ARTICLES RELATING TO PORT ELIZABETH

Dept pays Eastern Cape teachers

2013-05-24 16:16

Eastern Cape teachers who planned to take the basic education department to court for non-payment have been paid, the department says.

Catrakilis could make history

2013-05-23 14:02

His call-up to the Springbok training camp has put flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis in line to be the Kings' first international.

Kings proud of Catrakilis

2013-05-22 16:31

Kings president Cheeky Watson and director of rugby Alan Solomons have welcomed the inclusion of Demetri Catrakilis in the Bok squad.

Cheeky eyes relegation escape

2013-05-21 14:17
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Kings president Cheeky Watson believes they can avoid the promotion-relegation games at the end of the Super Rugby season.

Warriors sign Bailey

2013-05-16 18:41

The Warriors have signed Ryan Bailey from the Knights after unveiling their list of contracted players for the 2013/14 cricket season.

SA plane makes emergency landing

2013-05-16 08:06
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A passenger on a flight from PE to Durban has told how she was terrified when the cabin pressure dropped as a result of a cracked windscreen, and the plane had to make an emergency landing.

Kings' Currie Cup dilemma

2013-05-15 10:07

The Kings' struggle to stay in Super Rugby could make Eastern Province's passage into the Currie Cup Premier Division a bit harder.

Girl, 7, killed by school bus

2013-05-14 12:46

A girl has died and her friend is seriously injured after they fell under a school bus which had just dropped them off, Eastern Cape police say.

Kings showed character: Solly

2013-05-13 09:43

Kings boss Alan Solomons has heaped praise in his players after they bounced back from a heavy defeat to beat the Highlanders.

Luke stars in Kings victory

2013-05-11 19:07
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Kings captain Luke Watson led from the front, as he scored a brace of tries in the Kings' victory over the Highlanders.

Watson back to lead Kings

2013-05-07 16:30
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Loose forward Luke Watson is back to lead the Kings in their Super Rugby match against the Highlanders in Port Elizabeth.

32 Eastern Cape schools set to close

2013-05-07 10:23

Thirty-two more schools in the Eastern Cape have been gazetted to be closed as the schools had been identified as "white elephants".

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Kings v Waratahs

2013-05-06 10:08

See all the best pics from the game between the Kings and the Waratahs.

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Solomons: Kings must hit back

2013-05-05 15:09
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Kings director of rugby Alan Solomons says they simply have to keep on fighting, following their 72-10 loss to the Waratahs.

EP late show stuns Blue Bulls

2013-05-04 19:23

The EP Kings scored three late tries to stun the Blue Bulls in their Vodacom Cup quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld.

Ferreira: Tahs have best scrum

2013-05-03 07:44

The Kings are facing their biggest challenge yet this season at scrum time, says loosehead prop Schalk Ferreira.

Man held for stabbing dad to death

2013-05-02 15:55

A man was arrested in Grahamstown after he allegedly stabbed his father to death in an argument over pension money.

Eastern Cape ANC says DA poses a threat

2013-04-30 13:43

The ANC in the Eastern Cape fears losing control of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro to the DA, and is "concerned" about the DA's growing support in the province, according to a report.

Better Kings effort: Solomons

2013-04-28 21:29

Alan Solomons, the Kings' Director of Rugby, says the team showed great improvement in their clash against the Cheetahs.

Teaching stops at Eastern Cape schools

2013-04-26 07:55

Teaching has stopped at four schools in the Eastern Cape, as there was a shortage of teachers at some schools and no fence at another.

StatsSA to count Eastern Cape pupils

2013-04-25 08:05

The Eastern Cape education department has hired Statistics SA to do a formal count of pupils, teachers and schools in the province.

Man held for kidnapping baby

2013-04-23 19:18

A man has been arrested after a 7-month-old baby boy was abducted in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police say.

SAA cancels East London flights

2013-04-21 20:32

The SAA has cancelled flights to East London due to bad weather, the airline says.

Watson: We must bounce back

2013-04-21 14:41
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Kings skipper Luke Watson says they have no option but to bounce back hard after a 34-0 drubbing at the hands of the Bulls.

Bulls put Kings to the sword

2013-04-20 21:04
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The Bulls have beaten the Kings in their Super Rugby clash in front of a capacity crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

 

Kings hoping to build on form

2013-05-24 11:12

The Southern Kings are fired up in their bid to move up the Super Rugby log, but they know the Cheetahs will be equally motivated.

Steyn back in Bok graces

2013-05-23 12:31

Springbok and Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn's dominant form in Super Rugby has restored the public's faith in him.

Loosies hold key for Kings

2013-05-22 11:56

Kings coach Matt Sexton believes the loose forward battle will be key in their Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs.

Kings' Vleis cleared to play

2013-05-20 16:00

Kings flank Jacques Engelbrecht has been cleared for selection for the Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs.

Municipal managers 'earn more than Zuma'

2013-05-16 09:06
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There is no regulation in place for municipal managers' salaries, with some earning more than President Jacob Zuma, according to a report.

Eastern Cape twins, 11, missing

2013-05-15 11:48

Twin boys have gone missing in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police say.

Player management pivotal

2013-05-14 13:07

Alan Solomons reveals how the Kings were able to bounce back from their defeat to the Waratahs and beat the Highlanders.

Kings win favour with public

2013-05-13 14:35
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According to most Sport24 readers, the Kings have already justified their inclusion in Super Rugby at the expense of the Lions.

Watson lauds Kings fans

2013-05-12 21:55

Kings captain Luke Watson has paid tribute to their supporters after the Eastern Cape franchise registered their third Super Rugby win.

Assets worth R2.9m seized from ex-bishop

2013-05-08 19:00

The Asset Forfeiture Unit has seized R2.9m worth of luxury goods from a fraud-accused former bishop in Port Elizabeth, a report says.

Determined to bounce back

2013-05-07 13:28

If you are not fully switched on mentally and physically, you will be punished in Super Rugby, says Ronnie Cooke.

Kings rule out Engelbrecht

2013-05-06 11:30

The Kings have ruled Jacques Engelbrecht out of their game against the Highlanders following a bad ankle sprain.

Video

PE mall roof collapses

2013-05-06 08:58

Water build-up caused by a leaking sprinkler system caused the roof of Greenacres Mall in Port Elizabeth to collapse. Watch.

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PE Shoprite roof caves in

2013-05-05 14:38

A large section of the roof of a Shoprite store in Greenacres, Port Elizabeth, has collapsed.

Waratahs hand Kings PE hiding

2013-05-04 18:54
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The Waratahs have handed the Kings a Super Rugby lesson in their clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Kings target Aussie clean-sheet

2013-05-02 19:22

The Kings are hoping to maintain their unbeaten streak against Australian teams in Super Rugby when they host the Waratahs.

Petersen back for Kings

2013-04-30 15:59

Sergeal Petersen's inclusion at right wing is the only change to the Kings' team for their Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.

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Silvertown township in Port Elizabeth has been identified by Stats SA as the worst place in the country to live. Watch.

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Mashego strike boosts birds

2013-04-27 07:40

Katlego Mashego’s crisp finish in first-half stoppage-time helped Moroka Swallows to a narrow win over Maritzburg United.

Drotské: We'll respect Kings

2013-04-25 17:39

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské says they have to respect the Kings if they are to maintain their hot streak in Super Rugby.

Kings to ease Watson back

2013-04-24 13:06
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The Kings will ease Luke Watson back into Super Rugby - hence his inclusion on the bench for their game against the Cheetahs.

Kings demote Watson to bench

2013-04-23 16:13
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Kings captain Luke Watson has been relegated to the bench for their Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

3 898 guns destroyed in PE

2013-04-21 18:40

A total of 3 898 handguns have been destroyed in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police say.

Sailor with malaria airlifted to shore

2013-04-21 12:28

A sailor has been rescued from a ship off Port Elizabeth and taken to hospital in a critical condition with malaria, the National Sea Rescue Institute says.

EP Kings end Sharks' streak

2013-04-20 19:10

The EP Kings have ended the Sharks XV's unbeaten season thanks to a fine win in their Vodacom Cup match in PE.

 
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