[notice]Helenvale in Port Elizabeth has gained notoriety as the worst gangster violence hotspot in the city and one of the most dangerous places in South Africa. But for the people who live there, this small, poor, Northern Areas suburb is home. This article, is the third in a series of […]
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Hope Factory celebrates decade of growth, success with new PE hub
[notice]The Hope Factory, a remarkable South African entrepreneurial development success story, is making a massive difference to previously unemployed people through its skills training centre in Port Elizabeth. There are a number of opportunities for local people to get involved, says marketing and communications coordinator Jolandi Snyders.[/notice] It is 10 […]
Don’t miss this free PE workshop for entrepreneurs!
This weekend there is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn and to be inspired by one of the greatest success stories this country has to tell! If you are passionate about your business or an idea you may have, then you need to register for this free, one-day workshop at […]
Diarise the Karoo MMC 2012 date now!
It may seem a bit early to diarise a date that is still eight months away but that is exactly what Karoo MMC are asking men — and churches — to do. The Karoo MMC 2012 organisers want as many men as possible to attend the event at Rusoord farm, […]
Bet Sheekoom, where captive women are set free
Bet Sheekoom is a Hebrew phrase meaning “House of Restoration”. And for hundreds and hundreds of women who have been set free from drug addiction and prostitution, that is exactly what the Bet Sheekoom ministry in Port Elizabeth has been over the past 10 years. For the current “mom and […]
Prayer mission to suicide bridge area
A Uitenhage church prayer group is going to Thornhill on Saturday (August 13) to pray with police who patrol the Van Stadens Bridge area and to pray over the bridge where 80 people have committed suicide since it was opened in 1971. Volkswagen employee and Uitenhage Methodist Church member Dave […]
Hope in the Darkness: Unity and optimism among churches
[notice]Helenvale in Port Elizabeth has gained notoriety as the worst gangster violence hotspot in the city and one of the most dangerous places in South Africa. But for the people who live there, this small, poor, Northern Areas suburb is home. This article, is the second in a series of […]
PE gangster cases expedited
An interim plan to expedite gang-related court cases in Port Elizabeth was launched today, following a meeting last week between senior police, and criminal justice system representatives and Northern Areas councillors. According to Ward 13 councillor, Nico du Plessis, it was agreed that courts would speed up the processing of […]
Gospel concert for Ashleigh tonight!
Ten leading local Gospel music acts are performing in Port Elizabeth tonight to raise funds for PE teenager Ashleigh Botha to have life saving arterial bypass surgery in the USA. Concert organiser and one of the performers, Ron Reynolds, appeals to PE people to come and enjoy a great evening […]
United Pursuit Band — Cape Town, PE, don’t miss them!
Cape Town and PE will soon be blessed by a talented bunch of on-fire worshipers all the way from Knoxville Tennessee ! You may think you have never heard their music , but you probably have – the song “Come Away” by Jesus Culture was written by these guys (actually […]