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Demystifying the Canon EOS Mirrorless Range of Cameras<\/a><\/h3>\n

Canon’s extensive lineup of mirrorless cameras is designed to cater to a deeply segmented market, ensuring there is a precise tool for every budget, skill level, and specialized genre of photography. By offering distinct tiers across both APS-C and full-frame sensor formats – ranging from entry-level vloggers to elite sports photojournalists – Canon can capture …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

NMBM Says \u2018Supplement\u2019 \u2013 I Wonder if they Misspelt \u2018Replace\u2019<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has elevated cleaning and greening as one of its key priority areas to achieve the broader medium- to long-term goal of sustainable development.At the centre of this commitment is accelerating and improving the efficiency of door-to-door refuse collection, while intensifying efforts to eliminate illegal dumping.To demonstrate this commitment in practice, …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

EP Deserve Our Support<\/a><\/h3>\n

And for this reason: Under the guidance of former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, EP have emerged as one of the competition’s most improved sides. The Elephants have displayed resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, earning several important victories to secure a home play-off in this year’s Currie Cup competition.The Carling Currie Cup reaches a crossroads …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

How About A North End Lake Superyacht Marina?<\/a><\/h3>\n

I read with growing disquiet today that Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront will soon offer a Superyacht Marina – as in this year!It is a well documented fact that Superyacht Owners are constantly seeking unique and affordable berths for their vessels.Many seek to winterise and maintain their vessels in secure facilities.Over the years the Cape Town …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Sad Exit for EP<\/a><\/h3>\n

The Valke progressed to the First Division final after an easy victory over Eastern Province this past weekend.The Valke\u2019s 44-12 win over Eastern Province in Gqeberha secured them a second successive spot in the finals of the Currie Cup.The Valke put on an impressive second half display to defeat Eastern Province in Gqeberha after leading …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Let\u2019s Compare Fuel Prices Between UK and SA<\/a><\/h3>\n

This is in response to a video doing the WhatsApp rounds about why the SA Government is ‘ripping’ us off. The figures are presented as a ‘rip-off’ but with no suitable comparison to show if we are really being ripped off with onerous taxes. So I chose the one country that started all this colonial …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

What Size Land Mass is Needed to Power the World With Solar Panels?<\/a><\/h3>\n

What Size Land Mass is Needed to Power the World With Solar Panels? Can the world\u2019s energy needs be fully supplied by renewables? IN the Article’s video, Guy Sella \u2013 CEO and Founder of SolarEdge, talks about the amount of solar power hitting the earth \u2013 in one hour more energy from the sun hits …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Late Morning Update \u2013 March and March<\/a><\/h3>\n

As of late morning on June 30, 2026, there have been no reports of significant protest activity or incidents in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan area – Gqeberha, Kariega, or Despatch. The Eastern Cape had been identified by law enforcement as a “minimal risk” zone in the lead-up to today\u2019s nationwide demonstrations. While provincial authorities, …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Comparing Neighbourhood Watches with Community Policing Forums<\/a><\/h3>\n

Understanding the distinction between a Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) and a Community Policing Forum (CPF) is critical to navigating local safety and civic action in South Africa. While they frequently collaborate, they serve entirely different functional, legal, and operational purposes. In short: a CPF is a statutory oversight and community-liaison body attached to a police station, …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Abahambe Marches \u2013 Gqeberha in the Dark<\/a><\/h3>\n

As the whole city wakes up to “One more sleep before March and March and we have no idea of how it will affect us or whether it will even be as terrifying for us as it must be for the foreigners in fear of their lives!” I posed the following questions to the Nelson …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

EP Win<\/a><\/h3>\n

In the third match of the Currie Cup weekend, Eastern Province had to fight back from trailing by 12-15 at the break to beat the Leopards by 40-32 in Kariega.Both teams scored to first-half tries and converted one, but a penalty goal by Leopards flyhalf Jandre Burger saw his team hit the sheds leading by …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Swimming With The Ancestors<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why we are all nearly buried at sea whether we like it or not!The Forest Hill Cemetery in Gqeberha was recently closed due to flooding raising the water table too high for burials to take place. Translation – dig a couple of feet and hit water. Now the run-off of that water from the graves …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

NMBM Service Providers Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n

As an attendee I can summarise the learnings as follows: There is only one central supplier database to register in countrywide: https:\/\/secure.csd.gov.za Make sure you complete all the fields If you are tendering in Nelson Mandela Bay make sure that your primary address is one in Nelson Mandela Bay Ensure that you tick your PRIMARY …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Do Vegans and Rugby Go Together?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Fair Warning: As a vegan I have a bias…. As a vegan journalist covering any form of local sports in South Africa I am quite used to being given chicken (“That’s not meat!”) or fish for my snack which I politely decline and leave. I am quite used to bringing my own snacks along, eating …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

No, The Victory Was NOT Because TJ is a Vegan<\/a><\/h3>\n

Unlike the old joke that goes like this; “How do you know someone went to Grey? Het tells You!” there are still people who are reticent to shove their history, accomplishments or diet choice in your face. Playing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June 2026 was probably one of Rugby’s most prominent …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

If you were in the same situation would you vote for a better\/different party<\/a><\/h3>\n

ACDP Councillor Lance Grootboom said last night; “We spend R7.8-billion buying power from Eskom, but we only recover R6.9-billion. You are draining the hard-earned money of honest, paying citizens to cross-subsidise lawlessness! It is pure administrative failure.” He put it politely without pointing fingers at our present Lords (Ladies) and Masters. For once in your …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Why DIY Electrical Work in South Africa is a Deadly Gamble<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cElectricians are too expensive, I\u2019ll do it myself. 1965 \u2013 2024.\u201d This humorous epitaph masks a very serious reality that thousands of South Africans confront daily. In the face of rising living costs, the temptation to \u201cdo-it-yourself\u201d (DIY) is more powerful than ever. With a plethora of online tutorials and hardware stores, complex tasks like …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Why the ANC Will Win – AGAIN<\/a><\/h3>\n

My favourite question to ask the boys in my home is; “What do I hate?” To which they reply; “Being Right!” All those are in the context of decisions that they make on a daily basis that will influence just what type of men they will grow up to be. I couldn’t help but think …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Let’s Compare Fuel Prices Between UK and SA<\/a><\/h3>\n

This is in response to a video doing the WhatsApp rounds about why the SA Government is ‘ripping’ us off. The figures are presented as a ‘rip-off’ but with no suitable comparison to show if we are really being ripped off with onerous taxes. So I chose the one country that started all this colonial …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Dear Suburbs Dweller<\/a><\/h3>\n

As a former member of the privileged class in South Africa I am going to be in trouble for saying this…. Read Full Article:: https:\/\/mynmb.co.za\/suburbs-v-township-take-your-blinkers-off\/ Videos: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgzgeTm3pKPjkFy4WHrH8xA\/ Contact Alan Straton https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyPE https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alanstraton\/ https:\/\/facebook.com\/MyPEco https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alanstraton\/ ‘Advertise’ Your Article for free: CLICK HERE to drop a link and short description to your published work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

Dam Level Reporting: Cape Town v Nelson Mandela Bay<\/a><\/h3>\n

One of the things that I have always guarded against is in making comparisons between Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay. One always runs the risk of being seen as someone from the apartheid era whenever one points out the better management of anything in the city to the west of us. Throwing caution to …<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["page","type-page","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":136,"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47\/revisions\/136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/journalists\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}