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This author is a 'catch-all' for occasional articles and letters written to MyPE. The Author of each article can be found in the signature at the bottom of each individual article.

Yonela Gidi, Clinches Coveted Community Daytime Show Award

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Saturday evening 30 November 2024 marked a proud moment for Nkqubela FM and its rising star Yonela Gidi, who clinched the coveted Community Daytime Show award at the Telkom Radio Awards. Nkqubela FM’s youth show, hosted by Yonela Gidi, Youth Paradise, has become a beacon of inspiration for young listeners across the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and surroundings blending entertainment, education, and empowerment in a dynamic format. Youth Paradise is renowned for its innovative approach to … [Read more...] about Yonela Gidi, Clinches Coveted Community Daytime Show Award

Coetzee Ruled Out of Second Test Against Sri Lanka and Pakistan Tour Maphaka Added to Squad

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DURBAN: Proteas Men’s fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka and the upcoming all-format tour against Pakistan due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old experienced discomfort while bowling on day four of the first Test at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Saturday. Results of the scan revealed a right groin muscle strain. His recovery period is estimated to be between four to six weeks. Uncapped DP World Lions fast bowler Kwena Maphaka … [Read more...] about Coetzee Ruled Out of Second Test Against Sri Lanka and Pakistan Tour Maphaka Added to Squad

Sundays River: Man Missing

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Jonathan Tufts, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 14h01, Sunday, 1 December, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports of a man missing in the Sundays River, at the Pearson Park slipway, Colchester. An NSRI rescue vehicle, with NSRI rescue swimmers onboard, and towing the NSRI rescue craft JetRib, SANParks (SA National Parks) rangers, Coastal Water Rescue rescue swimmers, the SA Police Services, and Police K9 Search and Rescue responded. An off-duty EC … [Read more...] about Sundays River: Man Missing

We foresee victory against NMB punitive water tariffs – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

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Dear Editor The year-long efforts of the DA to have Nelson Mandela Bay’s punitive water tariffs removed have finally borne fruit, as the ANC agreed with us during two portfolio committee meetings this week. Since November last year, I have submitted seven motions to the Office of the Speaker, requesting that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s punitive water tariffs be reduced. However, the Speaker has refused to table these motions for debate in Council. Apart from the Impofu Dam, … [Read more...] about We foresee victory against NMB punitive water tariffs – #EndPunitiveWaterTariffsNow

Toast the year end with bubbles and family fun

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Five days of family entertainment will open the holiday season for cricket fans when the Proteas face Sri Lanka in the second of two tests between December 5-9 at the Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium. “This promises to be a treat for fans of the longer traditional game – with entertainment added for the whole family over the weekend,” says Leigh Deyzel, St Georges Park Stadium event coordinator. Eastern Province Cricket (EPC) President Donovan May adds that it will be the last … [Read more...] about Toast the year end with bubbles and family fun

Fight against the relocation of Makhanda High Court seat continues

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Dear Editor The DA in the Eastern Cape reaffirms our commitment to working with our colleagues in the National Assembly and the broader community to stop the proposed relocation of the seat of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court from Makhanda to Bhisho. Yesterday, 28 November 2024, the Provincial Legislature debated a DA motion that focused on the disastrous impact of the proposed relocation. During the debate, I emphasised that relocating the seat of the court would be a death … [Read more...] about Fight against the relocation of Makhanda High Court seat continues

11 Years of Warmth From 67 Blankets

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Gqeberha, South Africa – Celebrating its 11th year of spreading joy and warmth in 2024, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is calling on South Africans to join an exciting initiative in the Eastern Cape. A spectacular blanket installation is set to take place at Nelson Mandela University’s 2nd Avenue Campus in Summerstrand, Gqeberha, on 20 March 2025, in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Knitwits across the country have been called upon to create the largest … [Read more...] about 11 Years of Warmth From 67 Blankets

KYB – More About Rabies in Seals

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Dear Editor The next Know Your Bay will take place Tuesday 4 December at Bayworld. Dr Greg Hofmeyer, the curator at Bayworld museum of the largest collection of marine mammal specimens in the Southern Hemisphere, will tell us about the very recent outbreak of rabies in Cape fur seals in South Africa, the first rabies epidemic for any species of marine mammal. Since the epidemiology is almost completely unknown, it is not possible to predict how it will progress, and what impact it will have … [Read more...] about KYB – More About Rabies in Seals

How to Stop Mental Health From Sabotaging Your University Success

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By Dumisani Nkuna, additional reporting by Thandile NkoyiUniversity life can be a fun time for young people. It is a great opportunity to self-explore and grow while attempting to obtain a qualification. However, for many it can also be a struggle with seemingly never-ending challenges. From back-to-back submission deadlines and family troubles at home to the stresses of trying to survive without funding – university life can be a huge burden for some to bear. According to Universities South … [Read more...] about How to Stop Mental Health From Sabotaging Your University Success

Road maintenance on N2 Nanaga interchange towards Makhanda-KwaMaqoma intersection

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Gqeberha, 28 November 2024 - The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to inform road users of planned routine road maintenance on the N2 National Road from the Nanaga Interchange towards the Makhanda/ KwaMaqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort intersection). The maintenance schedule is: Friday, 29 November 2024 Wednesday, 4 December 2024 Thursday, 5 December 2024 Friday, 6 December 2024 All routine road maintenance for the above dates will take place between … [Read more...] about Road maintenance on N2 Nanaga interchange towards Makhanda-KwaMaqoma intersection

Missing Fishermen Found Adrift

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On Thursday, 21 November, at 11h40, NSRI Gqeberha dispatched 3 NSRI rescue craft and the NSRI rescue vehicle to initiate a search for 2 fishermen reported to be missing offshore of Noordhoek. Telkom Maritime Radio Services assisted to broadcast an all ships alert while NSRI Gqeberha duty controllers, NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) and NSRI Headquarters duty controllers plotted search patterns, using advanced technology. In an extensive search and rescue operation NSRI Gqeberha located … [Read more...] about Missing Fishermen Found Adrift

Millions wasted on audio-visual service providers at EC Legislature

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Dear Editor The DA will request an urgent investigation into the Eastern Cape Legislature's wasteful Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expenditure, following revelations that millions of rands are being squandered for audio-visual streaming during plenary sittings. In response to questions I posed in the Legislature Oversight Committee (LOC), it was confirmed that R85,000.00 is being spent per day, per plenary sitting on audio-visual services because the Legislature has not … [Read more...] about Millions wasted on audio-visual service providers at EC Legislature

Urgent action needed to address NMB’s failure to repair streetlights

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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Nelson Mandela Bay is very concerned for public safety in Nelson Mandela Bay, after a report on streetlight repairs to the municipality’s Electricity and Energy Standing Committee, shows that the most recent count of streetlight faults stands at almost 1,400. The DA believes that above and beyond this officially reported number, the true count of failures is much, much higher. We call for these repairs to be addressed, urgently, and in a much … [Read more...] about Urgent action needed to address NMB’s failure to repair streetlights