The African penguin is only found on the southern African coast. The endemic population is at an historic low with the numbers of breeding pairs on southern African islands down to 26000 pairs from an estimated 121 000 breeding pairs in 1956. Over the last three generations, there has been a 50% overall decrease in breeding pairs. Recently, the rate of decline increased from about 1.44 % in 2006 to 2.34% in 2010. The endangered status of these charismatic seabirds, is fast moving from vulnerable … [Read more...] about Penguins Under Threat
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RC Airplane Model Show in Port Elizabeth
The Radio Control Airplane Model Show was held on 1 June 2013, in Port Elizabeth. This event is held once a year at the Port Elizabeth Radio Flyers (PERF) club flying field just outside Greenbushes. Flying in windy weather conditions didn't stop the guys from flying their airplanes and other aircraft, though. http://youtu.be/i1LXHgFJ9iQ Uploaded to Youtube by: vlermuise Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for … [Read more...] about RC Airplane Model Show in Port Elizabeth
Violent clashes in Port Elizabeth
May 31 - A Somali shopkeeper has been killed in ongoing violent clashes in Port Elizabeth. It is believed he was stoned to death. A second Somali man has been stabbed and wounded in running battles between the Booysens Park community and foreigners. The violence all started as an attempt to drive a gang out of the area, but after being stopped by police, residents have now turned on the foreigners instead. http://youtu.be/8xXhxQRcZkk Uploaded to Youtube by: enewschannel Posted to MyPE by: Alan … [Read more...] about Violent clashes in Port Elizabeth
A Day in Port Elizabeth
Our friend Jono went out with a few buddies and cameras to shoot a typical day in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We hope this shows how universal cycling culture is. http://youtu.be/AqZ3tchORHs Uploaded to Youtube by: statebicycle 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 A Day in Port Elizabeth
Booysens Protesters turn to looting
Port Elizabeth, May 29 - Booysens Park residents, in Port Elizabeth, took to the streets to protest against gang members, who they say are responsible for an increase in robberies in the area. When the protesters couldn't find any gangsters they turned to looting the shops of foreign nationals. http://youtu.be/c_I8l3Wqxzc Uploaded to Youtube by: enewschannel Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on … [Read more...] about Booysens Protesters turn to looting
Port Elizabeth in 1975
Views of King's Beach, the Edward Hotel and the Donkin reserve. http://youtu.be/Wpatz1CEB-4 Uploaded to Youtube by: rashley2712 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 Port Elizabeth in 1975
11 Arrested for public violence in Port Elizabeth
On 28 May 2013 Residents of Booysens Park and police fought running battles. Residents pelted police with stones, while police fired rubber bullets. The protests were sparked by anger against gangs in the area. http://youtu.be/Ln7r4yTIDgw Uploaded to Youtube by: 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 11 Arrested for public violence in Port Elizabeth
Spearfishing a Bank Steenbras off Noordhoek
I drop down to about 20 m and enter the cold thermocline to find a good number of fish - Red Steenbras, Bank Steenbras and Red Stumpnose. I take my time to select the biggest fish in sight and home in on it.... http://youtu.be/mYZf_3zpzao?t=1m Uploaded to Youtube by: gletwynchem Posted to MyPE by: Spear Fishing Port Elizabeth Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to … [Read more...] about Spearfishing a Bank Steenbras off Noordhoek
Steam Locomotives in Port Elizabeth – 1986
Recorded in early 1986 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. There was still plenty of steam about, though mostly then confined to freight working and shunts. Here one Sunday morning we have a quick look around the shed whilst huge numbers of locos slumber, then move on to the city's station where various class 15AR 4-8-2 locos go about their business as station pilots and dock shunters. If steam is your thing then have a look at … [Read more...] about Steam Locomotives in Port Elizabeth – 1986
Thanks Germany
Masifunde learners from Port Elizabeth's Walmer Township thank their Germany based sponsors: http://youtu.be/1-xIuVx-v4U Uploaded to Youtube by: Masifunde 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 Thanks Germany
Africa Week at NMMU – Highlights from Day 1
Official opening of the Africa Week 2013 at NMMU. Visual art exhibition by Usen Obot, Nigerian artist living in the Nelson Mandela Bay; display of Chinua Achebe books and selected quotes - Exhibition will be displayed at the NMMU library throughout Africa Week, 21-25 May 2013. http://youtu.be/Gjg-8-tvrao Uploaded to Youtube by: NMMUInternational Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE … [Read more...] about Africa Week at NMMU – Highlights from Day 1
Springboks Lions in 1974 at Boet Erasmus
Tries from the British & Irish Lions 1974 South Africa tour. The video is set to start with the game played at the Boet Erasmus Stadium in Port Elizabeth and the famous (dubious) 99 call is seen after. Test 1: Springboks 3 - 12 Lions, Cape Town Test 2: Springboks 9 - 28 Lions, Pretoria Test 3: Springboks 9 - 26 Lions, Port Elizabeth Test 4: Springboks 13 - 13 Lions, Johannesburg, http://youtu.be/fiA3R8Q7Qas?t=4m30s Uploaded to Youtube by: ThinkingRugby Posted to MyPE by: Alan … [Read more...] about Springboks Lions in 1974 at Boet Erasmus
Nostalgic PE Steam Train Videos
Some classic images of steam train travel along the local Port Elizabeth railway lines during 1977 - watch the guys in short Safari suit pants and official caps wave the train off, see commuters and familiar parts of Port Elizabeth. These two clips are from the film, Township Travel, in the Steam2Music archive. http://youtu.be/BrV8EWbMfWk http://youtu.be/X4Qh0D1B8yI Uploaded to Youtube by: steam2music Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Nostalgic PE Steam Train Videos
Dorothy Kay Market Carts and Fish Market, Port Elizabeth
Born and trained in Ireland, Dorothy Kay was a member of the Elvery family, which was the subject of one of her most famous group portraits (1938), now in the collection of the Iziko SA National Gallery (The Kay Bequest). The artist’s sister, Beatrice, Lady Glenavy (1881-1970) was a highly-active painter, stained glass designer and associate of Sir William Orpen. Dorothy Elvery came to South Africa to marry Dr Hobart Kay FRCS in 1910. By 1916, the Kays had settled in Port Elizabeth, where … [Read more...] about Dorothy Kay Market Carts and Fish Market, Port Elizabeth
Monster Energy MX Nationals Round 3 – Port Elizabeth
Freestyle Films filmed the 3rd round of the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals 2013 in Port Elizabeth South Africa. The race was held over 2 days and was one of the most challenging tracks on the 2013 nationwide tour. Monster Energy athlete Richie van der Westhuizen took the win in both MX1 & MX2 and leads the championship with the red #1 & #717 plate on board his Full Throttle Yamaha! Shot by: Shawn van Zyl & Grant McLachlan Edited by: Shawn van … [Read more...] about Monster Energy MX Nationals Round 3 – Port Elizabeth
