Pop in to enjoy newly developed Valley Market: The first successful outdoor Valley Market took place at the newly refurbished Donkin Village in Port Elizabeth at the end of January. The event will now take place at various pop-up locations around the city. Photo: Marc Hervé The popular artisanal SPAR Valley Market is undergoing exciting developments and will now pop up at different local venues around Port Elizabeth. Nelson Mandela Bay charity Love Story, who act as the organisers, have received … [Read more...] about Pop in to enjoy newly developed Valley Market
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Plastics|SA’s Training Division Hosts Information Sharing Breakfasts
Plastics|SA’s Training Division Hosts Information Sharing Breakfasts: Port Elizabeth Group Pic Plastics|SA’s Training Division recently hosted a series of well-attended information sharing breakfasts at its regional offices in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Durban with the aim of providing details of exciting new learning programmes that it will soon be offering. Welcoming guests at all four events, Plastics|SA’s Training Executive, Kirtida Bhana, stressed the importance of offering … [Read more...] about Plastics|SA’s Training Division Hosts Information Sharing Breakfasts
Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams
Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams: Bestmed Madibaz Club sprinter Luxolo Adams shows his gold medal after winning the 200m title in the South African Athletics Championships last month. Photo: Supplied Given his legendary status, it is not surprising that Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt was the inspiration for rising Nelson Mandela University sprinter Luxolo Adams to take up the sport. Born in Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, the 21-year-old Bestmed Madibaz club member was … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams
Durban Girl Leads the Pack on National TV Show
Durban Girl Leads the Pack on National TV Show: Kuhlekonke Ntuli South Africa, 09 April 2018 – Durban girl and aspiring leader Kuhlekonke Ntuli is leading the pack as a strong contender on a national TV show, One Day Leader, on SABC 1. A top six contestant, Ntuli beat over 6000 of her peers to secure a spot on the show which develops young leaders by having them tackle and debate real issues facing South African society today, and boasts a viewership of over two million. Born and bred in … [Read more...] about Durban Girl Leads the Pack on National TV Show
Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships
Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships: Newly-appointed Amatola Water chief executive officer, Vuyo Zitumane, who took up office on 3 April 2017, says improving stakeholder relationships, which include employee and customer engagement, are amongst her top priorities in the short term. Zitumane, who has an impressive track-record of accomplishments in the public sector, joins the organisation at a time when its turnaround plan, endorsed by the Department of Water and Sanitation, is underway. … [Read more...] about Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships
SPAR EC declare war on plastic bags
SPAR EC declare war on plastic bags: At the launch of the SPAR Eastern Cape Plastic Bag campaign at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth last night were (from left) SPAR EC managing director Conrad Isaac, Dr Lorien Pichegru of the Nelson Mandela University Zoology Department and Hayley McLellan of the Cape Town Two Oceans Aquarium. Photo: Leon Hugo/SPAR Eastern Cape Starting today (April 6), SPAR Eastern Cape have declared war on plastic bags as the retailer spearheads a significant … [Read more...] about SPAR EC declare war on plastic bags
SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition
SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition: WATER WINNERS: Woolhope High School learner, from left, Siyanda Mvunyiswa, Daniel Pienaar High School learner, Owam Ntlemeza, Sanctor Secondary School learner, Mervonecia Groepe, and Douglas Mbopa High School learner, Xhanti Shai, were crowned the winners of the iGEMS Water competition, in Port Elizabeth, this week. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), SMEC, and Labco supported the event. SANRAL supports aspiring … [Read more...] about SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition
Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case
Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case: Newly appointed Amatola Water CEO, Vuyo Zitumane, says that the water utility is delighted with the outcome in the legal case of its chairperson Nokulunga Mnqeta. The case, which involved Mnqeta’s former role as CEO of the Amathole District Municipality’s Development Agency, Aspire, was concluded last week with all alleged fraud charges against her being dropped. “We welcome this outcome, particularly as it comes at a time when … [Read more...] about Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case
Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach
Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach: Madibaz Sport hockey manager Cheslyn Gie is the assistant coach of the South African team to compete in the Commonwealth Games in Australia, starting on Thursday. Photo: Supplied Madibaz hockey manager and coach Cheslyn Gie is looking forward to one of the highlights of his career when the Commonwealth Games begin in Australia on Thursday. Taking place on the Gold Coast, the four-yearly sporting extravaganza will see the South Africa men’s hockey … [Read more...] about Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach
Let’s talk about land, cities!
Let’s talk about land, cities!: Urban Land Dialogue at MBDA The second Urban Land Dialogue took place on 27 March 2018 in Port Elizabeth. Informed by the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF), which promotes an all-of-society approach to transforming South Africa’s cities and towns, the dialogues are organised in partnership with organisations that carry out urban land work and research, so that all-of-society voices are represented. The robust discussion allowed the airing of diverse … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about land, cities!
Local clubs create electric atmosphere at Nafa Festival
Local clubs create electric atmosphere at Nafa Festival: Northern Areas Football Association premier league club Park United celebrate their victory in the SPAR Nafa Easter Soccer Festival after beating Bloom Callies 1-0 in the final at the Gelvandale Sports Fields on Monday. Photo: Charles Pullen A decision to focus on local clubs proved a masterstroke as it generated an electric atmosphere when the SPAR Nafa Easter Soccer Festival drew to a climax in Port Elizabeth on Monday. This was the view … [Read more...] about Local clubs create electric atmosphere at Nafa Festival
Plantronics Manager Pro v3.11 Expands Headset Insight and Management to IOS and Android Devices
Plantronics Manager Pro v3.11 Expands Headset Insight and Management to IOS and Android Devices: Plantronics Manager Pro Photo: Plantronics Stock Image Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, today announced it has extended the management and reporting aspects of its cloud software solution, Plantronics Manager Pro v3.11, to include Plantronics unified communications (UC) headsets connected to mobile devices running iOS and Android. This extended reach is … [Read more...] about Plantronics Manager Pro v3.11 Expands Headset Insight and Management to IOS and Android Devices
Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title
Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title: Champions in 2016, Westlake will be keen to regain the title in the SPAR Nafa Easter Soccer Festival when the tournament is played in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, this weekend. Photo: Supplied Local bragging rights will be up for grabs when a wide cross-section of Nelson Mandela Bay clubs compete in the popular Nafa SPAR Soccer Festival in Gelvandale, starting tomorrow. Media liaison officer Vincent Heynes said the tournament, now in its 45th year, … [Read more...] about Sibanye back to defend Nafa Easter soccer title
Traffic Advisory: Immediate Road works on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch
Traffic Advisory: Immediate Road works on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch: Eastern Cape, 23 March 2018: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that road works is scheduled to take place on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch from Monday, 26 March 2018 to Wednesday, 28 March 2018. The planned traffic accommodation is as follows: • The right-hand side lane between Johnson Road and Perseverance Road will be closed when travelling … [Read more...] about Traffic Advisory: Immediate Road works on the R75 between Port Elizabeth and Despatch
Eloise Webb strikes gold with Commonwealth Games selection
Eloise Webb strikes gold with Commonwealth Games selection: Madibaz rugby player Eloise Webb will form part of the South African women’s rugby sevens team for the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4. Photo: Supplied Nelson Mandela University’s Eloise Webb will represent South Africa in the women’s rugby sevens team at the Commonwealth Games in Australia from April 4. She will be joined by Nadine Roos, Unathi Mali, Rights Mkhari, Zintle Mpupha, Veroeshka Grain, Zenay … [Read more...] about Eloise Webb strikes gold with Commonwealth Games selection
