The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has set aside R850,000 towards the much- needed extension of the Malabar Cemetery. The 5 hectares extension will result in a further 17 000 burial space graves being added. The project, which will see the fencing being extended, is expected to get off the ground within the first quarter (July-September) of the current financial year. The planned extension of the cemetery comes after Public Health Portfolio Head, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye recently led the … [Read more...] about More Space for Malabar Cemetery
Marinda Mills trial date set
Port Elizabeth – The trial of Eastern Cape police spokesperson Marinda Mills will begin in June, the Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Tsepo Ndwalaza confirmed that the matter was postponed until June 8 and 9 at the King Williams Town Regional Magistrates Court. “The investigation is complete and the defence has received the dockets from the state.” Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi previously said Mills allegedly signed a … [Read more...] about Marinda Mills trial date set
MP and official crash into one another
Port Elizabeth - ANC MP Mlungisi "Lulu" Johnson and Nelson Mandela Bay municipality's director of economic development Anele Qaba crashed into one another, allegedly while driving drunk over the weekend. They were expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the crash took place on Allister Muller Drive in Humewood just after midnight on … [Read more...] about MP and official crash into one another
St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
Port Elizabeth - A prison warder was raped and kidnapped, allegedly by a child rapist after he escaped from St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape correctional services said on Thursday. The 52-year-old woman was off-duty and living on the prison premises, Area Commissioner Mandla Jam said. Sicelo Tshamlambo allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and raped her while he was on the run on Monday. He was arrested a few kilometres from the prison that night following a tip-off. He had … [Read more...] about St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
No Witnesses to daylight killing
Port Elizabeth - A 23-year-old man was found dead in a pool of blood next to a main road in Kleinskool, Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidoo told News24 three "unrelated" gang shootings took place within four hours in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas. One man was killed and six others were injured. A group of people had been standing outside a house in Gelvandale chatting to those inside a car at 14.40pm on Wednesday, when a … [Read more...] about No Witnesses to daylight killing
Port Elizabeth DA councillor guilty of misusing funds
A Nelson Mandela Bay DA councillor accused of allegedly misusing money from a discretionary fund has been found guilty by the party's disciplinary panel. In a statement, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said the panel recommended that Nico du Plessis be stripped of all party offices for a period of 18 months. He had been accused of fraudulently using money from the Helenvale Fund last year. The DA said the hearing into the alleged misconduct was concluded on Monday at the DA's provincial … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth DA councillor guilty of misusing funds
Cheetahs overcome Kings challenge
The Cheetahs beat the Southern Kings 21-11 in their pre-season friendly in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. The visitors led just 7-6 at the break in a tightly contested encounter. The Cheetahs open their Super Rugby campaign at home against the Jaguares on Friday, February 26, while the Kings start with a home game against the Sharks the following day. Scorers: Kings - Try: Shane Gates. Penalties: Elgar Watts (2) Cheetahs - Tries: Boom Prinsloo, Sergeal Peterson. Conversions: Sias … [Read more...] about Cheetahs overcome Kings challenge
Warriors destroy Dolphins
Andrew Birch recorded career-best figures as the Warriors cruised to a nine-wicket bonus-point win over the Dolphins in their Momentum One-Day Cup match at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday. Paceman Birch ended with the superb figures of 10-5-15-4, while Ayabulela Gqamane nabbed 3/18 as the hosts were bundled out for just 110 off 28.3 overs. The visitors then reached 111 for one off 23.5 overs with Colin Ackermann striking his first half-century of the season to end unbeaten … [Read more...] about Warriors destroy Dolphins
NMB ANC conference postponed again
The ANC regional conference in Nelson Mandela Bay, that was supposed to have taken place in January, has again been postponed, the party's Eastern Cape secretary, Oscar Mabuyane, said on Wednesday. Mabuyane said although they had managed to arrived at the required 70% of general branch meetings, the party now needed to focus solely on the local elections. "We have taken a decision to review our earlier position because of the time frame. We are now hard at work for the local elections. The … [Read more...] about NMB ANC conference postponed again
Second ensures Knights win
An unbeaten century from Rudi Second rekindled the Knights' interest in the Momentum One-Day Cup after they seized a 74-run bonus-point win over the Warriors at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. The opener batted throughout the innings with a measured 110 in 149 balls (4 fours), his 11th List A ton, to help his side reach 258/6 after winning the toss and batting first. Patrick Botha also impressed with an aggressive 63 from 54 balls (7 fours, 1 six), while captain Werner Coetsee … [Read more...] about Second ensures Knights win
One more suspect arrested for PE shooting
A second suspect believed to be involved in the random killing of four people in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth on Sunday evening has been arrested by a multi-disciplinary task team led by the Hawks. According to Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi, it is believed that the attack, in which a fifth person was also seriously wounded, was related to gang violence. "The 26-year-old suspect was arrested at his home in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth, on Thursday morning," Mulaudzi … [Read more...] about One more suspect arrested for PE shooting
YoY production and consumption of electricity decreases
Both electricity production and consumption decreased in December, according to Statistics SA. Electricity production decreased by 0.3% year-on-year (y/y) in December 2015 and electricity consumption decreased by 1.5%. Total electricity generation was 2% lower in 2015 compared to 2014. The 2% decrease in annual electricity production followed a decrease of 0.6% in 2014 and a decrease of 0.6% in 2013. Total electricity consumption was 1.5% lower in 2015 compared to 2014. The 1.5% … [Read more...] about YoY production and consumption of electricity decreases
No load shedding
Eskom CEO Brian Molefe on Wednesday said there would be no load shedding for the rest of summer and going into winter. "Our prognosis is that there will be no load shedding for summer, autumn and going into winter," Molefe said at the quarterly state of the power system briefing. Eskom’s unplanned maintenance decreased by 10% in the third quarter of 2015 from 17.69% for the same period of 2014. Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) usage has decreased by 66% from October 2015 to January … [Read more...] about No load shedding
Vision 2022 is the bedrock
As South Africa celebrates Bafana Bafana’s 20th anniversary of winning the African Cup of Nations in 1996, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan promises that the good times are around the corner once again. Clive Barker’s side at the time scored two goals against Tunisia, courtesy of Mark Williams, to win their first and only AFCON tournament. Jordaan insist that with the 2022 vision in place, the future of Bafana Bafana will reap the benefits. “If one looks at the way our junior teams have … [Read more...] about Vision 2022 is the bedrock
Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
Port Elizabeth - Six people were killed during apparent gang violence in Port Elizabeth during the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Monday. On Saturday morning, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed and a 20-year-old shot and wounded in the buttocks, Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said. At 20:30 that day, occupants of a white bakkie opened fire on a group of people, killing two women, aged 24 and 20, and two men, aged 30 and 31. A 17-year-old woman was wounded and taken to … [Read more...] about Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
