The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality officially launched the R2.5 Million construction of Zambezi Street inMissionvale today.Executive Mayor Retief Odendaal said insufficient infrastructure projects were implemented overthe years to convert gravel roads into tarred roads in the area. “We are here to inspect the scope of work, to see what must be done. “Our coalition government is fully committed to ensure that sufficient funding is available to investin infrastructure projects such as this, … [Read more...] about Missionvale Zambezi Street Construction Commences
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Rossouw Ton Powers Proteas To Record Bangladesh Win
SYDNEY: A pulsating second international century by Rilee Rossouw powered the Proteas to a first win at the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after they thumped Bangladesh by a record 104 runs at the SCG in Sydney on Thursday.The left-hander smashed eight sixes and seven fours in a blistering career-best 109 off 56 balls to help the South Africans amass 205 for five. Anrich Nortje (4/10) and Tabraiz Shamsi (3/20) then shared seven wickets as the Tigers were bundled out for 101 in 16.3 overs … [Read more...] about Rossouw Ton Powers Proteas To Record Bangladesh Win
Gqeberha 10111 Centre Temporarily Closed
Please note that the 10111 centre in the Nelson Mandela metro is temporarily closed due to technical fault with a computer at one of the workstations.It is alleged that at about 17:45 on Thursday 27 Ocrober, personnel in the centre noticed smoke emitting from the computer and immediately doused it with a fire extinguisher. No fire was started however the fire department was summoned as a precaution. The computers are interlinked therefore the centre has been closed as a precautionary safety … [Read more...] about Gqeberha 10111 Centre Temporarily Closed
Transforming environmental theory into practice with WSU students
Gqeberha, South Africa, 27 October 2022, On Tuesday, 18 October 2022, Coega Development Corporation (CDC) welcomed 36 second-year Environmental Studies students from the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) for a Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) site tour. The tour was hosted by the CDC Sustainability Unit, which currently employs two graduate interns in the Environmental field. The objective of excursions like this one is to empower young minds, particularly through education, training, and skills … [Read more...] about Transforming environmental theory into practice with WSU students
Celeste Ntuli brings “Money and Men” to Gqeberha
South Africa’s queen of comedy, Celeste Ntuli, will share her shortcomings in finding love while celebrating her achievements and successes in life, in her hilarious new show, Money and Men.The audience can expect to be entertained with her difficulties of finding love in times of Corona, as well as the joy of finding love in her forties. The show is an introspection about life, health and wealth, and navigating it in a world that finds it difficult to understand her as black woman. Ntuli was … [Read more...] about Celeste Ntuli brings “Money and Men” to Gqeberha
Calls for a fully-fledged school of skills in the Northern Areas of NMB
Dear EditorThe DA calls for a fully-fledged school of skills for special needs learners in the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay, and is taking the fight to the Eastern Cape Legislature and national parliament. A school of skills would provide learners in the Northern Areas with the same opportunities and skills as the Westview school in Mill Park, which is the only fully-fledged school of skills in the Metro. In 2019 the David Livingstone High School was selected, amongst other schools, to … [Read more...] about Calls for a fully-fledged school of skills in the Northern Areas of NMB
Gqeberha News: Gqeberha residents demand services
Something else from MyGqeberhaAssistant Springbok Coach, Deon Davids, takes questions from the Media ahead of the Springboks first test against Georgia on Friday. In the lead-up to the 2019 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg, Davids was spotted at a Springbok training session wearing a team tracksuit and chatting with the other coaches. Erasmus played down speculation at the time, stating that Davids had joined the session as ‘an observer’. Following the 2019 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: Gqeberha residents demand services
Fikile Mbalula conducts oversight inspection on National Road R336 between Kirkwood, Addo
Eastern Cape, 28 October 2022 – The upgrading of the National Road R336 between Kirkwood and Addo in the Eastern Cape Province bears testimony to the hard work that the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has done to ensure that the country’s national road network fulfils its economic and social functions, said Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula during an oversight inspection of the R336 in Addo on Thursday.The R336 is currently being upgraded by SANRAL, and local SMMEs and … [Read more...] about Fikile Mbalula conducts oversight inspection on National Road R336 between Kirkwood, Addo
Gqeberha Main Library Visit: THIS may be one of those times you kick yourself
And why would you kick yourself? Firstly for not joining belaSecondly (for some) for not being a lady Because on 2 November 2022 the Built Environment Ladies Association (bela) are going on a site visit to the Gqeberha Main Library. Click here to book: https://bela.org.za/events/ Gqeberha Main Library The visit to the Main Library is a huge scoop for the ladies as the Main Library has been CLOSED for many years, in order that vital maintenance work be done. The Main Library is situated in … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Main Library Visit: THIS may be one of those times you kick yourself
Mayor Engages With Perseverance Cluster Businesses
Today, the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Retief Odendaal visited the Perseverance Cluster where he was briefed on the importance of its work and how the Municipality can assist with service delivery challenges in the area.He was joined by the Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack, MMC for Roads and Transport Kabelo Mogatosi and MMC for Infrastructure and Engineering, Dries van der Westhuizen. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen also joined the delegation, including the … [Read more...] about Mayor Engages With Perseverance Cluster Businesses
Gqeberha-based wool and mohair industry key for economic diversification
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Retief Odendaal praised Gqeberha-based Cape Wools South Africa and Mohair South Africa for their impressive international growth that plays a critical part in the diversification of the local economy.Often affectionately referred to as the Detroit of South Africa due to global manufacturing giants such as Volkswagen SA, Isuzu SA, Ford and lately Chinese car manufacturers calling the region home, the diversification of the local economy is important … [Read more...] about Gqeberha-based wool and mohair industry key for economic diversification
Ukrainian ‘POW’ lions rescued and relocated to the Eastern Cape
Two long-suffering lions, Simba and Mir, were rescued from the Ukranian war zone by The Warriors of Wildlife environmental organisation and relocated to South Africa recently. Photo: Full Stop Communications The Warriors of Wildlife environmental organisation completed a successful rescue mission when it extracted two long-suffering lions from the Ukrainian war zone recently. The two “prisoners of war” were collateral damage in the conflict between Russia and its neighbours and were … [Read more...] about Ukrainian ‘POW’ lions rescued and relocated to the Eastern Cape
Willows Fatal Drowning
Jonathan Tufts, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: At 15h21, Sunday, 23 October, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Willows Grove Resort tidal pool.NSRI Gqeberha rescue swimmers, Coastal Water Rescue, SA Police Services, EC Government Health EMS and Gardmed ambulance services responded. On arrival on the scene rescue swimmers entered the water to search for a missing 18 year old male matric learner reported to be missing in the tidal … [Read more...] about Willows Fatal Drowning
Nelson Mandela Choir Concert
The newly formed Nelson Mandela University Choir is presenting its first live, full-length concert to close the academic year on Friday 28 October in the South Campus Auditorium. The varied programme includes international works rooted in jazz and contemporary music genres, tributes to iconic South African artists, and a selection of traditional South African music. Tickets cost R80 (adults) and R50 (pensioners and scholars). Mandela Uni students attend free upon presentation of student card. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Choir Concert
First Ascent excited to enhance the rider experience at SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing fantastic First Ascent innovations and prizes at the 9th edition of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience in Stellenbosch on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022. Photo: Chris Hitchcock First Ascent, one of South Africa’s oldest and leading specialist outdoor brands, will treat mountain bikers to fantastic … [Read more...] about First Ascent excited to enhance the rider experience at SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’!
