PE Express

03/09/2024

In a statement released by the South African National Parks at approximately 22:00 on September 2, it said that the fire remained inaccessible due to the challenging terrain, and efforts to contain it were primarily carried out through counter burns and aerial water bombing.

A fire that has affected an area of approximately 1 500 hectares has ignited in the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, located north of the Bloukrans Bridge. The fire was caused by a lightning strike.

02/09/2024

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The “Bay’s Finest” Businesses competition is now open for nominations from PE Express readers.
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By completing the nomination form you will be entered into weekly draws and a final lucky draw.
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Voting closes on 19 September 2024.

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02/09/2024

The spectacular entry of a meteorite into Earth’s atmosphere over the Eastern Cape has captured significant public interest in recent weeks. Its secrets will soon be revealed in a special event livestreamed by Rhodes University.

The spectacular entry of a meteorite into Earth’s atmosphere over the Eastern Cape has captured significant public interest in recent weeks. Its secrets will soon be revealed in a special event livestreamed by Rhodes University.

02/09/2024

Kelly Karsten, Westering High.

02/09/2024

Your weather for tomorrow, 3 September.

02/09/2024

Local matric girls and boys can now start entering this year’s PE Express Miss and Mr Matric Dance.

02/09/2024

Police are seeking suspects who robbed a jewellery business at Greenacres Shopping Centre this afternoon, September 2.

02/09/2024

WIN YOUR SHARE OF R20 000 CASH!
The “Bay’s Finest” Businesses competition is now open for nominations from PE Express readers.
Nominate your favourite businesses in Gqeberha by clicking here:
https://forms.office.com/r/Wp9w16DegN
By completing the nomination form you will be entered into weekly draws and a final lucky draw.
The “Bay’s Finest” campaign is aimed at showcasing and celebrating the very best that our city has to offer - across various categories.
Only businesses trading in Gqeberha may be nominated. Voting closes on 19 September 2024.

02/09/2024

Many a pundit, including the one who pens this column, has given Ferrari a lot of sh…strive for their poor performance on strategy over several years. The decision making ranged from dubious to laughable to infuriating too outright dumb. At Monza this past weekend Ferrari made another call and this time it was stupendously brilliant.

Many a pundit, including the one who pens this column, has given Ferrari a lot of sh…strive for their poor performance on strategy over several years. The decision making ranged from dubious to laughable to infuriating too outright dumb. At Monza this past weekend Ferrari made another call and thi...

02/09/2024

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man following allegations that he murdered his grandfather on Sizani Street, Mlungisi Township, Komani, on August 29.

31/08/2024

Fuel prices across the board will decrease in September for the fourth consecutive month in 2024.

According to an Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) statement, the unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is shows that 95ULP is set to drop by around 94 cents/litre, and 93ULP by around 86 cents/litre.

31/08/2024

The Springbok Women’s Team received a hero’s welcome from the Gqeberha school girls’ teams at Motherwell NU 1 Rugby Stadium last Wednesday.

31/08/2024

Tamsanqa Joseph Nkevu, a dedicated community leader from Kwanobuhle in Kariega, who is a reverend, skilled martial artist and former lecturer, has been nominated for the esteemed South African Heroes Awards 2024 in the Youth Empowerment Category.

30/08/2024

Steve Hofmeyr was die gasspreker by 'n uitverkoopte ontbyt wat die afgelope Saterdag deur die Hoërskool Despatch aangebied is.

30/08/2024

SAPS Humewood has opened a case of attempted murder and is investigating the incident where a 50-year-old man was shot at a Sasol Garage on Strandfontein Road, Summerstrand, early Friday morning, August 30.

A 50-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot at a Sasol Garage on Strandfontein Road, Summerstrand, early Friday morning.

30/08/2024

Dit is ’n kunstefees in die kleine wat nasionale en plaaslike kunstenaars die kans gee om op te tree, hulle talent te wys en vir inwoners om kwaliteit kuns in al die genres te geniet.

Nataniël, Elsabé Zietsman, Amanda Strydom, Valiant Swart en Hannes van Wyk is maar van die kunstenaars wat volgende jaar te sien sal wees op Jeffreysbaai tydens Kunskoors wat van 1 tot 3 Mei 2025 aangebied sal word.

30/08/2024

The suspect arrested by the Provincial Organised Crime Anti-Gang Unit in Gqeberha for the alleged involvement in two murder cases reported on August 26 in Kamesh will appearat the Kariega Magistrate's Court today, August 30.

30/08/2024

The loyal Gqeberha supporters of Jaco Smit, Humansdorp’s own visually impaired para-athlete, are overjoyed to watch him compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which kicked off on August 28, and will run until September 8.

The loyal supporters of Jaco Smit, Humansdorp’s own visually impaired para-athlete, are overjoyed to watch him compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which kicked off on August 28, and will run until September 8.

30/08/2024

29/08/2024

The Motor Mech Competition, held at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega on August 17, showcased the exceptional skills of 20 young students from five Eastern Cape schools.

29/08/2024

Your weather for tomorrow, 30 August.

29/08/2024

Die brandweerbroers van Kariega is alweer op pad landuit om aan die 15de Wêreld-Brandweerspele deel te neem. Alton en Riaan Senekal hoop om weer ’n klomp medaljes huistoe te bring, dié keer van Aalborg, Denemarke.

Die brandweerbroers van Kariega is alweer op pad landuit om aan die 15de Wêreld-Brandweerspele deel te neem.

29/08/2024

A heart-warming initiative led by young change-makers in Nelson Mandela Bay has resulted in a significant collection of clothing donations for a local women’s shelter.

29/08/2024

Zaide Thomas, Alexander Road High

29/08/2024

The much-anticipated Despatch Athletics Club annual road race draws closer. Set to take place August 31, the road race will begin at 07:00 at the Despatch SuperSpar on Dr Rabie Street.

29/08/2024

On Tuesday, August 13, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) hosted a celebratory event with Isuzu Motors South Africa and various stakeholders, to officially open their newly-renovated Home Pen enclosure at its Gqeberha premises.