President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy at the funeral service of the late King of amaMpondo, Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau.The President has accorded the King of amaMpondo a special official funeral Category 1. He was inaugurated as a King of the amaMpondo nation in 2018. “During his tenure, he actively championed the development and progress of the amaMpondo Kingdom, and united the people to become active citizens. “King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau was an activist, a sports … [Read more...] about President to deliver eulogy for late King of amaMpondo, Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau.
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South Africa has reported 995 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 986 601.On Sunday, the Department of Health reported six daily deaths. This brings the total fatalities to 101 604 to date. The country has to date conducted 25 597 242 in both public and private sectors. Government has to date administered 36 602 COVID-19 vaccines. – SAnews.gov.za Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Post Views: 36 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed … [Read more...] about 995
Junior Springboks wrap up preparations for Summer Series
The Junior Springboks completed their preparations with one final training session in Stellenbosch on Monday, but they will travel to Italy for the Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series without Canan Moodie, who was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury.However, the Junior Boks were bolstered by the arrival of DHL Stormers flyhalf Sacha Mngomezulu and Vodacom Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig, who have both featured in the Vodacom URC, on Sunday at their base camp in Stellenbosch. Mngomezulu … [Read more...] about Junior Springboks wrap up preparations for Summer Series
Solutions sought to assist distressed EC municipalities
Dear EditorDemocratic Alliance Members of the Provincial Legislature will be embarking on a targeted oversight of distressed municipalities in the Eastern Cape to get first-hand accounts of these municipalities’ challenges. Using the information gathered from these oversights and working closely with the DA councillors in these municipalities, we will identify key turnaround strategies that could be implemented to bring stability. We will also develop tailor-made support and focus initiatives … [Read more...] about Solutions sought to assist distressed EC municipalities
Springbok Women set for two Test-series against Japan
The Springbok Women will travel to the Far East next month for two historic Tests against the Japan national women’s team, the Sakura Fifteen, in Iwate and Saitama, the Japan Rugby Union announced earlier on Saturday.The Tests are scheduled for 24 July in the Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium in Iwate, and on 30 July in Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Saitama, in what will be the first tour of South Africa’s national women’s side to Japan. The hosts are ranked 12th and the Springbok Women 13th on … [Read more...] about Springbok Women set for two Test-series against Japan
Are You One of the 40%?
40% Of Nelson Mandela Bay’s Residents may experience Day Zero when (if) the Dams to the west of our City run out of water before our rainy season in 3 or so months time.Naturally ALL our political parties are dodging blame, blaming each other and coming up with solutions for the crisis. Before you read on – MyGqeberha also has a solution; “Grow a dual pair Council and make people do their work fixing and repairing the nearly 40% of water lost to leaks on the DAM to TAP pipelines – THOSE leaks … [Read more...] about Are You One of the 40%?
2022 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #28 – Remember EP?
A new Carling Currie Cup champion will be crowned next week after a weekend of dramatic semi-final action, which saw Windhoek Draught Griquas stun holders Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the Airlink Pumas staged a brilliant late rally to shock the Toyota Cheetahs in their pulsating match in Bloemfontein.That means that the 2022 Final will be staged in Kimberley next Saturday, when Windhoek Draught Griquas play in their first decider since 1970, the Airlink Pumas, who have reached the top two … [Read more...] about 2022 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #28 – Remember EP?
Gqeberha in the News – 19 June 2022
Something else from MyGqeberha I like to think that I am a clever guy but it took me a while to solve this problem of how to post to Instagram via my PC. The answer was to be found in the addons offered via Firefox and Chrome. Watch the video to see how easy it really is when you know which tools to use. AND, don’t forget to subscribe for more from the mind of this eccentric Gqeberhan. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Post Views: 0 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 19 June 2022
Urgent meeting with Amatola Water Board requested regarding NMB’s wasted bulk water sources
Dear EditorWith 40% of Nelson Mandela Bay set to hit Day Zero in less than two weeks, the ANC-led coalition government has stood by and done nothing while millions of litres of fresh water have been running into the sea from the Upper and Lower Van Stadens Dams. The Lower Van Stadens Dam normally has two pumps that transfer the water to the Linton Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Port Elizabeth. Both pumps have been defective for more than 10 years. Due to these defective pumps three million … [Read more...] about Urgent meeting with Amatola Water Board requested regarding NMB’s wasted bulk water sources
SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees is back!
It’s all systems go for the Eastern Cape’s favourite family festival, the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees.The marquees are up, the entertainers are excited to be on the biggest stage in the Eastern Cape and hundreds of tickets have already been sold, according to festival director Jenni Honsbein. Perfect outdoor festival weather is predicted for the weekend of Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26. The 2022 Wildsfees will feature a constellation of 24 national stars on a giant stage, over 300 selected … [Read more...] about SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees is back!
NYDA is failing our youth and must be scrapped
Dear EditorToday, 16 June 2022, we commemorate Youth Day, by honouring the memory of the young people who died for our freedom. But it is difficult for us to celebrate this day while 7,5 million of our youth are unemployed and deprived of opportunities. Youth unemployment in South Africa is at an all-time high and the ANC’s solution to this crisis – the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) – has failed miserably at assisting the youth to find gainful employment. The Eastern Cape has a youth … [Read more...] about NYDA is failing our youth and must be scrapped
Delport includes five new players in Commonwealth Games training squad
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach, Paul Delport, has invited five new players to the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport for their first Commonwealth Games camp, from 19 to 24 June in preparation for the showpiece in Birmingham, England at the end of July.The Blue Bulls Women duo of Kyla de Vries and Nontuthuko Shongwe, SWD’s Faith Gosling and Zandile Masuku, and Boland’s Luleka Tyibilika are all new to the group, while Kemisetso Baloyi (Blue Bulls) and Bianca Augustyn (Maties) were involved in camps … [Read more...] about Delport includes five new players in Commonwealth Games training squad
How to Talk to Your Children About Addiction: A Guide for Parents
Despite the best intentions, your children may try drugs or alcohol when they are with their peers at school or in social situations. Although you may not be able to prevent your children from using these substances, you can ensure that they understand the health risks involved and how to ask for help when they need it. Here’s how to talk to your children about addiction so they know what they’re getting into when they try these substances and how to get help if it gets out of hand.The Bird Cage … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Children About Addiction: A Guide for Parents
Ngqura port terminals expansion plans commended
The Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication has welcomed the expansion plans at Durban’s port terminal and Gqeberha’s Ngqura port.Briefing the committee on the capacity expansion programme to increase exports/imports at both ports, Transnet National Ports Authority Chief Executive, Pepi Silinga, said it is an organisational priority to develop Durban’s port into a modern deep-water facility. “Bringing this task to a conclusion requires multi-phased investments, the first being … [Read more...] about Ngqura port terminals expansion plans commended
TrenTyre retain Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status
TrenTyre’s efforts and commitment to transformation and economic development have once again seen the company retain the coveted B-BBEE Level 1 contributor. This is a second consecutive year that our company has achieved this accolade.This is a culmination of our commitment and strategy implementation which focuses on addressing the key elements outlined in the B-BBEE scorecard. “As a service-driven and multi-branded retailer, we are very much focused on enterprise and supplier development … [Read more...] about TrenTyre retain Level 1 B-BBEE contributor status
