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The world honours Madiba Brian Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER haywardb@avusa.co.za IN an unprecedented global show of affection, Nelson Mandela was a birthday boy like no other yesterday as he was showered with tributes and good wishes from around the world.... Birthday wishes for Mandela FW de Klerk, former president, who worked closely with Madiba for six years after his release: “He was a hard, sometimes remorseless, negotiating partner and our relationship was often severely strained. Nevertheless, whenever the situation demanded it we were able to overcome our differences and take concerted action to defuse the crises ... I am honoured to be able to call him my friend. Happy birthday, Madiba!”... Birthday greetings from far and wide Graca Machel, who celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary with Madiba yesterday: “After 27 years in jail, what he longed for most was not the glory of political life, but to have a family life. And that, if I can say it in a very modest way, is what I gave him back ... I‘m happy that in the sunset years of his life, I‘m there for him. And, of course, he‘s there for me too. Happy birthday Nelson”... Readers' birthday wishes for Madiba, Jasmine de Bruyn, George: I think we should give him a birthday party every year. It was only because of him that South Africa‘s change to democracy was not violent and he‘s a wonderful, kind and forgiving man. He is a hero to me.... Flatties taking their toll on the sole Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT hollandsb@avusa.co.za THE much-maligned high heel has company. Podiatrists say popular flattie pumps which are all the rage right now can be harmful.... Bhisho braces for change as possible premiers affirmed Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT hollandsb@avusa.co.za BHISHO is bracing itself for an imminent changing of the guard.... Girl stoned to death: Kids to stay in place of safety Shaanaaz de Jager WEEKEND POST REPORTER dejagers@avusa.co.za THE two youngest of the six children who allegedly stoned their 11-year-old friend to death in Joubertina earlier this year will remain in a place of safety in Port Elizabeth, a court has ruled.... Dire straits a ‘storm in a teacup‘, says model Melody Brandon WEEKEND POST REPORTER brandonm@avusa.co.za GLAMOROUS former model and Miss Port Elizabeth finalist Candice Gallagher says claims that she and her celebrity chef husband are in the soup over unpaid debt to the tune of millions are “storm(s) in a teacup”.... Billabong champ Slater falls for ‘girl next door‘ Melody Brandon WEEKEND POST REPORTER brandonm@avusa.co.za WITH a string of celebrity relationships behind him, including busty Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, it seems Billabong Pro champion Kelly Slater has settled for the “girl next door” in Kalani Miller, who was constantly at his side when the surfing icon was not in the water at Jeffreys Bay this week.... Working fairways no sweat for top caddy Luyolo Mkentane WEEKEND POST REPORTER mkenatnel@avusa.co.za A KIRKWOOD farm labourer who has been caddying for golfers since he was a teenager has come out among the top three in a national caddies tournament.... Poverty putting pressure on water supply Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER haywardy@avusa.co.za MORE than a quarter of the Eastern Cape‘s people do not have access to water – the highest such figure for any province in the country.... Wild Coast abuzz before Hollywood stars touch down Brian Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER haywardb@avusa.co.za THE Wild Coast is abuzz ahead of the eagerly anticipated arrival early next week of two of Hollywood's biggest A-list stars, two-time Oscar-winner Hillary Swank and Golden Globe-winner Richard Gere.... Bay bikers rev up their hearts for the poor Shaanaaz de Jager WEEKEND POST REPORTER dejagers@avusa.co.za BIKERS from Nelson Mandela Bay are planning to ride up a storm in a charity drive for Steytlerville‘s poor and have challenged others to rise to the occasion next Saturday.... ‘Blockbusting‘ latest tactic to scare owners out of homes Ivor Markman WEEKEND POST PHOTOJOURNALIST markmani@avusa.co.za BLOCKBUSTING is a new word Port Elizabeth residents need to familiarise themselves with in the fight against slumlords and ruthless property developers.... Obesity sounds health alarms Shaanaaz de Jager WEEKEND POST REPORTER dejagers@avusa.co.za WIDESPREAD obesity among South African children, attributed to bad eating habits and lack of exercise, has sounded health alarms and Eastern Cape dieticians say they have noticed an increase in overweight children at schools.... Painting pays for pumping iron Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT hollandsb@avusa.co.za PETITE, blue-eyed and blonde, Gill Smith is hardly the picture of the brawny, muscle-bound weightlifter, yet she has been chosen to represent South Africa at an international powerlifting competition in California.... Third piece of the plane puzzle found Ivor Markman WEEKEND POST PHOTOJOURNALIST markmani@avusa.co.za A THIRD piece of wreckage from the historic aircraft Silver Queen II has surfaced in Port Elizabeth.... End firmly in sight for Bay Tour cyclist Shaanaaz de Jager WEEKEND POST REPORTER dejagers@avusa.co.za ALTHOUGH it‘s tough and he‘s under no illusion it‘s not going to get tougher still, Port Elizabeth cyclist John-Lee Augustyn says he is determined to finish the Tour de France.... Staying power pays off for ex-street kids Luyolo Mkentane WEEKEND POST REPORTER mkentanel@avusa.co.za FIVE former street children in Port Elizabeth have demonstrated they have what it takes when it comes to pure discipline, by getting their karate black belts.... LAB lawyers seek pay parity THREE Grahamstown lawyers have instituted court proceedings against the Legal Aid Board (LAB) to compel it to adjust their pay to the same levels as those employed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).... Bay teacher gets third crack at poetry prize Luyolo Mkentane WEEKEND POST REPORTER mkentanel@avusa.co.za A DESPATCH high school teacher and artist is off to the United States next week after being nominated for a third time as Poet of the Year by the International Society of Poets (ISP).... No quiet life for ‘retired‘ yoga instructor Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT hollandsb@avusa.co.za AS A busy Fort Hare University academic, Jaya Ruthnam would provide free weekly classes to stressed-out students and staff after lectures, but now he has retired his dream to run yoga retreats full-time has come true.... |
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Madiba still a symbol of hope IT is entirely fitting that the occasion of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday has created such an absolute groundswell of goodwill and unrestrained admiration around the world for this remarkable South African.... 
Whisky, fresh oysters a meal fit for King Neptune Timothy Twidle VERY few foods can claim a history like that of oysters. They have been harvested and consumed since Roman times, are believed to have aphrodisiacal powers, and have managed to be classified as both peasant food and haute cuisine.... 
Eagles pack have edge over EP in vital clash Stan Terblanche ASSISTANT EDITOR : SPORT WITH rugby in the South Western Districts soaring to new heights following the success gained by their schools team at Craven Week, the senior side will now be out to build on this when they take on EP in an Absa Currie Cup first division match in George this afternoon.... 
Economic crisis a wake up call to young and old IMAGINE you are this mom and/or dad.... 
Stars out in splendour to support charities TOP South African performers, soprano Aviva Pelham and Port Elizabeth-based “Mr Showbiz” Ian von Memerty, will be the headliners in a one-off big benefit concert being staged in the Opera House next month.... |
