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Artistic Zambians reach out to kids Luyolo Mkentane SKILLED Zambian “brothers” who call Central their second home, are conducting art workshops at a Port Elizabeth childcare centre as a way of ploughing back into the community. The four “brothers” who call themselves “Ever High Dreadz” are Mutale Kaluya aka Louie X, Allan Kayange aka Ankubwike, Caezar Ngulube aka Rankin C and Kennedy Mutambo aka Number 6.... Restoring decorative gingerbread to old glory Ivor Markman, Weekend Post photojournalist While exploring the leafy suburbs of Graaff-Reinet recently, I was struck by the beautiful wooden fretwork on many of the old buildings. The locals refer to it as “broekie-lace” but “panty-lace” seemed an uneasy translation. It was surprising to discover South Africa was the only country where the term “broekie lace” was used to describe the ornate, metal mouldings seen on so many Victorian and Edwardian verandas and that this did not include wooden fretwork.... Finding wildest Africa on outskirts of Mossel Bay Nicholas Yell drums with the elephant guides in a rich tapestry of authentic experiences A CONSTANT challenge for most of us is not to prejudge any upcoming experience based on stereotypical perceptions. And the habit of travel writers pigeon-holing travel offerings as being either the “genuine article”, or not, is certainly no exception. So when I decided to visit a top-notch private game reserve in what seemed a most unlikely place – on the Garden Route just outside Mossel Bay – I was glad to have recently heard my wife quote from an article by an avant-garde designer who said: “The only thing you‘ll find in pigeon-holes is pigeons...”... Mighty Midget still cool road cruiser Luyolo Mkentane A PORT Elizabeth classic car enthusiast who shares his year of birth – 1964 – with his MG Midget MK 1, is adamant he will never part ways with it. Mark Filmer, from Westering, owns a red MG Midget MK 1. And, he says, there were only about 5000 of the cars made worldwide.... Rich and varied display of ceramics, photography Arts Correspondent THE work of over 50 photographers and 20 ceramists is currently being featured in the Re..Flex photography and ceramics exhibition by the staff, students and alumni of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University School of Music, Art and Design.... Potter, painter display works Arts Correspondent CERAMICS and fine art come together in a multi-faceted study of the Southern African condition when two prolific artists, Lynnley Watson and Louise Almon, exhibit fresh works in Nelson Mandela Bay from next week.... |
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Same old, same old, sigh sigh, switch off I‘M confused. I admit it’s early days yet but the fact remains: I’m confused. A few weeks back, in response to a reader’s letter complaining that they kept on showing the same old tired programmes, Multichoice responded by saying they were launching four brand new channels in September. These channels would, it seemed, breathe new life into the dreary package offer by the BBC....
Immigrants and their role in PE AS THE political borders of states across the world are taken down, as countries reorganise into powerful economic blocs, as specialised new markets emerge and millions of people migrate in search of better lives, so the role of cities everywhere is changing. This is the age of the world city. We’d like to think Nelson Mandela Bay aspires to be such a city. It is surely no coincidence that the cities that are attracting economic investment, that are vibrant and cosmopolitan, that are looking for creative solutions to the challenges of urban life, that are hosting major events and boldly pushing their way into the 21st century, are also the ones that are most open to the influences of the rest of the world and to the diversity that brings.... 
Schoolboy slain for cellphone Gareth Wilson HERALD REPORTER wilsong@avusa.co.za THE senseless murder of a 13- year-old schoolboy in Port Elizabeth‘s picturesque Settlers Park while on his way to school with four schoolmates yesterday morning has sent shock-waves through the community.... 
Bafana need to fly high against the Super Eagles Billy Cooper SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT BAFANA Bafana head coach Joel Santana appeared to show his hand at training ahead of today‘s win-at-all-costs 2010 African Nations Cup qualifier against Nigeria to be played at the EPRU Stadium.... 
Manuel named to chair IMF reform committee Business Correspondent in CAPE TOWN FINANCE Minister Trevor Manuel has been named to chair a committee looking at organisational reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).... |
