Indian-origin woman to help specialist engineers build world's fastest car in UK - IBNLive - ibnlive.in.com08/27/2013IBNLiveIndian-origin woman to help specialist engineers build world's fastest car in UKIBNLiveBeverly Singh, a mechanical engineer from Port Elizabeth, will help design the Bloodhound supersonic c more... SA needs arms deal weaponry: Admiral - Independent Online - iol.co.za08/26/2013Independent OnlineSA needs arms deal weaponry: AdmiralIndependent OnlineEarlier, the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 27 August 2013
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Red Location Museum to host National Book Week 2013
The Red Location Museum in New Brighton will come alive with book-related activities as National Book Week returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality from 05-07 September. With this year's theme of "The Books of Our Lives," National Book Week embarks on a creative campaign which reveals to South Africans the many ways in which books remain our faithful companions on the road of life, prodding us, guiding us, teasing us, and sweeping us away into history, fantasy and the inner lives of … [Read more...] about Red Location Museum to host National Book Week 2013
Port Elizabeth in the News on 15 August 2013
COMPANY COMMENT: Harmony, ArcelorMittal - BDlive - bdlive.co.za08/15/2013COMPANY COMMENT: Harmony, ArcelorMittalBDliveThe Coega Development Corporation says the project's prospective R4.2bn high-carbon ferromanganese smelter, to be built in the Coega industrial develop more... Oscar Pistorius due in court - Bayoubuzz - bayoubuzz.com08/14/2013Oscar Pistorius due in courtBayoubuzzThe model was born in Cape Town and grew up in Port Elizabeth. She later moved to Johannesburg, where she … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 15 August 2013
Generations of Jazz Exhibition
The launch of the "Generations of Jazz Exhibition" at the Red Location Museum, on Friday, 21 June 2013 from 19:00 is already fully booked. But, fear not as this vibrant new exhibition at the Red Location Museum entitled "Generations of Jazz" is a permanent one Friday's opening will feature local jazz artists from the New Brighton community dating back from the 1960s to the present. Sounds from the Yankee Brothers, Black Slave, Big T's Band, Soul Jazzmen and the Metro Jazz Queens will echo in … [Read more...] about Generations of Jazz Exhibition
Ward 2 May-June Report
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The headline articles in the Herald recently are a clear indication that the recent shuffle within the top structure of the ANC locally has done nothing to quell the instability and infighting within the ruling party caucus. A visit on Monday this week by Derek Hanekom and senior ANC provincial … [Read more...] about Ward 2 May-June Report
The Struggle Capital of South Africa
Port Elizabeth in Nelson Mandela Bay is the struggle heritage capital of South Africa prescribing investment in both the preservation of the democratization history of South Africa as well as infrastructure development to unlock economic opportunities. This strategic view was shared by Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Benson Fihla, affectionately known as Oom Ben, and Advocate Sonwabile Mancotywa, Chief Executive of the National Heritage Council, at the launch of the Liberation Heritage … [Read more...] about The Struggle Capital of South Africa
Red Location Precinct a White Elephant
In the entire Red Location Precinct, which includes, the Red Location Museum, the Digital Library and Art Gallery, the only building that is operational is the museum. In the 2011/12 financial year R3 million was allocated to operationalise the digital library and art gallery. This is an insufficient portion of the estimated R10 million required to run both buildings. Nonetheless it was agreed that the following positions would be filled to ensure that the facilities could be opened to the … [Read more...] about Red Location Precinct a White Elephant
Free Viewing of Thin Ice – a new climate science film
Ever wondered if what scientists tell us about climate change is just a hoax, or that the impact of our changing weather patterns is far worse than we anticipated; or how reliable the predictions are? If these, or any other questions on climate change, have ever concerned you, then you need to watch the global launch of Thin Ice, the inside story of climate science, presented for free at various venues in Port Elizabeth and George next week between 23 and 26 April, by the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Free Viewing of Thin Ice – a new climate science film
Versus – a first for Usen Obot
Nigerian Born and Port Elizabeth based since 2003, world-renowned artist, Usen Obot's latest exhibit which opens tonight at Ron Belling and is a culmination of 2 years work. Usen Obot's exhibition titled 'Versus' is his first time exhibiting after two years of work that includes a family portrait for Billionaire Philanthropist, Partice Motsepe. The exhibit starts at 6:00pm tonight and runs until 30 April 2013. Obot was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and is of Ibibio descent. Aftre … [Read more...] about Versus – a first for Usen Obot
Second Day of No Water in Sections of New Brighton
There is still no water in the area in which I live (New Brighton Railway Flats) and the smelly situation at the Red Location Museum continues! I hope this situation will be resolved today. The Municipality helpline lied to me when I phoned them yesterday morning - there was a strike and workers were locked in their offices until late afternoon! See my facebook conversation insert below - where the real reason is stated for our lack of water. Our principles should come out and address this … [Read more...] about Second Day of No Water in Sections of New Brighton
Global Building of the Year 2012 – Red Location Museum Art Gallery – Behind the Award
The Red Location Museum Art Gallery was recently awarded the title of Global Building of the Year 2012 by an online British design magazine, Icon Eye - competing against the Lyric Theatre Belfast, the High Line Section 2, Teruel-zilla and the Olympic Velodrome. As a Port Elizabeth local I attempt to support local business as much as possible and am known to be pretty anal about such mundane things as beer, choosing only to consume Fanta Brown quarts as they are manufactured right here in … [Read more...] about Global Building of the Year 2012 – Red Location Museum Art Gallery – Behind the Award
Red Location Christmas Lunch
On Friday 7 December 2012 the traditional Ward 15 Christmas Lunch for the Elderly once again took place in a jubilant and festive atmosphere on the porch of the Red Location Museum. Approximately 1000 citizens graced this honorary occasion. Mama Majola and her Olden Age Clubbers - who played games with them and taught them some "keep fit” secrets – entertained them first and foremost. Vibrant and the elderly's favourite jazz music was played in the background. The Programme Director … [Read more...] about Red Location Christmas Lunch
Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form HERE. It always seems as if Christmas springs upon us a little earlier with each passing year and 2012 has been no exception. It has been a tumultuous year politically for the country and also the people of our metro as we seem to be increasingly sliding toward the possibility of the failed state scenario. Nationally, we have … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 November 2012
Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 9 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds. MyPE extends grateful thanks to bloggers and online media for their continued excellent coverage of Port Elizabeth and our events. Prevention of Gender Based Violence - Simon … [Read more...] about What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 November 2012
An appeal for your prayers and support
This sad story came to my attention through Bongiwe Rasi from Block 40 (the immediate surrounding community of the Red Location Museum/Precinct). Bongiwe is one of the participants in the Red Location Arts and Crafts Project. Two months ago Bongiwe's neighbour, Nomonde, gave birth to a baby born with the brain outside the skull and Dora Nginza Hospital apparently sent the mother and baby home without any medical assistance, telling her that the baby was going to die anyway. The baby is … [Read more...] about An appeal for your prayers and support
