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South Africa: Cool weather stabilises dam levels: Eastern Cape has also experienced an increase of 2% from 56% to 58% this week. Although Makhanda in the Eastern Cape was faced with the worst water crisis ever after the local river dropped its level ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Dam levels stable for now: “Although Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, was faced with the worst water crisis after the local river dropped its level to a mere 6% two weeks ago, scattered thundershowers have improved the situation ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Makhanda’s thirst caused by inept officials …
Makhanda News: South Africa: Cool weather stabilises dam levelsRead More
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is pleased to announce that Cllr Renaldo Gouws is its candidate for the upcoming Nelson Mandela Bay ward 2 by-election. This by-election is to be held on 6 March 2019. Cllr Gouws, who has a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, has in the past proven himself and has a great knowledge of all the issues affecting the residents of ward 2. He served a four year term as chairperson of the Ward 2 committee and also did his part as the acting ward councillor whilst his predecessor, Dean Biddulph, was serving …
Renaldo Gouws announced as candidate for NMB ward 2 by-electionRead More
Mahikeng vs Mthatha: A tale of two (broken) cities: Mahikeng, the former pride of North West for its cleanliness and progressive policies, is now overrun with potholes, refuse and debt. Driving is a gamble and drinking tap water is an extreme sport. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Media Invitation: Roll-out of the Traditional Policing Concept at Bumbane Great Place: KING WILLIAM’S TOWN –The Department of Safety and Liaison together with the South African Police Service will jointly roll-out the Traditional Policing Concept at Bumbane Great Place in Mthatha. The T... Source: "Mthatha" - …
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“My heart is full of gratitude as I think of the journey I have travelled since I became a part of this programme. I was lost, had been rejected a few times and had given up. The Umzi Wethu programme turned my life around. After each day I was full of hope, after every session I felt revived and after time spent in class I was reminded once again that my life mattered, my situation was not permanent, that I would conquer depression and anxiety, and that I would rise above all obstacles”. These are the words of Sanelisiwe Ntseta, a young woman who graduated as an Assistant Chef from the Umzi …
Thousands of ‘undocumented’ children being deprived of basic right to education: In December, the Grahamstown High Court in the Eastern Cape handed down a judgment that found that the right to a basic education could not be extended to undocumented children. Last week ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Boomtown announces the launch of the 'Seven Wonders Bucket List': "Our 'Seven Wonders' are Addo, Baviaanskloof and the Gamtoos Valley, Grahamstown, Jeffreys Bay and St Francis, the Karoo, the Sunshine Coast and the Tsitsikamma and Langkloof area," adds Sarah Baartma... Source: …
Many people will start the New Year with a list of financial resolutions, but will end up not sticking to all of them. Starting the year right with small practical goals will help ensure that you achieve your goals in 2019. Understanding what your goals will be for the year is important. Himal Parbhoo, CEO Cash Investments: Retail explains that, “Resolutions are great, but tend to fall by the wayside very quickly. Goals on the other hand are manageable and aimed towards a specific or desired result. They provide direction and eventually an outcome that you can be proud of.” An evaluation …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased at the recent Moody's rating score of Baa3/Aaa.za with a stable outlook, delivered on January 21, 2019. However, the City is under no illusion that this is the best that we can achieve. Although these news did not make the headlines, as news about the recent assassinations and gangster violence attracted more attention. In order for the institution to keep up with the pace in terms of these assessments and comfort for investors, bankers, etc., the NMBM makes use of credible or internationally recognised Rating Agent (i.e. Moody’s Investors …
Dear MyPE This evening President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) embroiled in personal controversy. The President has to date failed to provide the nation with answers as to the R500 000 “donation” he received from Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson, and his son Andile’s subsequent business contracts with Bosasa. We cannot expect President Ramaphosa to provide answers to our nation’s greatest crises when he cannot provide answers to his and his family’s relationship with a company that has succeeded by bribing ANC and senior government officials for the better …
Ramaphosa must come clean on Bosasa bribe before he delivers SONARead More
A Disciplinary Committee will meet via teleconference in South Africa on Thursday, February 7 to consider the red-card decision against CJ Velleman (No 6) of the Isuzu Southern Kings which occurred against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute of the Guinness PRO14 Round 12 fixture at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein where referee Stuart Berry deemed the player to have committed an act of foul play against an opponent (No 7 Junior Pokomela). The referee showed the player a red card under Law 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was the first one to introduce a managed plan for renewable energy to connect to the grid. At the time the method of operation was very progressive and fair - translation: it favoured the consumer. Basically anyone could install any amount of renewable energy to zero their consumption and not pay a cent for the use of the municipal grid (as a battery) at night or at times when solar panels were not producing enough to match household consumption. The uptake from private homes was not great owing to the installed price being a lot higher than it is …
The Truth About Solar Power in Nelson Mandela Bay – who still benefitsRead More
Building on the Seven Wonders campaign for Sarah Baartman area of the Eastern Cape, Boomtown has rolled out the Seven Wonders Bucket List. The campaign for summer 2018/19. Designed to inspire people to make memories and explore the Sarah Baartman District, the Seven Wonders Bucket List is a list of must-dos within the region. “Every summer, we talk about the amazing things we want to do. And at the end of the holidays, most of us have hardly done a single thing on that list,” remarks Lisa Snyman, Boomtown account manager. “Our Seven Wonders Bucket List campaign taps into this and gets …
The Eastcape Midlands TVET College said today that it prides itself in providing quality education to its students. Therefore, it is imperative to address issues that have been brought to the attention of the College. Upon receipt of the November 2018 examination results, it was noticed that the Life Orientation Level 4 results of 72 students who wrote the paper were pending. On enquiry, the College was informed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) that marks were withheld due to the fact that 22 of the 72 scripts were unaccounted for. The College can ascertain that …
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes reports that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the “Hawks”) have arrested a number of suspects in connection with the Bosasa corruption scandal. This is indeed a positive development following damning and detailed testimony at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in recent weeks which implicated former and current Bosasa executives, senior government officials and top ANC leadership in acts of bribery, money laundering, fraud, and corruption. We are, however, perplexed by reports that Bosasa CEO, Gavin …
Gonjah Chalet, Campsite & 4×4: Tranquil Accommodation An exchange that will change your life. Why not exchange the busy city life for a tranquil experience at Gonjah Chalet, campsite and 4×4 route? Set amongst lush indigenous forest just 9km north of Patensie, with idyllic rural surroundings, Gonjah Chalet and Campsite offer the perfect breakaway for anyone looking to get ‘back to nature’ in this stunning region of the Eastern Cape… Gamtoos Valley, the Eastern Gateway to the Baviaanskloof. Surrounded by colourful woodland, mountain streams, undulating hills and valleys and native …