The local WESSA Branch, under the watchful eyes of Tim and Isobel Douglas-Jones, diligently collects data from their regular beach clean ups by recording dates, venues, number of volunteers and number of bags of litter collected. In the period from 4 March 2017 to 18 November 2023 WESSA Volunteers have removed 4039 Municipal Rubbish Bin sized bags of litter from various spots around Algoa Bay. Volunteers are always welcome to 'do their bit' for our environment. Connect with WESSA here: … [Read more...] about WESSA Beach Clean Up Stats from 2017 to Date
Bring the Sunrisers (and ALL Local Champion Teams) Home
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape T20 cricket team have now won the Betway SA20 Tournament TWICE IN A ROW. The Sunrisers are Gqeberha's local team with St Georges Park as their home stadium. Both finals were played in cities outside of Gqeberha. As defending champions, at the very least, we should have seen a 2024 final in St Georges Park and not in Cape Town. If you are sick and tired of seeing Cape Town get all the top notch, top flight sporting and other events. If you are sick and tired and seeing … [Read more...] about Bring the Sunrisers (and ALL Local Champion Teams) Home
Take Care of the Cents – Some Amateur Share Investment Advice
It has taken me 5 years to 'wake up' and start using my Share Investment account on Easy Equities. Also this is a message for Standard Bank to take note - THIS is how the 'smaller' players are nipping at your heels. I have a share portfolio with Standard Bank and love it as it is NOT a monthly charge. The only drawback is that you can only invest in whole shares whilst Easy Equities allows you to invest in PART shares - almost like a lay-buy system of old. Added to the above Capitec … [Read more...] about Take Care of the Cents – Some Amateur Share Investment Advice
NMB Dam Levels
The Dam Levels of the Major Dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay - Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Colchester. [SHARE] [Monitor Your Water Consumption Online HERE]: Purchase a CSV File of the NMB Dam Levels from December 2016 to date HERE. Current Dam Level Average as at 18 March - 70.78% Water Available for Use and Extraction as at 18 March - 70.01% It has been days since the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality updated the dam levels. Latest Total Current Dam … [Read more...] about NMB Dam Levels
Riaan on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home
Riaan says Hell, YES to Gqeberha insisting on hosting our Champion Teams in Gqeberha. According to Riaan the following is the reason why: Homeground advantage plus financial boost CLICK HERE TO HAVE YOUR SAY. See more replies here: Bring Gqeberha's Champions Home … [Read more...] about Riaan on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home
Shoprite Group leads SA retailers in addressing climate change and water challenges
Shoprite Group leads SA retailers in addressing climate change and water challenges The Shoprite Group has cemented its position as South Africa’s top-rated retailer for corporate disclosure, transparency and performance on climate change and water security. Africa’s largest retailer achieved ‘A-’ Leadership Level Ratings by the global environmental non-profit, CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), for its environmental leadership and best practice in strategy and action. This … [Read more...] about Shoprite Group leads SA retailers in addressing climate change and water challenges
Port Alfred Bowls and Croquet Club presents the Sunshine Coast Open Pairs event
Port Alfred Bowls and Croquet Club presents the Sunshine Coast Open Pairs event at the Port Alfred Easter Festival. We decided to find out more about the fun sport of Lawn Bowls. Lawn Bowls – What It’s All About Lawn Bowls is a chill and fun game played on a flat, rectangular grassy area called the “rink.” The rules are easy to catch, making it a perfect game for players of all ages. Each player or team aims to roll their bowls (slightly flattened on one side) closer … [Read more...] about Port Alfred Bowls and Croquet Club presents the Sunshine Coast Open Pairs event
How Much Freelance Writers In South Africa Charge
Freelance writing rates from R1.50 per word Technical Content is the most luctrative niche to write for Hourly rates range from R300 to R700 What you could earn creating Social Media and SEO content Here are the rates that freelance writers in South Africa typically charge for different forms of writing:Magazine writing: Freelance writers in South Africa charge around R3 to R4 per word or R400 to R500 per hour for magazine writing. Newspaper writing: The average rate for freelance writers in … [Read more...] about How Much Freelance Writers In South Africa Charge
Exciting route updates unveiled for 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Returning to the ‘Friendly City’ on Sunday 7 April 2024, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will treat runners to a fast, flat route that highlights the city’s iconic landmarks while celebrating the true essence of Gqeberha – the vibe, the city, and the people!“Gqeberha has a reputation for setting records, and we’re determined to uphold that tradition,” confirms Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder. “The 2024 route for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K is … [Read more...] about Exciting route updates unveiled for 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Warriors Stay Top And Maphaka A Super Over Hero
GQEBERHA: Beyers Swanepoel and Patrick Kruger shared seven wickets between them as the Dafabet Warriors maintained their dazzling start to the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge season with a fourth win out of four, this time against Gbets Rocks in Gqeberha on Sunday.The hosts won by 32 runs on the DLS Method with seamer Swanepoel claiming 4/16 and compatriot Kruger bagging 3/20 at the Dafabet St George’s Park. There was also a thrilling Super Over win for DP World Lions with South Africa … [Read more...] about Warriors Stay Top And Maphaka A Super Over Hero
20 Sites That Will Pay You to Write Articles
Preparing For Emergencies At Work: 8 Common Types Of Workplace Emergencies Integrated Emergency Response (iER) a comprehensive emergency response solution designed to provide unparalleled peace of mind and safety for its… Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about 20 Sites That Will Pay You to Write Articles
Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win
Graeme College and Selborne delivered another pulsating finish to the Graeme Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Saturday as the latter team defending heroically in the closing stages to secure a narrow 14-7 victory. It was a fitting finale to another entertaining programme of schoolboy rugby over the three days, with all the teams gaining invaluable preparation for the forthcoming season. Though Graeme were first to score when they sliced open the Selborne defence early on for Xolisa Mdyesha to … [Read more...] about Selborne hold off Graeme for thrilling Rugby Festival win
SAA & Takatso Saga
Dear Editor As much as shallow-minded and entitlement-obsessed Africanists would once again label me as a sell-out that is driven by blind jealousy for CODESA Posterboys or Posterladies [meaning ANC Anointees and/or South African White Capital Approved individuals since around 1993] for that matter, I am glad that the South African Airways [SAA] and Takatso then proposed tie-up has been deemed not worthy of further negotiations [The Herald 14 March 2024] and therefore stopped … [Read more...] about SAA & Takatso Saga
Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park
Grey High No 8 Jon Hobson made the most of a powerful maul to notch up a hat-trick of tries as the Gqeberha side comfortably defeated Hudson Park 44-5 in the Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda on Friday. While Hudson were full of spirit and tried hard to gain parity in the second half, when they scored their sole try, Grey’s general control of proceedings meant it was ultimately a fairly one-sided encounter. Twice in the first half, Hobson was the man to take the ball over the line … [Read more...] about Grey Maul Their Way To Big Win Over Hudson Park
Afternoon running back on EPA’s Calendar
Good Friday sees the inaugural afternoon marathon (42.2km) of the Festival of Running from Cows Corner. The event also includes a half marathon, 10km and 5km fun run. The route showcases 3 of Nelson Mandela Bay’s 5 biomes in the pristine Theesecombe and Maitlands areas. It is the 4th cheapest marathon in South Africa at R130pp making it very accessible. The organizers, X-Cel Athletics Club say, “this is one of 2 scheduled marathons in the Bay giving runners an opportunity to be more prepared … [Read more...] about Afternoon running back on EPA’s Calendar
Preparing For Emergencies At Work: 8 Common Types Of Workplace Emergencies
Integrated Emergency Response (iER) a comprehensive emergency response solution designed to provide unparalleled peace of mind and safety for its users, discusses eight common types of workplace emergencies.“Millions of employees are likely to experience life-threatening incidents while at work. Although some accidents are unavoidable and can be prevented,” says iER manager Monique Delport.Read on to learn more about the eight common types of workplace emergencies.What is a Workplace … [Read more...] about Preparing For Emergencies At Work: 8 Common Types Of Workplace Emergencies
Nelson Mandela Bay Ascends to FIRST Position
Nelson Mandela Bay has been ranked as the most dangerous city in South Africa and 9th in the world. Dear Editor According to a recent report prepared by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice (CPSC) Nelson Mandela Bay has now been ranked as the most dangerous city in South Africa. The CPSC is a Non-Government Organisation which has been publishing its annual ranking of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world for the past ten years. Standing at 78,33 murders per … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Ascends to FIRST Position
Eastern Cape Gets R2 Billion Roads Investment
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will inject close to two billion of rands into the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape when it implements its road maintenance projects over the next three years. SANRAL announced this investment during a Taking SANRAL to the People stakeholder engagement session held at the Indoor Sport Centre in eNgcobo. Local leaders from the municipality, business forums, SMMEs, organised taxi associations and local community … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Gets R2 Billion Roads Investment
Has this ever happened to you?
You are the head of a committee and a decision that your committee makes goes against what a stakeholder would like to see happen and what you recommended to the committee would morally be the correct action to take. The stakeholder then holds you personally responsible for this perceived slight towards them. You explain the situation to your stakeholder and that explanation is not heard or understood or believed or your stakeholder is so far up their own arse that they wouldn't know the … [Read more...] about Has this ever happened to you?