Heavy Rain Forces Changes to Addo The Herald VW Cycle Tour Mountain Bike Races
D ue to waterlogged conditions on the course, organisers of The Herald VW Cycle Tour have announced changes to Saturday’s mountain bike routes. Although the races will still go ahead as scheduled, race director Brad Jackson said certain single-track sections would be cut from the 80km Extreme and 60km Adventure for safety reasons. He said they [...]
National Bank and Mutual Buildings in the Old Days
S cratching in my Mother’s attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth – so here they go – one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image [...]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 3 February 2012
M cGill MBA students to raise funds for disadvantaged children through social media – CoolAvenues – coolavenues.com 02/03/2012 McGill MBA students to raise funds for disadvantaged children through social mediaCoolAvenuesThe goal of this student-run initiative is to put social media to the test: By sharing their experiences th more… Bulls focus on bigger picture – iAfrica.com [...]
VWSA and GMSA Comment on Improvement in Vehicle Sales
V ehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. “Aggregate industry sales had improved by 3 144 units or 7% to 48 251 vehicles from 45 107 units in January last year,” said NAAMSA on Thursday. According to the association, the January 2012 new car [...]
Using and Reading MyPE
I really would like to use and read MyPE but I am finding it very difficult because I receive my emails on my Blackberry Regards Roquet de Vega Editors Notes: If you are able to help our Roquet Scientist please do so in the comments below!
Barefoot Mayor Out Begging Again on Saturday
T he Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s uniform collection drive received another boost today with donations from the Boardwalk, Schaeffler SA and Property Group Uitenhage/Despatch. The Boardwalk gave R10 000, Schaeffler SA donated R10 000 worth of school clothing and shoes and the Property Group Uitenhage/Despatch also contributed uniforms and school shoes. This brings the donations received [...]
Fresh Look and Sounds for Nelson Mandela Bay and Surrounds
T he residents of Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounds can look forward to something fresh on their radios, as Kingfisher FM rolled-out its 2012-schedule from Monday 30 January. ‘Our intention is to improve the quality of our service all the time’, said Xandre van der Berg, the station’s program manager. ‘We have quite a few quality [...]
About Me
I live and work in Port Elizabeth. Over the years Port Elizabeth has grown on me, yes sure it has it's moments where things go wrong, but over all it definitely has allot to offer. This blog is where I will show You Port Elizabeth through my eys. After all, it is my home.
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