- South African Artist MARTHINUS Releases Debut SinglePRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS (Marthinus Nel) has released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”, an indie rock and pop-punk inspired song about love, distance and missing the simpler moments in a relationship. The song was inspired by the challenges of long-distance relationships, particularly how distance can make even the smallest things… Read more: South African Artist MARTHINUS Releases Debut Single
- MARTHINUS Releases Heartfelt Debut ‘i miss us not trying’Table of Contents PRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS, the musical project of Marthinus Nel, has officially released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”. Blending the nostalgic energy of indie rock and pop-punk with honest, vulnerable songwriting, the song explores the challenges of long-distance relationships and the feeling of missing someone who used… Read more: MARTHINUS Releases Heartfelt Debut ‘i miss us not trying’
- LaserWeeder Hire Runs Laser Units for SA Vegetable GrowersTable of Contents CAPE TOWN: When hand labour is short and repeated hoeing starts to throw soil back onto the bed, weeds in tight vegetable rows get ahead quickly. LaserWeeder Hire, a contract weeding service based in Philippi, offers laser weeding services with tractor-drawn units and trained operators, from a single trial strip to full-season… Read more: LaserWeeder Hire Runs Laser Units for SA Vegetable Growers
- HandPrinter Art Runs Linocut Workshops and Beginner KitsCAPE TOWN: Most people who try linocut want to know two things: whether they can carve a clean line, and what to do with the block afterwards. HandPrinter Art, a hand-printing studio in Woodstock, sets out its workshops and kits around both questions, with gouges, brayers, barens and paper packed per table so nobody waits… Read more: HandPrinter Art Runs Linocut Workshops and Beginner Kits
- Feature Equipment Adds AM.CO.ZA Tooling and Laser Spares ShelfTable of Contents GERMISTON: A router or fibre laser bay seldom stops for a big breakdown. More often it waits on a missing collet, a chipped tool holder or a scratched protective lens while someone hunts for a spare. Feature Equipment, a CNC machine dealer with its machine hall in Sunnyrock, Germiston, has put a… Read more: Feature Equipment Adds AM.CO.ZA Tooling and Laser Spares Shelf
- PORT ALFRED: Jané Botha, a volunteer Sea Rescue crew member at Port Alfred, will swim in the sea for 12 hours on Saturday, 14 November 2026. She is raising funds for her sea rescue station and wants to make people in the Port Alfred area more aware of drowning prevention. Jané will enter the water at […]
- United Democratic Movement (UDM) councillor and Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral/PR candidate Luxolo Namette (48) was shot and killed in Motherwell, Gqeberha, this afternoon, Saturday 7 November 2026. According to official party sources and reports covering statements from the UDM leadership (including statements via UDM secretary-general Bulelani Bobotyane): Fears of Political Targeting: The UDM expressed grave […]
- Let’s get one thing straight here: My background and schooling worked heavily against my ever really getting to grips with dance as an art form. Think rugger bugger, boys only upbringing in a house whose father was a successful electrical contractor working with his hands and you get the picture. After a long and tough […]
- At the conclusion of the 2026 Local Government Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay here are the winners in each Ward along with the names of the Ward Councillors as per the pre-elections list: https://mynmb.co.za/all-nmb-ward-councillor-candidates-ahead-of-lge2026/. Alongside each Ward Councillor name are the names of the 2nd and 3rd placed candidates with their party name and percentage […]
- Your main host for this uniquely South African version of ‘Hunger Games’ will be the Democratic Alliance. The DA has emerged as the party with largest support in Nelson Mandela Bay garnering 44.17% of the vote with 28 Ward seats and 25 PR seats for a total of 53 seats of the available 120 in […]
- Join us for breakfast that will feature keynote speakers and opportunities to engage with peers and industry experts. Topics: Dispute Resolution – Freek van Rooyen The National Consumer Commission – Sihle Ngubane Why raw materials cannot be reclaimed when supplied to OEM – Sihle Ngubane Temporary imports pending re-exports within 6 months extensions and failure […]
- Valentine’s Day buffet dinner at Kiplings Take the stress out of planning a Valentine’s Day celebration by booking a sumptuous buffet dinner in Kiplings, at Boardwalk Hotel & Casino. Your welcome drink at 18h00 will be followed by Amuse Bouche and a delicious choice of three starters. For mains select from rich and crispy roasted […]
- Event: Sunrisers Eastern Cape Date: Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 Venue: St George’s Park | • Gqeberha Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/sunrisers-eastern-cape/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is […]
- Event: 7th Annual Tshisamdantso Date: Dec 15 – 16, 2025 Venue: Eskwerini NU2 | • Gqeberha Price: From R70 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/7th-annual-tshisamdantso/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform […]
- The DHL Stormers will face French side Stade Rochelais in a Round Two Investec Champions Cup fixture at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in December. Tickets are on sale now: Stormers VS Stade Rochelais Investec Champions Cup Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium 13 December 2025 – Saturday 15:00pm
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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- South African Artist MARTHINUS Releases Debut Single - 6 November 2026
- MARTHINUS Releases Heartfelt Debut ‘i miss us not trying’ - 6 November 2026
- LaserWeeder Hire Runs Laser Units for SA Vegetable Growers - 6 November 2026
- HandPrinter Art Runs Linocut Workshops and Beginner Kits - 6 November 2026
- Feature Equipment Adds AM.CO.ZA Tooling and Laser Spares Shelf - 6 November 2026
