[Listen to a soundbite by Cllr Morné Steyn] Dear Editor The 2024/25 budget that was adopted by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Council today, will see ratepayers forking out R1,447 billion to cover the losses of a collapsing Electricity and Energy department. The beleaguered department has already seen a 250% increase in its year-on-year deficit for the current financial year. The perilous financial state of the Electricity Department has the potential of destroying the financial … [Read more...] about Brace Yourselves for NMB’s Achilles Heel: A Bankrupt Electricity Department
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In A Tug of War Between Horses and Humans Who Will Win?
There will be plenty of opportunity for visitors to the 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees to be part of the action in the daily horse demonstrations. One of the activities planned by legendary Alexandria horse whisperer JC Schoeman is a tug-of-war between members of the audience and horses. Spoiler alert – the horses usually win! There will be other opportunities for members of the crowd to be part of the show. Schoeman has been riding horses since he was 10 and his connection with his … [Read more...] about In A Tug of War Between Horses and Humans Who Will Win?
NMB Church Leaders call on politicians to put voters first
South Africa is at another crossroad, and it is the responsibility of the politicians who the voters have entrusted with the responsibility of improving the lives of all South Africans to do what is morally right. We, the church leaders of Nelson Mandela Bay, urge the political parties to focus on the needs of the people rather than their own quest for power. We remind the politicians that they were voted into power on the promise of tackling the related evils of poverty, inequality and … [Read more...] about NMB Church Leaders call on politicians to put voters first
Call for Beneficiaries to Step Forward
Charities based in Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to apply to be considered as a beneficiary for the Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day, a fun event which returns to the city in 2024. Non-profit organizations involved in education or welfare in Nelson Mandela Bay can obtain the application details by emailing golf@algoafm.co.za. Applications close 17 January 2024. Corporates and golfers are invited to join us for the Rockin' to the '80s - themed event on March 1 at the Port Elizabeth Golf … [Read more...] about Call for Beneficiaries to Step Forward
Help for Business Seeking Capital as Single Point for Government Incentives is Launched
Government and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have launched an online portal, providing business with easy access to information on government incentives. IDC's Head of Development Finance Department Meryl Mamathuba, says the portal gives businesses all the information they need on what is out there to help them sharpen their competitive advantage. "It is important to establish sustainable enterprises to boost job creation and to increase the state's participation in … [Read more...] about Help for Business Seeking Capital as Single Point for Government Incentives is Launched
Move Your Running From the City to the Bush
Running in Nelson Mandela Bay will take on a new dimension with one of the first night trail runs through a nature reserve. "Following the success of the Business Night Relay, we're looking forward to heading into the bush for an equally exciting trail run series," says Mike Zoetmulder of Zports Trail Runs, which is organising the fun run. It will be run on Thursday, December 8, through the 3 000 hectare Hopewell Conservation Estate, a new private game reserve near the Wedgewood Golf … [Read more...] about Move Your Running From the City to the Bush
R500 000 to Local Academy in recognition as the Benchmark for Job Creation and Skills Training
On November 9, 2011, the Wilderness Foundation will showcase its two successful Umzi Wethu academies to sponsors and the media. The occasion will also mark Absa's handover of R500 000 towards Umzi Wethu training for 2012. One of the main focus areas of the Wilderness Foundation is social intervention coupled with experiential environmental education. The international award-winning Umzi Wethu project was founded by Andrew Muir, CEO of the Wilderness Foundation in 2006 and is one of the … [Read more...] about R500 000 to Local Academy in recognition as the Benchmark for Job Creation and Skills Training
Local Social Entrepreneur up for 2011 World Entrepreneur Award
Wilderness Foundation executive director, Andrew Muir has been selected as one of the four finalists for the 2011 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Awards Programme in the Social entrepreneur category. This year marks the fifth awards ceremony, opening up opportunities for the winner to gain access to the Schwab Foundation's global network, providing unprecedented opportunities to engage global decision makers. "I am honoured to have been selected as a finalist," says Muir. "I believe … [Read more...] about Local Social Entrepreneur up for 2011 World Entrepreneur Award
Wild About Giving Back
The Sundays River community is benefiting from the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. Proceeds from the non-profit Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees are ploughed back into the community through tourism promotion and support for a number of charities and support organisations. On Wednesday, September 28, organisers of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees handed over R17 000 worth of blankets, toys and treats to five needy crèches in the Sunday River Valley area including Neskuikens crèche, Aqua Park Edu Care … [Read more...] about Wild About Giving Back
Young Adults Celebrate Workplace Skills Training
Eleven young adults completed the inaugural Umzi Wethu Livelihoods Programme on October 6. The programme is one of the Wilderness Foundation's social intervention projects aimed at the youth of the Eastern Cape and will benefit up to 300 job seekers per year. "The Umzi Wethu Livelihoods Programme aims to equip job seekers with the skills required to find work and to become valuable employees," says facilitator, Heinrich Terblanche. "The programme combines an established job readiness training … [Read more...] about Young Adults Celebrate Workplace Skills Training
Jazz Extravaganza
If you're a music fan, don't miss out on this year's NMMU Jazz Extravaganza taking place on Wednesday, October 19 at the South Campus Auditorium. The concert will feature a variety of jazz ensembles made up of NMMU music department staff and students. The concert will open with the tightly harmonized and perfectly pitched jazz vocal ensemble, #9, which is led by jazz voice lecturer Muz Sirenya. Jazz Studies lecturer and pianist John Edwards will also be performing a selection of original … [Read more...] about Jazz Extravaganza
Scammers back on the phone
Beware of the following scam - a well spoken person calls your admin department and says he/she is calling from one of your clients, and that their server is down so they have not been able to pay you. Please will you fax through the latest invoice. They may also provide an e-mail account. They are nowhere near your client, but have accessed your clients database of creditors in some way. What they then do is to submit the invoice on your behalf - with new banking details. If the client … [Read more...] about Scammers back on the phone
Wilderness Foundation aiming for 10 000 Signatures on “Save the Rhinos” petition
In recognition of World Rhino Day on Thursday, September 22, the Wilderness Foundation hopes to reach the "10,000 names" benchmark on its international Save the Rhinos petition (www.wildernessfoundation.co.za/savetherhinos/). To date, over 9,500 individuals have signed the petition, with comments including, "Don't let the human race be responsible for the extinction of yet another species!" and "This shocking cruelty must be stopped immediately." The Wilderness Foundation launched the … [Read more...] about Wilderness Foundation aiming for 10 000 Signatures on “Save the Rhinos” petition
Five Year Milestone of Support for Khaya Charity
Port Elizabeth's Tavcor Motor Group celebrated its commitment to the Khaya Cheshire childrens' charity with a birthday bash and large cheque to mark the fifth year that the motor dealership has supported the centre. In 2006 the Tavcor Motor Group was approached to assist with the establishment of Khaya Cheshire in Port Elizabeth's Gqebera (Walmer) Township. Khaya Cheshire, as an outreach project of the Summerstrand-based Cheshire Homes, focuses on providing a daycare facility for disabled … [Read more...] about Five Year Milestone of Support for Khaya Charity
I can see clearly now
Two students from the Umzi Wethu hospitality training academy in Port Elizabeth can now 'see clearly' thanks to the sponsorship of Spec-Savers. Lifa Tshali and Lerato Tau received their glasses from Spec-Savers Greenacres franchisee, Antonie Wolmarans on Monday, August 29, 2011. "These glasses are great," says Lerato Tau. "I can see so well now, and it helps me to study harder. I used to get really bad headaches which affected my concentration, and the nurse recommended that I have my eyes … [Read more...] about I can see clearly now
