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Not Good at All Councillors, Not Good at all

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Yesterday the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Local Division, Gqeberha) gave an interim interdict in favour of the applicant (Dr Nqwazi) for the first respondent (Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality) not to enter into contractual agreement with second respondent (Adv Ngoqo) as City Manager. Nqwazi went to court to stop the municipality from signing a contract with Lonwabo Ngoqo, who was appointed by the council as Municipal (City) Manager on Thursday.On the back of this a video leaked to … [Read more...] about Not Good at All Councillors, Not Good at all

Adam and MBDA Part Ways

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Today, the Board of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), hereby announce a mutually agreed to early separation with the CEO. The mutual agreement is an outcome of extensive consultations.The Board thanked Mr Adam for joining the MBDA in 2017, in an acting capacity when the Agency was in a state of flux, and for accepting the five-year appointment from February 2018. Ashraf Adam – the former interim CEO of the MBDA was appointed as CEO of MBDA on a 5 … [Read more...] about Adam and MBDA Part Ways

Jordaan and Hele back in Springbok Women squad

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Two former SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year winners, Zenay Jordaan and Aseza Hele, will join the Springbok Women squad for the first time this year when they assemble in Stellenbosch to prepare for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup later this month.The camp forms part of the 2022 preparation towards the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October, and will see the national squad return to action for the first time this year. The squad undertook monthly camps since the start of the year, but Jordaan, … [Read more...] about Jordaan and Hele back in Springbok Women squad

Water Disruptions: Bad Tidings for Wards 5, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15

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The Municipality wishes to inform residents that a number of shutdowns are planned for the following reservoir zones:Glendinning Reservoir: 1. Meters & Valves (Inlets) – Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – Completed successfully.2. Meters & Valves (Outlets) – Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Areas that may be affected include: 1. Kensington2. Millard Grange3. Mount Croix4. North End5. Part of Sydenham6. Prince Alfred’s Park7. Part of New Brighton These areas fall within Wards 5, 7, 15. Fort Nottingham … [Read more...] about Water Disruptions: Bad Tidings for Wards 5, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15

Gqeberha in the News – 7 June 2022

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Warning over water ‘day zero’ hitting another province in South Africa – BusinessTech BusinessTech Mchunu held an engagement with Amatola Water Board, business sector, municipal and provincial leadership in Gqeberha on Friday (3 June), … Newton Park Post Office robbed in Gqeberha – Algoa FM Algoa FM Police in Gqeberha are searching for two men who robbed the Newton Park Post Office on Monday morning. A police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse … Government to step in as one of South … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 7 June 2022

An Invitation To All SA Artists To Exhibit

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The Opening of Art on Target’s 2019 Same Size, Same Price, No Signature Exhibition Photo: Lonwabo NgcwayiGqeberha (Port Elizabeth): Art on Target, an art school and gallery in Gqeberha has issued an open call for entries to all artists in all media for submission of works to be exhibited at their annual Same Size, Same Price, No Signature Exhibition which will open on 17 August 2022 at 2 Target Kloof, Essexvale. The entry deadline is 12 August 2022. Artists over the age of 18 and resident in … [Read more...] about An Invitation To All SA Artists To Exhibit

Chule Qalase to drive CSR and Sustainability at Isuzu Motors South Africa

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Isuzu Motors South Africa is proud to announce the appointment of Chule Qalase as Senior Manager, CSR & Sustainability. He is highly regarded within the profession, holds numerous accolades of achievement and has a wealth of expertise straddling both the Public and Private sectors.Mongezi Hermans, Senior Vice President of Human Capital & Corporate Affairs says, “We are excited to have Chule on board. We have identified him as the best suitable candidate to join the team and further … [Read more...] about Chule Qalase to drive CSR and Sustainability at Isuzu Motors South Africa

726

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed 726 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa at a positivity rate of some 7.2% over the past 24-hour reporting period.This brings the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases to 3 968 931 in the country with deaths also on the rise. “Due to the ongoing audit exercise by the National Department of Health (NDoH), there may be a backlog of COVID-19 mortality cases reported. Today, the NDoH reports 33 deaths, and of these, five occurred in … [Read more...] about 726

GDP increases by 1.9% in Q1 of 2022

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South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2022.Addressing media on Tuesday, Statistician General Risenga Maluleke said in the first three months of the year, the manufacturing industry increased by 4.9%, contributing 0.6 of a percentage point to GDP growth. “Seven of the 10 manufacturing divisions reported positive growth rates in the first quarter. The petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products division made the largest contribution to … [Read more...] about GDP increases by 1.9% in Q1 of 2022

Gqeberha in the News – 5 June 2022

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Something else from MyGqeberhaThe pre-paid electricity meter demonstrated here is the Itron ACE 9000 Split Unit. Inputting electricity is easy enough: Purchase your token using your Power Measurement card OR number, confirm with the outlet the card registered name is the same as your landlord, return home. Then hit enter on the keypad, enter your 20 digit token number and hit enter again. The Customer Interface Unit (CIU) will confirm your purchase. OR Purchase online. If you have problems … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 5 June 2022

Taekwon-Do – Gqeberha

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This image referencing 'Gqeberha' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Taekwon-Do Image by awstraton Beginners Class This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Gqeberha. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about Taekwon-Do – Gqeberha

@RassieRugby Hacked

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Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked

@RassieRugby Hacked

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Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked

@RassieRugby Hacked

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Rassie Erasmus Twitter account hacked: Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, has confirmed that his Twitter account, @RassieRugby, has been hacked and that he no longer has access to or control of the account.The issue has been reported to Twitter and will hopefully be resolved speedily. Any content appearing under the handle should be disregarded as being posted by a malicious hacker until further notice. See more Guys the hackers still seem to have the retweet from earlier appearing in … [Read more...] about @RassieRugby Hacked