The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued its upward trend, rising to 6.3% in January, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Wednesday. Market expectation was that it would rise to 6.2% from December’s 6.1%. “On average, prices increased by 0.6% between December 2011 and January 2012,” said Stats SA. According to Stats SA, the food and non-alcoholic beverages index increased by 1.5% between December and January, while the housing and utilities index also rose. Between December … [Read more...]

Idols winners Karin Nortje, Sasha Lee Davids and Jody Williams will join in tribute to Whitney Houston on Friday 2 March from 20h00 at The Boardwalk’s Vodacom Amphitheatre. The show promises to be a riveting two-hour extravaganza celebrating all of Whitney’s hits. Joining the divas in the line-up will be Cape Town’s own Whitney Houston, Mady, who was runner up in SA’s Got Talent 2011. Expect a night of great singing and an entertaining and fitting tribute to the late great Whitney … [Read more...]

Well-known beadwork collector and dealer, Stephen Long will share his extensive knowledge and appreciation of traditional African beadwork during a public talk at the Art Museum on Wednesday 29 February 2012.  His talk on traditional beadwork of the Eastern Cape Province starts at 17:30 for 18:00 and will be of particular interest to both novice and advanced beaders, jewellery and fashion designers and crafters. Although based in Cape Town, Stephen has travelled extensively throughout the … [Read more...]

Following her successful album launch for The Way I Play, Faye Gatley returns to popular Port Elizabeth hotspot The Music Kitchen for a special leap year show: Heart Leaps. On the 29th February at 8:00pm this wonderfully talented singer and songwriter will be singing her heart out to all the ups and downs of love and relationships. The set-list includes covers of artists such as Adele, Jewell, Etta James and Coldplay as well as some original tracks including “I don’t wanna Fight” which … [Read more...]

What once was far has now become close as the power of the internet brings business and clients closer together faster. The internet has made it possible for many entrepreneurs to start and run successful businesses. Getting a start online begins with your own website, domain and server space. A website can be viewed as your online business premises and the platform from which you sell your products and services. Your website will, in most cases, present the first impression your clients receive … [Read more...]

Amid a global economic outlook which continues to remain uncertain, the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan today presented a circumspect, yet upbeat Budget Speech detailing how the infrastructure projects highlighted by President Jacob Zuma earlier this month would be funded. (Scroll down for videos) Gordhan also called on South Africans – including the corporate sector which has millions locked up in savings – to take advantage of opportunities in emerging markets and in the … [Read more...]

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Okay, so there it is – it is out in the wild; not only am I a member of the Old Grey Class of 1981 but a really bad supporter thereof. That may be because the rest of my peers are really looking old, haggard, bald and generally like they have had a tough life without the assistance of a beautiful and calming Longhair (So who is gonna be smiling tonight?). Every year the Alma Mater stages a reunion weekend and my old and haggard peers get together and reminisce about the good old days when they … [Read more...]

It was nice to see Port Elizabeth’s Guerilla Gardeners (The Secret Sowers) getting some publicity in the Sunday Crimes Lifestyle section this past Sunday, 19 February. The Secret Sowers have a mission to plant indigenous plants, fruits and vegetables on Port Elizabeth’s forgotten and neglected open patches. Now Uitenhage social and business partners, Jazz Town residents and residents of surrounding areas are gearing up to green Uitenhage’s Van Rooyen street pavements from 2 to 6 April 2012 … [Read more...]

The Young Ambassadors made their worldwide debut at the Osaka 1970 World Expo, and have been entertaining audiences across the globe ever since. As representatives of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, they will be presenting their exciting new show, Harmony: the Music of Life at the NMMU 2nd Avenue Campus, Loubscher Auditorium on 15 May 2012 at 19h00. This polished and rousing musical production blends the best of Broadway with favourite radio hits for every generation. A must-see … [Read more...]

The MiWayT20 Challenge is back in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 22 February when the Chevrolet Warriors take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions in a match at Axxess St George’s starting at 18:00. 20 year old right hander Colin Ackermann, who has played for Eastern Province and the SA U19 team will make his debut for the Chevrolet Warriors. Said coach Piet Botha “Colin is one of many young, exciting players in the country and we are confident that he would find his feet at the next level. The … [Read more...]

On 15 February 2012, at a function held at the Midnight Motorcycle Club, R156 000.00 was handed over to charities as part of the Port Elizabeth leg of the annual Toy Run, a non-profit charity event. Although the organizer’s aim was to generate R200 000 for charities in its twentieth year of the event, the torrential rain on the day of the Toy Run had an adverse impact on potential fund raising. Annual fund raising through the Toy Run focuses on supporting children through pre-identified, well … [Read more...]

Dear Editor An unlawful protest is in progress in the Bethelsdorp, Soudien Street area, where tyres and flammable items are being burnt. Public are advised to use an alternative route as stones are being thrown in the Nooitgedacht area. Regards Eye on Community SEE UPDATE BELOW: @MyPE its nt da bethelsdorp area its in booysenspark opposite the community centreabout 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®ReplyRetweetFavorite Image 'stolen' from The Herald … [Read more...]

The old people (that would be me!) say that bad things always happen in threes. This morning we had a tow truck involved in an accident (See: Tow truck causes serious accident) and bad thing number two for Tow Truck driver’s occurred at 14h45 today when another tow truck, this time from Precision Tow In, was involved in an accident. The accident occurred at the Spondo/Uitenhage Road intersection. No injuries have been reported. Lets be careful out there guys! Related Links: Towing Information … [Read more...]

Here is MY challenge to YOU; “Come out from hiding in that faceless, gormless mass of noughts and ones that you call Facebook (and that I call group sex for amoebas) and start your own web site.” Then join me and the few, oh we very few, in showing the world that Port Elizabeth is not only a great place but also houses some incredibly gifted and talented people who know how to have fun. Send me your stuff and, so long as it is loosely based around Port Elizabeth and/or the promotion of our … [Read more...]