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We would love to hear this response from Auto Manufacturers; “Challenge Accepted!” Time for a uniquely African solution to EV’s and Loadshedding We are all familiar with the naysayer point of view to Electric Vehicles (EV) in Africa: “With loadshedding you will not be able to fill up!” or “EV’s will lead to massive job losses!” BUT, I beg to differ as those ‘sentiments’ play directly to an opportunity for the savvy motor manufacturer. In a nutshell: Define a new market Fill an emerging basic … [Read more...] about The Ideal African EV Will Solve Many Needs

Commonwealth Silver Medalist, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (Kenya) will once again showcase his incredible racing prowess in South Africa this time at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K that will debut in “The Friendly City” on Sunday 02 April 2023.No stranger to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, Ebenyo has raced in the Mother City twice at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, winning the then Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 12K in 2021, before returning in May 2022 to race in the revamped Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Silver Medalist, Daniel Ebenyo sets his sights on the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K

African Hunts & Safaris is a renowned African hunting outfitters and South African hunting outfitters that offers exceptional African hunting experiences with outstanding customer service. African Hunts & Safaris prides itself on providing responsible and sustainable hunting, ethical and fair hunt practices, and free-roaming game. Personalized Hunting Packages African Hunts & Safaris offers personalized hunting packages that can cater to the needs of the individual hunter, and they … [Read more...] about African Hunts & Safaris: Providing Memorable Hunting Experiences in South Africa

The beautiful coastal stretch of Marine Drive will be abuzz of excitement on Sunday morning as the third edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km returns to the friendly city of Gqeberha.With three world records and many world bests and national and continental records set in the previous two editions, the 2023 edition wants to continue this trend and yet another world class field has arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay. “I am very pleased with the elite field that has assembled this … [Read more...] about Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ready to break records 

23 FEBRUARY 2023: For the better part of the last decade, RX Africa has implemented global best practise around sustainability in the eventing industry, driving initiatives company-wide that will see the company achieve Zero Waste by 2024.This is the word from RX Africa CEO Carol Weaving, who notes that changes have been measurably impactful, but that there will always be more to be done. “We began by looking at each event we create or participate in, and how we could minimise its impact on the … [Read more...] about Sustainability in eventing: RX Africa’s drive to Zero Waste

With the final countdown to race weekend, the elite field gathered for the 3 rd running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km set for 26 February 2023 is looking the strongest it has ever been, with a bigger international contingent coming out for this year’s event.In its first edition back in 2021, the event saw two world records being broken with new men’s and women’s records set, followed up by the men’s world record being smashed last year and thewomen’s world record surviving a … [Read more...] about Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field strongest ever

For many years consumers had a modicum of protection when it came to protecting themselves from being electrocuted or maimed. Our authorities were very strident when it came to ensuring that unqualified persons did not do work on any electrical installation. Combined with that electrical goods suppliers only dealt with registered electricians at their trade counters, electricians had very close working relationships with their local municipalities and ensured that they followed the rules and … [Read more...] about Would You Do Your Own Brain Surgery?

To inform schools of this reality, the social media educators have announced a first for South Africa – The MySociaLife ‘Digital Life Skills Summit for Schools’ — equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to keep their students safer online, so they can explore and excel in a competitive decade. Taking place on Thursday, 16th Feb 2023, the 2-hour mini-summit shared five presentations on where students and schools currently find themselves, and how they can chart a new … [Read more...] about MySociaLife launches SA’s first ‘Digital Life Skills Summit’

During his State of the Nation Address on 9 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, would reveal a tax incentive related to rooftop solar for households and businesses during the 2023 Budget on 22 February.As is customary every year this year Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has once again invited South Africans to make inputs on what they would like to see reflected in the upcoming National Budget Speech. Citizens are encouraged to submit their … [Read more...] about Dear Minister Godongwana and @TreasuryRSA – THIS is a Valid Suggestion for Solar Incentives

Agreement Hailed as “An Industrial Relations Miracle” Private Sector Labour Ready to Effectively Serve Consumers for Next 72 Months Wage Agreement Negotiation Lessons Learned Solar PV Installers Recognised by ECA (SA) During the latter part of 2022, the ECA(SA) and South African Equity Association (SAEWA) reached a historic six-year labour agreement for the South African Electrical Contracting Industry. The planned date of commencement is 1 March 2023. ECA (SA) National Director, Mark Mfikoe … [Read more...] about Electrical Contracting Industry Signs Historic 72 Month Labour Agreement

FNB Madibaz rugby captain Arnouw Nel has firmly rejected any thoughts of complacency as his team gear up for their opening FNB Varsity Shield match in Gqeberha on Thursday.The Nelson Mandela University outfit begin their programme against Tshwane University of Technology Vikings at Madibaz Stadium, kicking off at 4pm. Despite having come down from the top-tier Varsity Cup competition, in which they competed for the past two years, Nel was convinced that they would still face a proper examination … [Read more...] about Madibaz primed for stiff Varsity Shield examination

The 3rd edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km is set to take place on 26 February along the scenic beachfront of Gqeberha and with the event attracting some of the world’s best athletes, local athletes will be looking to shine in a race which will be broadcast live through SuperSport on the day.“I am thrilled that our Nedbank Breaking Barriers 50km after only two years is now ranked by World Athletics as an elite label event and and an International Ultrarunners Association gold … [Read more...] about Local Athletes For Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50Km Ultramarathon

With increasing electricity prices and extended load shedding the ‘continued normal’, the pressure on industry to supply and install Solar and Renewable Energy plants has increased exponentially. This increased demand has fuelled the entry into the renewable energy market of many more ‘unqualified players’ hoping to cash in on the market boom. Naturally this muddling of the landscape by newcomers creates disharmony in the market with unqualified and downright dangerous installations taking place … [Read more...] about Solar Installer Best Practices

Goldster is a targetted online community that addresses health and wellness issues for those of an older generation.The name Goldster is a play onn words – Oldster, Golden Oldie and chosen to emphasise the positive in being “Old but Gold!” Local winepreneur and well know Gqeberha resident, Olga Hafner liked the product so much that she nagged and nagged the founders and, as a consequence, South Africa is the first country to be targeted as a stand alone community in the world. Yet another kudo … [Read more...] about TedX Meets Wikipedia Meets WebMD Meets Virgin Active Meets Book Club Meets Zoom Meets Goldster

For us, the ideal prepaid solution for landlords starts with a memory of the guy who liked the product so much, he bought the company! (Disclaimer: We didn’t quite buy the company but did invest time, money and energy in it.)Personally I have been through the mill with tenants – not all of them ideal, some of them exemplary and others so nit picky and payment averse that we would fight every month. Ideal Prepaid Water Meter User Interface Unit – UIU (keypad) – WITH User Replaceable Batteries. … [Read more...] about Why Prepaid is Ideal for Landlords