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Cape Recife Lighthouse – By: Rckr88

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Gqeberha - Eastern Cape, South Africa Posted by Rckr88 on 2016-08-13 07:40:36 Tagged: , Cape Recife Lighthouse , Cape Recife , Cape , Recife , Lighthouse , Port , Elizabeth , Gqeberha , Eastern Cape , Eastern , South Africa , South , Africa , Sea , water , ocean , Coast , Coastline , Coastal , Beach sand , Beach , sand , travel , outdoors Explore Photographs of Gqeberha in Bygone Times: … [Read more...] about Cape Recife Lighthouse – By: Rckr88

African Penguins a/k/a Jackass Penguins On The Beach (Spheniscus demersus) – By: Susan Roehl

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South Africa, Cape Town, Boulders Beach The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the jackass penguin and black-footed penguin, is a species of penguin, confined to southern African waters. Like all extant penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat. Adults weigh on average 2.2–3.5 kg (4.9–7.7 lb) and are 60–70 cm (24–28 in) tall. The pink gland above their eyes helps them to cope with changing … [Read more...] about African Penguins a/k/a Jackass Penguins On The Beach (Spheniscus demersus) – By: Susan Roehl

The State of the Electric Vehicle Market in South Africa

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By the end of 2019, a total of 1,119 plug-in electric vehicles had been sold in South Africa, of which 545 were Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and 574 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) With air pollution one of the biggest threats to human health – and 90% of the global population breathing unsafe air – accelerated Battery Electric Vehicle deployments in world markets target poor air quality within cities, combatting increasing direct and indirect respiratory-linked deaths due to the … [Read more...] about The State of the Electric Vehicle Market in South Africa

What About Indian, Coloured, Chinese, Khoisan, White, Gay, Bi, Male, Female, Carnivore, Vegan, Vegetarian, Young, Old…?

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Editor: Get real politicians, grow up and encourage us to put South Africa FIRST by asking South Africans to support South Africans? Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has called on black business people to support each other if they want to see economic transformation. “It’s time for black professionals to rise up and be heard,” the Minister said. Speaking at the Black Business Council Summit in Midrand, Gauteng, on Friday, Ndabeni-Abrahams emphasised the need for … [Read more...] about What About Indian, Coloured, Chinese, Khoisan, White, Gay, Bi, Male, Female, Carnivore, Vegan, Vegetarian, Young, Old…?

CDC a finalist in South African Premier Business Awards

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Thirty companies will be vying for top honours in the fifth edition of the South African Premier Business Awards. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony that will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 30 January 2018. The awards are presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), in partnership with Brand South Africa and Proudly South African. Port Elizabeth based Coega Development Corporation is one of three finalists in the Investors Award sub category … [Read more...] about CDC a finalist in South African Premier Business Awards

You Need Real Grit to Win the 2017 Oakley X-Over

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Just days after announcing their title sponsorship of the Colin Mayer Tour mountain bike stage race in Mauritius in October, Grit Real Estate Income Group (GRIT) announced its sponsorship of the 4th annual Oakley X-Over event, powered by Sharp, cementing the GRIT brand firmly within the family sporting community in Mauritius and South Africa. The popular, 2-day Oakley X-Over sports-celebrity event took place 20-21 July as part of the J-Bay Winterfest and comprised three vastly different … [Read more...] about You Need Real Grit to Win the 2017 Oakley X-Over

Wouldn’t it be great if PE was ranked first as The Friendliest City?

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South Africa has been ranked fourth on Condé Nast's list of the Top 20 countries in the world to visit. This is ahead of destinations like France, Spain, Thailand, Morocco and Australia, which have been favoured by the world's tourists in the past. Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said all South Africans should be proud of this achievement, considering the stiff competition we faced. "It takes a huge collaborative effort by the public and private sector to provide a great experience for … [Read more...] about Wouldn’t it be great if PE was ranked first as The Friendliest City?

Happy Spring Day South Africa

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South Africa celebrates Spring day on 1 September every year. Spring Day marks the Vernal Equinox and takes place in different countries on varying dates. As is the custom for any celebration South Africans are likely to celebrate Spring around a braai. Some hardy souls in Port Elizabeth celebrate Spring Day with an early morning ocean swim. (See: Celebrate spring with a dip in the ocean) Maybe we should start a tradition of exchanging single new flowers between political, gender and race to … [Read more...] about Happy Spring Day South Africa

2016 ImpACT Awards Judges announced

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An esteemed panel of judges have been confirmed to single out the winners for the 2016 ImpACT Awards, to be held in Johannesburg in the last quarter of the year. Held annually, the Awards recognise and celebrate excellence within the arts, culture and creative sectors in South Africa. Sitting on the judging panel this year are Beneficiary Relations Manager for the National Lotteries Commission, Sershan Naidoo; ACT chairperson, Melissa Goba; Dance Umbrella Director, Georgina Thomson; actress, … [Read more...] about 2016 ImpACT Awards Judges announced

White South Africa – #RaceFreeMonth

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February has been declared Race Free Month and every day in February we at MyPE will be combating the subtle racist nuances that hamper our thinking, cloud our judgement, restrict our development and increase the tension in South Africa. Over on Reddit.com a topic, White South Africa, started by someone using the username, thaboSuarez, has been receiving a fair amount of attention with 123 comments. Some of the utterances by 'thaboSuarez' include: I guess the new south Africa from a … [Read more...] about White South Africa – #RaceFreeMonth

Algoa FM team nominated for seven MTN Radio Awards

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Algoa FM presenter Wayne Hart is in line for three out of the seven 2015 MTN Radio Awards for which the station has been nominated. Hart, who presents the Algoa FM Top 30, received the 2013 MTN Radio Award for the Best Music show in South Africa. He was again nominated in 2014. The Algoa FM Top 30, which is broadcast on Saturdays from nine to 12 in the morning has just been nominated for Best Weekend Show. He is also a nominee in the category of Best Afternoon Drive Show Presenter. The … [Read more...] about Algoa FM team nominated for seven MTN Radio Awards

SA’s mathematics and science education ranked as the worst in the world

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says the World Economic Forum (WEF) global report on Information Technology is not credible or accurate. "This report falsely insinuates that South Africa's mathematics and science education is ranked as the worst in the world. The report is not a credible or accurate reflection of the state of education in South Africa," the department said in a statement. In that regard, the department rejects the finding as it is based purely on the opinions or … [Read more...] about SA’s mathematics and science education ranked as the worst in the world