25 March 2024 · 2 min read
A slower stay at Once Upon a Dome
A story from our 2024 archive about a forest escape, a family stay and the feeling of getting away without travelling far.
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Browse the family archive from City of Gqeberha, with original publication dates and local stories from Nelson Mandela Bay.
18 reads to explore
27 February 2024 · 3 min read
An evening with Macbeth
In the heart of Gqeberha, a theatrical marvel awaits at Theodor Herzl High School, as it proudly presents William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “Macbeth.” This timeless…
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9 August 2023 · 3 min read
A getaway at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve
Wildlife and a change of pace close to the city. A local story from the August 2023 archive.
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31 July 2023 · 4 min read
Early learning around Gqeberha
Welcome to GQEBERHA (Port Elizabeth), where you’ll find a wide variety of pre-schools and day care centres to meet the needs of your little ones.
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11 July 2023 · 3 min read
A Summerstrand stay at Wilmot Cottages
Meet Wilmot Cottages through our original 2023 accommodation feature, and contact the venue for current availability.
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30 January 2023 · 4 min read
A century of coffee at Mastertons
Who is Mastertons Coffee? The Coffee Legend Ronald John “Jock” Masterton The founder, Ronald John ‘Jock’ Masterton, came to South Africa from Scotland in 1920
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28 January 2023 · 1 min read
A burger at Crave
Asking for a friend: So where is the best burger in town? So we’ve covered pizzas at The Nose Pizza and we’ve covered Coffee at
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13 January 2023 · 2 min read
Pizza at The Nose
Asking for a friend… So @cityofgqeberha hit the social channels and asked for a friend, where can I get the best slice of pizza in
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7 January 2023 · 2 min read
Kragga Kamma Game Park
An introduction from the archive to one of the area’s wildlife outings, with animals, open spaces and a family day in mind.
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5 January 2023 · 1 min read
A Sunday at the Gorge Market: 2023
When is the next Gorge Market happening? 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟬𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.☀️ 🆓𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆🆓 Join the 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿. Situated at the crossroads
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21 December 2022 · 3 min read
A family evening at King’s Beach Playland
It was a classic City of Gqeberha summer evening, and my family and I decided to head to the local Playland at Kings Beach for
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17 December 2022 · 9 min read
Family days around the bay
Animals, outdoor adventures, play spaces and rainy-day ideas. Our original family guide, with venue details to confirm before you go.
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16 December 2022 · 1 min read
A visit to Gravity at Baywest
Where are the NEW Gravity Facilities at Bay West Mall Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)? New store alert | Lower Ground, Entrance 4 at BayWest Mall Have you
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15 December 2022 · 2 min read
A festive season at Baywest: 2022
What’s happening at Bay West Mall this Festive Season? Shoppers are spoilt for choice at Baywest Mall, the Eastern Cape’s one and only destination centre,
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15 December 2022 · 3 min read
Finding a CrossFit community
Where should I join a CrossFit Box in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) In no particular order at all, these are the TOP 3 boxes to join
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10 November 2022 · 2 min read
Five-a-side at Fairview Action Arena
Ever wondered where you can play 5-a-side soccer in Port Elizabeth? Look no further than Fairview Action 5-A-Side Soccer Arena. Address: 91 Mimosa Road, Fairview (Along
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3 October 2022 · 1 min read
An afternoon at the Donkin Reserve
A pyramid, a lighthouse and stories written into the city. Step inside our original guide to the Donkin Reserve.
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3 October 2022 · 1 min read
A visit to Bayworld
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These are stories from our local archive, with their original publication dates. Check current details with each venue before making plans.