Nelson Mandela Bay

Put Your Happy Feet on and Celebrate International Penguins day at SAMREC

18 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

International Penguins day is celebrated worldwide on the 25th April each year. This marks the annual migration of penguins to the north. Penguins are found in Antarctica, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, the Falkland Islands and the Galapagos Islands. Elsewhere, they are only found in zoos. SAMREC situated in Port Elizabeth along Marine Drive is a rehabilitation and education centre for penguins and birdlife. With St Croix Island just off Nelson Mandela Bay now been the largest breeding colony in the world, the community is invited to join in the celebrations by participating in the Happy Feet 5km Fun Run fundraiser that will take place at SAMREC in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve on the 20th April 2013. The fun

Tagged With: 20th April 2013, Cape Recife Nature Reserve, International Penguins Day, Nelson Mandela Bay, rehabilitation and education, SAMREC, St Croix Island

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

Tagged With: Donkin Downhill Dash, Donkin Reserve. Central, Downhill Skateboarding, Jonker Fourie, March 2013, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Sector 9 Skateboards, Skateboarding

Sport

NMB Ocean Mile Swim

14 December, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

A new addition to the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) sporting calendar is the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Mile, set to boost NMB’s reputation as Africa’s Water Sport Capital. To be held on the 31st December, at the peak of the holiday season, this fun event is guaranteed to draw both locals and a fair share of tourists. The NMB Ocean Mile is organised by Mike Zoetmulder of Zports, who also brings us the Axxess DSL Ocean Racing Series, the SPAR Redhouse River Mile, the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa Triathlon, the Eastern Province Ocean Water Swimming Series and the Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival. The 1.6km swim will follow the natural flow of the ocean, from Humewood Beach across to Kings Beach, and will start at 9am.

Tagged With: 1.6km swim, 31st December, Axxess DSL Ocean Racing Series, Humewood Beach, Kings Beach, Nelson Mandela Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay Mile, Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival., the Eastern Province Ocean Water Swimming Series, the SPAR Redhouse River Mile, the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa Triathlon, Water Sport Capital, Zports

Sport

Rugby’s Biggest Party 2012

6 December, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Rugby Fans, are you ready for Rugby’s BIGGEST Party? Cell C has recently been announced as the new title sponsor of The Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens, promising an even more rocking event for the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series on the 8th and 9th of December 2012. The NMB Sevens Tournament is the third round of the HSBC Sevens World Series consisting of nine tournaments throughout the Sevens season from October through to June. Our very own Blitzbokke will battle it out with 15 other international Sevens teams for the much desired tournament title. With Cell C on board the party is going “Gangnam Style”! The awesome Graeme Watkins Project and Goodluck will kick start the festivities on Saturday the 8th, later

Tagged With: 8 - 9 December 2012, Blitzbokke, Bob Skinstad, Cell C, DJ Ready D, Gangnam Style, Goodluck, HSBC Sevens World Series, Internationa Sevens Rugby, Nelson Mandela Bay, PE Tens, Robbie Fleck, Rugby's Biggest Party

Music

Calling all musos – Do you Rock?

1 October, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

So do you rock or are you one of those ear wrenching musos with a severe case of music melancholy? Regardless of your talents if you are a Rock star or a-wannabe at that, you should enter Kingfisher FM’s annual ‘Do You Rock?’ music competition. A real hit feature on Nelson Mandela Bay’s calendar not to be missed. This year Kingfisher FM has teamed up with partners that are eager to support home-grown talent such as Bay TV, Rap Studios, Rnoon Photography and Media Axis. Winners can also look forward to performing on Urban Brew’s DSTV Channel (One Gospel) which is part of this fabulous prize valued at over R200 000. Do you Rock just gets bigger and better! Look forward to the top-10 musicians performing live on the

Tagged With: 12 October 2012, Boardwalk, Computicket, Do you Rock Competition, Kingfisher Fm, music competiton, Nelson Mandela Bay, Prizes, R 200 000

Sport

Save the date for IRB 7′s tournament

13 September, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Back by popular demand, SARU has confirmed that, the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens has moved to a weekend format at the awesome Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth for round three of the tournament. The competition featuring the 16 best Sevens rugby teams in the world, will now take place on the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December 2012. Andy Marinos, SARU GM said "The rescheduling is in line with most of the other popular Series tournaments. We are confident that the new dates will allow even more fans to attend and enjoy the thrilling international Sevens action.” Entertainment during the tournament will include top local DJ’s and bands. Together with the fever of the all the rugby 7’s

Tagged With: 2012, 2013, 8 - 9 December 2012, EP Kings, HSBC Svens World Series, IRB Sevens, Nelson Mandela Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, Rugby, Rugby Tournament, SARU, Tickets

Sport

Donkin Downhill Skateboarding Dash

21 June, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Skateboarding enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies are going to ripping up the tarmac with the inaugural Donkin Downhill Dash this Sunday, 24 June as they race down the historical Donkin Voting Queue Path. This downhill long board skating extreme event is the first of its kind to hit 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. 40 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

Tagged With: Donkin Downhill Dash, Donkin Reserve. Central, Downhill Skateboarding, Jonker Fourie, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Sector 9 Skateboards

Festivals

PE Rocks our socks off this weekend!

19 June, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Mid winter madness hits Nelson Mandela Bay this coming weekend, our suggestion – take it easy this week as a jammed packed weekend launches at us from 10 am on Saturday with the annual Richmond Hill Music Festival, South Africa vs England third and final test match at NMB Stadium on Saturday night, and the Donkin Downhill Dash on Sunday. Phew! Too much excitement! The Alliance Francaise have proven you can’t keep a good thing down or small - this year, as part of a cultural exchange between South Africa and France, the festival will feature 2 international bands: BRAKA from France and Davy Sicard from Reunion Islands, playing his eclectic blend of “Creole Jazz” They will be supported by South African acts,

Tagged With: Alliance Francaise, Bongiziwe Mabandla, BRAKA, Davy Sicard, Donkin Downhill Dash, international bands, Nelson Mandela Bay, Nibs van der Spuy, Richmond Hill Music Festival, Rugby, South Africa vs England

Lifestyle

Fathers Day in PE

13 June, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

ATTENTION all Mums and kids out there! This weekend is all about our “old man”. I am sure your hubby and Dad have made you very aware of a very important sport fixture this weekend and next, South Africa VS England in the second International rugby test. The Third test will be played next week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium THERE ARE STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE for next weeks’ match at home BOOK HERE (great fathers day gift). It is of utter importance that these matches be viewed! And under no circumstance be taken lightly! If you aren't in Port Elizabeth, Mosaic Tours have put a package deal together for the test… They have 4 double tickets available to see the Rugby test match in P.E. on Saturday

Tagged With: Accomodation for Rugby test 23 June, Fathers Day, Mikes Kitchen, Mosaic Tourism, Nelson Mandela Bay, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth South africa & England, Rugby Test, South Africa vs England Rugby, Urban Blend, VW Auto Pavilion

Concert

EXCLUSIVE, SEXY & SERIOUSLY SMOOTH!

17 May, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The Venue has changed - now showing at Elizabeth Place, Pickering Str, Newton Park. TwoTone a Port Elizabeth based music Production Company with international experience in musical entertainment presents Tuxedo Club for one night only at on 25 May 2012. New Venue Elizabeth Place, Pickering Str, Newton Park. Director, Ulagh Williams leads the sexy, suave cast as they perform timeless classics and popular sing-along hits while audience members can once again swing it up on the dance floor until late! The cast features a dynamite line-up of entertainers and TwoTone’s Bandstand Boys (a live brass section featuring some of Nelson Mandela Bay’s top musicians). Michael Buble meets ol’ Blue Eyes, the Rat Pack

Tagged With: Concert, Dancing, Dinner Theatre, Michael Buble, Nelson Mandela Bay, Rat Pack, Swing, Tuxedo Club, TwoTone, Walmer Town Hall