The Pumas kept their playoff hopes alive thanks to their 20-9 victory over the EP Kings in Nelspruit on Friday to move into fifth place on the Currie Cup log. The hosts will regret the amount of lost opportunities as they could easily have earned the full complement of points had they finished better. The Kings battled to find any kind of ascendancy and instead they were forced to front up defensively which they did well considering the relentless attacking by the home side. The weather … [Read more...] about Kings return to losing form
Schools must offer an African language from 2016
From next year schools will offer an African language from Grade 1, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Friday. "This means that schools that previously offered English and Afrikaans will now be mandated to offer African languages from Grade 1 and continue incrementally year-on-year," she told reporters in Pretoria. Motshekga said this was an exciting and important development. The minister also took the opportunity to clear up what she called misconceptions about the … [Read more...] about Schools must offer an African language from 2016
R8 Million at Stake
Port Elizabeth - Ahead of their MTN8 Final clash against Ajax Cape Town at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this weekend, Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane says the Phefeni Glamour Boys will be all out to defend their crown at all costs. The Amakhosi and the Urban Warriors will square-off for R8m grand prize at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Heading to the final, Chiefs defeated Bloemfontein Celtic 2-1 on aggregate after a two legged semi-final … [Read more...] about R8 Million at Stake
No Fluke that Chiefs are MTN8 Crown Defenders
Doctor Khumalo reveals that under the guidance of Steve Komphela, Kaizer Chiefs' mentality is different. '16 Valve' has been Amakhosi's assistant coach for a number of years and ahead of the club's MTN8 Cup final against Ajax Cape Town in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Khumalo believes that it is no 'fluke' that they are defending their crown they won last year against Orlando Pirates. "We are fortunate to have the pool of players we have at our disposal. We are spoilt for … [Read more...] about No Fluke that Chiefs are MTN8 Crown Defenders
Working hours lost due to strikes sky-rockets
Despite fewer strikes in 2014 labour action lasted for longer periods, according to the Department of Labour's latest strike report. The report released on Thursday showed that South Africa saw 88 strike activities in 2014 compared with 114 strikes in 2013. However, due to longer periods of strike action the number of working hours lost skyrocketed by 608.6% compared with 2013. In 2014 the platinum mining sector was hit by a five-month wage strike led by the Association of Mineworkers … [Read more...] about Working hours lost due to strikes sky-rockets
DA wins second Eastern Cape SRC election
Port Elizabeth - Despite campaigning by EFF and ANC bigwigs ahead of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student representative council (SRC) elections, the DA has retained its hold on the council with a 60% victory. The Democratic Alliance Student Organisation (Daso) won 12 of the 20 seats in Wednesday's SRC election, the party said in a statement. The ANC-aligned South African Students Congress (Sasco) won seven of the seats and the Economic Freedom Fighters one. EFF leader … [Read more...] about DA wins second Eastern Cape SRC election
Controversial tow truck-owner shot in vehicle
Port Elizabeth - Controversial local tow truck operator Raven Rungan is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot four times while he was waiting at a stop street on Wednesday morning. The hunt is now on for the man who walked over to Rungan, fired multiple shots into the vehicle, and then drove off in a white bakkie. Police spokesperson warrant officer Alwin Labans said the 43-year-old Rungan was on his way to work at his company, V&R Towing, when he stopped at a three way … [Read more...] about Controversial tow truck-owner shot in vehicle
Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
Port Elizabeth - Violent protests erupted in Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth, with an Algoa bus set alight shortly after 08:00 on Monday morning. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Alwin Labans said the protests had started at 05:00 with just a few protesters. It grew to more than 200 people who blocked the main roads in the area. "We can confirm that an Algoa bus was torched during the protests and another damaged. A case of malicious damage to property has been opened," he … [Read more...] about Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
EP Kings lock Steven Sykes is again troubled by a rib injury, while captain Luke Watson is still struggling with a quad injury. Sykes injured his ribs in last weekend's 32-24 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth. The burly lock missed the previous week's clash against the Lions in Johannesburg with the same injury and his progress will be monitored this week as the Kings prepare to face the Pumas in Nelspuit. Watson, who has been sidelined in recent weeks, is not … [Read more...] about Kings fret over Sykes, Watson
Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor
Port Elizabeth - Athol Trollip came out guns blazing as the DA launched his campaign for Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in 2016, saying Danny Jordaan was a part time mayor who had not added any significant value to the city since taking office. Trollip said with the start of his mayoral campaign the DA was saying that he was their mayoral candidate and over the next months he would be detailing his turnaround strategy for the Metro. "The people know that I am the mayoral candidate, the ANC do … [Read more...] about Trollip slams Danny Jordaan as part time mayor
Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign
Port Elizabeth - The Democratic Alliance's mayoral candidate, Athol Trollip, officially launched his mayoral campaign to thousands of blue clad supporters who flocked to the Donkin Memorial in the city centre of Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Trollip was introduced to the crowds of spectators by party leader Mmusi Maimane and took to the stage dancing to rousing applause as Johnny Clegg's Impi blared forth from the speakers. In his opening speech, Trollip said that the launch of his mayoral … [Read more...] about Athol Trollip launches Mandela Bay mayoral campaign
‘IT technician helped Panayiotou to wipe phone data’
Port Elizabeth - A local IT technician and close friend of Christopher Panayiotou is believed to be the person responsible for wiping both Panayiotou's and his mistress Chanelle Coutts' phone shortly after the murder of his wife, but he denies any wrongdoing. According to a report in the Weekend Post this morning, it was revealed that local Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) IT technician, Donovan Vosloo, aged 30, had upgraded both phones, effectively wiping both handsets of any … [Read more...] about ‘IT technician helped Panayiotou to wipe phone data’
Northern Areas schools to boycott annual national assessments
Port Elizabeth - Schools in Port Elizabeth's northern areas will boycott this year's annual national assessments, because the education department has allegedly failed to respond to their concerns. Violence broke out in the area in July when residents closed down their schools in protest against a shortage of teachers and non-payment of those who are already employed, among other problems. The Northern Areas Education Forum (NAEF) later reopened the schools based on promises made by the … [Read more...] about Northern Areas schools to boycott annual national assessments
Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
Port Elizabeth - A 57-year-old woman, who ran a children's learn and play centre in Kabega Park, is believed to have committed suicide in a vacant plot behind the school on Wednesday morning by setting herself alight. Mandela Bay police spokesperson Captain Johan Rheeder confirmed police had found the body of the woman, who was also a teacher at the school, at around 11:30. Rheeder said the woman had sustained severe burn wounds and was believed to have died from her injuries. "An … [Read more...] about Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
The one thing that could make SA’s economy grind to a halt
If consumer confidence continues to dwindle, the South African economy will grind to a halt, according to the SA Institute of Race Relations (IRR). An IRR report highlights consumer behaviour and spending power, and how much the South African economy depends on consumption expenditure. The report found that because consumers are under growing economic pressure, the economic outlook was even worse. Consumer spending plays a pivotal role in the economy, with household consumption expenditure … [Read more...] about The one thing that could make SA’s economy grind to a halt
