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What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 26 March 2012

26 March 2012 By Alan Straton

Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 29 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our showcase below. The number of blogs featured has sky-rocketed as a result of the tragic drowning that took place on Bluewater Bay beach this past weekend – see: 21 Swept to Sea off Bluewater Bay, 5 Missing, 1 Drowned

MyPE provides this roundup in order to promote Port Elizabeth and to encourage fellow bloggers to expand their coverage of Port Elizabeth and surrounds.

MyPE extends grateful thanks to bloggers and online media  for their continued excellent coverage of Port Elizabeth and our events.

King and Queen Port Elizabeth | Designs by Odette

We are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the dresses for King and Queen Port Elizabeth, 31 March 2012. We will also design and sponsor gowns for the new Queen for upcomming events to follow in the next year. Photos to follow …
http://designsbyodette.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:26:29 -0700

Rugby player drowns, 5 team mates missing | thegame.za.org

Port Elizabeth – A Motherwell rugby player has drowned and five of his team mates are missing after they were swept out to sea by rip-currents at Bluewater Bay beach in the Eastern Cape on Sunday. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) …
http://www.thegame.za.org/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:36:06 -0700

Monday Morning Spice | 2oceansvibe.com

Beach Rugby Practice Ends In Tragedy – It has emerged that the rugby players who died after being swept out to sea by rip-currents at Port Elizabeth’s Blue Water Bay, had gone for a swim to cool off after a training session. One player’s body …
http://www.2oceansvibe.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:23:23 -0700

BOERENUUS: Elderly Afrikaner couple assaulted, extensively …

2012-03-22 Port Elizabeth – Die Burger newspaper reports that the SAPS continue the search for the black assailants of an elderly Afrikaner couple in Somerstrand – who broke into the couple’s house and threatened to torture the frail elderly …
http://boerenuus.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:42:00 -0700

Willow Cottage Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-26 | Willow …

19 March 2012 Alexander Lubyantsev Piano Concert at NMMU South Campus Port Elizabeth for more information 041 504 2250 # 21 – 25 March 2012 Algoa Bay Yacht.
http://willowcottage.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:00:00 -0700

SA Rugby send their condolences for drowned rugby player | Metro …

NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, Ian Gray, said at least 21 people, many of whom belonged to the Motherwell Rugby Club, were believed to have been swept out to sea by strong rip currents that formed at Bluewater Bay Beach during …
http://www.metronewspaper.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:48:41 -0700

The Life of Q: Small reunion

Small reunion. We had a little reunion today… 3 of the Mackland pups had a game at Nazareth House in Port Elizabeth. Mackland Need for Speed (Rush, 6 months), Mackland Chequered Heart (Cheq, 19 months) & Mackland Rev it Up (Cal, …
http://nadine-shortland.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:04:00 -0700

Club rugby player drowns in South Africa – The ultimate online …

The National Sea Rescue Institute said Sunday 15 people were rescued after rip-currents dragged away the group of swimmers — most of them rugby players — at Blue Water Bay Beach near Port Elizabeth. Posted in Sports | Tags: top. « WIN!
http://crazebase.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:01:20 -0700

Mawq3y News » Club rugby player drowns in South Africa (Yahoo …

The National Sea Rescue Institute said Sunday 15 people were rescued after rip-currents dragged away the group of swimmers — most of them rugby players — at Blue Water Bay Beach near Port Elizabeth. %images%. Go here to see the …
http://news.mawq3y.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:01:20 -0700

Another Joyous Celebration Album | Just Curious

Tickets: R200 to R300 via Computicket and bookings are open. Time: 19:30, with additional matinees on the Saturday and Sunday, starting at 14:00 PM. Other areas that will be visited include Polokwane, North West, Port Elizabeth and …
http://www.justcurious.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:42:10 -0700

Read ALwyns Gravatar – ALwyns Blog spot

Rugby player drowns, 5 team mates missing – A Port Elizabeth rugby player has drowned and five of his team mates are missing after they were swept out to sea by rip-currents at Bluewater Bay beach. 59 minutes ago. Alwyns FriendFeed – …
http://alwynsblogspot.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:41:42 -0700

Lil-lets Faces of Africa

Sunday, 25 March 2012. The Women & Children of Ebenezer. Port Elizabeth. Part II. Posted by Reené Wessels Photography at Sunday, March 25, 2012 · Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook …
http://reenewessels.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:57:00 -0700

Rugby player drowns, 5 team mates missing | Newsboy

A Port Elizabeth rugby player has drowned and five of his team mates are missing after they were swept out to sea by rip-currents at Bluewater Bay beach. View original post here: Rugby player drowns, 5 team mates missing. Posted by …
http://www.newsboy.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:42:34 -0700

Man missing after falling out of skiboat | nsri.org.za

Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said: At 14h10 (Sunday, 25th March) NSRI Port Elizabeth crew were activated following reports of a man.
http://www.nsri.org.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:21:37 -0700

CTD | Asiphe Noel Ntanjana

The eye-catching roof was specially designed to withstand Port Elizabeth’s notoriously high wind speeds. T It has unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake. The roof is made up of a series of white ‘petals’ …
http://noelntanjana.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:20:00 -0700

Multiple drowning tragedy in Port Elizabeth | nsri.org.za

Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said: On Sunday 25 March at 12h10, NSRI Port Elizabeth crew were activated following reports from EC.
http://www.nsri.org.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:54:34 -0700

Delpech puts plans in place to ensure he is not pipped again « TAB …

One of those is Port Elizabeth-based Gavin Smith and Delpech’s visit to the Eastern Cape on Friday yielded two victories. Then, at Turffontein on Saturday, he added another three to his tally courtesy of trainers Ormond Ferraris, Spike Lerena …
http://www.tabnews.co.za/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:20:45 -0700

.: the Union Jack Flies in Main Street Algoa Bay Port Elizabeth

the Union Jack Flies in Main Street Algoa Bay Port Elizabeth. Posted by SJA at 7:02 AM · Older Post Home. Readers since Mid December 2009 free counters ………………………………………………. Algoa Bay Weather Supplied Daily. Weather Forecast …
http://portelizabethtimes.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:02:00 -0700

Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: The penguin gang

Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Scenes from Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounds on the Southern Coast of South Africa. Pages. Home · About Me · About this Blog · About PE … Port Elizabeth local time. Looking out the window. Weather Forecast …
http://portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:30:00 -0700

SA: Alleviating Poverty Through Housing | AfricanBrains

A Port Elizabeth company has reached the finals of a R7-million ($1-million) global challenge to solve the crisis of creating secure and affordable shelter for the poor. Over 100 presentations from around the world were submitted for the 2012 …
http://www.africanbrains.net/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:43:26 -0700

Rugby player drowns in SAfrica, teammates missing | San Diego …

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) — A South African club rugby player has drowned and five of his teammates are missing and presumed dead after 21 people were swept out to sea off the country’s south coast.
http://www.sdcanet.com/ — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:00:12 -0700

Semenya wins first 800 race of Olympic year – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa …

The trio are expected to compete next at the South African Championships in the south coast city of Port Elizabeth next month. Athletics South Africa requires its Olympic competitors to appear at nationals. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
http://www.newson6.com/global/category.asp?c=13566 — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:01:00 -0700

Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Fisher’s Gallery

The old Fisher’s building in the Port Elizabeth city centre may have close links to Fischer’s Jewellers in the city, but isn’t used as a jewellery shop anymore. The old jewellery showroom has been revamped by the owners and is used as a …
http://portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com/ — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:30:00 -0700

‘White elephant’ port favoured for manganese exports – Newspaper …

In addition, Transnet would have to build a new line to Saldanha, whereas the Ngqura option would require only a 15km to 20km extension from the existing line to the Port Elizabeth Harbour. The Saldanha option would also allow for only …
http://mg.co.za/section/ — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0700

Zille leads PE protest | i:Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SHOUTING “Hamba Sadtu hamba”, DA leader Helen Zille led 2000 Port Elizabeth parents and pupils in a protest march yesterday against the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union, which she accused of being more worried about the …
http://iportelizabeth.com/ — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:20:04 -0700

Port Elizabeth Coffee Crawl: Keg and Swan – 2012 St. Patrick’s Crawl

I am an American expat planning to visit every coffee shop in and around my new city of residence, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Grab a cup of java and join me as I explore the city, meet new people, and, hopefully, improve my computer and …
http://portelizabethcoffeecrawl.blogspot.com/ — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:39:00 -0700

Volunteer Colin writes from Port Elizabeth community programme …

Colin and wife Pam are on their third trip to Port Elizabeth and in between times withsupport from friends and family they have raised money to fund a pre school teacher – here are some wonderful updates from them Saturday 25 February …
http://blog.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk/ — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:58:14 -0700

Port Elizabeth Airport Transport | Terence Zweni Express

About terencecoza. Terence Zweni is a Managing Director of Terence Zweni Express, a South African based inbound tour operator and full destination management company. View all posts by terencecoza ?. This entry was posted in …
http://terencezweniexpress.wordpress.com/ — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:37:10 -0700

Lucia On Muvhango | Zalebs

Flavours of the City Food festival will be inaugurated in Port Elizabeth, comprising wine tasting, beer and food. Then it will move to other cities,” she announced. You can catch the multi-talented Mthiyane on Muvhango from Tuesday, April 3rd.
http://www.zalebs.co.za/ — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:33:26 -0700
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