The Presidential task team appointed during the #FeesMustFall campaign has recommended that R2.3bn be made available to address the shortfall in student funding, the presidency said on Tuesday. The task team submitted its report to President Jacob Zuma. "Government and the universities will make contributions towards addressing the shortfall," Zuma said in a statement communicating the recommendations. "Upfront fee and registration payments should be implemented across the system for … [Read more...] about #FeesMustFall R2.3bn will come from here
UDM releases 2016 election manifesto
Decent housing and rural development are among the United Democratic Movement's promises to voters, contained in its 2016 local government elections manifesto. Bantu Holomisa, who was re-elected party leader at an elective congress over the weekend, said it was up to voters to set the agenda for the elections. "You have the power to say what are the real priorities; as opposed to the elite projects (such as speed trains, automated tolling, etc) which contribute nothing to your life and … [Read more...] about UDM releases 2016 election manifesto
I’m incredibly passionate about the Kings says Watson
Luke Watson has expressed disappointment after being excluded from the first Kings squad named for next year’s Super Rugby competition, but vowed to support the team. Watson’s name was not among the first 20 signed players named on Sunday to represent the Kings in Super Rugby next year. The group reported for duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday for the continuation of administration and logistical preparations as well as working on strength and conditioning programmes. More … [Read more...] about I’m incredibly passionate about the Kings says Watson
This is what Presidential Egg on Face looks like
Writing on FIN24, Daniel Silke* - director of the Political Futures Consultancy and a noted keynote speaker and commentator - says we have witnessed a; "Massive political defeat for Zuma" The Firing of Nhanhla Nene and his replacement with inexperienced David Van Rooyen at the behest of President Jacob Zuma was the type of political decision-making that was set to have consequences. With billions wiped off the value of key financial stocks on the JSE and a plummeting rand, the country was … [Read more...] about This is what Presidential Egg on Face looks like
EP Rugby an unmitigated disaster
Former Southern Spears CEO Tony McKeever has hit out at the administration of the Eastern Province Rugby Union. The EP Rugby Union is in dire straits with players not receiving their salaries the last few months. With the Kings set to play Super Rugby next season, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) opted to step in and take control of matters. It is believed that SARU has identified around 22 Kings players who will be offered contracts on Wednesday, while the remaining players in the … [Read more...] about EP Rugby an unmitigated disaster
Families march together to end violence against women
Port Elizabeth - The families of murdered Port Elizabeth women Jayde Panayiotou and Reeva Steenkamp stood together in a march along the Port Elizabeth beachfront in solidarity with other victims of violent crimes against women and children. The march, dubbed the river of tears march, was organised by the ANC Woman's League and was aimed at commemorating the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. Jayde Panayiotou was abducted outside her Kabega Park … [Read more...] about Families march together to end violence against women
Hooker prepared to take EPRU to court
EP Kings hooker Michael van Vuuren is prepared to take the union to court following the non-payment of his salary. The EP Rugby Union is in dire straits with players not receiving their salaries the last few months. With the Kings set to play Super Rugby next season, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) opted to step in and take control of matters. It is believed that SARU has identified around 22 Kings players who will be offered contracts on Wednesday, while the remaining players in … [Read more...] about Hooker prepared to take EPRU to court
Warriors aim to kick up a gear
After notching up the first of the three victories that they need to challenge for the Ram Slam T20 qualifier spots, Colin Ingram admits that the thrill of the Warriors' task is proving beneficial as they prepare to take on the Knights at the Mangaung Oval in their next assignment. The Warriors kept the race for the tournament's play-off game wide open by seeing off the Cape Cobras on Wednesday night, leaving four teams in the running for the qualifier. While the Cobras are still in pole … [Read more...] about Warriors aim to kick up a gear
Husband shoots wife, kills self in school kitchen
Port Elizabeth – A man has killed himself and critically wounded his wife after an altercation at a special needs school hostel in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. Speaking to News24 on Thursday, police spokesperson Captain Johan Reeder said the woman worked at the Cape Recife School in Summerstrand. An argument is believed to have ensued in the school kitchen. "It was at this point that the 59-year-old man shot his 46-year-old wife three times before shooting himself. She was rushed to … [Read more...] about Husband shoots wife, kills self in school kitchen
It’s finally over – Reeva Steenkamp’s Father
The Supreme Court of Appeal has replaced Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction with murder, ruling that he should have foreseen the deadly impact his four bullets would have in a small bathroom. "It's over now." That is how Reeva Steenkamp's father Barry greeted the news of Oscar Pistorius's murder conviction in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. While Reeva Steenkamp's mother June attended the Supreme Court of Appeal proceedings on Thursday morning, Barry stayed at their Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about It’s finally over – Reeva Steenkamp’s Father
Could Rassie coach Kings in 2016?
With Brent Janse van Rensburg stepping down as Kings head coach, Rassie Erasmus may be persuaded to take over the reins for next year's Super Rugby competition. Janse van Rensburg on Wednesday quit as head coach of the embattled franchise amid the financial crisis currently being experienced by the union. The Kings' woes prompted the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to step in and assist the franchise as they prepare for their re-entry into Super Rugby next year. SARU promptly employed … [Read more...] about Could Rassie coach Kings in 2016?
Warriors beat Cobras
The Warriors ensured that the race for places in the Ram Slam T20 qualifier will go right down to the wire as Jon-Jon Smuts' unbeaten 61 set them up for a 12-run victory over the Cape Cobras at Buffalo Park in East London last night. Knowing that they would need to win their last three games to have a realistic chance of scraping into the play-off game, the Warriors made four changes but ultimately triumphed due to a more cohesive performance. While the Cobras boasted the two standout … [Read more...] about Warriors beat Cobras
Panayiotou case postponed
Port Elizabeth - The three men currently facing charges relating to the murder of popular schoolteacher Jayde Panayiotou in April, made a brief appearance in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. The men include Jayde's husband Christopher Panayiotou, 28, who is accused of orchestrating the hit on his wife, along with alleged hitman Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, and Sinethemba Nenembe, 28, who was more recently linked to the case. Charges against Luthando Siyoli, 31, a … [Read more...] about Panayiotou case postponed
Panayiotou pushes for access to case docket
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou took his bid to gain access to the case docket in which he stands accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Jayde, to the Port Elizabeth High Court on Tuesday afternoon. It is alleged that Panayiotou paid Luthando Siyoli, 31 - a bouncer at his nightclub in Algoa Park - to hire a hit man, identified as Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, to murder his wife. Late in October Sinethemba Nenembe, 28, was also linked to the case. Siyoli has since turned state … [Read more...] about Panayiotou pushes for access to case docket
ANA ‘crazy and impractical’ – PE education forum
Port Elizabeth - The decision by the education department to suddenly begin with the Annual National Assessment (ANA) in December was crazy and impractical, the Port Elizabeth-based Northern Areas Education Forum (NAEF) said. "This is crazy. We already took a decision that we will not administer ANA," NAEF secretary Richard Draai told News24. "She [Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga] can go write them herself. Our kids are on holiday, they have already written exams and the teachers … [Read more...] about ANA ‘crazy and impractical’ – PE education forum
