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Bhisho news: Jailed for life‚ inmates turn to courts for parole

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Jailed for life‚ inmates turn to courts for parole: The 194 applicants‚ who filed court papers at the Bhisho‚ Mthatha and East London high courts‚ are among the 376 lifers in the Eastern Cape who are still serving out sentences for murders‚ rapes and robberies despite qualifying for parole. Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 194 Eastern Cape life convicts sue state: The 194 applicants, who filed court papers at the Bhisho, Mthatha and East London high courts, are among the 376 lifers in the Eastern Cape who are still serving out sentences for murders, rapes and robberies despite qualifying for …

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Keiskammahoek and Grahamstown residents fed-up

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Dear MyPE The most recent outbreak of violent service delivery protests in Keiskammahoek and Grahamstown underlines the fact that Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle and the uncaring ANC government are not up to the task of effectively running the province. On Monday hundreds of members of the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) used burning tyres and bricks to blockade the town’s main road because of service delivery issues including bad roads and a lack of housing and proper health care. The first of these protests took place a month ago and led to the shooting …

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Rhodes Res Names to Change

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Families of three of South Africa’s most prominent struggle icons Mmakgamo Charlotte Maxeke, Mankayi Enoch Sontonga and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe will tomorrow join Rhodes University at an event to mark the renaming of three residences in honour of the icons. The renaming of Jameson House (Mmakgamo Charlotte Maxeke House), Piet Retief House (Mankayi Enoch Sontonga) and Jan Smuts House (Robert Sobukwe House) is part of a continuing transformation agenda at the University. Maxeke was one of South Africa's first black female graduates; the first woman to participate in the King’s court in …

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Ambush Marketing Bylaw to protect sponsorships and brand integrity

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Ambush marketing can cost events companies, organisers and sponsors exorbitant amounts of money. We are now in the process of having an Ambush Marketing Bylaw enacted for all events hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, and need professionals in the industry and other stakeholders to give their input during a public participation session. You have seen the newspaper advertisements and we would like to remind you to attend the most convenient session at the Port Elizabeth City Hall this week. Wednesday, 25 April 2018 from 10:00 – 11:00 for Sports federations and societies at the City Hall …

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Mthatha news: A pioneer in SA medicine

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A pioneer in SA medicine: “I knew I could help people with these diseases and in 1980 I started working as a pulmonologist at the Mthatha general hospital,” said Xaba-Mokoena. She was appointed as the hospital’s principal specialist in 1982 and in 1983 the International Union ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mthatha police recover 78 stolen vehicles: Mthatha police’s Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) has recovered 78 stolen or hijacked vehicles and half of these are mostly trucks. The officers in charge at the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit with some of the recovered vehicles …

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Cold Water thrown on Solar Water Heater programme

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Dear MyPE The Department of Energy (DOE) has cut the budget for its Solar Water Heater (SWH) programme from R394 million last year to zero in the 2018/19 financial year. The DOE’s Annual Performance Plan (APP) stated that since the programme was moved back from Eskom, over 80 000 units have been manufactured. One of the goals set out in the APP is to provide a further 20 000 households per year with non-grid (mainly solar) electrification and 57 000 solar water heaters are expected to be manufactured over the medium-term. However, no progress has been registered in respect of the last …

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65 Year Old Patient Instructed to Urinate in a Blanket

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Dear MyPE I have submitted questions to the MEC for Health, Dr Phumza Dyantyi, regarding the maltreatment of Mr Donovan Nolan who was admitted to the Dora Nginza Hospital on 24 February 2018. On the day that he arrived at the Hospital, Mr Nolan was transferred to a steel trolley without a mattress, blanket or pillow. The sides of the trolley were broken, cardboard was used for shoulder support and old used bandages were used to reattach the dangling steel supports on the trolley. The following morning, staff only attended to the patient at around 11:00. He was subsequently sent for …

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PE in the news: Ebrahim Rasool appointed ANC elections head in Western Cape

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Ebrahim Rasool appointed ANC elections head in Western Cape: "We were in Port Elizabeth and they offered mayorship, we said we don't want a backdoor arrangement... we want a front door". "The infighting we have seen in the Cape Metro has taken needed resources away from the people". "Under premier Comrade Rasool ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa: Hall's Last-Hole Birdie Puts Her Two Clear in PE: Casandra Hall's title bid in the Sanlam South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship got off to the ideal start in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The Ekurhuleni golfer birdied the …

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Open invitation to submit ideas for new City landmark and iconic destination

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) through the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) extends a warm and excited welcome to all South African citizens to submit innovative ideas for the development of an iconic, world class precinct to celebrate and honour the City’s namesake Tata Nelson Mandela’s contribution to South Africa. The landmark precinct is to be the identity of the City of Nelson Mandela Bay showcasing and celebrating all the different cultures and heritages represented in our City including a statue of Madiba. Announcing the initiative, Anele Qaba the Executive Director …

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Many reasons to be Proud

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Many reasons to be Proud: Congratulations to the following staff, students and Emeritus Professors who have excelled in their fields in the last two weeks. Amica de Jager (first year BSc Computer Science) was selected to the SA Surf Lifesaving team to travel to Japan later this year. The National Champs were held in PE over the recess and she had this to say: "It was the SA lifesaving nationals. I got 21 medals in total: 6 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze. I got gold for U19 surf swim, board rescue, 200 obstacles, 100 tow and tube, 50 manikin rescue and 200 super lifesaver. And I also won …

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Prestigious Substantial Prize for PE’s Ubuntu Pathways

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Jacob Lief, Ubuntu Pathways Founder and CEO, said in an announcement today; "I am proud to announce that Ubuntu Pathways has been named as one of the three honorees of the Barry and Marie Lipman Family Prize, an award based at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. This award is a testament to our powerful global blueprint for transforming lives and our impact in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In addition to a monetary prize, we will receive a unique opportunity to partner with the University and to strengthen our organization. Our team has been transforming …

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