I have worked with the Port Elizabeth Dog Unit as a photojournalist for the last 8 months. I partnered several individual officers and their dogs in their patrol vehicles – this involved wearing a bulletproof vest, racing to ‘crimes in progress’ at high speed, attending crime scenes, chasing after suspects and witnessing several arrests.

Hi, just curious about which area to buy in. We have found a beautiful property in Richmond Hill in Elliot street. I know that its close to central but is it really that dangerous and would it be a bad investment? My sister is going to uni there so the idea is to have her and a friend move into the house as we're based in Tzaneen (Limpopo). Or on the other hand my ex has a house in Overbaakens which he wants me to buy. Is Overbaakens on a bad area to buy in? Which is situated in a better area and safer and has the best investment potential.

Hi there. Now it's nearly 4 years ago (Febr. 2005) that me and my wife were on holidays on the Eastern Coast. We're from northern Italy near to the Austrian border. We have friends in PE and so we chosed EC Province for visit SA. Wonderful ... incredible scenery ... nice relaxed people not so crazy stressed like Europeans. Great meals on Restaurants! Wow. PE is a nice place! Thank you for all SA , our hearts are still there. Hope to come back soon!

I grew up in Port Elizabeth,many happy memories of the places that my friends, brothers and myself enjoyed.As I left Port Elizabeth with my family to settle in England in 1969.Places like the jetty and the Baakens River where we spend many a happy day after school and on school holidays.I still bear the scar on my foot ha ha .We used to walk to Kings Beach or hitch a lift, I believe Port Elizabeth has changed to what I know it to be, from my sisters and brother who have been back.I would not change my momories for any thing.

Im am new to this site. I have finally convinced my husband to move to S.A. We have been to C.T, Durban(Umshlanga rocks) JHB, but never to PE, Family have informed us tht P.E is the place to settle. People are friendly and life style not so hectic. We have 2 kids. Son 12, daughter 2. We will be renting for a few months and are looking to start up a small business. What schools are recommended. Whats the weather like? im sure its better than the Uk. R properties expensive? My husband would like to move to Umshalnga rocks, but im warming to PE. Pls mail with some info pls as we plan to move by May 2009 or Before. This site is great x

I am an expatriate Indian living in durban and due to the "economic downturn" am thinking of entering fabric retail business and shift to PE. I have been reading the FAQ, Raves & rants on this website and the general feeling that comes is that PE is a freindly city but the people of PE ?? & donot like to mix beyond their own estd circle of friends(very contradictory), Crime is rampant as in Durbs or Jhb, but then it depends on individulas on how they would like to acclitamise to the new surroundings. I would like to ask a few questions and if anybody can answer these and help me, it will be highly appreciated.

Yesterday 20/7 fantastic beach weather and off we went to enjoy ourselves and the dog on Pati. Parked as usual next to Recife Rifle range. Astonished to find that there were tracks of quad bikes having gone down the steep dune and all over the beach to Pati and also into the usual Oystercatcher nesting sites in the high dunes.

More alarming was our return to the car and found the kombi had been broken into and side windows on both sides smashed. All 3 cars parked then had been broken into. One was a local's first visit to this beach and the other a couple from Kimberley's first visit. This may sadly be their last. Is there no respect for someone else's property and nature anymore? What is one to do now; stay home and leave the beach to motorbikes?