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Health Workers Bring Dora to a Standstill

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The out-patient reception at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha is usually packed and busy with staff and patients, but on Wednesday the area was nearly empty amidst a strike by nurses and supporting staff. Workers, mostly nurses, have been striking since Monday at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha over unpaid overtime. This has meant that most patients have been turned away and procedures delayed. Unions blamed the Eastern Cape health department for failing to fix the health system in the … [Read more...] about Health Workers Bring Dora to a Standstill

Sunrisers: The Train Gathers Steam

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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape steam train is gathering momentum after the two-time Betway SA20 champions claimed a third consecutive bonus point win. The defending champions fed off the energy of playing before the Orange Army at St George’s Park with a 52-run victory over the Pretoria Capitals on Wednesday evening. The Sunrisers remain in third place with 15 points, while the Capitals stay on nine points in fifth place. It was a performance where the back-to-back champions had to show their … [Read more...] about Sunrisers: The Train Gathers Steam

The Only Way to Keep the Orange Army Smiling

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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will hope to bring smiles to the faces of the Orange Army again when they host the Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.The defending champions have hit form over the last two matches to move up the table into the playoff positions after losing their three opening games. The atmosphere inside St George’s Park was electric in the last match and captain Aiden Markram is hoping they can count on the support of their “12th man” again on Wednesday. “They are … [Read more...] about The Only Way to Keep the Orange Army Smiling

Sunrisers Revive Betway SA20 Title Defence

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MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals shine while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape keep their championship hopes alive.Betway SA20 exploded in Week 2 of Season 3 with the Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals leading the way, while the Sunrisers Eastern Cape resurrected their championship title defence. After a record-breaking opening week that saw viewership numbers increase by a remarkable 129% and a 79% increase in attendance, there was plenty to look forward to. MI Cape Town … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Revive Betway SA20 Title Defence

A Death Sentence for Cancer Patients

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Dear EditorThe Oncology Department at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital is facing devastating chemotherapy shortages because the Eastern Cape Department of Health has failed to pay its pharmaceutical suppliers. During a recent oversight inspection at Gqeberha’s Provincial Hospital it became apparent that patients did not have access to life-saving cancer treatments because the Department had failed to pay for the drugs. Patients with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other treatable cancers are now being … [Read more...] about A Death Sentence for Cancer Patients

Late Rally From Sunrisers Puts Them Into Playoffs

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Jansen propels Sunrisers to the double over Super Giants.Back-to-back champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape continue to find their form with a convincing win over Durban’s Super Giants The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park on Sunday. After three consecutive defeats, the defending champions have certainly turned the corner and are now approaching the form that has seen them win … [Read more...] about Late Rally From Sunrisers Puts Them Into Playoffs

Sunrisers Return to Winning Ways

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Tom Abell and the bowlers lead the defending champions to a commanding 58-run triumph over Durban’s Super Giants.The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have returned to winning ways with a 58-run bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead. The defending champions were desperate to kickstart their Season 3 campaign after three defeats. Aiden Markram’s team responded to the rallying call from their skipper with a much-improved performance with the bat after he won the toss and opted to take … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Return to Winning Ways

Gqeberha Opener Breaks Records

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Betway SA20 has kicked off its third season with a bang, solidifying its position as a major force in the cricket landscape. Opening match viewership numbers significantly exceeded previous records from Season 1 and Season 2 with the opener between defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town drawing a record total live unique audience of 382,778 viewers on SuperSport, a remarkable 129% increase from Season 2.This makes the Betway SA20 opening match the second-highest recorded … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Opener Breaks Records

Creating Business Events That Matter: Fostering Real Connections and Real Business

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The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) Appoints Dr Sandy Africa as the New Director of Research Johannesburg, 14 January 2025 – The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), welcomes Dr Sandy Africa who joined us at… Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about Creating Business Events That Matter: Fostering Real Connections and Real Business

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Continue Losing Streak

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Former SA20 Champions the Sunrisers Eastern Cape are now on a three match losing streak having lost their opening match to MI Cape Town by 97 runs at St Georges Park, then losing by 9 wickets to Paarl Royals and losing by 6 wickets to the Pretoria Capitals on Tuesday 14 January 2025. This sad state of affairs places them at no. 6 on the log. Betway SA20 delivered a double dose of highly entertaining weekday action with the Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claiming crucial victories over … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape Continue Losing Streak

WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-up at the Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 18 January 2025

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Every good wish you all for 2025. Your committment to these clean-ups over the past year is much appreciated. The first WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for this new year will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, this coming Saturday 18 January 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, on-going litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. We are hoping that by continuing to … [Read more...] about WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-up at the Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 18 January 2025

Potgieter and Brevis Star in MICT Opening Win

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Player of the match Potgieter has recorded his career-best figures of 5/10.MI Cape Town got their Betway SA20 Season 3 off to a perfect start with a commanding 97-run bonus-point victory over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the competition opener at a sold-out St George’s Park on Thursday. The Orange Army came out in their thousands to welcome home the back-to-back champions, but went back home disappointed as MICT delivered an inspired performance. Robin Peterson’s MICT outfit … [Read more...] about Potgieter and Brevis Star in MICT Opening Win

Teacher Support Chatbot is ready to make Coding and Robotics child’s play

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A free tool in the palm of teachers’ hands has been developed to assist teachers in excelling at teaching Coding and Robotics at all primary schools across South Africa. As part of the Tangible Africa Teacher Support Programme, a WhatsApp Chatbot was launched in December. This innovative tool will play a pivotal role in providing weekly lessons to teachers from Grade R to 7, preparing them for the future implementation of the new Coding and Robotics curricula. Tangible Africa, an … [Read more...] about Teacher Support Chatbot is ready to make Coding and Robotics child’s play

SA20 Match Officials

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Marais Erasmus leads an impressive panel featuring experienced local and international officials.Betway SA20 has announced an experienced panel of match officials for Season 3 starting in Gqeberha on Thursday. The panel consists of 21 match officials, including 16 umpires and five match referees, overseeing the League’s group match phase. Heading the expanded umpire’s panel is the internationally renowned Marais Erasmus. The veteran’s illustrious career includes officiating in close to 400 … [Read more...] about SA20 Match Officials