The weekly status of reservoirs released by the Department of Water and Sanitation show that the country’s dam levels are continuously declining when compared to same period last week.Of course Nelson Mandela Bay’s Dam Levels remain dire with 40% of Gqeberha expecting to run out of water within weeks. See latest Dam Levels here. In a statement on Wednesday, the department reiterated its call for the public to utilise water with caution as the winter season normally has minimal amount of … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Declining (Not only in Gqeberha!)
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These Areas In Gqeberha Will Soon Have No Water
Something else from MyGqeberhaThe Senova X25 is a subcompact SUV produced by Beijing Auto (BAIC). It was launched at the 2015 Chengdu motor show. As the entry model in the Senova SUV lineup, the X25 has a wheelbase of 2519mm, and is 4110mm long, 1750mm wide, and 1545mm high. Two engine options will be provided, a petrol 1.3L and 1.5L. Prices are to range between 55,000 and 75,000 Yuan. Between R120 000.00 and R163 000.00 as at today’s Forex rate. Seen at the sod turning for Chinese vehicle … [Read more...] about These Areas In Gqeberha Will Soon Have No Water
10 017
South Africa has recorded 10 017 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 862165. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that this increase represents a 25.3% positivity rate. “The proportion of positive new cases/total tested today is 25.3%, and is higher than yesterday at 23.0%. The 7-day average is 25.1% today, and is higher than yesterday at 24.7%,” the NICD said on Wednesday. The majority of new cases … [Read more...] about 10 017
Du Preez and Du Plessis return for Blitzboks’ Euro trip
The most capped Blitzbok ever, Branco du Preez, has been included in the 13-man Springbok Sevens squad for the next two HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in France and England, in one of four changes to the team that returned from a fifth-place finish in Canada last month.Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell recalled Du Preez after the playmaker recovered from a shoulder injury he picked up at the World Series event in Seville, Spain in January, which the Blitzboks won. Du Preez, who will … [Read more...] about Du Preez and Du Plessis return for Blitzboks’ Euro trip
Seven debutants included for Springbok Women’s Sevens’ trip to France
Seven players without any HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series experience have been named in the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad for their first World Series event since December 2019, when they travel to France this weekend.Springbok Women’s Sevens coach, Paul Delport, had the luxury though of selecting Liske Lategan, Nadine Roos, Mathrin Simmers, Sizophila Solontsi and Eloise Webb for the trip to Toulouse, all of whom played in the HSBC Cape Town Sevens two and a half years ago. Solontsi will wear … [Read more...] about Seven debutants included for Springbok Women’s Sevens’ trip to France
Madibaz athlete claims gold and silver at USSA champs
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal won gold in the shot put and silver in the discus at last week’s University Sport SA championships in Cape Town. Photo: Full Stop Communications Madibaz field athlete Ischke Senekal aims to use her achievements at last week’s University Sport SA championships in Cape Town as a springboard to further improvement this year. The … [Read more...] about Madibaz athlete claims gold and silver at USSA champs
Day Zero not deemed a crisis by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Dear EditorIn less than 40 days Day Zero will hit large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay, but still the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality does not believe it necessary to convene a crisis team to address the disaster. On Monday, 9 May 2022, I was joined by DA Cllr Annette Lovemore in attending a municipal disaster management meeting. Even though Nelson Mandela Bay is facing an unprecedented disaster, this was only the second meeting of its kind this year. We suggested that the Metro should activate a … [Read more...] about Day Zero not deemed a crisis by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Eastern Cape Career & Science Expo inspires learners to aim high and dream big
The Eastern Cape Career and Science Expo will be hosted at Engcobo on the 12th of May 2022, Siyavuya Mbete, founder of the expo has announced.The Eastern Cape Career and Science Expo will see around 1 000 grade 7-12 learners from Engcobo and surrounding towns and villages participate in this year’s event where over 30 exhibitors will be on show, including institutions of higher learning (universities and TVET colleges), and various other organisations that aim to showcase their career … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Career & Science Expo inspires learners to aim high and dream big
How Does a Solar Inverter & solar panels work
What They Do & Why You Need OneIn a world where we are always looking for new ways to save money and reduce our carbon footprint, it’s no wonder that one of the most popular technologies today is solar power. But how does this work in detail? We often get asked how solar inverters and solar panels work together to provide power for your home or business. It’s a great question and understanding the basics of how this clean energy system works is critical to making informed decisions about … [Read more...] about How Does a Solar Inverter & solar panels work
Much needed road infrastructure project to start in Bedford, Eastern Cape
Much needed jobs will be created once the Special Maintenance road project from the R63/N10 Intersection to Bedford kicks off in the neighbouring towns of Bedford and Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape.The project, valued at R155 million, will create much-needed job opportunities for community members and SMMEs in the local municipalities of Blue Crane and Raymond Mhlaba, according to Thandile Makwabe, SANRAL Southern Region’s Transformation Officer. SANRAL hosted an information session in Bedford … [Read more...] about Much needed road infrastructure project to start in Bedford, Eastern Cape
Much needed road infrastructure project to start in Bedford, Eastern Cape
Much needed jobs will be created once the Special Maintenance road project from the R63/N10 Intersection to Bedford kicks off in the neighbouring towns of Bedford and Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape.The project, valued at R155 million, will create much-needed job opportunities for community members and SMMEs in the local municipalities of Blue Crane and Raymond Mhlaba, according to Thandile Makwabe, SANRAL Southern Region’s Transformation Officer. SANRAL hosted an information session in Bedford … [Read more...] about Much needed road infrastructure project to start in Bedford, Eastern Cape
Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022
‘Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022’, the first-ever senior World Hockey5s event organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), will take place in less than one month, on 4 and 5 June 2022, in Lausanne, Switzerland.In addition to a thrilling competition on the field of play with some of the powerhouses of international hockey (Women: Switzerland, India, Poland, South Africa and Uruguay; Men: Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Poland), the event also aims at enabling everyone to … [Read more...] about Hero FIH Hockey5s Lausanne 2022
Gqeberha in the News – 11 May 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaOpen your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance / Themes. You can’t remove an ACTIVE theme, so first activate a different theme which will enable you to delete a theme – activating the default WordPress theme, Twenty Fourteen, is fine. THEN Click the deactivated theme to see it’s details and click the Delete button in the right bottom corner of it. 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 – 11 May 2022
Just Who Should Take the Credit For The Ingwe Park in Motherwell?
Today our Municipality demonstrated to me that that have lost touch with everyone and continue to act in an arrogant manner with no regard to the people that they purport to serve.When it comes to determining who should get the credit for any initiative the ordinary man would say that the people who created the seed, the impetus, the ones who picked up the first bit of rubbish or rubble and embarked on turning a disused dumping site back into a safe colourful space for the children of Ward 57 … [Read more...] about Just Who Should Take the Credit For The Ingwe Park in Motherwell?
Police Committee’s adoption of DNA Amendment Bill Welcomed
Dear EditorThe DA welcomes the adoption of the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill by the police portfolio committee today. The Bill is designed to ensure the full implementation of the expired transitional arrangements in the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act. These transitional arrangements expired in 2017 leaving a glaring gap in the law for the past five years. Since the transitional arrangements in the Act expired more than 96 000 convicted schedule 8 offenders have been … [Read more...] about Police Committee’s adoption of DNA Amendment Bill Welcomed
