South Africa has recorded 2 970 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 963 394.This increase represents an 11.6% positivity rate. According to the National Department of Health, 31 deaths have been recorded, including the 10 deaths that occurred in the past 24 to 48 hours, bringing the total to 101 250 deaths. “The cumulative number of recoveries now stands at 3 821 550, with a recovery rate of 96.4%,” the department said. To date, … [Read more...] about 2 970
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We will never support a budget that does not put people first
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance today rejected the provincial budget tabled in the Provincial Legislature, as it fails to put the needs of the people of this province first. Sadly, this has not stopped the ANC from pushing the budget through, issuing themselves and their cadres a free ticket for another year onboard the gravy train at the expense of the people they claim to serve. Rather than prioritise funding to deal with the stubbornly high unemployment crisis, a failed Health Department … [Read more...] about We will never support a budget that does not put people first
Final round action to determine Women’s Premier Division finalists
The league phase of the Women’s Premier Division concludes on Saturday, with three potential outcomes on who the finalists will be on 11 June when the season finale will be hosted by the team at the top of the log.A strong surge in the latter half of the competition by defending champions, Border Ladies, already secured their place at the big dance, but where and with whom will only be decided on Saturday. The match between the Mastercard Golden Lions Women and Blue Bulls Women in Johannesburg … [Read more...] about Final round action to determine Women’s Premier Division finalists
Condolences pour in for amaMpondo King
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the amaMpondo Kingdom and the family of His Majesty King Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau following the announcement of his passing.The King passed away on Tuesday evening after falling ill. “We reach out in mourning to the amaMpondo Kingdom at the passing of a distinguished leader who made an important contribution to uniting the Royal Family and the amaMpondo community, which are important constituents of our greater nationhood. “While Kumkani … [Read more...] about Condolences pour in for amaMpondo King
2 647
South Africa has recorded 2 647 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 960 424.This increase represents an 11.3% positivity rate. The National Department of Health has recorded 29 deaths and of these, six occurred in the past 24 to 48 hours. According to the department, there has been an increase of 86 hospital admissions in the past 24 hours. The cumulative COVID-19 deaths are 100 219 to date. To date, 25 288 429 tests have been conducted in both public … [Read more...] about 2 647
Gqeberha in the News – 2 June 2022
Shell, Mantashe’s lawyers defend environmental plan for seismic blasting Engineering News A full bench at the Port Elizabeth High Court in Gqeberha on Tuesday heard arguments by Impact Africa, Shell and Mantashe defending the seismic … Volkswagen SA loses two motorsport team members in horrific truck accident on N1 News24 … Scribante race track in Gqeberha. “Roger and Floyd were valuable crew members in the Volkswagen Motorsport team and we are deeply saddened by … Battle between … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 2 June 2022
Olympic experience prepares Madibaz pair for world champs
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz water polo members Meghan Maartens, left, coach Delaine Mentoor, middle, and Ashleigh Vaughan are in the South African squad to compete in the World Aquatics Championships in Hungary later this month. Photo: Full Stop Communications Having cut their international teeth at last year’s Olympic Games, Madibaz water polo stars Ashleigh Vaughan and Meghan … [Read more...] about Olympic experience prepares Madibaz pair for world champs
Provincial intervention in three municipalities welcomed
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance welcomes that as part of the Report of the Portfolio Committee of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs today, the committee recommended that a section 106 intervention be implemented in the Inxuba Yethemba, Engcobo and Enoch Mgijima Local Municipalities on the basis that widespread fraud, corruption, and maladministration is suspected in these municipalities. In terms of a section 106 intervention, the MEC may designate a person/s to investigate and … [Read more...] about Provincial intervention in three municipalities welcomed
Fuel price hike bad news for vehicle dealerships and consumers
Kelston Motor Group operations director Peter McNaughton says the fuel price hike is bad news for dealerships and consumers. Photo: Full Stop CommunicationsApart from an immediate shock to the system, today’s fuel price hike of R2.43 per litre for 95 octane petrol at the coast is bad news for both motor vehicle dealerships and potential buyers in the medium to long term. Kelston Motor Group operations director Peter McNaughton, who is based in Gqeberha, said dealership sustainability was already … [Read more...] about Fuel price hike bad news for vehicle dealerships and consumers
Junior Boks off to Italy for U20 Summer Series
The Junior Springboks will return to international action as part of an exciting Under-20 Summer Series, competing against the Six Nations’ U20 sides and Georgia in the tournament that will be staged in Italy from 24 June to 12 July, it was confirmed by Six Nations Rugby on Wednesday.Supported by World Rugby, the eight-nation tournament will be hosted by the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) with matches to be played across two venues, in Treviso and Verona, over a period of three weeks. The … [Read more...] about Junior Boks off to Italy for U20 Summer Series
Gqeberha in the News – 1 June 2022
Volkswagen SA loses two motorsport team members in horrific truck accident on N1 News24 … Scribante race track in Gqeberha. “Roger and Floyd were valuable crew members in the Volkswagen Motorsport team and we are deeply saddened by … Battle between Shell and Wild Coast communities blasts off again – IOL IOL Fishers, coastal communities, and organisations, gathered outside the Gqeberha High Court on Monday. Picture: Natural Justice. Published 12h ago. Judgment reserved in case against … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 1 June 2022
Master of Maritime Management (MMM) postgraduate degree launched
The MMM degree is designed to empower a new generation of maritime leaders with management skills to grow the maritime sector in the African region and navigate the challenges of the ever-growing global maritime business industry.Benchmarking against the best in the world, the cutting-edge degree – which commences in 2023 – is designed to provide strategic business skills and knowledge for current maritime professionals working in the maritime sector and related supply chain industries, … [Read more...] about Master of Maritime Management (MMM) postgraduate degree launched
Unemployment rate drops
The unemployment rate in South Africa has decreased by 0.8 of a percentage point to 34.5% in the first quarter of 2022, Statistics South Africa has revealed.In the last quarter of 2021, the country saw the highest unemployment rate on record of 35.3%. Releasing the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for quarter 1 of 2022 on Tuesday, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said these results indicate that 370 000 jobs were gained between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of … [Read more...] about Unemployment rate drops
And Pappegaai Twak?
29% of South Africans use tobacco.Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says government may have to consider tightening tobacco regulations in South Africa. The Deputy Minister was speaking at the release of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results for the country in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday morning, where the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day also took place. The survey results show that at least one out of four adults smoke tobacco products like cigarettes, hubbly, cigars … [Read more...] about And Pappegaai Twak?
Impact of fuel price increase on commercial property
“It is well-known that the cumulative fuel price increase has added significantly to overall consumer price inflation, and this further increase sustains this pressure. For many consumers, fuel spend is difficult to avoid, meaning that many have to reprioritise their expenditures and likely reduce more non-essential spending items, as well as delaying “postpone-able” low frequency purchases,” says John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.We believe that this … [Read more...] about Impact of fuel price increase on commercial property
