Defending champions, Dan Howitz and Lisa Bright, continued their winning form in the About IT Triathlon Summer Series at Round 2 on Sunday morning at Pollok Beach. Despite the hot conditions, the 750m swim was held in cold 14 degree waters and was followed by a flat 20km out and back cycle along Marine Drive before participants completed a 5km run in near perfect weather in … [Read more...] about Dan Howitz and Lisa Bright undefeated
Fraud Charges against Richmond Hill community members dropped
A successful Community meeting was held to deal with the dispute in Richmond Hill on Wednesday 12th December 2012, which was chaired by General Rabie of the SAPS. This was then followed up by a meeting, on 13th December 2012 with affected parties held at his offices. The fraud charges that were leveled against five community members were dropped as the Public Prosecutor … [Read more...] about Fraud Charges against Richmond Hill community members dropped
With the Heat Comes Veld Fires
With reference to the veld fires that have been flaring up in various areas of the Metro over recent days, the Municipality alerts residents to the fact that the heat, dry undergrowth and intermittent windy conditions usually experienced in December, create conditions ideal for veld fires. Residents should therefore exercise great care not to inadvertently cause veld fires. … [Read more...] about With the Heat Comes Veld Fires
Friday Rant – Caught with a Police Radio?
A little dung beetle tells me that a certain Port Elizabeth resident – well known on Group Sex for Amoebas – was recently found in possession of false police (and other) identification documents, flashing lights and a police radio. Ancillary to this are other rumours of, shall we say, ‘careless’, dealings with money and sponsorships as well as meddling with neighbourhood watch … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – Caught with a Police Radio?
Blue Horizon Bay and van Stadens Electricity Interruption
Residents of Blue Horizon Bay and the Van Staden’s River Mouth areas are experiencing an electricity interruption. This was caused by the theft of copper conductors in the area, from Fitches Corner to the N2 Freeway. The Municipality is currently in the process of replacing the stolen copper conductors with aluminium conductors. The Municipality’s security personnel are on site … [Read more...] about Blue Horizon Bay and van Stadens Electricity Interruption