In light of the fact that a severe drought is forecast for the winter period of 2013 and for the next ten years, I am adamant that water conservation be regarded as a major priority. I suggest that systems be put in place to accumulate storm water and that additional water saving procedures be instituted without delay. An incentive to encourage public participation must be … [Read more...] about Threatened Chronic Water Shortage
Survey seeks to arrest job losses and dwindling local content
The AIDC Eastern Cape has announced plans to initiate a study that is expected to shake up the South African Automotive sector. The study seeks to determine possible impediments to the growth of local content in vehicles produced in South Africa. In some models local content is as low as 30%, with growing job losses in the industry adding insult to injury. The AIDC Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Survey seeks to arrest job losses and dwindling local content
Nostalgic PE Steam Train Videos
Some classic images of steam train travel along the local Port Elizabeth railway lines during 1977 – watch the guys in short Safari suit pants and official caps wave the train off, see commuters and familiar parts of Port Elizabeth. These two clips are from the film, Township Travel, in the Steam2Music archive. Uploaded to Youtube by: steam2musicPosted to MyPE by: Alan … [Read more...] about Nostalgic PE Steam Train Videos
Port Elizabeth in the News on 20 May 2013
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Festival nurtures Eastern Cape talent
Arts Festival’s fringe programme are being engaged as mentors to assist Eastern Cape companies that will be at the Festival this year. Director Tara Louise Notcutt and 2012 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre, Princess Mhlongo are the first two Creative Consultants who will spend a weeklong residency at the Port Elizabeth Opera House. Four additional directors will be … [Read more...] about Festival nurtures Eastern Cape talent
