Entertainment History “Snapshots” in Margate 1920 – 2010.
Margate has consistently been recognised by locals and visitors as a much loved “party zone” beach. This Summer Season will be no exception with an awesome line up of entertainment planned from late November to early January. Long may Margate's entertainment flair live on in the hearts and minds of generations still to come. Watch this space next week to see the full calendar of events coming to Margate soon.
Following the AGM of the MBA held on 27 October 2009 at the Margate Country Club, and at its first meeting of the new Committee, Brian Blumrick was elected as the new Chairman of the MBA.
Tony Kay remains as Vice Chairman and Gina Horne and Anidile Baqwa enter the Executive structure.
Other Committee members are:
Martie Walker
Hartly Bidla (Co-opted)
Lee Barker
Zelda Madeley
Adrian Konrad
Herman Botha Bosch
Previous Chairperson, Diane Duncan, will remain available to the MBA Committee in an advisory capacity.
Margate Beach Playground of the South Coast
Saturday, 14 November 2009 11:03
Margate beach has been a best- loved Kwa Zulu Natal coastal destination for more than 90 years.
We have already shown how back in the 1920’s people were willing to travel more than 2 days and 2 nights to spend their holidays in Margate. (by passing Durban). Today city dwellers flock to our shores in their thousands, yet Margate maintains its’ cool and hard-won Blue Flag Status) and each year gives visitors a host of fun activities.
MARGATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 27 OCTOBER 2009 AT THE MARGATE COUNTRY CLUB, WINGATE ROAD, GAYRIDGE AT 18H00
OPENING AND WELCOME The Chairperson, Diana Duncan welcomed the members and special guests and declared the meeting open. The list of apologies was read by Diane Duncan. An Attendance Register had been circulated and a count of members established a quorum was present. The meeting was duly constituted.
National Marine Month in October 2009 came to an end on a high note when the new season of Blue Flag South Africa was launched at Muizenberg beach yesterday with the announcement that 29 beaches had been certified prior to the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, said the increase of Blue Flag beaches from 19 last year to 29 this year was extremely good for tourism in South Africa. "In order for South Africa to optimise its tourism potential, it is critical that we offer both domestic and international visitors clean, safe and well-managed beaches."
