Religious Institutions Profiles

Overview

The Northern Areas has three main religious observance, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.

The community and any interested persons and organisations are invited to forward relevant material.

After the material has been provided, the Napedia staff will:

1. Verify the information
2. Compile or provide basic editing of the biography and
3. Gain the relevant authorisation from authorised personnel.

*Some of the material provided may have a standalone status. Please note that the profiles and materials placed on the website is subject to the discretion of the relevant  persons

What is a Northern Areas Suburb?

The suburbs to be included are those who fall in the historical designation of the Northern Areas; that is, Korsten  to Booysen’s Park and , Malabar Bethelsdorp.

The profile will Include:

1. Basic Statistically information (If there is available)
2. Basic geographical information (area, street)
3. Historical information (i.e. when, why, where, who and how it was founded)
4. Notable persons who attended/ had membership (Please see notable persons outline)
5. Current Presiding Leader
6. Photographs
7. Any other interesting material (such as recordings, documentaries, speeches etc.)
8. Emblem/Logo (if it has)
9. Website, Facebook and other social media links, and any other contact details

Northern Areas Notable Persons bio profile requirements and guideline

Overview

Many individuals in the Northern Areas have and continue to excel in various fields. These fields include but are not limited to:  sport, business, education, religion, community activism and leadership. Excellence is best defined as, “the best of one’s kind in any field of human activities.” The Northern Areas Notable Persons is a platform to showcase the persons who have or are making a significant contribution and/or succeeding in society. The person may be alive or post-humous.

After information has been provided, the Napedia staff will

1. Verify the information
2. Compile or provide basic editing of the biography
3. Forward it to the relevant authorities to give authorisation.

* Biographies will have to be reviewed before being placed on the website.  This will be at the discretion of the relevant persons.  

Below is a brief outline on who is regarded as an individual from the Northern Areas as well as the relevant information required for the biography:

Who is from the Northern Areas?

To be considered a Northern Areas Notable Person, the individual must meet the following criteria:

1. Lives/ed in the NA’s
2. Schooled in the NA’s
3. Works/ed in the NA’s
4. Born in the NA’s

What information must be provided?

1. At least three reputable reference (either in person or text)
2. Full Name and Surname
3. Place of birth
4. Field
5. Place of residence (all places of residence)
6. Date of birth
7. Education (all forms)
8. Work
9. Good quality image/images
10. CV(optional)
11. Any other helpful information

Northern Areas Suburbs Profiles

Overview

There are dozens of suburbs in the Northern Areas, stretching from Korsten to Booysen’s Park as well as Bethelsdorp to Malabar. Each suburb has its own unique story, history and characters. It is Napedia’s goal to unearth as much information and material of the individual areas. The first point of reference about the suburbs will be its basic profile. This document will outline how the profile will be structured and what material will be needed.

The community and any interested persons and organisations are invited to forward any relevant material to Napedia.

After the material has been provided, the Napedia staff will

1. Verify the information
2. Compile or provide basic editing of the biography
3. Forward it to the relevant authorities to give authorisation.

*Some of the material provided may have a standalone status. Please note that the profiles placed on the website is subject to the discretion of the relevant persons.

What is a Northern Areas Suburb?

The suburbs to be included are those who fall in the historical designation of the Northern Areas; that is, Korsten to Booysen’s Park on its Southern, Malabar and Bethelsdorp.

The Bio will include:

1. Basic Statistically information (If there is available)
2. Historical information (i.e. when, where, why, who and how it was founded)
3. Notable persons from the area (Please see notable persons outline)
4. Registered Schools
5. Any government services
6. Photographs (clubhouse, teams and any other related info)
7. Any other interesting material (such as recordings, newspaper articles, documentaries, speeches etc.)

Northern Areas Sports Teams Profiles

Overview

There are multiple sports codes and teams in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth. It is Napedia’s goal to profile all the sports teams in the Northern Areas, both historical and current. This document briefly outlines the structure of sports teams profiling.

After the material has been provided, the Napedia staff will:

1. Verify the information
2. Compile or provide basic editing of the biography and
3. Gain the relevant authorisation from authorised personnel.

*Some of the material provided may have a standalone status. Please note that the profiles and materials placed on the website is subject to the discretion of the relevant persons

The community and any interested persons and organisations are invited to forward relevant material.

What is considered Northern Areas?

The suburbs to be included are those who fall in the historical designation of the Northern Areas; that is, Korsten to Booysen’s Park on its Southern, Malabar and Bethelsdorp.

What information will be provided?

1. Name of the Team
2. Code
3. Suburb
4. League(leagues)
5. Clubhouse name
6. History
7. Most Successful Players as well as their achievements
8. Chairman of the board
9. Any other material and information

Northern Areas Community Organisations  Profile Guidelines

There are multiple community organisations in the Northern Areas of Port Elizabeth. It is Napedia’s goal to profile all community organisations in the Northern Areas. This document briefly outlines   community organisations profiling.

After the material has been provided, the Napedia staff will:

1. Verify the information
2. Compile or provide basic editing of the biography and
3. Gain the relevant authorisation from authorised personnel.

*Some of the material provided may have a standalone status. Please note that the profiles and materials placed on the website is subject to the discretion of the relevant persons

The community and any interested persons and organisations are invited to forward relevant material.

What is considered Northern Areas?

The suburbs to be included are those who fall in the historical designation of the Northern Areas; that is, Korsten to Booysen’s Park on its Southern, Malabar and Bethelsdorp.

What information will be provided?

1. Name of the organisation
2. Basic geographical information (area, street)
3. Area of service( e.g. children, youth, disability etc.)
4. Historical information (i.e. when, why, where, who and how it was founded)
5. Photographs
6. Any other interesting material (such as recordings, documentaries, speeches etc.)
7. Emblem/Logo (if it has)
8. Website, Facebook and other social media links, and any other contact details