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10 years of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 10 years of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Today is the 10th birthday of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo.  Yes, exactly 10 years ago to the day PE Daily Photo was started by SAM (Sue and Max Hoppe) with a post featuring some generic facts about Nelson Mandela Bay.  Two days later they were off and running, doing 500 posts before passing the baton on to me.  I did my first post on the 15th of March 2009 which means I have been at … [Read more...] about 10 years of Port Elizabeth Daily Photo – Featured Blog

Grahamstown in the news: Memories of years gone by shared at St Francis reunion in Thames

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Memories of years gone by shared at St Francis reunion in Thames: He was hard-working and had the ability to really connect with people and in a short time he had built two churches and three schools on Willoughby St and in Grahamstown, Landers said. "He was also one of the main drivers behind establishing the ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Top court comes to the aid of three students told to pay costs: On Tuesday, the Court set aside two judgments, one passed by the High Court in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Memories of years gone by shared at St Francis reunion in Thames

Mthatha news: Catholic Church celebrates 200 years of existence in Southern Africa

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Catholic Church celebrates 200 years of existence in Southern Africa: Kokstad and Mthatha); Pretoria (comprising the suffragan sees of Johannesburg, Lydenburg, Swaziland and Pietersburg); and Bloemfontein (comprising the suffragan sees of Kroonstad, Bethlehem, Kimberley, Keimoes and Lesotho). Further growth has taken place ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Payday advance fairfield ca, approval in seconds, your cash advance source: detailed one rigid major million procurements, $ 2,000 … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Catholic Church celebrates 200 years of existence in Southern Africa

Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style

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Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style: Visitors of all ages to the 16th annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees are invited to “Embrace your Wild in the Adventure Province,” says festival director Jennifer Honsbein. This year’s three-day festival at the end of June includes a unique “festival for all seasons” for kids, the Eastern Cape’s premier game auction, “wild rides” and “wild shopping” at over 350 specialist stalls, as well as a galaxy of stars performing under the Karoo sky on the … [Read more...] about Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style

Unsettled: 100 Years of War exhibition set to open at NMMU Art Gallery

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Unsettled: 100 Years of War exhibition set to open at NMMU Art Gallery: Nelson Mandela Bay art lovers, historians and all those with an appetite for South Africa’s history through the decolonisation lens are in for a treat, with the upcoming photographic exhibition by acclaimed documentary photographer Cedric Nunn. Source: NMMU News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Unsettled: 100 Years of War exhibition set to open at NMMU Art Gallery

Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style

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Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style: Visitors of all ages to the 16th annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees are invited to “Embrace your Wild in the Adventure Province,” says festival director Jennifer Honsbein. This year’s three-day festival at the end of June includes a unique “festival for all seasons” for kids, the Eastern Cape’s premier game auction, “wild rides” and “wild shopping” at over 350 specialist stalls, as well as a galaxy of stars performing under the Karoo sky on the … [Read more...] about Celebrating 16 years in true Adventure Province style

PE in the news: El Niño 2.0 in SA on the way: Hottest day in 50 Years recorded in Port Elizabeth

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El Niño 2.0 in SA on the way: Hottest day in 50 Years recorded in Port Elizabeth: Cape Town - SA's severe weather patterns are continuing, with Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape reporting its hottest day in 50 years on Thursday, 30 March. A sweltering 40.2°C was measured at Port Elizabeth Airport at 14:00 on Thursday, marking the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. ‘Millions siphoned’ from bus system: From there they appeared in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court, where they were … [Read more...] about PE in the news: El Niño 2.0 in SA on the way: Hottest day in 50 Years recorded in Port Elizabeth

Bhisho news: South Africa: Two (2) Life Sentences and 120 Years in Jail for Quzini Rapist and Robber

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South Africa: Two (2) Life Sentences and 120 Years in Jail for Quzini Rapist and Robber: The community of Quzini location in King William's Town and surroundings can finally breathe a sigh of relief after one of the most notorious serial rapists and robber, Mninawa Manzana was sentenced to two life sentences and 75 years in jail at Bhisho High ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: South Africa: Two (2) Life Sentences and 120 Years in Jail for Quzini Rapist and Robber

King Williams Town news: South Africa: Robber Sentenced to an Effective 29 Years Imprisonment – Addo

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South Africa: Robber Sentenced to an Effective 29 Years Imprisonment - Addo: King William's Town — The Regional Court in Port Elizabeth sentenced 29-year-old Sipho Mayinje on Thursday, 23 February 2017 to 29 years behind bars. The sentencing follows the arrest of Mayinje and two other accused, on 1 November 2014 at about 04:30 ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Suspect in Court for Possession of Unlawful Ammunition: King Williams Town: Police arrested a 28 year old … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: Robber Sentenced to an Effective 29 Years Imprisonment – Addo

Uitenhage in the news: Final bell rings on teacher’s stay of 44 years

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Final bell rings on teacher’s stay of 44 years: Mungur was born and bred in Schauderville and attended Paterson High until Grade 11. She went on to study teaching at Dower Training College in Uitenhage in 1971. She started her first teaching job at Dietrich in 1973 when she was 20. While teaching ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. People living near R61 asked to give way for blasting: The slope, which was on the R75 onramp into Uitenhage, had been a source of concern since 2012. “Sloughing … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Final bell rings on teacher’s stay of 44 years

New Year’s Resolutions: Bloggers Share Places to Visit in the Bay in 2017 – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: New Year’s Resolutions: Bloggers Share Places to Visit in the Bay in 2017: Nelson Mandela Bay is a Bay of plenty; there is always something new to sample, something different to experience and with your Nelson Mandela Bay Pass Card the Bay is an opportunity waiting to be explored thanks to the NMB Pass’ budget-friendly discounts and free entries to a variety of activities in and around the Bay. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions: Bloggers Share Places to Visit in the Bay in 2017 – Featured Blog

Grahamstown in the news: Maru are New Year’s Cup champions

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Maru are New Year’s Cup champions: Grahamstown’s Makana Rhini United Football Club (Maru) was crowned champions of the New Year’s Cup soccer tournament, after they beat Amavarara in the final. The final, which was part of the New Year’s Cup closing ceremony, took place at JD Dlepu ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Maru are New Year’s Cup champions

Bhisho news: The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up – worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages

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The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up - worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages: The crisis is unfolding less than 50km from the province’s capital‚ Bhisho. Residents say more than 50 cattle have died in 10 villages in the last three months from starvation and dehydration. Tamarha administrative area appears lifeless‚ with dry ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: The animals are dying‚ the dams have dried up – worst drought in 30 years grips Eastern Cape villages

Mthatha news: Worst drought in 30 years takes toll

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Worst drought in 30 years takes toll: “We are now solely depending on the Mthatha dam. But we are coming up with solutions of saving water with a system where if there’s a pipe burst, residents will be able to take a picture and send it to us so that our plumbers can attend to it ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Bodies pile up at East Cape mortuaries: Others died as a result of drownings, suicide, poisoning and assault. The Department of Health forensic facility in Mthatha, where … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Worst drought in 30 years takes toll