The 2014 VWSA Rally saw 42 competitors taking part in 6 classes over two days on the weekend of 11 and 12 July 2014. Conditions this year were dry and dusty with an overcast first day as the precursor to a sunny Saturday for the final stages. Changes to the route this year included special stages at the Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway and the final special stage around the outer grounds and parking areas of Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about 2014 VWSA Rally Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
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2014 VWSA Rally Sinkdam Start
The second last stage and important forest stage of the 2014 VWSA Rally held from 11 to 12 July 2014 - Sinkdam. Watch as the 4 leaders start this stage before heading back to Port Elizabeth for the final 'gymkhana' stage in the area just outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. http://youtu.be/vvhg-OigpNI Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in … [Read more...] about 2014 VWSA Rally Sinkdam Start
Life on the Clipping Point
With F1 vehicles reduced to making an engine noise akin to the sound of a sewing machine expelling noxious odours from a tiny aperture one has to head out into the forest to get a fix of engine sound that beats at your person like whirling dervish on steroids. TURN UP YOUR SPEAKER VOLUME. During the 2014 VWSA Rally your intrepid resident MyPE.co.za grumpy madman stationed himself just short of the clipping point on Stage 13 in the Longmore Forest on Saturday. Listen to the glorious … [Read more...] about Life on the Clipping Point
2014 VWSA Rally Oval Jump
Watch the 2014 VWSA Rally action at the Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway Super Special stage complete with bridge and crossover. http://youtu.be/rmr3tJW8SgE Creator: mypedotcoza 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 2014 VWSA Rally Oval Jump
2014 VWSA Rally – The Quick and the Slow
Watch as the camera and operator get sprayed with gravel from cars passing literally centimetres away from out intrepid crew. The traditional start of the 2014 VWSA Rally took place at the Auto Pavilion in Uitenhage at on 11 June 2014. It is from this point that the Volkswagen Rally cars headed to stage one opposite the Uitenhage hospital on Mission Road. Stage one was 16km of loose surface gravel rallying with three spectator points. Then the field headed out to the Longmore Forest … [Read more...] about 2014 VWSA Rally – The Quick and the Slow
MOMENTS with Sister Ethel: “I put all my heart and hopes into the school.”
Education is the key to a sustainable future in South Africa. The Missionvale Care Center in Port Elizabeth, South Africa currently operates a primary school grades Kindergarten through 7th grade. The goal is to also build a high school for the community so these students can continue their education. http://youtu.be/foOEwZi8EMk Creator: Missionvale USA Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on … [Read more...] about MOMENTS with Sister Ethel: “I put all my heart and hopes into the school.”
Take a Drive with me: Libertas to Ntshekisa Roads
Take a time lapse journey with me from Libertas Road into Daku Road Kwazakhele, around Njoli Square, all along Njoli Street into Norongo Road, right into Ntshekisa Road in New Brighton and stopping at Commercial Road. http://youtu.be/cXbuQrcPQ4Q Creator: mypedotcoza 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 Take a Drive with me: Libertas to Ntshekisa Roads
Ready to Rock Round Four!
We are in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, for Round Four of the 2014 South African National Rally Championship. There's a look at our pre-Volkswagen Rally test outside the town of Uitenhage. This event comprises of 15 stages over 180km and two days of competition, with the majority of stages in the beautiful yet tricky Longmore Forest... We're ready to rock Round Four! http://youtu.be/7m1TO_Rs47A?t=10s Creator: Mark Cronje Rally Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port … [Read more...] about Ready to Rock Round Four!
Fords 3 Millionth Engine rolls off Port Elizabeth line
50 years in operation and 3 million engines later - such is the Ford Motor Companies commitment to Port Elizabeth - the Detroit of Africa. FMCSA first opened their engine plant in 1964 and initially only produced engines for the local market. Now the PE plant exports to Asia, North and South America. Engine number 3 000 000 is a 3.2 litre 5-cylinder Duratorq TDCi engine which is destined to power some lucky Ford Ranger owner's vehicle. Here Jim Benintende, President of Ford Motor Company … [Read more...] about Fords 3 Millionth Engine rolls off Port Elizabeth line
Southern Kings vs Sharks – Port Elizabeth, 4 July 2014
Watch the whole game between the Southern Kings and The Sharks in under TWO MINUTES (Handy if you are a Sharks supporter as the pain is quick, sharp and short!). A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. Scorers: Kings 50 (26): Try - Luke Watson, Shane Gates (2), Shaun McDonald (2), Thembalani Bholi, Tom Botha, Siyanda Grey; Conversion - Gary van Aswegen (4), Scott van Breda Sharks 24 (10): Try - Jongi Nokwe, Sizo Maseko, Quentin Crocker Penalty - Frederik … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Sharks – Port Elizabeth, 4 July 2014
Carlos Spencer on the Kings vs Sharks game
Carlos Spencer predicts some changes to the Southern Kings team going ahead. Spencer answers questions from Francois 'Die Son sien alles' De Wet, George 'Times Media' Byron and Michael 'Die Burger' Green. A point of concern is leadership which Spencer addresses. The Southern Kings discipline comes in for some praise. A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. Scorers: Kings 50 (26): Try - Luke Watson, Shane Gates (2), Shaun McDonald (2), Thembalani Bholi, Tom … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer on the Kings vs Sharks game
Fun with Debbie
An excited Debbie Ellis - Team Operations Manager at EP Rugby after the Southern Kings win against The Sharks. A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. PS - Ignore the stuff about Derrick and Alan ......... :-) http://youtu.be/xGE8siPL91E Creator: mypedotcoza 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 … [Read more...] about Fun with Debbie
Luke Watson after the Sharks Game in Port Elizabeth
Luke Watson speaks on whether he will play against the SWD in George on Friday after the Southern Kings victory against the Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 4 July 2014. Shane Gates comes in for some praise and more surprises for supporters in the team to come. A rampant Southern Kings side beat the visitors from Durban 50 -24. Scorers: Kings 50 (26): Try - Luke Watson, Shane Gates (2), Shaun McDonald (2), Thembalani Bholi, Tom Botha, Siyanda Grey; … [Read more...] about Luke Watson after the Sharks Game in Port Elizabeth
Early GM Holden Promotional Movie
A two-minute snipped of a GM Holden Movie that goes back to the beginning of the "All Australian Car" - the 48-215, also referred to as the FX Holden. Viewer... http://youtu.be/dnyxTSvH6Uw Creator: Fyaw Nym 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 Early GM Holden Promotional Movie
NEBD – THE IMPACT
The North End Beach Development (NEBD) proposal was launched on 26 March 2014 at the Alexander Road High School. Promoters of the NEBD, pointing out that the North End beach used to be the main Port Elizabeth beach before the harbour was built, asked these questions: So where did the beach disappear to? Can we reverse this wasteland into prime real-estate? The new North End Beach Development video goes into more depth on certain aspects. http://youtu.be/2X43lKwmmh4 The pupils from … [Read more...] about NEBD – THE IMPACT
