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Bridgestone plans PE plant closure, issues Section 189 notices – Port Elizabeth in the News

20 August 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Bridgestone plans PE plant closure, issues Section 189 notices: Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has proposed the closure of its 84-year-old manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth and on Thursday issued Section 189 retrenchment notices to around 250 employees at the …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Tickets for Lions tour matches in South Africa to go on sale for as little as £4: The lowest-priced tickets will be available for the matches between the Lions and a SA Invitational side and also against South Africa ‘A’ …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Businessman accused of R4.5m fraud and theft out on R5,000 bail: A Jeffery’s Bay businessman accused of fraud and theft involving R4.5m has been released on R5,000 bail by the Port Elizabeth specialised commercial crimes court.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Bridgestone to close South Africa tire plant: Brussels – Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) is to close its 252-emploee, bias-tire manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the company announced 20 Aug. The proposed move, it said, is …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Isuzu shines the headlights on its own in Women’s Month: Isuzu Motors South Africa is honouring Women’s Month by celebrating the women behind the Isuzu brand by shining a light on the incredible work which they do at the company.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Game Changers 2020: Kevin Kimwelle and ICON on Social Equity in Building: The South Africa–based Kevin Kimwelle and Texas 3D printing company ICON share the goal of making housing cheap, accessible, and livable for all.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

One dead in Greek freighter fire in Arabian Sea: A Greek sailor died and another was injured in a fire that broke out aboard a freighter in the Arabian Sea, the Greek coastguard said Wednesday. The fire aboard the Greek-flagged bulk carrier …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Malaria-free travel: Visit one of South Africa’s top five safari destinations: With interprovincial travel now open, you can head into the wild for a safari holiday. South Africa has a wealth of incredible national parks and game reserves that you can visit without worrying …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

53 land invasions on Public Works and Infrastructure Department properties, says De Lille: The Public Works and Infrastructure Department has experienced a total of 53 land invasions on its properties across the country since last year.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.


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