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Lake Farm up and running
The organizing team of the annual Bukani Print adidas Lake Farm Charity Run in association with Bay fm is up and running and looking forward to a bumper fundraiser. The 15th consecutive event endorsed by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism will take place on Saturday 17 April for the 15th consecutive year.
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EXHIBITIONS AT THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM
A selection of 20th Century South African Art
Until 11 April 2010
An exhibition of works spanning the 20th Century from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s Permanent Collections.
Animals in art
Until 2 May 2010
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s exhibition entitled Animals in art features a menagerie of animals and other creatures, both weird and wonderful, from the Art Museum’s permanent collections.
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Port Elizabeth had the first Transitional Local Council in South Africa and the first democratically elected mayor. Much of the early local government negotiations were brokered here.
The Nazareth Apostolic Church in Zwide is one of the main churches where most of the unrest victims from 1984 onwards were buried.
Njoli Square, which used to be one of the main gathering places of mass marches and confrontations between black youths and police, is today a hive of activity and business, with street vendors selling their wares. It is also currently one of the biggest transport centres for the community.
A memorial headstone was laid on 21 March 1987 in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, for the 27 black “Freedom Fighters” who were killed in the Langa Massacre.
The first student resistance took place in 1976 at the KwaZakhele High School, which led to subsequent arrests by Security Police at the Algoa Park Police Station. Ten of the 43 students became state witnesses, and the rest were sent to Robben Island or detained at Algoa Park. Most of the prisoners have, since their release, become prominent black leaders in the African National Congress (ANC).
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ABSA KIRKWOOD WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
The whole family is invited to kick off the June holidays at the 2010 Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees on June 4, 5 and 6 as a warm-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Rated as one of the top festivals in the country, Kirkwood has something for everyone in the family – a special Kidz Zone for the youngsters, live cooking and other demonstrations all day, over 350 specialist stalls selling specialist wildlife-themed art, craft and décor items, as well as scrumptious treats.
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2010 NMB Host City Roadshows
It is not long before the 2010 FIFA World Cup reaches our shores, with this in mind the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s 2010 Directorate is intensifying its campaign to raise awareness and generate interest about the biggest upcoming spectacle in the world, the 2010 FIFA World Cup. As promised in our Zone 365 launch bash, the bashes will be held throughout Nelson Mandela Bay so come join in the excitement generated by the Zone 365 roadshows.
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BUKELA AND HLOSI GAME LODGE VALENTINES SPECIAL
Two 5 Star Game Lodges situated in the 7000 hectare, malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve, 75km from Port Elizabeth.
Hlosi & Bukela offer guests a BIG 5 Game Experience and a luxury Valentine’s breakaway.
Hlosi offers you a weekend away with your family, where Bukela offers you a private setting for that perfect romantic getaway.
Includes: All meals, teas, snacks and memorable game drives.
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