On the first day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Cell C 7's tournament the team from South Africa, who are currently 3rd on the Log, will play against Canada (13:12), Spain (16:18) and the last game of the day against Kenya (19:58). Kenya is being coached by former Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu. The opening game of the tournament is between New Zealand and Portugal. Day One Schedule - Saturday 7 December 2013: New Zealand v Portugal 11:00 Wales v United States 11:22 England v Samoa … [Read more...] about 3 Chances to see Springbok 7’s team to play
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SA’s Incredible Flag
And Port Elizabeth has the largest South African flag flying from a flagpole right here on the Donkin Reserve - see the images below of our magnificent flag: … [Read more...] about SA’s Incredible Flag
Closing the talent gap with Bayeza
In 2012, it was reported that 600,000 graduates in South Africa were unable to find employment, and unable to put into practice what they had learnt. With the gulf between university and the workplace not helping students, it’s the vision of private enterprises which must lead the development of tomorrow's talent. “South Africa has an abundance of eager graduates looking to make their mark in industry, and it’s fostering this talent that will lead to the country being a strong competitor in … [Read more...] about Closing the talent gap with Bayeza
New artists announced for 55th La Biennale di Venezia
The Department of Arts and Culture and the National Arts Festival recently announced the initial line-up of artists for La Biennale di Venezia which opens at the end of May in Venice. There have been some additional artists that have been added to the impressive original list that will now form part of the 2013 South African Pavilion at the 55th La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition is entitled Imaginary Fact – Contemporary South African Art and the Archive. Gerhard Marx, Maja Marx and … [Read more...] about New artists announced for 55th La Biennale di Venezia
I am tired
I am tired of: Reading code words and phrases that racialise our society Second guessing whatever I write lest I be accused of being racist, chauvinist, sexist, or any one of the other myriad 'ists that serve only to drag us down Being accused of having an agenda Being judged for being white, male, 40 something. Reaching out in friendship only to get a judgemental look or phrase back Offering to contribute and being refused Watching everyone point fingers, make excuses, blame … [Read more...] about I am tired
China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 10.5% for the first six months of 2012, more than double the global average of 5% for the same period. According to the most recent tourism figures, tourist numbers to South Africa increased by an impressive 10.5% during the first half of 2012, which is double the global tourism growth rate of 5%. "Stats SA's tourism figures indicate that South Africa experienced an excellent first half of the year, attracting 4 416 373 tourists to the country … [Read more...] about China now one of SA’s top five source tourist markets
Local Company is Best Employer South Africa
Volkswagen Group South Africa has been certified by the CRF Institute as a Best Employer South Africa for the second year in a row. Volkswagen was one of 74 organisations recognised in the 2012/2013 research into the Human Resources policies and practices of leading South African employers. With over 100 Human Resources policies and employee offerings measuring up to, or superior to, the International Standards of Best Practice, Volkswagen offers its employees outstanding working conditions … [Read more...] about Local Company is Best Employer South Africa
Employment Application Form South African Style
Inspired by these articles - SAL verwerp wit aansoekers aanlyn and White Males are not welcome says SAA - where SAA blatantly discriminated on the basis of race I developed the Job Application Form below. This form can be used by any Government Department or Business vying for BEE points. Please contact MyPE HERE and, for a very large fee we will graciously grant you permission to use this very helpful form. … [Read more...] about Employment Application Form South African Style
SA Tourists Arrivals Increase in 2012
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says South Africa saw exceptional growth in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2012. Overall tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by an impressive 10.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, with strong growth recorded across all regions, he said. The period from January to March 2012 saw a total of 2 267 807 tourist arrivals to South Africa - 216 031 or 10.5 percent more than in the corresponding period in 2011. He also announced that overseas … [Read more...] about SA Tourists Arrivals Increase in 2012
South Africa’s Challenge – Making Administration Sexy
A sailing mate of mine tells the story of the navigator of his brother's yacht in races off of the coast of England as follows: Said navigator would arrive just before the yacht set off from moorings in his city suit and bowler hat carrying a briefcase and a brolly. He was some high powered administrator in a London government department. He would climb onboard and immediately go below. During the race instructions would be issued from the navigation station. The crew quickly learned to trust … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Challenge – Making Administration Sexy
Open Letter to the SA President
Dear Sir What South Africa needs is set of leaders that put South Africa first. What South Africa needs is a set of leaders so committed to South Africa that we DO NOT KNOW or even CARE what political party they represent. South African citizens want to once again feel pride and immense love for our country. South African citizens want to once again feel loved by their leaders. Have the courage and conviction to address one rallying call that will unite and show South Africans … [Read more...] about Open Letter to the SA President
At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
I was recently quite dismayed to see that South African's are not rated as being very friendly by visitors to our fair shores. (See: Here's a Shocker - We thought the perception of South Africans was one of a friendly people). Well, one MyPE reader took the findings to heart and embarked on a quest to ascertain whether we in Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape considered ourselves as friendly people. Adopting the highly sophisticated technique of allowing the phone book to fall open at a … [Read more...] about At Least Port Elizabeth People are Friendly
Business Confidence in South Africa Drops
The Business Confidence Index dipped to 86.9 in April, 1.4 points down compared to March 2011, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Thursday. It said because of the decline, the BCI was only 2.7 index points higher in April 2011 than in April 2010, compared to the 5.1 points annual improvement in March this year. However, there were important reversals in April 2011 in support of business confidence. A positive monthly impact came from liquidations, manufacturing output, … [Read more...] about Business Confidence in South Africa Drops
Has the Ironman Lost Public Appeal to Port Elizabeth?
We are now 3 days after the Ironman event that was won by local hero Raynard Tissink on Sunday 10 April 2011. Living in an online world I gauge the popularity of events using a number of indicators such as YouTube videos, Blog mentions and the like. I am sure that you would agree that a strong gauge of popularity of an event online is the number of YouTube videos that one is able to view directly after the event. As a result I have been doing a search every now and then on YouTube for … [Read more...] about Has the Ironman Lost Public Appeal to Port Elizabeth?
