www.MyPE.co.za: A sign of old age is a hankering after the ‘old days’ – quite frankly the Longhair and I sometimes wish that we could have been part of the Sixties – Rock and Roll, mind altering substances, Jimi Hendrix, Woodstock and all that but we are too young for that era so will have [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: Jonathan Tuft, sea rescue Port Elizabeth duty coxswain, said: “At 15h35 Sea Rescue Port Elizabeth were activated following a call from Caroline Roberts, the wife of the skipper of the 28 foot fishing boat Nikki (with 2 adult males and 4 children onboard), saying that her husband had called her reporting that their boat [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: The EP Kings ran all over the Border Bulldogs at the NMB Stadium on Friday evening 27 August. The final score was 49-6 after a halftime score of 27-6. Many first string players were taking a well earned ‘injury recuperation period’ and the Border Bulldogs were looking forward to taking a bite out of [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: The resultant loss of volume in production for both domestic and international export markets during NUMSA’s 8-day strike which impacted the motor manufacturing industry heavily in the past week, has caused significant reputational damage to the industry in South Africa as a stable production location. “This could have serious repercussions in terms of our [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: The issues around the calculation and payment of levies in a sectional title complex could cause substantial disharmony among owners. The questions posed by our reader, who lives in a complex comprising 33 units, highlights many of the potential issues. In preparation of the annual general meeting of the members of the complex, he [...]
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www.MyPE.co.za: Fears of a “double dip” recession regionally, nationally and worldwide were largely discounted yesterday by a leading authority on the Eastern Cape economy. But Dr Neal Bruton did caution that growth in the short to medium term would be “sluggish” locally and in most parts of the world, with even booming economies like China [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: As part of The Boardwalk’s tenth birthday celebrations during September and October, patrons will be treated to a number of fantastic live shows and free entertainment. Don’t miss out on the scintillating Dream Girlz cabaret live at the SuperSport Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday nights throughout September, October and November. With its origins in [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: Mike George, a business consultant, prolific author and motivational speaker from the UK will be in Port Elizabeth next week for one night only, on Tuesday 31st August and will be addressing managers and members of the public on the topic of ‘Authentic Leadership – Leading from the Heart’. In the past 10 years [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: The Continental Milligan Vintage Trial, which attracts vintage car owners from around the country, will start on Monday 13 September in Port Elizabeth. The event will be held in spring this year, after a decision was made to delay the rally until after the World Cup. Documentation and scrutineering will take place on the [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: From the Atlas Security Crime Newsletter we have picked out a couple of interesting crime incidents: A burglar, who broke into a bank in Sixth Avenue, Walmer was caught in the act at 22h39 on Tuesday last week. The onsite security guards noticed a suspicious looking man trying to break into one of the [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: Port Elizabeth – The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) revealed disturbing results concerning South African entrepreneurs. Existing entrepreneurs are struggling to survive in SA, and there was a 40% decline in the number of start-ups year-on-year. In addition, the frightening job losses during the peak of the economic recession in the first two quarters [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: More than one thousand disadvantaged children and 179 adults watched a first round World Cup Soccer game in Port Elizabeth, thanks to Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA). The tyre firm, who were key sponsors of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, donating tickets to beneficiaries selected from organisations that the tyre firm already [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: The Auditor-General report on Eastern Cape fleet management procurement shows gross irregularities in the tender deal. An investigation was requested by a joint resolution of all parties in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. As a result of persistent probing by the Democratic Alliance at a preliminary joint portfolio committee meeting of Transport and Finance [...]
www.MyPE.co.za: Christian Artists will celebrate “New Life” in aid of the Isithembiso Baby Haven, from 31 August to 10 September. This exhibition by 20 diverse artists comprises original artworks in oils, acrylics and various other media will be on display, as well as photography and ceramics. Some of the featured artists are: Rick Becker, Jason [...]
