The Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying on the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, which saw defeats for the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls, while the Toyota Cheetahs managed a draw and the Emirates Lions slipped to a defeat in Wales in the EPCR Challenge Cup.The KwaZulu-Natalians started the weekend on a bright note when they defeated Exeter Chiefs 39-21 in Durban on Saturday afternoon. However, that was to be the only win of the weekend as the DHL Stormers lost … [Read more...] about Less Than Ideal Start for SA Teams in Europe
Golf Road, Walmer: Alien Clearing
Hello everyone. The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch December 2024 alien clearing will be on Saturday 14 December 2024 in Golf Road, Walmer from 09:00 – 11:00. This is a relatively new spot for clearing in the Baakens Valley. We will be starting from the straight stretch of that road overlooking the valley. Access to this starting point will be easiest from either Short Road or 14th Avenue. Turn out of Short Road into Club Road, which becomes Golf Road. Look out for the WESSA feather banner. The … [Read more...] about Golf Road, Walmer: Alien Clearing
24 – 14
Gqeberha, South Africa – December 8, 2024, the Mandela Bay Development Agency, operator of the NMB Stadium on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased with the momentum and succeeding implementation of the stadium’s commercial turnaround plan. This past weekend saw fruits of proactive lobbying and bidding earlier in the year when the CEO, Anele Qaba and stadium management engaged several rugby franchises for the opportunities to bring topflight rugby to the Bay. The Investec … [Read more...] about 24 – 14
Audi Formula 1 Circa 2026
Dear Editor Since the spluttering Sauber Formula 1 team is set to be replaced by the Audi F1 stable in the year 2026 or so, it would therefore be great if the Volkswagen Group Africa [VWGA] could run give-away competitions for the VW Brand fan base to win trips to Formula 1 Grands Prix all around the world. Lest we forget it, Volkswagen South Africa has been running the Polo Cup contest for years, which could be a much faster Feeder Series for Formula 3 and Formula 2 [GP2] for driving … [Read more...] about Audi Formula 1 Circa 2026
Commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day In Gqeberha
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government will join the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday, 09 December 2024. This year’s event will be held in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, marking an important step in raising awareness about corruption and mobilizing communities to act against it. This occasion will highlight the government’s commitment to ethical governance and its collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies, civil … [Read more...] about Commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day In Gqeberha
East Cape Owes SIU R119 Million
Dear Editor The Eastern Cape faces a staggering challenge in its fight against corruption, with provincial departments and municipalities owing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) over R119 million in unpaid arrears. This failure to settle accounts directly threatens the vital work of the SIU and undermines accountability in the province. The SIU is mandated to uncover and address corruption within state entities. However, its work is now at risk due to a shocking lack of financial … [Read more...] about East Cape Owes SIU R119 Million
Just Where Are We After R21-Million And 18 Deaths?
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Nelson Mandela Bay is fighting to ensure that the 2018 Great Drain Heist is thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. In 2018, the Nelson Mandela Bay Council allocated R21 million for a drain-cleaning initiative involving local SMMEs. Despite the funds being approved, the project was never executed, raising concerns of financial mismanagement and corruption. Earlier this week, 3 December 2024, during a Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) … [Read more...] about Just Where Are We After R21-Million And 18 Deaths?
Angie Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow
On 04/12/2024 Angie voted Yes in our poll on ending punitive water tariffs. Angie Says: We are no longer in a draught situation, it's daylight robbery to be charging the punitive water tariffs. Have your say here: All responses are also submitted to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Director of Water. … [Read more...] about Angie Comments on #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow
Groundhog Day for Ed Gutsche
PORT ALFRED: Chris Pike, NSRI Port Alfred station commander, reported: NSRI Port Alfred attended to 3 incidents in the past days. On Thursday, 28 November, NSRI Port Alfred were alerted to a local around the world male solo sailor reporting steering failure to his 6 meter sailing yacht. The sailor put to anchor, offshore of Port Alfred, and on Friday afternoon NSRI launched to investigate but sea conditions in the Kowie River Mouth were not conducive to tow the sailing yacht through the … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day for Ed Gutsche
Distress Flare Mystery
At 00h26, Tuesday, 3 December, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports from Port Elizabeth International Airport ATC (Air Traffic Control) of pilots on a commercial regional aircraft, approaching the airport, reporting to have witnessed 2 red distress flares offshore in Algoa Bay. An additional call was received by a local resident eyewitness reporting the sighting of the 2 red distress flares. The NSRI rescue craft Rescue 6 and Rescue 6 Alpha were launched. TNPA … [Read more...] about Distress Flare Mystery
Why Being in Jeffreys Bay on 4 January 2025 Should be Your First Choice
The 22nd edition of the annual First Choice Race, presented by Woodlands Dairy, will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, starting at 06:30 at Victory Christian School in Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape. The race will feature a 15km main race, a 6km fun run, and a 60m Milki Moo Dash for kids under nine years old. The event will be held under the rules of ASA and EPA and will be a Participation League Event. Goodie bags will be given to the first 1,000 entrants. First Choice High Protein … [Read more...] about Why Being in Jeffreys Bay on 4 January 2025 Should be Your First Choice
Speaker must launch probe into Eastern Cape Legislature systemic corruption allegations
Dear Editor Eastern Cape Legislature Speaker Helen Sauls-August must take immediate and decisive action after damning prima facie evidence submitted by a senior whistleblower to various Chapter 9 institutions and Provincial Treasury has blown the lid off alleged systemic corruption in the Eastern Cape Legislature. The allegations are damning, severely eroding public trust. Money meant to ensure government departments were held accountable and that essential services reached the people, has … [Read more...] about Speaker must launch probe into Eastern Cape Legislature systemic corruption allegations
Surface Repairs on R75 Mati Road Intersection
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users about the surface repairs on the R75 at the Mati Road intersection in Gqeberha, which commenced yesterday (Tuesday, 3 December 2024) and will be completed on Friday, 6 December 2024. The work will be carried out under the routine road maintenance contract of the national roads within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. During this period, traffic will be impacted as one to two lanes will be affected … [Read more...] about Surface Repairs on R75 Mati Road Intersection
Kouga’s historic clean audit
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is proud to recognise the DA-governed Kouga Local Municipality, for achieving a historic first-ever clean unqualified audit opinion for the 2023/2024 financial year. A clean audit is an official recognition that under DA governance the Kouga municipality has not misspent a single cent of public money. Where the DA governs, money is spent on delivery, and finances are strictly above board. As Kouga Mayor Hattingh Bornman … [Read more...] about Kouga’s historic clean audit
Tangible Africa off to South Korea
Tangible Africa is one of 20 ventures, selected out of an original cohort of 160 from across the continent, to visit South Korea to showcase the exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa. Tangible Africa Global Engagement Manager, Jackson Tshabalala, left on Monday [2 December] for the 2-week workshop in South Korea. During this period, he will be given various opportunities to promote Tangible Africa to potential partners, hosted by the African Tech Startup Forum. This forum is a … [Read more...] about Tangible Africa off to South Korea
