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The Kraken Black Spiced Rum

15 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Another exciting new arrival to SA shores, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum’s richly entertaining brand narrative and superior vintage-style packaging (the bottle is a replica of a double-handled Victorian rum bottle) could quite easily have us believe this Caribbean black spiced rum just fell from the hull of a passing pirate ship. Add to this that The Kraken Rum is the first imported black rum from the Caribbean, distilled from molasses made from local cane sugar and blended with over 11 secret spices (including cinnamon, ginger and clove) and you have all the hallmarks of a rum to be reckoned with. Taking its name from the mythical sea beast, the Kraken, which is said to have wreaked havoc with tall ships and rum-running

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Theatre

Top class commedy at The Boardwalk

11 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Funny comedians Martin Davis, Kedibone Mulaudzi and Robby Collins will be on stage together at The Boardwalk, Vodacom Amphitheatre on the 26th of April 2013. Martin Davis, no stranger to The Boardwalk is back with his highly interactive style. Davis performs in the UK regularly and South Africa. Kedibone Mulaudzi is one of the countries rising stand-up comedy stars. He says he is “known for speaking his mind, and saying the things which come to his mind, things which most people are usually too afraid to say”. Robby Collins is described by some as having a “gawky giraffe frame”. He draws on real life experiences and relates to his audience with ease while keeping them on the edge of their seats. Collins has opened

Tagged With: 26th of April 2013, Computicket, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Martin Davis, Robby Collins, The Boardwalk, Vodacom Amphitheatre

Sport

Kosie Weyers wins Engen Volkswagen Cup at Scribante

10 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Engen Volkswagen Cup championship leader Kosie Weyers (5 – Engen Xtreme) is celebrating another double-victory after round three of the season racing at Aldo Scribante Raceway in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. Weyers produced an inch-perfect race performance to repeat his Killarney performance and take both top podium places on the day. It was Dewald Brummer (22 – UMP / Horne Hydraulics / MAD Racing) that led from the start of race one, with Weyers in hot pursuit. While Weyers was determined to take the lead, Brummer was not giving in without a fight and the two duelled throughout the race as they fought for the coveted leading position. Behind them, Mathew Hodges (12 – ITR Africa / 959 Panelbeaters) had to keep

Tagged With: Aldo Scribante Raceway, Engen Volkswagen Cup, Kosie Weyers, Motor Racing, Motor racing in Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth

Sport

Ironman 2013

8 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Triathletes give it their all this weekend for Ironman 2013, the ultimate fitness test and one of the world’s toughest endurance races. A total of 226km completes the three disiplines of the race and gives the athlete title of Ironman or woman 2013. The first of three activities to complete Ironman is a 3.8km sea swim. Starting at Hobie Beach from 7am on Sunday the 14th of April 2013. There will be two loops of 1.9km’s around demarcated buoys in the bay, in water temperatures averaged to be between 17°C and 24°C, the cut off time for the swim is 2hrs 20mins. The second leg of the race is a 180km cycle; from Hobie Beach on completion of the swim. Contestants will cycle along the coast for 3km’s towards the city

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Music

LCNVL

2 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Chaplin twins (Andrew & Brian) are back with a brand new sound, a new logo, a smash hit called 'Closer' and a brand new album called ‘Faster Longer Mixtape’. Commenting on the new album LCNVL say: “The Faster, Longer Mixtape is basically a chance for us to mix up some songs we've been listening to into some of our stuff, as well as new original tracks by us. This is basically a showcase of our new sound and to give a taster as to what's coming.” LCNVL (Locnville) have been South Africa's most successful pop act of the past 5 years selling over 100 000 physical albums; winning the SAMAs for Best Selling Album and Best Newcomer; touring the world playing alongside the likes of Taio Cruz, Mike Poser and Jason

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Sport

Put Foot Rally 2013

1 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Put Foot Rally bills itself as the "the greatest social rally on the face of the earth”, promising 7 countries, 7 checkpoints, 7 parties and 7000 km in 17 days. Quite a challenge, you think? You choose your wheels (which can range from a Toyota Corolla to a classic Range Rover), name your team and make your way through the checkpoints, which include the Fish River Canyon, Victoria Falls, Etosha, Caprivi Strip, Kariba Dam and Vilankulos. Teams of The Put Foot Rally automatically support charities of their choice annual favorites are Project Rhino and the Bobs for Good Foundation Following the inaugural 2012 event, minor changes have been effected to make it that much more brilliant, as if it needed to be!

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Sport

Nelson Mandela Bay – Bell Buoy Challenge

28 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The 2013 Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy Challenge which takes place in Port Elizabeth on the Saturday the 30th March 2013 has attracted a quality field and is shaping up to be one of the most keenly contested races in the Challenge’s four year history despite being without a sponsor or financial support. The Bell Buoy Challenge has gained the reputation as being “Africa’s toughest open water swim” and has grabbed the imagination of the growing South African open water swimming fraternity along with a number of international athletes having taken up the challenge. The event has, in the past three editions attracted athletes of the calibre of Australian Olympian and world championship medallist Melissa Gorman,

Tagged With: 30th March 2013, Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy Challenge, Port Elizabeth, swimming, “Africa’s toughest open water swim”

Port Elizabeth Blog

The Boardwalk set to entertain this Easter

27 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

It will be an action-packed weekend for the whole family at The Boardwalk this Easter. “As the metro’s tourism and leisure hot-spot, we have made sure that there is plenty to keep all ages amused and entertained over Easter,” says The Boardwalk public relations and entertainment manager Caley Phillips. Kids can have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny at Zoomwiz, enter the Croods colour-in competition, decorate biscuits, pin a tail on the donkey, have their faces painted and hunt for eggs – all while the rest of the family browses the unique selection of Boardwalk shops, enjoys coffee or a snack. “Be sure to come and see the new-look Craft Workshop, which opens on March 28,” she says. For over 18’s the

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Sport

Donkin Downhill Dash 2013

26 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Skateboarding enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies are going to ripping up the tarmac with the second edition of the Donkin Downhill Dash this Easter weekend, the 30th and 31st March 2013. The downhill long board skating extreme event takes place down the historical Donkin Voting Queue Path in Port Elizabeth. The Aim of the game: To create awareness for non motorised transport in the inner city – and develop the sport in Nelson Mandela Bay. Contestants will compete against one another in a time trial event that will see skaters trying to better each other's time. The speediest Skaters stand the chance of winning t-shirts, Sector 9 Skateboards and many other prizes. You don’t want to miss out on this one! Please show your

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Wine & Wineries

Western Cape Gem… Lanzerac

25 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

For those interested in our wine heritage, and history, be sure to make your way to the Lanzerac - currently offering a tour around the Estate - but only until the end of March. With a glass of Rosé to get you going, your tour guide will provide you with a brief overview of what to expect during the tour. Highlights will include a tasting of the "Mrs English", a reserve Chardonnay. This wine is a tribute to Mrs English who purchased the farm in 1914, changing its name from Schoongezicht to Lanzerac. This will be followed by an introduction, and a tasting of the Estate's Pinotage. From an historical point of view, the world’s first commercially produced Pinotage - a 1959 vintage came from this Estate. (It was

Tagged With: Historic Tour of Lanzerac Estate, history of wine, mrs english, pinotage, professor perold, SOUTH AFRICA, Stellenbosch, wine tours