The touring Indian cricket team takes on the South African Proteas in the fourth MTN ODI at AXXESS DSL St George’s Park Cricket ground in Port Elizabeth on 21 January 2011. Coached efficiently by former Proteas test and one-day international star Gary Kirsten, the touring party has an array of talent to draw from, and, [...]
Port Elizabeth Opera House: 27-29 January 2011 That grande old dame of theatre, the historic Port Elizabeth Opera House, will host Rocco de Villiers and Elzabe Zietsman in their popular roadshow duo One Act, from 27 to 29 January 2011. The two accomplished entertainers come together to create a spark of magic in this collaborative [...]
2011 IRONMAN PORT ELIZABETH Race Date Sunday – 10th April 2011 Set in the spectacular Nelson Mandela Bay, an exciting holiday destination that features beautiful beaches and a wide range of nature and wildlife attractions, the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa triathlon became an amazing addition to the Ironman family of races when it was moved [...]
My friend Alan, who is probably one of the most passionate Port Elizabethans, has had his nose in the books and discovered that our magnificent St Georges Park celebrates 150 years of existence on the 6th August 2011. He has also posed a question viz. how do we celebrate this historical milestone? I wonder what ideas [...]
Elephant Extravaganza with Aloe Drift Safaris and Homeleigh Halt Guest House We are offering you a magnificent 2 day/3 night all inclusive package deal offering you 4* luxury accommodation and and 3 tours at R6050.00 per person – valid until 30 March 2011. Day 1: Addo/Schotia Day 2: Elephant Back Safari The price includes all [...]
SA Open: History The year 1903 is recognised as the official birth of the South African Open Championship. It was first played for in 1893 but was really only a series of exhibition matches between very few professionals. But in 1903 the championship was contested over 36 holes in Port Elizabeth. On 5 June 2008 [...]
Hobie Beach and Humewood Beach are our two Blue Flag beaches. Blue Flag gives local and foreign visitors the knowledge that their beaches are clean, environmentally sound and adhere to international safety and other tourist standards. When South Africa joined the campaign in 2001 as the first country outside Europe to participate, Blue Flag began [...]
Port Elizabeth Accommodation Port Elizabeth has always fondly been referred to as The Windy City, The Friendly City or The 10 Minute City……….nowdays however the 10 minutes does increase to 20 minutes during peak times. Nevertheless, nothing is very far from anywhere in PE, so stay where everything is otherwise close at hand, for example [...]
Loerie Naartjie (Tangerine) Festival: 25 & 26 September 2010 For our visitors from abroad: Local English speaking people refer to the Tangerine as a Naartjie, and in our other local language – Afrikaans – it is a Nartjie. This is the 19th “Nartjiefees” and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Live entertainment [...]
Date : 30/09/2010 to 03/10/2010 Venue: Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre, Port Elizabeth Situated in the historical heart of Port Elizabeth, this upmarket venue provides a stylish and elegant backdrop for the Algoa FM HOMEMAKERS Expo. Homeowners searching for home improvement solutions and the latest trends in Home Décor will be certain to find the [...]
Friday 17 September 2010: APD (Association for persons with physical disabilities), in proud association with Algoa Bay Stationers and Round Table is thrilled to inform you of their next exciting fundraiser. Ian von Memerty from Strictly Come Dancing and SA’s Got Talent acclaim will be performing at the Hellenic Hall on Friday 17 September 2010. Doors [...]
CASTLE LAGER EAST CAPE BILTONG FESTIVAL / FEES 16 – 17 JULY 2010 The Blue Crane Route Municipality has hosted this incredible event, celebrating Karoo food, especially Biltong, and the Karoo way of life since it was initiated in 1991 by the Swaershoek Farmers’ Union, and the local Chamber of Commerce. The Biltong Festival / [...]
12 June 2010 – 10 July 2010 Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB)”Port Elizabeth” is proud to host 8 games during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 12 June – 13:30 Korea Republic vs Greece 15 June – 16:00 Côte d’Ivoire vs Portugal 18 June – 13:30 Germany vs Serbia 21 June – 16:00 Chile vs Switzerland 23 [...]
Firecracker Your backpacking guide to Southern Africa. Accommodation for Backpackers Port Elizabeth @ Homeleigh Halt Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation Go to:Homeleigh Halt
For regular festival goers it is important that you take note of the fact that instead of the usual last week-end in June our favourite festival has moved to the beginning of June – ahead of the other major event of 2010 – to ensure that you miss none of the soccer action! Absa Kirkwood [...]
