Meet a Resident

Meet a Resident of Port Elizabeth: George*

George* gave his life to Christ four years ago. Before that, his identity – his family – was the gang he belonged to. George is Coloured**; his exact lineage is unknown but is probably a mixture of Asian and European settlers. The crime rate is high in George’s [...]

Facts & History

PORT ELIZABETH (ALSO CALLED NELSON MANDELA BAY)
Fast Facts

Population 1 million
Known as “The Friendly City”
Second-oldest city in South Africa

History

Initially home to the Khoi and the San people, and later settled by the Xhosa people
The first British settlers arrived in 1820
Named “Port Elizabeth” in 1820 by Sir Rufane, governor of the Cape Colony, in honor of [...]

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