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Dr Dean Allen is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. He is writing a book about the history of wildlife tourism in the Eastern Cape. www.deanallen.co.za

Dean Allen

AT THE FRONTIER | A little piece of France in the Indian Ocean

Did you know there is a little piece of Europe that lies close to us off the coast of southeast Africa?

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape head coach Adrian Birrell, centre.

AT THE FRONTIER | The man behind the champions

So they did it again.Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the pride of our province, were crowned champions of the Betway SA 20 tournament for the second year running.

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AT THE FRONTIER | Frustrating trip to a magical volcanic island

I have always wanted to visit the mystical island of St Helena, so when the opportunity presented itself on my current voyage as the speaker aboard a cruise ship, you can imagine my excitement.

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AT THE FRONTIER | We can overcome our challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay

For the first At The Frontier of 2024, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy new year and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous 12 months ahead.

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AT THE FRONTIER | A cricket heritage to be proud of

You know summer is here again when you hear the sound of bat on ball around Nelson Mandela Bay. With the Proteas currently in town playing India and the Eastern Cape Sun Risers about to start their defence of the SA20 title, St George’s…

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AT THE FRONTIER | Our airport needs to make a better first impression

For many visitors arriving into Gqeberha the first impression they get is of our dear old airport. Chief Dawid Stuurman International, as it now known, has been serving our region faithfully since 1929 and is an important part of what…

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AT THE FRONTIER | Time we return Windy City title to Cape Town

As I sit here in my home in Humewood writing this, there is a gentle breeze outside. Let’s be honest that breeze is with us most days. But wind? Heck, no!

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AT THE FRONTIER | A time when animals and man lived in harmony

The area we call the Eastern Cape today has a history long preceding the arrival of man. Indeed, the discovery of fossils has shown that dinosaurs, and not hunter gatherers, were the original inhabitants of the Bushman’s River region,…

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The Richmond Hill Street Music Festival presented by Alliance Francaise is back with a bang. Getting into the groove of things on Tuesday are Alliance Francaise director Guillame Favier Nirere, sports, recreation, arts and culture political head  Bassie Kamana and Discover Mandela Bay’s Shaun van Eck

A time to celebrate our diversity

You cannot keep the people of Richmond Hill and our wonderful city down for long.

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Cheetah champions: From India to Eastern Cape

Ask anyone about cheetahs, and they will mention their speed and that they are an iconic species of Africa.

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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk

New Bay leadership must serve, not abuse power

The recent case of Boris Johnson having to resign from his position as a MP in the UK highlights we are not alone in SA when it comes to political scandal.

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AT THE FRONTIER | SA conservationists work hard to secure future of Asian tiger

Rodney and Lorna Drew are passionate about conservation. More specifically, they are passionate about big cats.

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Carpenter Wellington Mahlaulo,58, walks past a colourful mural which welcomes visitors to Gqeberha. The mural is painted at one of the derelict buildings in Military Road in Central

AT THE FRONTIER | Residents' body proves Central can be reclaimed and improved

Despite the fears of many Gqeberha residents, it appears all is not lost in the city’s historic Central district. In this column a few weeks ago I reported how the old Newspaper House on Baakens Street is being used as a leading training…

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