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Scenic Saturday. – Port Elizabeth

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This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Scenic Saturday. Image by NevilleNel Seaview, Port Elizabeth, East Coast, South Africa. This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own … [Read more...] about Scenic Saturday. – Port Elizabeth

Sunset and scenic views at the Valley of Desolation – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Sunset and scenic views at the Valley of Desolation: What is the first thing you think of if I had to ask you to name one thing to see or do if you visited the Karoo Heartland town of Graaff-Reinet?  I don't know about you, but my answer would be the Valley of Desolation in the Camdeboo National Park.  For some reason every time I spend the night in Graaff-Reinet I end up visiting the Valley of Desolation and that reason is … [Read more...] about Sunset and scenic views at the Valley of Desolation – Featured Blog

1 January 2016 – New Years Day Port Elizabeth

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The Longhair and I have made the annual pilgrimage to the beachfront almost every year since 2004 - celebrating the start of a new South African year with our fellow Africans who swarm the beachfront to braai and swim in a ritual as old as me at least. Initially our forays to the beach were met with shock, gasp and horror reactions from our family and ex-friends. But, over the years we have taken our walk and greeted our fellow citizens whilst steadily noticing the normalisation of the … [Read more...] about 1 January 2016 – New Years Day Port Elizabeth

MBDA and the Richmond Hill SRA

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Richmond Hill is one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro's oldest suburbs, and has seen a significant redevelopment over the last five years. Driven exclusively by the private investment with the institutional support of the MBDA, small scale urban renewal has occurred which has seen the introduction of a number of new businesses into the area – particularly restaurants – focused in, and around Stanley Street. The introduction of these restaurants to the area, has also helped to stimulate the … [Read more...] about MBDA and the Richmond Hill SRA

MBDA Helenvale Urban Renewal Project

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Helenvale is a suburb in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth. Helenvale, like the rest of the Northern Areas is a manifestation of the Apartheid legacy that uprooted and forcefully displaced people from South End, Fairview, Willowdene and other areas under the Group Areas Act. This suburb, originally developed to accommodate 6 000 people, now provides tenancy for approximately 25 000 people and has experienced persistent under-development due to its compact size in terms of residential space … [Read more...] about MBDA Helenvale Urban Renewal Project

MBDA Kings Beach Renewal

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The area surrounding and including Kings Beach, which includes the suburb of Humewood, is viewed as one of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro's (NMBM) primary attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The area also has considerable potential, which can be developed so as to attract a greater number of visitors to the area, as well as the NMBM as a whole. Given this potential, the MBDA requested proposals from specialist consultants in the fields of urban design, landscape … [Read more...] about MBDA Kings Beach Renewal

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a 46,000-seater stadium in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The five-tier, R2 billion Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city. The North End Lake is being rehabilitated and is experiencing a watersport revival with rowing, canoeing and sailing making a welcome return. CLICK HERE to see the video. Date: December 12, 2015 16:12 Click here for more: MyPE Images - MyPE (Latest images) Many … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

MBDA Central Upgrades

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Over the past several years the MBDA has been involved in a number of catalytic projects in the Central area including the upgrading of Govan Mbeki Avenue, Parliament Street, Strand Street, and more recently, the redevelopment of the Donkin Reserve, Athenaeum and Trinder square. As the home of a number of historical buildings, a host of galleries and restaurants as well as the abundance of open space, Central is seen as the heart of Port Elizabeth. Several years of disinvestment by local … [Read more...] about MBDA Central Upgrades

North End’s MBDA Renewal

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North End, unlike the CBD and Central, is predominately an industrial area with a number of warehouses and other light industries. There is however also a notable middle to low income residential neighbourhood. These residential properties are confided to the areas adjacent to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the area west of Harrower Road (i.e. the suburb of Kensington). The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup resulted in a significant … [Read more...] about North End’s MBDA Renewal

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

Ryan and Christo

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Christo Noel Booth and Ryan Allan hard at work with a commission - #KnowYourBay. 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 and is a huge mural featuring 12 sea creatures. WESSA and MBDA are two of the implementing authorities. The 4 Blind Mice is a Visual Arts Collective based in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, consisting of 5 illustrators and their alter-egos with the … [Read more...] about Ryan and Christo

Mandela Bay Development Agency Double Panorama

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The top image is of the top gallery in the new Mandela Bay Development Agency building in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth. The bottom image is of the front of the building taken from St Mary's cemetery. The MBDA has bought the land above the cemetery (Old St Peter's Chuch) and is looking to revitalise the area as well. The Mandela Bay Development Agency moved from their old premises in 106 Park Drive, St. Georges Park to this new facility in November 2015. The purpose of the MBDA, as … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Development Agency Double Panorama