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Justin De Wet Steyn

Latest news & developments
FOLLOWING MOM: The two giraffe calves follow mom out of the bush and away from the camera to find a place they can ruminate in peace                                                                                            Picture: ROB KNOWLES
EASTERN CAPE

Tower calves a new future

Twins born just a month ago are already over 2m tall but, don’t worry, they are giraffes. Born on the Riverview Estate in early December, the twin giraffes are fit and healthy and enjoying living in the Eastern Cape. Twin births are rare…

  • Rob Knowles
RECENT HISTORY: Mike Neave’s new coffee table book on the recent history of Port Alfred
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Book review: Port Alfred – Its coming of age, by Mike Neave

Review by Rob Knowles Former mayor of Port Alfred, Mike Neave, has produced a book highlighting his period as a councillor and mayor during some of the most tumultuous times in the holiday town. During his tenure as a councillor from 1985…

  • Rob Knowles
30TH BIRTHDAY

Happy days as the Royal Alfred Marina turns 30 years old

NAMING OF THE CANALS: In honour of two original developers of the Royal Alfred Marina who have since passed away, two canals were renamed after them; the Jannie van de Vyver Canal and the Keith Wilmot Canal. This took place at the 30-year…

  • Rob Knowles