- 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
- The Dafabet Warriors and DP World Lions have secured their places in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup semi-finals, while Dafabet Boland and YesPlay Cobras are firmly in the driving seat to claim the remaining two spots ahead of the final round of Super 8 matches. Both Boland and Cobras will qualify for the last four if […]
- It was a night of celebrating exporting excellence in the region at the Exporter of the Year Gala Banquet. Exporters Eastern Cape’s 2026 Exporter of the Year Award winners were announced at the prestigious banquet, hosted at the Tramways Building on Friday, 6 November. “Tonight is a flagship event for Exporters Eastern Cape, one that […]
- The Fidelity Titans claimed a convincing victory over the Warriors, while the encounter between the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and the DP World Lions was abandoned due to inclement weather in the fifth week of the Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series on Sunday. In Gqeberha, Suné Luus delivered an all-round performance to help guide the Titans to a 48-run […]
- The killing of UDM councillor and Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) chair Luxolo Namette on Saturday 7 November, 2026 follows a grim sequence of councillor assassinations in Nelson Mandela Bay since 2022. The other three councillors murdered in the metro were: Mzwandile Booi (ANC, Ward 20) Date of Murder: February 2022 Circumstances: Booi was shot […]
- The disruption and delay in finalizing local government election results in parts of the Northern Cape stemmed from a high-profile security breach at a counting station in Douglas (within the Siyancuma Local Municipality – a local municipality within the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, in the Northern Cape). Supporters and activists linked to a local […]
- 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
