Organisers of the 29th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour are leaving nothing to chance when it comes to the safety of participants on February 1 and 2. Gardmed private ambulance service will once again do duty on the streets of Port Elizabeth and on the mountain bike trails at Addo, while the trauma unit staff at Life St George's Hospital will also be on standby to deal with any emergency situation. According to race director Julie Briggs, organisers would also be setting up a joint … [Read more...] about Cycle tour in good health
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The Three Headed City Monster
My wife and I missed our evening walk on Tuesday. I decided rather to attend a critical evening meeting at the PE St Georges club. I usually prefer to avoid evening meetings to do important family work and to "veg out" on the couch with my dogs, but this meeting was different. It was one in a sequence of meetings that report back on the work of an exciting grouping of business leaders volunteering their time to what they call "Project NMB". Under the direction of volunteers like Kobus Gerber, … [Read more...] about The Three Headed City Monster
Experts Caution Against Medical Merger
From today - Monday 21 May - the Competition Tribunal will consider a merger between Life Healthcare Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd, and Joint Medical Holdings Limited. Life Healthcare is one of the three largest private health care groups in South Africa. Its facilities include hospitals, rehabilitation units, occupational health clinics and facilities that care for chronically ill patients. Joint Medical Holdings, the target in this merger, owns five … [Read more...] about Experts Caution Against Medical Merger
Port Elizabeth People are the Friendliest
I was forwarded an e-mail today by Nanette from the 50 College Drive Guest House in Mill Park and contained within were the most wonderful kudos for St Georges Park, Nanette and Port Elizabeth. The writer, John Waters, was full of praise and wrote: In our periodical reminiscences on our travels in South Africa we always talk fondly of our stay at your beautiful guest house. When we left you on the last morning (Editor's Note: of John and wife Cheryl's stay in 2011), we went to the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth People are the Friendliest
Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team vs Gauteng
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team will take on Gauteng in their next CSA Provincial match and 50 over match. These matches will be taking place at Axxess St Georges from Thursday, 15th March to Sunday, 18th March 2012. The team has been announced as follows: Sean Adair, Warren Bell, Brad Dolley, Siviwe Gidana, Arno Jacobs, Sisanda Magala, Lyall Meyer, Michael Price, James Price, Michael Smith (Captain), Lionel Vaaltyn, Reece Williams, Colin Ackermann and Nathaniel Howard. COACH: … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team vs Gauteng
It’s MiWay or the HiWay
The MiWayT20 Challenge is back in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 22 February when the Chevrolet Warriors take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions in a match at Axxess St George's starting at 18:00. 20 year old right hander Colin Ackermann, who has played for Eastern Province and the SA U19 team will make his debut for the Chevrolet Warriors. Said coach Piet Botha "Colin is one of many young, exciting players in the country and we are confident that he would find his feet at the next level. The … [Read more...] about It’s MiWay or the HiWay
Prince Alfreds Guards Memorial in the Old Days
Scratching in my Mother's attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth - so here they go - one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image of of the Prince Alfreds Guards Memorial in St. Georges Park: Share your historical images with MyPE by submitting them HERE. … [Read more...] about Prince Alfreds Guards Memorial in the Old Days
Warriors to Battle it Out in Port Elizabeth
The Chevrolet Warriors will take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions in a 4 day Supersport match this week at Axxess St George's starting on Thursday. Ashwell Prince returns to the Warriors for this match. Selectors today named a 13 man squad for this match; Michael Price, Kelly Smuts, Jon-Jon Smuts, Ashwell Prince, Arno Jacobs, Colin Ingram (Capt), Craig Thyssen, Brendon Louw, Simon Harmer, Andrew Birch, Lyall Meyer, Rusty Theron and Basheer Walters. The match starts at 10:00 on 12 January. … [Read more...] about Warriors to Battle it Out in Port Elizabeth
Eastern Province vs Western Province at St Georges
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Cricket Team will take on Western Province in their next CSA Provincial match and Pro20. This match will take place at Axxess St Georges from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 November 2011. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captain), Basheer Walters, Colin Ackermann, David White, James Price, Kelly Smuts, Lionel Vaaltyn, Lyall Meyer, Michael Price, Simon Harmer, Sisanda Magala, Vernal Charles and Warren … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Western Province at St Georges
My Apologies but I have to say….. South Africa vs Australia
Although the ball in this case is small, hard and RED as the cricket season is upon us and Axxess St George's are looking forward to hosting a bumper number of games this summer. The local 2011/12 season kicks off with the SA vs Australia series which sees the teams meeting in Port Elizabeth on Sunday 23 October. This is the same day as the Rugby World Cup Final and in anticipation of the public wanting to watch this final the ODI will only start at 13:00. Tickets for the match are on sale … [Read more...] about My Apologies but I have to say….. South Africa vs Australia
Get Your Primary School Involved in EP Mini Cricket
The Eastern Province Mini Cricket Committee together with the Eastern Province Amateur Cricket Department will be hosting the Eastern Province Mini Cricket Seminar at Axxess St. George's on Thursday 04 August 2011 starting at 09H00 The purpose of the seminar is to evaluate the resolutions taken in 2010 some of which entails growing mini cricket participation and support, marketing of the game and to craft a new way forward for 2011 Mini Cricket Programmes. More than hundred delegates from … [Read more...] about Get Your Primary School Involved in EP Mini Cricket
Four Winds – Find Out my Poison of Choice
The Four Winds Music Festival is an annual festival held at the Mannville Theatre in St George's Park Port Elizabeth. Set amidst the beautiful palm trees and under an open sky, it is a chance for people to listen to the talented artists that Port Elizabeth has to offer in a relaxed, scenic environment. You are invited to bring a picnic basket, blankets and chairs and settle in for an evening of great music from a variety of musicians. Back in the day when the hair was long and untinged with … [Read more...] about Four Winds – Find Out my Poison of Choice
Join the Proteas India Fever
The MTN ODI Series between South Africa and India is currently underway. The Proteas secured a magnificent win in the first match of the 5 match series. Axxess St George's is getting ready to host the 4th match of the series on 21 January 2011 and a great day of cricketing action is on the cards for Port Elizabeth. The match starts at 14:30 and gates will open at 12:30. Tickets for this match are on sale as follows: Ticket office Axxess St George's - 08:30-16:30 Brian Bands Sports (Port … [Read more...] about Join the Proteas India Fever
Chevrolet Warriors vs Nashua Dolphins in PE
www.MyPE.co.za: The Chevrolet Warriors will play the Nashua Dolphins in a Supersport match at Axxess St George’s starting Thursday 6 January 2011. Selectors have announced the following team: Michael Price, Bevan Bennett, Jon Jon Smuts, Arno Jacobs, Craig Thyssen, Justin Kreusch, Kelly Smuts, Nicky Boje, Andrew Birch, Basheer Walters, Reece Williams and Sinethemba Mjekula. After a dazzling season last year the Warriors are languishing in position 6 (with no-one below them!) on the … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors vs Nashua Dolphins in PE
