The out-patient reception at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha is usually packed and busy with staff and patients, but on Wednesday the area was nearly empty amidst a strike by nurses and supporting staff. Workers, mostly nurses, have been striking since Monday at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha over unpaid overtime. This has meant that most patients have been turned away and procedures delayed. Unions blamed the Eastern Cape health department for failing to fix the health system in the … [Read more...] about Health Workers Bring Dora to a Standstill
E-Waste Collection Campaign
The Walker Drive Shopping Centre, Wise Owl Lifestyle and E-Waste Recyclers are having an e-waste collection this Saturday, 25 January 2025 between 08:00 am and 12:00 midday. Most people have an accumulation of old or broken or obsolete electrical and electronic gadgets, computerware and appliances hidden away in their homes. Here is an opportunity to get rid of all of that in one fell swoop. So please support this great initiative. Regards The WESSA ABB Team … [Read more...] about E-Waste Collection Campaign
Kouga Launches R200 Million Roads Project
Dear Editor The DA-governed Kouga Municipality has once again demonstrated its status as the Eastern Cape’s leading municipality by launching its Road Resealing Project, the largest funded project in the municipality’s history. Kouga’s roads will undergo a much-needed upgrade through a R200 million loan from the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA). The money will be spent on resealing and upgrading the municipality’s road infrastructure. Kouga has a road network spanning 288 km and … [Read more...] about Kouga Launches R200 Million Roads Project
The Soil and Amanda Black in Gqeberha for once-off concerts
The Mandela Bay Arts Festival (22 Feb-2 March 2025) is the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's annual spotlight on the talented artists living and working in the area – from local stars to emerging talents; musicians, filmmakers, dancers, actors, poets, painters and more. To support and celebrate these local champions, The Soil and Amanda Black will each be performing a single concert during the Mandela Bay Arts Festival. Amanda Black will be on the Festival line-up at the 2025 Mandela Bay Arts … [Read more...] about The Soil and Amanda Black in Gqeberha for once-off concerts
Sunrisers: The Train Gathers Steam
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape steam train is gathering momentum after the two-time Betway SA20 champions claimed a third consecutive bonus point win. The defending champions fed off the energy of playing before the Orange Army at St George’s Park with a 52-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals on Wednesday evening. The Sunrisers remain in third place with 15 points, while the Capitals stay on nine points in fifth place. It was a performance where the back-to-back champions had to show their … [Read more...] about Sunrisers: The Train Gathers Steam
The Only Way to Keep the Orange Army Smiling
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will hope to bring smiles to the faces of the Orange Army again when they host the Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.The defending champions have hit form over the last two matches to move up the table into the playoff positions after losing their three opening games. The atmosphere inside St George’s Park was electric in the last match and captain Aiden Markram is hoping they can count on the support of their “12th man” again on Wednesday. “They are … [Read more...] about The Only Way to Keep the Orange Army Smiling
PE Music Society Concert dates for 2025
Venues: NMU South Campus Auditorium Dutch Reformed Church, Summerstrand. (Two Soirée Musicales in collaboration with the Feather Market Organ Society on 14 May and 15 October). Concerts: Sunday,23 Feb: The Cape Reeds Clarinet Quintet 15h00 - With Jenny Brand, Annamarie Bam, Anthony Drake, Lance Thuynsma and Grant Snyman Sunday, 16 March: Gustavo Romero (pianist) 15h00 - (This concert might also take place on Saturday, 15 March at 19h00) Wednesday, 14 May Soirée Musicale … [Read more...] about PE Music Society Concert dates for 2025
Eastern Cape festive season road deaths
Dear Editor The latest figures on road fatalities in the Eastern Cape are devastating. Over the festive season, 231 people lost their lives in 168 crashes, representing a tragic escalation from the previous year. This shocking reality underscores the ongoing failure of the provincial government to prioritise road safety effectively. Despite repeated warnings and calls for action, the Eastern Cape government has not taken the necessary steps to mitigate the carnage on our roads. The … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape festive season road deaths
Sunrisers Revive Betway SA20 Title Defence
MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals shine while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape keep their championship hopes alive.Betway SA20 exploded in Week 2 of Season 3 with the Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals leading the way, while the Sunrisers Eastern Cape resurrected their championship title defence. After a record-breaking opening week that saw viewership numbers increase by a remarkable 129% and a 79% increase in attendance, there was plenty to look forward to. MI Cape Town … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Revive Betway SA20 Title Defence
A Death Sentence for Cancer Patients
Dear EditorThe Oncology Department at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital is facing devastating chemotherapy shortages because the Eastern Cape Department of Health has failed to pay its pharmaceutical suppliers. During a recent oversight inspection at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital it became apparent that patients did not have access to life-saving cancer treatments because the Department had failed to pay for the drugs. Patients with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other treatable cancers are now being … [Read more...] about A Death Sentence for Cancer Patients
Late Rally From Sunrisers Puts Them Into Playoffs
Jansen propels Sunrisers to the double over Super Giants.Back-to-back champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape continue to find their form with a convincing win over Durban’s Super Giants The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park on Sunday. After three consecutive defeats, the defending champions have certainly turned the corner and are now approaching the form that has seen them win … [Read more...] about Late Rally From Sunrisers Puts Them Into Playoffs
Sunrisers Return to Winning Ways
Tom Abell and the bowlers lead the defending champions to a commanding 58-run triumph over Durban’s Super Giants.The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have returned to winning ways with a 58-run bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead. The defending champions were desperate to kickstart their Season 3 campaign after three defeats. Aiden Markram’s team responded to the rallying call from their skipper with a much-improved performance with the bat after he won the toss and opted to take … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Return to Winning Ways
Gqeberha Opener Breaks Records
Betway SA20 has kicked off its third season with a bang, solidifying its position as a major force in the cricket landscape. Opening match viewership numbers significantly exceeded previous records from Season 1 and Season 2 with the opener between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town drawing a record total live unique audience of 382,778 viewers on SuperSport, a remarkable 129% increase from Season 2.This makes the Betway SA20 opening match the second-highest recorded … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Opener Breaks Records
R10 Million NMB Electricity and Energy Scandal Will Not Go Unpunished
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decisive action taken by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in issuing notices of suspension to six employees from the Electricity and Energy Directorate, following allegations of gross misconduct involving over R10 million in unauthorised copper cable orders. While this is an encouraging step, we will remain vigilant in ensuring that the process is carried out with transparency, accountability, and integrity. See: … [Read more...] about R10 Million NMB Electricity and Energy Scandal Will Not Go Unpunished
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Continue Losing Streak
Former SA20 Champions the Sunrisers Eastern Cape are now on a three match losing streak having lost their opening match to MI Cape Town by 97 runs at St Georges Park, then losing by 9 wickets to Paarl Royals and losing by 6 wickets to the Pretoria Capitals on Tuesday 14 January 2025. This sad state of affairs places them at no. 6 on the log. Betway SA20 delivered a double dose of highly entertaining weekday action with the Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claiming crucial victories over … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape Continue Losing Streak
