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SA Netball boss happy with 2013 season

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Netball South Africa (NSA) president Mimi Mthethwa could not contain her excitement as she reminisces on the 2013 achievements of both the Proteas and the Baby Proteas. The Netball Proteas beat England for the first time to clinch the Tri-Series when they hosted them in Port Elizabeth. In the fast 5 Netball World series the green and gold girls narrowly lost to Jamaica for the bronze medal, while the Baby Proteas finished in a commanding 5th position at the youth world champs in Glasgow. … [Read more...] about SA Netball boss happy with 2013 season

The World’s Ugliest Cat

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The Longhair and I seem to have built in cat magnets as we attract all the strays and ferals in the neighbourhood. Some have remarked that our home is like a witches home when people see our cats draped over the porch waiting their next handout. Now Thomas the cat is an entirely different kettle of stinky fish. Thomas was the last one to arrive before we removed the catnip from our garden. What you see today is the older improved Thomas who has grown a bit of hair back, been neutered (the … [Read more...] about The World’s Ugliest Cat

How are we going to survive?

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Port Elizabeth, January 5, 2014 - Hundreds of families who depend on the sea for their survival have lost their commercial fishing rights. For most of them this is a serious setback, as fishing is their only source of income. http://youtu.be/1HiHoCB_1os Creator: eNCAeNUUS Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about How are we going to survive?

Tiger Mangweni on his move to coach EP Rugby

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Tiger fields questions from the media about his move to coaching and identifies some high and lowlights from his playing career. Rugy writing stalwarts Michael Green and George Byron (black shirt) can be seen in the left of the image. Mangweni said it had been tough for him to make the decision to move across to coaching, as he would not be able to join his teammates on the field during games anymore, but that it had been a decision that he had been thinking about for quite some time. … [Read more...] about Tiger Mangweni on his move to coach EP Rugby

Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby

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Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Rugby President, Cheeky Watson, said Mangweni's appointment highlighted the commitment to develop players from the region. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, confirmed that Mangweni, who played for the Southern Kings in the British and Irish Lions tour in 2009 and who has been a key player for the EP Kings since 2010, would be moving across to the coaching … [Read more...] about Cheeky Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby

Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby

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Eastern Province Kings rugby stalwart, Siyabonga Tiger Mangweni, has moved across from the field of play to the coaching staff structures. EP Kings captain, Luke Watson said from a players' point of view, Mangweni had nothing but their undying support and said the team was very excited to be coached by Mangweni. "We think that having someone like Tiger, not only the rugby player but the person, pioneering and leading the EP Kings and developing the talent coming through, just makes sense … [Read more...] about Luke Watson on Tiger Mangweni’s move to coach at EP Rugby

Top 15 Port Elizabeth Videos in 2013

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For the purposes of this exercise we had a look at the Top 15 viewed YouTube videos with a Port Elizabeth 'connection' that were uploaded during 2013. Mindful of the fact that many would have been uploaded early in the year we also created a trendline for each of the Top 15 by creating a weight for each. This was done by dividing the number of views by the number of weeks that each has been available for during 2013. For example a video that was published 6 months ago received a weighting of … [Read more...] about Top 15 Port Elizabeth Videos in 2013

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Test at Aldo Scribante

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The bike show attends the launch in Port Elizabeth and we give you some feedback on whether it is worth while to trade in your 2011 Fireblade for the latest version. http://youtu.be/CJlVGnyD5oY Creator: Lamond Lofton Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Test at Aldo Scribante

27 years ago, Allan Hendrickse swam at a “whites only” Kings Beach

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On this day, 27 years ago, former MP Allan Hendrickse raised the ire of the NATS by going for a swim at a "whites only" Port Elizabeth beach. And exactly two decades ago on this day... the integrity of former "homeland citizens" was restored. http://youtu.be/ffsbGf_GZJM Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE … [Read more...] about 27 years ago, Allan Hendrickse swam at a “whites only” Kings Beach

Ten people have drowned along Port Elizabeth beaches

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Ten people have drowned along Port Elizabeth beaches since the beginning of the summer holidays. Two more are still missing. During the same period 16 people have drowned In KwazuluNatal in Richards Bay, Ramsgate and Port Shepstone http://youtu.be/6dnxK2Xmsjs Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Ten people have drowned along Port Elizabeth beaches

Clean up operations are underway

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With holidaymakers packed up and leaving... Litter and rubbish is often left behind. Municipal clean up crews have been hard at work at popular holiday areas in Port Elizabeth. Others make extra money from recycling materials. http://youtu.be/bUmZwpu4ZoI Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Clean up operations are underway

Reducing fishing permits will devastate fishermen’s lives: SALFA

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The South African Line Fish Association says reducing the number of fishing permits, will decimate the lives of fishermen and their families. In Port Elizabeth, fishermen and boatowners urged government to review its decision. There are allegations that some of the new, successful applicants are known gangsters. Others are company directors. http://youtu.be/FxK1DaJtlZs Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos … [Read more...] about Reducing fishing permits will devastate fishermen’s lives: SALFA

Happy Valley Christmas Church Service

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A Christmas church service takes place in Happy Valley alongside Humewood's Blue Flag Beach in Port Elizabeth everyone is welcome irrespective of their attire. Animals welcome. http://youtu.be/KPUwfPmh2AU Creator: sabcdigitalnews Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Happy Valley Christmas Church Service