‘Blonde Poison’ rerun takes centre stage: All three were turned down. Fiona Ramsay in the solo production of Blonde Poison in 2016 at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Picture: CuePix/Megan Moore I was phoned by Ismail (Mohamed, former artistic director of the arts fest), who wanted to ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Communications breakdown: Does anyone know what’s going on with Cape Town’s water crisis?: We easily forget how dire the situation was in Gauteng just 14 months … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: ‘Blonde Poison’ rerun takes centre stage
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PE in the news: Jordaan says he will respond to rape allegations, but at a later stage
Jordaan says he will respond to rape allegations, but at a later stage: This week Ferguson alleged in a facebook post that Jordaan had raped her in a Port Elizabeth hotel about 24 years ago. She shared the post in response to the global campaign #MeToo, which called on victims of rape to speak out. Ferguson did not pursue any ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Safa boss raped me – Ferguson: “I was performing at a sports banquet of some sort in Port Elizabeth. I had not met him before, … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Jordaan says he will respond to rape allegations, but at a later stage
Grahamstown in the news: From the Grahamstown fringe to the global stage
From the Grahamstown fringe to the global stage: Exciting, fresh new theatre makers rely on the annual National Arts Festival Fringe in Grahamstown to showcase their work. It raises their profile and often leads to opportunities in SA and internationally. But it is expensive to be there, says independent ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rapping truth, laughing at power: The Magamba Network's creative quest for change in Zimbabwe: But hip hop artist and comedian Samm Farai Monro – also … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: From the Grahamstown fringe to the global stage
Bhisho news: Jobs, education at centre stage
Jobs, education at centre stage: DA leader in Bhisho Bobby Stevenson said the speech had no game-changer announcements. He said education consumed nearly half of the provincial budget, but there were no extra measures to deal with its challenges. “I would expect bringing back inspectors ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Glitz and glamour on the red carpet: It was glitz and glamour at the Bhisho legislature yesterday as MECs and guests tried to outshine each other on the red carpet with … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Jobs, education at centre stage
PE in the news: ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ returns to the stage
‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ returns to the stage: Luitingh plays Pharoah until January 29 in Johannesburg, and from February until March 11 in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Gau takes over the role on Thursdays. Last year’s production starred Bianca le Grange in the important role as the narrator. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. New venture in Richmond Hill ‘simply Divino’: He is a familiar face in the Port Elizabeth hospitality industry, having operated the restaurant … [Read more...] about PE in the news: ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ returns to the stage
Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage
Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage: Delphine Lechifflart Photo: Jay – www.arione.blogspot.co.za French acrobats Delphine Lechifflart and Franck Rabilier are sailing down to Port Elizabeth, after their second South African stop in Durban, to perform their acrobatic shows from their sailboat, La Loupiote at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club during November. The couple will use the mast, boom, rigging and other parts of their yacht as stage to exhibit their acrobatics prowess at … [Read more...] about Unique international acrobatic show uses yacht as a stage
South African Trade takes Centre Stage at BRICS 2016
South African Trade takes Centre Stage at BRICS 2016: South African trade takes centre stage at the inaugural BRICS Trade Fair in New Delhi from Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 October 2016. Thirty three South African companies will showcase their value proposition to business people and investors from the BRICS block ahead of the annual Summit of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa scheduled for 15-16 October 2016 in Goa. The Summit will be held under the theme … [Read more...] about South African Trade takes Centre Stage at BRICS 2016
MBDA takes Route 67 marketing to a global stage
MBDA takes Route 67 marketing to a global stage: VICTORIOUS: MBDA has appointed South African and Nelson Mandela Bay Triathlete and two-times Ironman Age Group World Champion, Kyle Buckingham as Route 67 Heritage Trail ambassador. Port Elizabeth, 30 September 2016 – The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) today announced that it has appointed Port Elizabeth-born Kyle Buckingham as a brand ambassador for Route 67, the iconic heritage trail that tracks 67 years of Nelson Mandela’s … [Read more...] about MBDA takes Route 67 marketing to a global stage
Alvon Collison wins a Lifetime Achievement Award
One of South Africa's most enduring entertainers, Alvon Collison, was honoured at the Naledi Theatre Awards in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 19 April, when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the theatre. The Naledi Theatre Awards, now in its 12th year, honours and applauds theatre excellence in a variety of fields. Affectionately known as ‘Mr Showbiz’, Collison, who is based in Cape Town, has received several awards in his illustrious career spanning five decades, … [Read more...] about Alvon Collison wins a Lifetime Achievement Award
Cobb’s Stage Coach – Editors Pic
This image is from the MyPE Editor's Flickr Account - offering some topical daily images from a phone smarter than Alan, occasional images from a DSLR and scanned images of Port Elizabeth as he wanders around the Bay pretending to know a lot and sometimes succeeding in making a complete hash of it! Cobb's Stage Coach Image by awstraton Cobb's Stage Coach stops to change horses and pick up passengers on its long journey from Port Elizabeth to Kimberley. It was considered to have been a … [Read more...] about Cobb’s Stage Coach – Editors Pic
Zonke to share stage with Lionel Richie
Zonke to share stage with Lionel Richie: Zonke Dikana will be performing live alongside Lionel Richie at the All the Hits, All Night Long concerts between 13 and 21 March 2016 in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Cape Town. The All the Hits, All Night Long is Lionel Richie’s world tour and has sold out across the globe in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, United States and the Middle East. Richie will take his hit-filled show, featuring songs from the Commodores. “I am looking … [Read more...] about Zonke to share stage with Lionel Richie
Stage 2 from 6:00 pm
Eskom will move from stage 1 to stage 2 load shedding at 18h00 on Thursday, which is expected to continue until 22h00. This is due to a further shortage of generation capacity as additional units have had to be taken out of service for unplanned maintenance caused by technical faults, Eskom said in a statement. Eskom has implemented stage 2 load shedding every day since Sunday, with Thursday's stage 1 load shedding starting from 06:00. On Thursday, it said the electricity supply system … [Read more...] about Stage 2 from 6:00 pm
Brace yourselves for Stage 2
Eskom said this morning that it will implement stage 2 load shedding from 06:00, and this is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. This follows two days of load shedding, with several consumers saying that they experienced longer power outages than the normal scheduled two hours and others not experiencing load shedding at all. This morning Eskom said the electricity supply system remains very vulnerable due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of … [Read more...] about Brace yourselves for Stage 2
The Week Ahead Load Shedding Schedule – 23 to 29 March
Your load shedding schedule for 23 to 29 March 2015 in Nelson Mandela Bay. (Click here to see IF load shedding is operational or not) Sponsored by: Straton Solar - The time to go Off-Grid is now! Stage 1 – 5% The schedule is calculated over a 8-day cycle during which each group will be shed once per 2.5hr time slot. During the 8-day cycle, each group is excluded from loadshedding for two days. Time Mon Tues Wed … [Read more...] about The Week Ahead Load Shedding Schedule – 23 to 29 March
The Week Ahead Load Shedding Schedule – 16 to 22 March
Your load shedding schedule for 16 to 22 March 2015 in Nelson Mandela Bay. (Click here to see IF load shedding is operational or not) Sponsored by: Straton Solar - The time to go Off-Grid is now! Stage 1 – 5% The schedule is calculated over a 8-day cycle during which each group will be shed once per 2.5hr time slot. During the 8-day cycle, each group is excluded from loadshedding for two days. Time Mon Tues Wed … [Read more...] about The Week Ahead Load Shedding Schedule – 16 to 22 March
