The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy are joining forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach on Saturday 15 February 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at the stop street where it meets with Weinronk Way. Drive straight to the end of Weinronk Way and then into the swimming beach parking area. We will supply bags, but please remember to bring hats, sunscreen, water … [Read more...] about Join The Bluewater Bay Cleanup
SONA Reforms must deliver for the Eastern Cape
Dear Editor The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa, placed a strong emphasis on economic growth, job creation, and service delivery. While these commitments are welcomed, the real test lies in implementation, especially for the Eastern Cape, which remains the most economically vulnerable province in South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the President’s recognition of pro-growth and pro-jobs policies that align with DA-led … [Read more...] about SONA Reforms must deliver for the Eastern Cape
Will the Sunrisers Go From ‘Zero’ to ‘Hero’?
Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Aiden Markram says his team will start at “zero” when they face Paarl Royals in the all-important Betway SA20 Qualifier 2 at Centurion this evening. The double defending champions kept their hat-trick championship title bid alive when they defeated Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in the Eliminator at the same venue last night. The Royals, meanwhile, have had to travel up to the Highveld after losing to the MI Cape Town at St George’s Park in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Will the Sunrisers Go From ‘Zero’ to ‘Hero’?
See You at Golf Road – Don’t Bring Clubs
Hello everyone. The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch February 2025 alien clearing will be on this Saturday 08 February 2025 in Golf Road, Walmer from 09:00 – 11:00. We have been clearing this spot in the Baakens River Valley since November 2024 and it still needs a lot of work. We will again start from the straight stretch of Golf Road overlooking the valley. Access to this starting point will be easiest from either Short Road or 14th Avenue. Turn out of Short … [Read more...] about See You at Golf Road – Don’t Bring Clubs
Could The Sunrisers Make it THREE?
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s bid to win an unprecedented hat-trick of Betway SA20 championship titles remains on track.The Sunrisers beat the Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in a hugely-entertaining Eliminator at Centurion on Tuesday evening. They will now meet the Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 at the same venue on Thursday. Captain Aiden Markram’s love affair with the Pretoria ground continued with the skipper’s 62 not out off 40 balls (5×4, 2×6) setting up the Sunrisers’ 184/6. The Super Kings’ … [Read more...] about Could The Sunrisers Make it THREE?
Ken Denton Declared Public Enemy Number 1
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken up the fight against slumlords in Nelson Mandela Bay by laying criminal charges against the infamous developer Ken Denton, who owns many decrepit buildings in Gqeberha’s inner city. Derelict buildings, specifically in Central, have become a haven for criminals dealing drugs and attacking and robbing residents and tourists. Many of these buildings, owned by Denton, have become dens of iniquity and have become major contributors to crime … [Read more...] about Ken Denton Declared Public Enemy Number 1
MI Cape Town Secure First
MI Cape Town booked their first-ever appearance in a Betway SA20 final with a clinical 39-run victory over the Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park.Robin Peterson’s team were superior in all facets from the moment they were inserted by Royals skipper David Miller. The opening batters Ryan Rickelton (44 off 27 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (40 off 32 balls) laid the platform for the imposing 199/4 with an impressive 87-run opening stand in just 9.2 overs. The Royals staged a mini … [Read more...] about MI Cape Town Secure First
No Money to Fix Broken Colchester Clinic, Says Health Department
A mobile clinic parks outside of the Colchester clinic once a week because the building is not suitable to treat patients any longer. The Eastern Cape Department of Health says it would cost millions of rand – which it can’t afford — to refurbish the dilapidated building. The Eastern Cape Department of Health has admitted that the condition at the Colchester clinic is not fit for purpose. Patients complain that the building used for the weekly clinic is falling apart and has no electricity, … [Read more...] about No Money to Fix Broken Colchester Clinic, Says Health Department
Royals Keen to Knock MICT off Their Perch
Betway SA20 is fast approaching the home straight with four playoff matches scheduled this week with all the excitement culminating in the grand final at the Wanderers on Saturday.The road to where destiny will be decided begins at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, February 4 where the two top sides after the League phase, MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, meet in Qualifier 1 (5:30pm start). The two Western Cape sides both won seven out of their 10 matches, which included a historic … [Read more...] about Royals Keen to Knock MICT off Their Perch
Billions believed to have been stripped from EC shorelines
Dear Editor Perlemoen poachers are once again ravaging the Eastern Cape shoreline, stripping the region of billions of rands worth of abalone, decimating the local marine environment and generating funds for other criminal enterprises. For many, the issue of perlemoen poaching does not rank high in terms of concern. The highly effective Hermanus Environmental Court (ECH), established in 2003 and boasting an 80% conviction rate in its first 30 months, was shut down in 2007 as the cases were … [Read more...] about Billions believed to have been stripped from EC shorelines
Betway SA20 Playoffs Line-up
MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals to battle it out in Qualifier 1 at St George’s Park on Tuesday, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings face off in the Eliminator at Centurion on Wednesday Betway SA20 is heading into the business end of the competition with the start of the Playoffs on Tuesday, bringing in an action-packed week where destiny will be decided. ? The group phase of the competition has been incredibly entertaining with the coastal teams dominating – particularly on their … [Read more...] about Betway SA20 Playoffs Line-up
Arcadia Students Dash to Fill Trolleys
Two Arcadia Secondary School students got the chance to fill a trolley with essentials to a total value of just over R3 000 each, courtesy of a Boardwalk Hotel and Casino that hosted a trolley dash especially for them. Both students rose to the challenge, and after dashing through Checkers Boardwalk Mall, they filled their trolleys with much needed items such as stationery, meat and toiletries. The students were selected by Boardwalk management after considering a motivation from Arcadia … [Read more...] about Arcadia Students Dash to Fill Trolleys
Thanks for the Memories Orange Army
On Saturday the Sunrisers bid the Orange Army farewell on a weekend full of sold out crowds as the competition heads to the playoffs.The Sunrisers Eastern Cape returned to winning ways with a bonus point victory over Paarl Royals at St George’s Park, while Durban’s Super Giants ended their Season 3 campaign on a positive note with a thrilling 11-run DLS victory over Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers on Saturday. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings therefore finished third and … [Read more...] about Thanks for the Memories Orange Army
Sunrisers in Three-way Tussle for Betway SA20 Playoffs
The Betway SA20 has reached its final weekend of league matches with all the focus on the battle for the remaining two playoff spots.Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town have secured their berth in Qualifier 1 set to be staged at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, February 4. Who will join them in the playoffs involves a three-way battle between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (19 points), Joburg Super Kings (19 points) and Pretoria Capitals (14 points). The Capitals may be trailing by five points, but … [Read more...] about Sunrisers in Three-way Tussle for Betway SA20 Playoffs
Eastern Cape healthcare on the brink
Dear Editor A damning circular released earlier this week, freezing all overtime payments until April, will most likely cripple the Eastern Cape's public healthcare system. Doctors, nurses, and emergency staff, who have been holding the system together, are now forced to pay the price for government mismanagement. This reckless decision threatens the livelihoods of thousands of dedicated professionals and places countless patients at risk, as exhausted and demoralised staff face impossible … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape healthcare on the brink
