No holding back blind adventurer
Blind adventurer and motivational speaker Hein Wagner has done things most people would not dream off, including several marathons, sky-diving and breaking a land speed record.
Idols ‘Jo’burg’ finalist actually from PE
A Johannesburg singer said yesterday she was aiming to take the title for her home town – Port Elizabeth.
Although her Idols profile indicates that she is from Johannesburg, Funeka Peppeta said she was a Port Elizabeth girl and her roots were here.
Funeka won the hearts of the judges with her performance of Time of My Life and made it through to the final 14 of Idols 2010.
Bay author’s tribute to ‘Bra Well’
LOCAL author Vuyisile Msila with his book: The Black Train Rising, The Life and Times of Welcome Duru, which will be launched at the Red Location Museum today (August 19)
Cyber bullying, fraud on the rise
CYBER bullying and financial fraud are on the rise and it is important for people to take steps to safeguard themselves, says Port Elizabeth internet security expert Prof Rossouw von Solms
Views on National Women’s Day
A quartet of women from Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, each a winner in South Africa’s “Most Influential Women in Business and Government” awards held at the Radisson Blu Hotel last week, share their views to mark National Women’s Day.
‘Water restrictions may become permanent’
AUDIO: Interview with Eastern Cape regional manager on behalf of the SA Weather Service, Hugh van Niekerk
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Picture: The Churchill Dam, one of the metro’s two largest water suppliers.
Blatter talks about refereeing, technology
Fifa president Sepp Blatter talks about technology and refereeing during the World Cup. A media round table with Blatter and news agencies took place today. Audio courtesy of Fifa Media Channel.
Road closures due to weather
Garth Sampson from the SA National Weather Service talks about the forecast for the next 24 hrs. The Eastern Cape has suffered various road closures due to snow.
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Reinstatement of ambulance drivers
Lee-Anne Butler interviews Health Department spokesman Sizwe Kupelo about the reinstatement of suspended ambulance drivers.
Mentalist Larry Soffer says: Believe to See
| Self proclaimed mentalist and illusionist Larry Soffer tells Herald Arts Editor Celeb Eastwood his philosophy is to be more like a child. He says: Believe to See instead of Seeing to Believe |
Saint Petersburg Male Ballet tours SA
Caleb Eastwood interviews Saint Petersburg Male Ballet tour organiser, Russian music and stage impresario Edouard Miasnikov about the company’s forthcoming trip to South Africa. The Saint Petersburg Male Ballet performs in Grahamstown on May 8, the PE Opera house on May 11 and East London’s Guild Theatre on May 14 and 15.
Interview with Mango Groove lead singer
Herald Reporter Lee-Anne Butler interviews Claire Johnston, lead singer of Mango Groove.
Tracks from this week’s CD selections
Listen to selected tracks from this weeks cd review column in TGIF. Read Caleb Eastwood’s CD reviews here.
Taxi Violence bring ‘sexy, sleazy sound’ to PE
Cape Town based band Taxi Violence are performing at Pool City in Walmer tonight. Listen to tracks from their first two albums. Read the story here
Bay scientist discovers new species
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Bayworld repile and amphibian expert Dr Bill Branch was part of a multi-national expedition that returned recently from northern Mozambique where they explored the remote granite mountain top and pristine forest of Mt Mabu. They returned with several fascinating species — including a chameleon never before described by science. Dr Branch talked to Herald Environment Editor Guy Rogers about this discovery, and the secret world of Mt Mabu |
Incredible journey
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Kyle Meenehan, 23, is walking 5800 kilometres from Cape Town to Cape Town along the border of South Africa in the hopes of gaining life experience. He arrived in Port Elizabeth yesterday and spoke to Herald reporter Lies Kombrink about his travels. |
Interview with Jason Hartman
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Herald reporter Shafeeka Abrahams caught up with Jason Hartman, co-winner of Idols season 5, who will be jamming with local band Ten Story Fall at Uptown Theatres on Saturday night (Jan 9). |
Interview with Eddie Armani
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British DJ Eddie Armani speaks to Herald reporter Shafeeka Abrahams ahead of his performance at the Weekend Post J&B Fashion Challenge. |
Beat box star for PE
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Shafeeka Abrahams talks to George “Gorgeous” Avakian who will be demonstrating his beat box talents at a number of top PE and Garden Route clubs over the next few weeks. |
Spend your bonus wisely
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Financial planner John Osmond shares five tips with Weekend Post reporter Shaanaaz de Jager on how to spend your bonus wisely |
Which world cup team should be based in Bay
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 Ashley Viljoen was one of the Bay residents asked which FIFA team she's prefer to be based in the Bay during the 2010 World Cup |
Lee-Anne Butler asks a few Mandela Bay residents which teams they’d like to see based in Port Elizabeth during the 2010 World Cup and who they would like to see come first in the football tournament |
Gelvandale girl picked for Oprah’s academy
A PORT Elizabeth schoolgirl is over the moon after being selected for admission to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Gauteng. Kelly-Anne Rossouw, 12, of Gelvandale, a Grade 6 pupil at Alpha Primary School, has been accepted by the academy as a Grade 7 pupil in January.
Local rap group shows its class
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AUDIO: Tracks from Teargas’s new album Dark or Blue. Music courtesy of Electromode Music. Read the CD review
Mayor warns of challenges ahead
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In his first public address, the new Nelson Mandela Metro executive mayor Zanoxolo Wayile talks about his plans to address the social and economic challenges facing the region. |