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Nelson Mandela Bay News and Stuff
With reference to the rumoured new home for the Red Location Museum in the CBD… I have never before heard anything so incredibly thoughtless and disparaging to the local community of Red Location. It is almost as if the authorities are saying to the local population; “Stay there and rot, we are tired of your …
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape lost their Captain yesterday. Proteas T20I captain Markram will relocate to Kingsmead after Sunrisers Eastern Cape had done their level best to keep their former captain by utilising their Right to Match (RTM) card at the initial auction price of R12.4 million, before DSG raised their bid by a further R1.6 …
Join the NMU for an unforgettable evening that celebrates how we remember, reimagine, and carry heritage forward through contemporary artistry. After the overwhelming success of last year’s sold-out event, the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Cultural Evening promises an even more spectacular experience. This year’s theme, Echoes & Imprints, unfolds as a multi-modal, multi-sensory performance weaving together music, …
This weekend I had the privilege of using a ‘privaat pad’ in order to get to my destination just outside Gqeberha. I was not aware that this stretch of road was a ‘private’ one other than a big sign saying that this stretch was maintained by the residents. I failed to see the smaller speed …
Whilst trolling through some of the old comments on MyPE.co.za I came across one that is timeless. For me the comment, under an article published on 25 January 2011, made me feel helpless and pretty much useless as it dealt a blow to my fragile ego that actually thinks that it is making a difference. …
The Gala Launch of Mandela Bay Opera – a landmark moment for our city and for South African opera will take place in the latter half of September. This unforgettable evening will feature a dynamic blend of ensembles, choruses, and arias showcasing the very best of local talent, alongside the radiant artistry of homegrown international …
GQEBERHA – In a continued effort to make education more accessible and equitable for learners from disadvantaged communities, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has donated 820 pairs of school shoes and socks to two primary schools located in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape. The initiative aims to remove barriers to education—like the lack of proper …
With a mega R131 million (US$7.39 million) on the table to fill 84 available slots, this is the hottest question heading into the Betway SA20 Season 4 Player auction, taking place in Johannesburg on 9 September. All six franchises have completed their pre-signings, retained players and Wildcard acquisitions, and can now focus all their energies …
On Wednesday evening Sue and I were stuck between dropping the young men off at Youth in Walmer and going home to make a quick supper in Parsons Hill before returning to fetch the guys at 8:00 pm. Normally we drive aimlessly about and decide on one of four restaurants in the immediate Walmer 6th …
The Lipton Cup Regatta sailed off to an interesting start on Tuesday 26 August 2025 with the top three yachts showing their mettle over two races and all ending on the same points. Race Officer, Dave Hudson put paid to the compulsory Lipton Cup deed of gift course, the quadrilateral, by choosing to sail that …
Yokhuselo Haven has certainly been getting the attention and support that they need this August. Yokhuselo offers shelter for abused women and children in our fair city. Through my association with the Built Environment Ladies Association (BELA) I have been privileged to be part contributor to three August Women’s Month events geared to give Yokhuselo …
The citizens of South Africa are all aware of the underlying ‘open secret’ applicable to the redeployment of party members when they are placed under suspicion of being ‘naughty’. My challenge to those in charge is a simple means test and if they answer YES to any of these questions, when called upon to pass …
The Lipton Challenge Cup – the oldest challenge in South African sport – will be sailed from 26 to 30 August 2025 in Table Bay, Cape Town. The Lipton Challenge Cup was donated in 1909 to the Table Bay Yacht Club, which subsequently became the Royal Cape Yacht Club, by Sir Thomas Lipton, world-famous entrepreneur …
Confession: the National Dialogue that took place on 15 and 16 August 2025 was not something that I thought would move me enough to even comment on – especially the STAGGERING R700 Million estimated cost for what we all thought was an ill disguised attempt at securing another 5 years in power after the 2026 …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Jazz on the Lake event held on Saturday 16 August in the grassed area between the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and North End Lake promised to be a great relaxed event with good vibes. Now, it is common knowledge that I, personally, am a great supporter of the Stadium and it’s …
If you think that this is close to being true then we have sunk even further than I had thought…. I look at our local political overlords and often think that they look and act like thugs in suits. Now read the following and, in your mind, place names where they should be – let …
Today I want to talk about just how the prices that the municipality pays for goods and services are influenced by political and other factors that are ENTIRELY in the control of the Municipality. Lets assume that the municipality asks for a quote/tender on a specialised service needing to be completed by a certain date …
Dear #NationalConvention Let me save you R700 Million with a single line: “Put South Africa and it’s citizens first by doing your fucking job. Let’s start with UNDER promise and OVER deliver!” You are welcome. Regards EVERY FUCKING SOUTH AFRICAN
Dear Editor The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) has revealed that Nelson Mandela Bay, which generates over a third of the Eastern Cape’s GDP, has suffered the single largest employment collapse in the province, signalling deep trouble for the entire Eastern Cape economy. Figures released for the second quarter of 2025, from April to …
One of my long time sailing friends, Frank Collier – of Redhouse fame, has a wonderful turn of phrase that just invites one to read more. Eliciting the response from most; “When are you writing a book, Frank?” Great was my elation to read that the old codger has just done so. Hi notification said …
The Daily Maverick’s, Pieter-Louis Myburgh spearheaded an investigation into the IDT’s R836-million oxygen plants debacle which led the team deeper into the IDT and its CEO’s affairs. The IDT’s spokesperson got in touch with Pieter-Louis saying that he had “very sensitive” business to discuss. A first meeting ensued, one in which promises of tenders and …
I recently had a bit of a struggle to update PHP to Version 8.4 on a long standing web site. Every time I did the upgrade via my Server Control Panel the update did not ‘take’. The WP dashboard would just give me the dreaded; “You are running an unsupported version of PHP – 7.4” …
Stellenbosch: The Aurora International Taste Challenge returned for its 7th year at the close of July 2025, gathering culinary visionaries, industry insiders, and discerning taste-makers from across the globe. Rather than simply recognising excellence, this dynamic event served as a compass, steering both passionate food lovers and mindful shoppers towards trusted, expertly-evaluated products that set …
A quick marketing lesson here: Whilst watching the Grey College First XV destroy my alma mater, Grey High Schools 1st XV (or maybe it was the U15a team!) I noticed one of the advertising hoardings displaying a web site – numba51.co.za Thinking that it was very intriguing I opened another tab and typed in number51.co.za …
Yokhuselo Haven Potjiekos Competition – a first for the Vegan! The 2025 Yokhuselo Haven Potjikos Cooking Competition was held at the Mill Park Bowling Club on Saturday, 2 August. 7 teams entered and the results were close – with the two teams in the running for first place: Gianna and Franco Gemianiani with a Beef …
This all has to do with AI and the ‘problems’ that it may cause. Stick with me as I post what could be random stuff – admittedly those who were early adopters of all things internet will understand. Internet E-mail Open Directory Project – human created Google uses (some say steal!) ODP content to base …
Some will say that one of my peccadillos is a major flaw – the one where I stick my nose into other people’s ‘perceived’ shortcomings has reference… I recently experienced some subtle racism from an acquaintance – that I was with a mate and it was directed at him specifically and his employees kinda irked …
Veteran Nelson Mandela Bay Media Communications specialist, Kupido Baron, was recently fired on four counts of failing to carry out work assigned to him. Leaving out the fact that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has many senior officials, accused of stealing and worse, on paid leave costing the city millions in salaries and legal costs …
The image accompanying this puff piece from the Nelson Mandela Bay ‘Communications Specialists’ refers below. In the image we see just above the Mayors head the words ‘Cape Town’ and on the blocks behind our representatives, ‘Western Cape Government’ branding – NOWHERE in sight is any Nelson Mandela Bay branding. So, have our august political …
When someone asks if your boss and her delegation are fine following this incident: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/four-killed-hundreds-arrested-angola-fuel-hike-protests-2025-07-29/ [Violent protests in Angola over a fuel price hike killed at least four people and led to hundreds of arrests, with unrest continuing in a few parts of the Angolan capital, Luanda ,on Tuesday, police said.] And that concerned person …
