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Are you prepared for a data disaster?

Are you prepared for a data disaster?: Cloud Backup If all your company’s data was wiped out today, could you cope? It’s a fact that crime and theft in South Africa are putting businesses’ resiliency at risk daily. This is in combination with natural disasters such as flooding or fire, and global cyber-attacks such as ransomware. Yet, few businesses are truly prepared for an unforeseen disaster which could wipe out their essential data. Too often, companies’ backup systems are ineffective in the face of disaster, especially if the backups are on-premise or not automated. Other challenges …

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2017 Summer Season Spend

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Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism(NMBT) is pleased to report positive results that followed the purpose driven initiatives ahead of the summer season to sustain tourism numbers. Income generated through the tourism sector for Nelson Mandela Bay during December 2017 included direct and indirect spend currently reflects an amount of R 1 201 438 240, and of that direct spend derived is R400 479 413. Editor: Compare the above numbers with the economic impact from the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Cape Town which generated over R500 Million as an economic impact PLUS 35 000 bed …

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Preshanthan Pillay, appointed as General Manager, Servest Catering (Business and Industry)

Preshanthan Pillay, appointed as General Manager, Servest Catering (Business and Industry): Presanthan Pillay, newly appointed General Manager, Servest Catering (Business and Industry) Photo: Shaneen Storm Johannesburg, Friday, 26 January 2018, the year started on a high note for Preshanthan Pillay, who was appointed as General Manager, Servest Catering (Business and Industry). Preshanthan holds an Advanced International Diploma in Professional Cookery (City & Guilds) and has over two decades of experience in the food industry. Preshanthan joined Servest SA in 2016 where he headed the …

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Beware the Confidence

Government is committed to the automotive industry

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Government remains committed to the production of vehicles locally through the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Mangwanishe. “As the government, our commitment to local vehicle production is supported in our Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) with a prime focus on adding value in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Export promotion, job creation and inclusive growth remain as the fundamentals of this policy,” said the Deputy Minister this week. This as German car manufacturer, Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA), released its latest …

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COGTA MEC Must Fix the Lies

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Dear MyPE The DA has requested an investigation by Eastern Cape Legislature Speaker Noxolo Kiviet into answers to questions for oral reply presented to the House by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Fikile Xasa relating to the demolition of houses in the Ingquza Hill Municipality in 2016. The reply from the MEC does not reflect the truth. He must go and see for himself the tragedy that befell the 130 families of New Rest outside Lusikisiki who were forcibly removed and their houses demolished with their belongings still inside. When I visited the community last year, …

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aQuellé Ocean Racing Series returns this weekend

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All the beach action this weekend will be at Hobie Beach for the 7th round of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, Africa’s largest family beach event which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay. Despite a bulk of the swim participants expected to be in East London for the 70.3 Ironman, organisers are gearing themselves up for another action packed morning due to the increasing number of social participants that are drawn to the Series. Particularly popular at the event is the kids 12 years and under 1km beach run/walk which includes children as young as 1 year. With 5 rounds still …

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Beware the Confidence

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A few weeks before the official start of the 2018 South African circuit racing season, the new Engen Polo Cup racing car was unveiled in Port Elizabeth. For the first time in the Engen Polo Cup’s 22 year history, the sixth generation Polo will be a GTI. The highly competitive Engen Polo Cup Series is a one-make series where performance is kept equal to provide entertaining and close motor racing, teams are limited to chassis setup and tyre pressures and the engine power is also limited. “We are very excited for the start of the 2018 racing season,” says Mike Rowe, Head of Volkswagen …

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1949 Studebaker Champion

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Put your hand up if you were made in one of these! A 1949 Studebaker Champion manufactured in Uitenhage between 1948 and 1958. #vwsa #studebaker #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. …

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1958 Beetle 1200 (Type 2)

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Put your hand up if you were made in one of these! A 1958 Beetle 1200 (type 2) manufactured in Uitenhage between 1951 and 1978. #vwsa #beetle #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. …

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Mthatha news: Another shooting victim admitted to hospital

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Another shooting victim admitted to hospital: Another person has been admitted to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital this morning as the taxi violence continues in the Mthatha area. One person died last night after he succumbed to injuries he sustained during a crossfire last night. Two survivors ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Students squat in residences: Thousands of students are “squatting” with fellow students in residences at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape due to lack of student accommodation. The …

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Bhisho news: Cost of living in

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Cost of living in: Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area R 25,000 Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area R 10,000 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio R 1,500 Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. GroundUp: A South African shame – children held in adult prison for 200 days without access to visitors: All the applicants had originally been sentenced to a period of compulsory residence at the Bhisho Child and Youth Care Centre. However, what the Centre for Child Law found was that the …

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Uitenhage in the news: VW completes R6.1bn investment programme in SA

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VW completes R6.1bn investment programme in SA: This was announced at the launch of its new Polo in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, on Thursday. Most of the investment was spent on capital expenditure for production facilities, local content tooling, quality assurance and manufacturing equipment as well as ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. VW unveils R6bn facility: Volkswagen South Africa unveiled its R6-billion, state-of-the-art vehicle production facilities in Uitenhage yesterday. It had planned to invest R4.5-million, but revealed yesterday that it had, in fact, sunk R6.1-billion into the …

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PE in the news: Toyota SA to recall 730,000 cars over defective airbags

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Toyota SA to recall 730,000 cars over defective airbags: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Madibaz gear up for Cup opener: After being forced to play all their matches away from Port Elizabeth last year because of upgrades at their stadium, the Madibaz return to home turf in Port Elizabeth when they play the UCT Ikey Tigers on …

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1968 Fastback 1600 TL

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A 1968 Fastback 1600 TL manufactured in Uitenhage between 1964 and 1979. #vwsa #fastback #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. …

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Admissions and Registration update

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Admissions and Registration update: Registration is proceeding well at Nelson Mandela University, with more than 5000 students successfully registered to date. Source: News Latest News. …

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Insider’s guide to inspecting show houses

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Professional home inspections are a vital part of buying a home, Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group, shares his tips on spotting potential problems. These DIY checks are just the first step of the process, and should always be followed by a professional inspection – even if you don’t find any red flags. Leaks, dampness and water-damage Ceilings According to Clarke, ceilings give great clues to the condition of a property. Stains or sagging suggest past or present leaks from the roof, geyser or water pipes, and mould is a good indicator of poor ventilation or …

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1969 411 LE (Type 4)

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A 1969 411 LE (Type 4) manufactured in Uitenhage between 1979 and 1974. #vwsa #fastback #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. …

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New Polo and New Polo Vivo

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Group Communications General Manager, Matt Gennrich introduces the New Polo and New Polo Vivo at the VWSA Auto Plant in Uitenhage. #polovivo The culmination of a R6.1 Billion investment in the Uitenhage motor plant. #polo #vwsa #uitenhage - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen South Africa launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media …

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