Archives for 28 November 2018

Eskom missing long term strategy

While OUTA has welcomed Parliament’s latest Eskom report and recommendations, the power utilities interim financial results leave much to be desired The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes Parliament’s Public Enterprise report on Eskom which implicates previous ministers Lynn Brown, Malusi Gigaba and others. Their recommendations to hand this report over to the Zondo Commission will further substantiate OUTA’s submission on the power utility to the State Capture inquiry. On the back of this latest development, OUTA remains deeply concerned that South Africa’s principal …

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The 7th Annual Ebubeleni Goes BIG!!

MyPE well remembers the first Ebubeleni Festival held on 29 December 2012 and the great feedback MyPE got from readers who attended. Fast forward 6 years and the 7th Annual Ebubeleni Festival scheduled to take place 28 – 30 December 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay – Port Elizabeth, is upon us. The Ebubeleni Festival is a fun filled three day weekend experience of music, arts, and comedy. Kicking off the Ebubeleni Programme on a high note is a Hip-Hop vs Gqom Urban Festival featuring DJ Tira, Nasty C, A Reece, Moonchild, Sjava, Nadia Nakai, Emtee, Tipcee and Lady Zamar on Friday 28 …

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PE Business News: Ford Commences Production of All-New Ranger Raptor Engine

Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Ford Commences Production of All-New Ranger Raptor Engine: Assembled on an all-new high-tech assembly line, the start of production for the new engine programme marks an important milestone for the Port Elizabeth facility, which opened its doors in 1964 and h... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Port Elizabeth Is Being Renamed – Here Are The Top Options: What this means is that if you want to go to Port Elizabeth anytime soon ... on the name and facilitated a consultative process with local community concerned, business, faith …

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Uitenhage News: Bobani ‘reopens’ Uitenhage mayoral office

Bobani 'reopens' Uitenhage mayoral office: Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Mongameli Bobani, said that he 're-opened' the Uitenhage mayoral office in a bid to bring services closer to residents. Speaking at a function in the Uitenhage Town ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Long term forecast forUitenhage, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 06:00–12:00 Clear sky. 13° 0 mm Light breeze, 2 m/s from north-northeast 12:00–18:00 Clear sky. 23° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 4 m/s from east-southeast 18:00–00:00 Clear sky. 20° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 5 m/s f... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Uitenhage, …

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Launch of a FinTech Startup that provides cash back from data and airtime – MyPR.co.za

Launch of a FinTech Startup that provides cash back from data and airtime: [Johannesburg, Gauteng, 28/11/2018] – PrepaidWealth.com, a South African FinTech Startup, is officially launching a web-based platform for either accumulating discounts in CASH or realizing instant discounts when data or airtime is purchased from the platform. There are two types of accounts that can be opened on PrepaidWealth.com for free; namely, a Group Account or an Individual account. A Group Account accumulates cash for members of the group whereas an Individual account provides instant discounts. A Group …

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SAWMU must take responsibility for BCM illegal strike and criminality

The following speech was delivered by the DA Eastern Cape Premier Spokesperson on Basic Services, Kevin Mileham, during a press conference at Orient Beach in East London: The ongoing strike by South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) members in Buffalo City, which started last Tuesday, has escalated to acts of criminality, arson and widespread damage to public property on a grand scale. Water and electricity supply to parts of the BCM have been interrupted. Municipal buildings, vehicles and infrastructure have been destroyed and service delivery has basically come to a …

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Onward and Upward for Dave Tiltmann

African Media Entertainment has appointed current Algoa FM managing director, Dave Tiltmann as its Chief Executive Officer effective 1 December 2018. Tiltmann has been with the subsidiary radio station since 1989. Dave Tiltmann will oversee the transition at Algoa FM till the end of the financial year in March 2019. Connie Molusi, Chairman of the Board of AME, says: “I am delighted for Dave. Aside from just being a great guy, he is an exceptionally talented media man with many achievements under his belt. A strong and respected leader, Dave has been the driving force behind Algoa FM’s …

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#Bosasagate: More questions only an independent inquiry can answer

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes yesterday’s press release by law firm Edelstein, Farber and Grobler (EFG), who have now confirmed that they did in fact act as a conduit through which money was channelled to Cyril Ramaphosa’s campaign to become ANC President. This includes – but is not limited to – the dubious R500 000 “donation” from Bosasa CEO, Gavin Watson. In particular, EFG states that “the trust account was created for the purposes of collecting funds in respect of the CR17 campaign and the funds received in the trust have been properly accounted for and …

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Local Teams Still in the Hunt

There will be all-out action in the Guinness PRO14 this weekend as the Toyota Cheetahs set their sights on back-to-back victories, while the Isuzu Southern Kings target a breakthrough win after a few disappointing rounds in what marks their final matches in 2018. The Toyota Cheetahs host Connacht in Bloemfontein on Saturday at 17h00 and the Isuzu Southern Kings take on Benetton in Port Elizabeth at 19h15. These matches will be the final round of the year for the two SA teams, with a four-week festive-season break lined up in December. At the Toyota Stadium, the Free Staters will attempt …

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3 Local Entrepreneurs from the Bay – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 3 Local Entrepreneurs from the Bay: Running a successful business and being your own boss requires a lot of hard work, and while you have to deal with your fair share of obstacles, the upside for most entrepreneurs is that they get to do what they are passionate about. We checked in with local entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela Bay and ask them how they got started, what challenges they face, what advice they have for aspiring entrepreneurs and also where they go in the Bay to unwind and relax after a long …

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Bhisho News: Gangs are killing us, says politician sleeping in a coffin

Gangs are killing us, says politician sleeping in a coffin: Since last Thursday, Christian Martin, an ANC member of the Eastern Cape legislature, has been sleeping in a coffin outside the provincial buildings in Bhisho to highlight the plight of his community, ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Masualle to act on PE gang violence: This emerged on Tuesday following a meeting between the Premier and protestors led by Khoi and San activists, including ANC-MPL, Christain Martin, who has been sleeping in a coffin outside the Premier ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. EC government officials …

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Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York

Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York: As a small boy growing up in Port Elizabeth’s Northern Areas, Kurt Kannemeyer watched the TV series LA Law and Murder She Wrote – and knew one day he would become “a voice to those who needed a voice”. It’s a dream that led him to study law – becoming the first in his family to go to university – and has seen him becoming an advocate for social justice in the United States. In recognition of his efforts, he received a prestigious Alumni Achiever Award from his alma mater Nelson …

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Not Packing for Palmerston North

My never ending payoff line has always been; "Not Packing for Perth" as an indication of my deep love for Port Elizabeth and South Africa. Despite the good news for New Zealanders below somehow I don't think changing my payoff line to; "Not Packing for Palmerston (North)" has the same ring to it - although the allure of existing in a semi-comatose state after "Packing for Parkinson's" or "Moving for Marijuana" does have a certain attraction for the meatless, alcohol free, personality seeking sailor... Recently the THC Global Group Limited announced that it is has secured exclusive rights …

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Mthatha News: Grade 7 learners drown at Port St Johns

Grade 7 learners drown at Port St Johns: He said two other learners from the Marubeni Primary School in Libode survived the ordeal and were transferred to Mthatha Hospital. Mtima said the learners were on a school outing when tragedy struck. ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Postponement in murder trial of former WSU students: The murder trial of five former Walter Sisulu University students was postponed at the Mthatha High court on Tuesday. Siphesihle Mafungwa, 21, Yamkela Mxokozeli, 23, Sindile Kango, 21, Philani Danca, ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SA needs to find more gems …

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King Williams Town News: King William’s Town police arrest over 70 people

King William’s Town police arrest over 70 people: More than 70 suspects, aged between 23 and 46, were arrested for a range of crimes in King William’s Town this past weekend. Captain Siphokazi Mawisa, of the SAPS, said the crimes included possession ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Why Khoisan activist from PE slept in coffin: Martin said the ongoing killings could be likened to self-inflicted genocide. Martin has now taken their plight to the ANC's provincial headquarters in King Williams Town until such time they are ackn... Source: "King Williams Town" - …

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