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14 August 2026

  • 08:5508:55, 14 August 2026 diff hist +3,013 N St Augustines Cathedral Created page with " = St. Augustine's Cathedral = '''St. Augustine's Cathedral''' (officially the '''Cathedral of St. Augustine''') is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral located on Prospect Hill / Castle Hill in the Central district of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa. Named after St. Augustine of Hippo, the building is a prominent landmark overlooking Algoa Bay and stands as a major example of Gothic Revival architecture in the region. == History == === Ea..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 06:5006:50, 14 August 2026 diff hist +3,096 N Knockfierna Created page with " = Knockfierna = '''Knockfierna''' is a prominent historic Victorian mansion and landmark estate located at '''8 Park Drive''', adjacent to St George's Park in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa. Completed around 1900, the property stands as a hallmark of late 19th-century domestic architecture built by the city's affluent merchant princes. Over its history, the estate has transitioned from a private opulent residence into a long-standing educ..." current Tag: Visual edit

14 June 2026

  • 16:2016:20, 14 June 2026 diff hist +12,322 N SS Mendi Memorial - New Brighton Created page with "'''SS''' '''''Mendi''''' was a British 4,230 GRT passenger steamship that was built in 1905 and, as a troopship, sank after collision with great loss of life in 1917. Alexander Stephen and Sons of Linthouse in Glasgow, Scotland launched her on 18 June 1905 for the British and African Steam Navigation Company, which appointed group company Elder Dempster & Co to manage her on their Liverpool-West Africa trades. In 1916 during the First World War the UK Admiralty chartere..." current Tag: Visual edit

5 May 2026

  • 14:3814:38, 5 May 2026 diff hist +2,155 N Sardinia Bay Created page with " = Sardinia Bay = '''Sardinia Bay''' is a premier coastal area and nature reserve located on the outskirts of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa. It is renowned for its expansive sandy beaches, nomadic dunes, and high-value residential developments, most notably the '''Sardinia Bay Golf & Wildlife Estate'''. ---- == History and Occupants == === Previous Occupants === The land now occupied by the Sardinia Bay Golf & Wildlife E..." current Tag: Visual edit

21 April 2026

20 April 2026

  • 12:5712:57, 20 April 2026 diff hist +3,604 N Pollok Beach Created page with " '''Pollok Beach''' (often spelled '''Pollock Beach''') is a prominent stretch of coastline in the suburb of Summerstrand, Gqeberha. Known affectionately by locals as '''"The Pipe,"''' it is considered the premier surfing destination in the city and serves as a vital recreational hub for swimmers, sunbathers, and beachcombers. ---- == Etymology and History == The beach takes its name from the '''Pollok Hotel''', a Victorian-era establishment built in the late 1890s by a..."
  • 12:5412:54, 20 April 2026 diff hist +3,776 N Hobie Beach Created page with "'''Hobie Beach''' is a premier Blue Flag beach located in the suburb of Summerstrand, Gqeberha. Known as the "water sports capital" of the city, it serves as the vibrant heart of the beachfront, characterized by its iconic pier, sheltered swimming conditions, and its role as a major venue for international sporting events. ---- == Geography and Formation == Hobie Beach is situated along the Sunshine Coast on the shores of Algoa Bay. Its existence is an interesting case..."
  • 12:5112:51, 20 April 2026 diff hist +4,164 N Baakens Valley Created page with "The '''Baakens Valley''' is a 2,000-hectare green belt and nature reserve that winds for 20 kilometers through the heart of '''Gqeberha''' (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Often described as the city's "green lung," it follows the course of the Baakens River from its source near Sherwood to its mouth at the Port Elizabeth Harbour. ---- == Geography & Ecology == The valley is a deep, steep-sided gorge that cuts through the urban landscape, providing a critical refuge for..."
  • 09:2409:24, 20 April 2026 diff hist +3,551 N BA Systems Created page with "'''BA Systems''' is a specialized South African engineering and technology firm headquartered in '''Gqeberha''' (Port Elizabeth). The company is widely recognized for its expertise in the niche field of '''Building Management Systems (BMS)''', industrial automation, and high-tech heritage restoration. ---- == Overview == Established as a leader in the Eastern Cape’s technical sector, BA Systems focuses on integrating mechanical and electrical systems into a centralize..."
  • 09:0709:07, 20 April 2026 diff hist +3,425 N Campanile Created page with "The '''Campanile''' (Italian for "bell tower") is a prominent 53.5-meter-high brick memorial situated at the entrance to the railway station and harbor in Gqeberha, South Africa. It is widely considered the architectural gateway to the city's historic center and marks the starting point of '''Route 67''', a public art meander dedicated to Nelson Mandela. ---- == History and Construction == The tower was erected to commemorate the centenary of the landing of the '''1820..."

19 April 2026

  • 16:1116:11, 19 April 2026 diff hist +6,713 N Kuyga Created page with "=== A History of Kuyga Settlement, Greenbushes (Nelson Mandela Bay) === '''Kuyga''' is a prominent residential settlement located in the '''Greenbushes''' area, on the western outskirts of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). Its history is a microcosm of the broader South African narrative of urbanization, dispossession, political transition, and the slow march toward service delivery in the post-apartheid era. Its story can be divided into four distinct phases: ==== P..."

3 November 2025

30 October 2025

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