Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Walk the plank: You mighta seen an ou wandering down the beach with what looks like a plank under his arm, and wondered “what the hang’s that!?”History has a way of repeating itself and surfing’s no different. It all started with a shaved down wooden plank and recently the trend was revived. They’re called alaia’s – try spelling that quickly…..The alaia’s roots span back a … [Read more...] about Walk the plank – Featured Blog
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Bhisho news: Paralysed man defies odds to learn to walk
Paralysed man defies odds to learn to walk: Picture: BARBARA HOLLANDS This week Mkwenkwe told the Saturday Dispatch how the bakkie in which he was a passenger rolled twice in Bhisho after a tyre burst. “It was just after leaving work and the driver lost control. I was in the back of the bakkie and ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. R212m missing from East Cape health coffers: In a further bombshell‚ the provincial health department’s superintendent-general‚ Dr Thobile Mbengashe‚ told a … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Paralysed man defies odds to learn to walk
Entries open for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Entries for one of the biggest annual family, lifestyle and charity events in the Eastern Cape, the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer are now open. The event was launched on Friday, 16 September at the Algoa FM studios in Port Elizabeth. Three organisations supporting cancer sufferers and research will benefit from this year’s event. “The event is in its 18th year and is presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health as our main partner. We’re very proud of everything we’ve been able to … [Read more...] about Entries open for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Doggy walk for Animal Welfare – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Doggy walk for Animal Welfare: Yesterday (Saturday) morning we took the sausages for a walk on the beach along with probably a hundred or so other pooches as part of a fundraiser for Animal Welfare. The weather was perfect and the dogs and their human servants had a great time out. So interesting watching everybody with the dogs of different shapes and sizes. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Early … [Read more...] about Doggy walk for Animal Welfare – Featured Blog
South African finance minister forced to walk a difficult political tightrope
South African finance minister forced to walk a difficult political tightrope by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Articles: South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan had to tread carefully to please many competing interests in his budget. shutterstockThe budget presented by South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan showed a great balancing act. The minister gave welcome tax relief, found money for higher education and continued the country’s economic stimulus packages. He also … [Read more...] about South African finance minister forced to walk a difficult political tightrope
SAMREC’s full moon beach walk. – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: SAMREC’s full moon beach walk. by Dempsey's Self Catering: What a delight to be part of the SAMREC full moon beach walk on Sunday 24th January. It was their first full moon beach walk event and they intend making it a monthly event. The participation fee per person supports the excellent rehabilitation efforts of SAMREC. It was a breezy and misty evening which caused havoc with the photography but it was still a most enjoyable beach … [Read more...] about SAMREC’s full moon beach walk. – Featured Blog
A walk along the beach in Jeffrey’s Bay – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A walk along the beach in Jeffrey's Bay by The Firefly Photo Files: What good is a morning meeting in Jeffrey's Bay with perfect early summer weather if one can't leave a little earlier and go for a walk on the beach? Yeh, says me too. Early morning and not a breath of air in Port Elizabeth so I took a chance and left just after 7am to give myself a bit of time for a walk along the beach at Kabeljous.The tide was low and water was … [Read more...] about A walk along the beach in Jeffrey’s Bay – Featured Blog
Beefy will walk into PE on 13 December
On Thursday 10 December Sir Ian "Beefy" Botham will embark on the first of 8 Walks to raise charity for four South African Charities. These walks will take place in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth, Soweto, Johannesburg and Pretoria and will mark the celebration of his 60th Birthday and the 30th anniversary of his first ever walk from John O’Groats to Lands End in 1985. Sir Ian Terence Botham, OBE is a former England Test cricketer and Test team captain, and current cricket … [Read more...] about Beefy will walk into PE on 13 December
PE Image – ‘A Morning Walk’, United States, Wisconsin, Phillips, Sunrise, County F Road
This Chevrolet Warriors image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. 'A Morning Walk', United States, Wisconsin, Phillips, Sunrise, County F Road Image by WanderingtheWorld (www.ChrisFord.com) Portfolio | Travel Blog | Tumblr | Youtube |Contact Me Below is an excerpt from my travel blog. Cheers. I walked down into my Grandmother's kitchen this Christmas morning to spy the sun breaking through the winter cloud blanket. Bright colors … [Read more...] about PE Image – ‘A Morning Walk’, United States, Wisconsin, Phillips, Sunrise, County F Road
Top Eastern Cape event wins coveted PRISM Award
Algoa FM entered their PR strategy for the 2014 Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer in the 18th Annual PRISM Awards and received the Bronze award in the Sponsorship Category at a ceremony hosted in Sandton on Sunday, 19 April. The 17th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer will be hosted in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 31 October 2015. Last year the event reached a new high with close to 9000 walkers and the biggest cash donation towards Igazi Foundation which allowed for the opening of the Eastern … [Read more...] about Top Eastern Cape event wins coveted PRISM Award
PE Image – if you can-always walk towards the light-the journey seems brighter
This Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. if you can-always walk towards the light-the journey seems brighter Image by max_thinks_sees look up Submit your Port Elizabeth image here. … [Read more...] about PE Image – if you can-always walk towards the light-the journey seems brighter
New Record for the Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer
The Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer set a new record on Saturday when approximately 9000 people joined the annual walk for charity. Last year less than 8000 people entered the walk with just over 4000 people participating on the day with the storm and flooding that transpired the morning of the walk. This year the weather played its part and most of the entrants pitched for the walk which resulted in a sea of pink in Port Elizabeth; creating awareness for cancer. The 5km walk in … [Read more...] about New Record for the Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer
Big Walk for Cancer aims for Guinness Record!
Entrants in this year’s Big Walk for Cancer in Port Elizabeth can expect to make history as the new route takes participants through The Boardwalk in a bid to establish a world record for the most people to walk through a hotel foyer at one time. At the same time they will be raising funds to assist children suffering from cancer. The event was launched on Friday, 5 September at the Boardwalk Convention Centre where Igazi Foundation was officially announced as the beneficiary to this year’s … [Read more...] about Big Walk for Cancer aims for Guinness Record!
Hardy walkers raise R210 000 for charity
Walkers braved rain and wind to raise R210 000 for the Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) at the annual Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk held in October 2013. Over 7500 people entered the Big Walk in 2013 and more than 4000 people pitched during the stormy weather to participate in the 4km walk. The funds will be used to help maintain a home that provides accommodation for mothers whose children are undergoing cancer treatment at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth. The CHOC Lodge was … [Read more...] about Hardy walkers raise R210 000 for charity
Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk
A weekly Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services will take place every Thursday morning at 8:00 am over the summer season. Interested walkers (and talkers) are invited to rendezvous in front of Hobie Beach Pier (Shark Rock) on Marine Drive, Summerstrand before 8:00 am This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Member sof the public will be able to chat to our local SAPS members whilst walking along … [Read more...] about Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk
