Steve Hofmeyr calls Makhanda a ‘goatherder who pi*sed under an Acacia tree’: Singer and controversial Afrikaans activist Steve Hofmeyr has publicly refused to acknowledge the Eastern Cape Town of Makhanda and insists on referring to it by its colonial name, Grahamstown. Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Steve Hofmeyr on why he won't refer to Grahamstown as Makhanda: Controversial Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr took to Twitter to weigh in on the renaming of Grahamstown. The Eastern Cape town of … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: Steve Hofmeyr calls Makhanda a ‘goatherder who pi*sed under an Acacia tree’
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Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200: In exactly one week shoes will be polished, shirts ironed, books covered and bags packed as the kids of the Bay head back to school. But that is a whole week away and there’s still a whole lotta fun you can fit into 7 days. Source: NMBT Blog. Breakfast in the Bay: Breakfast is by far … [Read more...] about Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Mthatha news: Another S. African police station comes under attack
Another S. African police station comes under attack: The attack took place early Monday at the Ngangelizwe police station in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, police said. After subduing the police officers on duty, the gunmen killed a man in police custo... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Four gunmen storm Mthatha police station, execute prisoner: In yet another attack on an Eastern Cape police station, four heavily armed gunmen stormed the holding cells on Monday, executing a prisoner … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Another S. African police station comes under attack
Mthatha news: Mandela, patriarchy under spotlight at Albertina Sisulu Memorial Lecture
Mandela, patriarchy under spotlight at Albertina Sisulu Memorial Lecture: MTHATHA - Late president Nelson Mandela and patriarchy have been blamed for overshadowing the struggle icon Albertina Sisulu's memorial lecture. The lecture was delivered by retired Constitutional Cou... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mandela, patriarchy blamed for overshadowing Albertina Sisulu memorial lecture: The lecture was delivered by retired Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro in a packed auditorium at the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Mandela, patriarchy under spotlight at Albertina Sisulu Memorial Lecture
Grahamstown in the news: WATCH | Siyenza boss’ home under hammer
WATCH | Siyenza boss' home under hammer: The state successfully applied for its attachment at the Grahamstown high court on Tuesday. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) applied for a preservation order afte... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Wooooooo a ghost bus tour of Durban complete with 'special' effects: Durban - The infamous Daisy de Melker lived her life within points of a triangle across southern Africa’s landscape. Grahamstown, where she was born … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: WATCH | Siyenza boss’ home under hammer
PE in the news: Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar
Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar: Port Elizabeth Mental Health, in partnership with Bayworld, hosted a seminar on femicide on Friday to raise awareness about women abused by their partners and gender-based violence in Nelson Mandela B... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Bishop Nopece bows out: More than 60 years later, the Anglican bishop of the diocese of Port Elizabeth will retire on Sunday after 27 years of service. Priests, pastors, friends and members of his … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar
Mandela University Centenary Programme gets under way with colloquium and public lecture
Mandela University Centenary Programme gets under way with colloquium and public lecture: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This famous Nelson Mandela quote is a powerful illustration of the immense value the global icon placed on education. It is this very statement by the former president, made in July 2003, that the Faculty of Education's colloquium on 19-20 July seeks to interrogate as a means to understand its contextual … [Read more...] about Mandela University Centenary Programme gets under way with colloquium and public lecture
Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Operations Put Mthatha Crime Under a Tight Squeeze
South Africa: Police Operations Put Mthatha Crime Under a Tight Squeeze: Police continued with anti-crime operations today at Shell Ultra City, R61 Decoligny, N2 Dan's Country Lodge, Misty Mount, Ngangelizwe and the Mthatha CBD as part of stabilising Mthatha and eliminating any space available for crime. Today 4 vehicles were ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. A must win for Black Leopards: Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila will be away to Super Eagles at the Goble Park Stadium in Bethlehem, while … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Operations Put Mthatha Crime Under a Tight Squeeze
PE in the news: Watch: NMB council meeting under way
Watch: NMB council meeting under way: Livestream above courtesy DStv 403. PORT ELIZABETH – Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip will fight for his political life on Thursday during a motion of no confidence tabled by the EFF. The DA mayor says the EFF's reasons for wanting him out are ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. EFF vows to continue pushing for Trollip's removal: CAPE TOWN – There were political rallies abound in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday ahead of a critical no confidence … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Watch: NMB council meeting under way
Under the freeway – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Under the freeway: Strand Street under the Settlers Freeway isn't really a place where many of Port Elizabeth's suburban inhabitants wander but if you do you'll encounter interesting scenes, vendors and shops that you won't really find anywhere else. The painting on the freeway support pillar is one of a series of colourful and evocative portraits that depict young South Africans from a range of cultural backgrounds. It forms part … [Read more...] about Under the freeway – Featured Blog
Mthatha news: Case puts spotlight on women married under old bantustan law
Case puts spotlight on women married under old bantustan law: She has asked the Constitutional Court to refer the matter back to the Mthatha Regional Court to determine her proprietary interests and her ex-husband’s. She has approached the court alleging that in so far as her marriage is out of community of ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Taxi wars rages on in Mthatha as one driver is killed: At least two people have died and four injured since the taxi violence erupted in the Mthatha area … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Case puts spotlight on women married under old bantustan law
PE in the news: The one-off game, starting on Tuesday, will be staged under experimental playing conditions.
The one-off game, starting on Tuesday, will be staged under experimental playing conditions.: Play will start at 1.30pm (1130 GMT) each day. The sunset in Port Elizabeth will be between 7.30pm and 7.31pm on the four days of the match, half an hour into the last session. It is the first Test match since 1972/73 to be scheduled over four days. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. SUPPORT THE ROGER FEDERER FOUNDATION! • BUY THE OFFICIAL RF CALENDAR FOR 2018: Find the link to buy the calendar … [Read more...] about PE in the news: The one-off game, starting on Tuesday, will be staged under experimental playing conditions.
Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200: In exactly one week the shoes will be polished, shirts ironed, books covered and bags packed as the kids of the Bay head back to school. But that is a whole week away and there’s still a whole lotta fun you can fit into 7 days. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily … [Read more...] about Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Bhisho news: Councils under fire for MM appointments
Councils under fire for MM appointments: The Democratic Alliance in the Bhisho Legislature has accused three local councils of irregularly appointing municipal managers. DA shadow MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) Vicky Knoetze. Picture: SOURCED They claim Intsika ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Mandela funeral probe ordered: She noted that these funds‚ channelled to the Eastern Cape Development Corporation by the provincial treasury in Bhisho‚ were meant for … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Councils under fire for MM appointments
King Williams Town news: Case of wife’s death delayed: man allegedly buried wife under her bed
Case of wife’s death delayed: man allegedly buried wife under her bed: The murder case against a Breidbach man who allegedly killed his wife and buried her body in a shallow grave under her bed was yet again postponed in the King William’s Town Magistrate’s Court. Alleged Breidbach wife killer Vernon Baartjies in the King ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Armed suspects arrested in King Williams Town after jumping red robot: Three suspects, aged between 35 and 44 years old, are … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Case of wife’s death delayed: man allegedly buried wife under her bed
