton Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Stefan Winter at the Raw Eye launch Image by bbcworldservice Stefan is a Swiss photographer who conceived a project called Raw Eye. He sent disposable cameras to school kids in South Africa, Russia, Switzerland and Sri Lanka. The kids all took photos on the same day, and then Stefan helped them curate the results. The exhibition has been travelling to the … [Read more...] about Stefan Winter at the Raw Eye launch

Road tripping around the Eastern Cape on a tight budget – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Road tripping around the Eastern Cape on a tight budget by NMBT Blog: With an overwhelming choice in daring activities and undiscovered corners waiting to be found, the Eastern Cape calls to the adventurous souls. Somewhat under estimated next to its neighbour, the popular Western Cape, the Eastern Cape proudly holds claim to 500km of pristine coastline, stunning beaches and dunes. And who doesn’t want to … [Read more...] about Road tripping around the Eastern Cape on a tight budget – Featured Blog

NBW 2012 OVERVIEW

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A MyPE.co.za 'Red Location Museum' selected video for you: A few highlights from the awesome National Book Week 2012 programme of events at Red Location Museum, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Click HERE to find more 'Red Location Museum' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel … [Read more...] about NBW 2012 OVERVIEW

Red Location, South Africa

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A MyPE.co.za 'Red Location Museum' selected video for you: Outside the Red Location Museum near Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We went as a student group with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Click HERE to find more 'Red Location Museum' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More … [Read more...] about Red Location, South Africa

National Book Week – Day 1, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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A MyPE.co.za 'Red Location Museum' selected video for you: A few highlights from the awesome National Book Week 2012 programme of events at Red Location Museum, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Click HERE to find more 'Red Location Museum' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel … [Read more...] about National Book Week – Day 1, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Red Location Museum, home to the painful of memories

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A MyPE.co.za 'Red Location Museum' selected video for you: New Brighton township in Port Elizabeth - arguably the oldest in the country - boasts of a museum that is the custodian of history and rich heritage of the area. The Red Location Museum is home to the painful of memories of forced removals of the apartheid era. It also keeps commemorations of resistance against the draconian laws of the oppressive political system. It is the oldest surviving relocation site in … [Read more...] about The Red Location Museum, home to the painful of memories

MBDA Makeover in New Brighton

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Singaphi Street is situated in the old township of Red Location, which now forms part of New Brighton, and is a strategic access route to one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metros' important tourism attractions – the Red Location Museum. Given the street's strategic importance, the MBDA has undertaken an extensive public participation process with the local community in order to assist the agency in identifying the king of environmental upgrades that should be undertaken. Once completed, the … [Read more...] about MBDA Makeover in New Brighton

Interview Jo Noero

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A MyPE.co.za 'Red Location Museum' selected video for you: Interview with Jo Noero on the Red Location Museum, South Africa Click HERE to find more 'Red Location Museum' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - 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 Interview Jo Noero