Keith Horne shrugged off the shock of a bogey on his first hole to set the pace with a six-under-par 66 on the opening day of the second edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament at Humewood in Gqeberha on Wednesday.In fact, the setback had a galvanising effect and saw the Sunshine Senior Tour newcomer, who played the back nine first, birdie six of the next seven holes to shoot ahead of the field.The R500 000 event, which draws to a conclusion on Friday, will be played in the … [Read more...] about Horne burns up his first nine to lead NMB Classic
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Schoolchildren Not Off the Hook Yet WRT Masks
The Department of Health says it would like to bring to the public’s attention an error in a media statement issued on Wednesday regarding the removal of face mask wearing by children at school.“The department would also like to bring to the public attention of the confusion created by unfortunate and regrettable human error in the media statement issued yesterday about the removal of face mask wearing by children at school. This is not part of the gazetted health regulations, and is therefore … [Read more...] about Schoolchildren Not Off the Hook Yet WRT Masks
A Double Whammy for Gqeberha
Little to no rain coupled with extremely low dam levels could spell disaster for Gqeberha by the end of this month.CLICK HERE to see Gqeberha’s Dam Levels Today. In addition to the Nelson Mandlea Bay Municipality the Department of Water and Sanitation has also called on the public to utilise water with caution as the winter season sets in with a minimal amount of rainfall. According to the department, South Africa’s water levels have slightly declined as the winter season sets in. This week’s … [Read more...] about A Double Whammy for Gqeberha
England dig deep to score two wins against Germany
Darcy Bourne opened her senior side scoring account with two goals against Germany, as England women defeated their European rivals in a close 4-3 encounter. In the men’s game, it was again England who took all three points as they took an early 1-0 lead and then somehow kept the door shut on a continuous German onslaught.Germany vs England (women) – Sparkassen Park, Mönchengladbach (GER) This was a closely-contested match from start to finish with the two teams matching each other at every … [Read more...] about England dig deep to score two wins against Germany
Watch the NMB Residents Information Session on the Drought Crisis HERE
With literally days to go until certain parts of Nelson Mandela Bay go without water, the Municipality presented an online information session all about the drought crisis.CLICK HERE to see today’s Dam Levels. If you look at the top graph you will see that our dams have been lower in past years. Look for the JUMP Upwards in Dam Levels during September 2018 – in that very same month the Late Mongameli Bobani staged a palace coup and ousted Athol Trollip and the DA from the Mayor’s position. I … [Read more...] about Watch the NMB Residents Information Session on the Drought Crisis HERE
Fault Report: 03/05/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
On 03/05/2022 Robyn Fuller reported a fault in Ward 7 at Newton Park, 133, 2nd avenue.Fault Details: Problem reported: Water Leak Detail: Good day, I wonder if you would assist me please. I have whatsapped Brendon (0723403085)from your offices 3 days ago, requesting advice and had no response. This past Tuesday (26/04/2022) a municipal water pipe burst underground, municipal ref#1493206, outside our residential property in Newton Park, and flooded our entire garage and all its contents. I took … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 03/05/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Fault Report: 19/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Fault Report: 19/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 | Ward 7 CLICK HERE to submit a Ward 7 Fault Report.Close Top Banner %d bloggers like this: Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 19/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Kariega K9 Unit recover stolen goods worth R8.5 million
KARIEGA – During the past week, the SAPS K9 Unit in Kariega recovered stolen goods to the value of more than R8.5 million in two separate incidents. In both cases hijacked trucks were recovered in the Kariega area.In the first incident, on 26 April 2022 at about 10:00, a truck with a cargo of worth millions of rands transporting catalytic converters was hijacked close to the VW plant in Kariega. At about 11:30, the vehicle was found abandoned (without its load) on the R334. At about 17:00 on the … [Read more...] about Kariega K9 Unit recover stolen goods worth R8.5 million
Fault Report: 21/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Fault Report: 21/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7 | Ward 7 CLICK HERE to submit a Ward 7 Fault Report.Close Top Banner %d bloggers like this: Ward 7 Independent Councillor … [Read more...] about Fault Report: 21/04/2022 – @NMandelaBaymuni – Ward 7
Yet Another set of Political Murders
Dear Editor On the 03 May 2022 at 15h30pm, leaders of different denominations responded in shock to the news of yet another murder of political leaders in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area in Kariega. They came together, from different churches and visited the 2 families of the Deceased in Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage (Kariega). The continued killing of political leaders in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area is distabilising the community. This killing follows a certain pattern of the local … [Read more...] about Yet Another set of Political Murders
Nedbank Athlete, Anel Terblanche Wins UCT’s 10km Memorial Run
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Neill Hobbs of the race sponsor Hobbs Sinclair presents the Merrilyn Smith trophy to Anel Terblanche. Photo: Stephen Granger Nedbank athlete, Anel Terblanche, won an exciting UCT 10km Memorial Run from the University of Cape Town campus in ideal conditions on Sunday, 1 May winning the Merrilyn Smith trophy in the 40th anniversary of the event. Six hundred runners … [Read more...] about Nedbank Athlete, Anel Terblanche Wins UCT’s 10km Memorial Run
There is no plan to avoid Nelson Mandela Bay’s Day Zero
Dear EditorNelson Mandela Bay is running out of water and when Day Zero arrives for large parts of the city by the end of this month, the Metro will enter into infamy as it becomes one of the first metropolitan areas in the world to run out of water. Oblivious to the fast-approaching crisis due to an ineffective public awareness campaign by the municipality, residents use 299 Ml of water a day, whilst demand should long have been reduced to 230-250 Ml a day. The combined level of the Metro’s … [Read more...] about There is no plan to avoid Nelson Mandela Bay’s Day Zero
Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic 2022 route promises to be both challenging and rewarding!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Mountain bikers are guaranteed to be both challenged and rewarded at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will take place at the ATKV Buffelspoort (North-West Province) on Saturday 04 June 2022. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg Mountain bikers are guaranteed to be both challenged and rewarded at the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will take place at … [Read more...] about Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic 2022 route promises to be both challenging and rewarding!
Monster Energy’s Marlon “Chito” Vera Defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53
Monster Energy’s Marlon “Chito” Vera Defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53 “When you work hard, you have the most chances to survive. When you do everything to win, when you put everything aside, life gives you a good victory.” – Marlon Chito Vera LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) May 02, 2022 An epic battle all the way to the finish! Monster Energy congratulates Marlon “Chito” Vera on defeating Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53 on Saturday night. In the night’s headline fight contested in the Bantamweight division, the … [Read more...] about Monster Energy’s Marlon “Chito” Vera Defeats Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53
A stable Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is key to creating jobs
Dear Editor Today, 2 May 2022, in celebration of South African Worker’s Day, the DA made use of this public holiday to interact with informal business owners in Nelson Mandela Bay. I was joined by local DA councillors in visiting informal business people plying their trade in the immediate area surrounding Njoli Square in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth. We interacted with residents selling cooked food, fresh produce, sweets and cool drinks, and clothing. (see pictures here, here and here) All told … [Read more...] about A stable Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is key to creating jobs
