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The future of the Ilungelo Public School in Kwazakhele in Port Elizabeth remains unclear despite an undertaking given to me by education MEC Mandla Makupula more than two months ago that he would personally investigate the issue. The school, which is in a decrepit state, is one of the 310 schools gazetted for official closure this year by the Eastern Cape government.  However, … [Read more...] about MEC must make good on promises about Kwazakhele school

Stand-up comedy veteran Barry Hilton was named this years Lifetime Achiever at the third Comics Choice Awards nominees function. “I’ve worked very hard to get here and be recognized in South Africa by my peers; I’m blown out of the water,” said Barry. “I’ve been invited to headline The Improv at Harrahs in Las Vegas in September but that means nothing compared to this. This is … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award for PE’s Cousin

Southern Kings centre and stand in captain, Andries Strauss, will miss both of the promotion relegation games against the MTN Lions after breaking his hand during practice today. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, confirmed that Strauss had broken his left hand during practice this morning. “It is just an unfortunate accident; he landed awkwardly on his hand,” said Solomons. … [Read more...] about Andries Strauss gutted to miss promotion relegation games

On Thursday afternoon councillors received an SMS notification that the Speaker, on request of the Executive Mayor, had called a Special Council Meeting for Friday 19th July at 10:00. Councillors only received the 103 page agenda at the meeting and were expected to make important decisions that affect the residents of our Metro. This late notice was received in the same week … [Read more...] about DA disapproves of irregular decisions taken by Nelson Mandela Bay’s Executive Mayor

These businesses support MyPE: MyPE supports PE business: … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 July 2013