Dear EditorA wise person once said: Anyone can lead when things are going according to plan. Real leaders show their mettle when things are falling apart. As the party which harvested the biggest support in the November election (210 000 votes) the DA’s posture in the current crisis is a betrayal of the promise they made to their voters, to rescue the Metro from the political paralysis of the past decade. They are dragging their feet about supporting the drive to eject the ANC from City Hall on … [Read more...] about Dilly Dallying DA Chases its tail in a time of crisis
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Gqeberha in the News – 2 May 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaAssistant Springbok Coach, Deon Davids, takes questions from the Media ahead of the Springboks first test against Georgia on Friday. In the lead-up to the 2019 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg, Davids was spotted at a Springbok training session wearing a team tracksuit and chatting with the other coaches. Erasmus played down speculation at the time, stating that Davids had joined the session as ‘an observer’. Following the 2019 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 2 May 2022
Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run set to treat trail runners to an on-route experience like no other!
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 Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run set to treat trail runners to an on-route experience like no other!
Springbok Women’s Sevens triumphant in Tunisia
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad’s return to international rugby ended in triumph in Tunisia on Saturday when they claimed the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens title by beating Madagascar 15-14 in a pulsating final in Monastir.The South Africans, who last competed in an international tournament in December 2019, had to dig deep for this win – which also saw them qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July – and only scored the winning try in injury time when Eloise Webb scored her … [Read more...] about Springbok Women’s Sevens triumphant in Tunisia
Gqeberha in the News – 30 April 2022
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 – 30 April 2022
The All Terrian Gear Collection by Wrangler, a collection of everyday outdoor styles.
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The All Terrian Gear Collection by Wrangler If the outdoors is where you love to be, ATG by Wrangler is a collection of everyday outdoor styles that keep you dry and comfortable in all conditions and has you covered. Go exploring in gear you can count on in all conditions. Wrangler ATG has a plethora of apparel that allows you to take on the unexpected and live … [Read more...] about The All Terrian Gear Collection by Wrangler, a collection of everyday outdoor styles.
York face tough challenge in defence of SPAR hockey title
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. York High, winners of the last tournament in 2019, will be looking to make it five in a row when the Southern Cape leg of the SPAR Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge is played at Outeniqua High in George on May 7. Photo: Full Stop Communications Four-time champions York High will have a target on their backs when they defend their title in the Southern Cape leg of the … [Read more...] about York face tough challenge in defence of SPAR hockey title
SARU President focuses on game-changing initiatives
Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), re-focused the organisation on game-changing off-field initiatives following his re-election to the role in Cape Town on Friday.He was confirmed in the position he has held since predecessor, Mr Oregan Hoskins, stepped down in October 2016. He was opposed by Mr Mbulelo Gidane, the vice president of the Eastern Province Rugby Union. Mr Alexander thanked the members of SARU for their vote of confidence and said his focus … [Read more...] about SARU President focuses on game-changing initiatives
Plan to assist with avoiding Day Zero in NMB
Dear EditorTwo of Nelson Mandela Bay’s main supply dams, the Churchill and Impofu, are set to be depleted by the end of May, and large parts of the metro will have no reticulated water. And the Metro appears to have no emergency plans in place for when Day Zero arrives. Although we must avoid large scale panic in these areas, affected residents and business have a right to know what contingency measures have been put in place to provide them with potable water. The DA is committed to doing … [Read more...] about Plan to assist with avoiding Day Zero in NMB
UPDATE: How to Log Out of Twitter
Something else from MyGqeberhaJean de Villiers (born 24 February 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He started his career at wing, but played most of his career as an inside centre. De Villiers previously played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby, Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and internationally for South Africa, for whom he was named captain in June 2012. He made his first senior-level appearance for South Africa in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: How to Log Out of Twitter
No extension on driver’s licence grace period
With only a week left to the final deadline for the extended grace period for the renewal of driving licence cards, Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, has encouraged all those who have yet to come forward to renew their licences to do so immediately.This applies to driving licence cards that expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021. “There will be no further extension of the grace period beyond this period. We will step up our law enforcement interventions in order to penalise those who … [Read more...] about No extension on driver’s licence grace period
6 372
South Africa has recorded 6 372 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3776298. According to data provided by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), this increase represents a 21.1% positivity rate. “The proportion of positive new cases/total new tested today is 21.1%, and is higher than yesterday at 18.4%. The 7-day average is 18.0% today, and is higher than yesterday at 16.9%,” the NICD said on Wednesday. The … [Read more...] about 6 372
6 372
South Africa has recorded 6 372 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3776298. According to data provided by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), this increase represents a 21.1% positivity rate. “The proportion of positive new cases/total new tested today is 21.1%, and is higher than yesterday at 18.4%. The 7-day average is 18.0% today, and is higher than yesterday at 16.9%,” the NICD said on Wednesday. The … [Read more...] about 6 372
New beginnings and second chances in Tunisia
There will be emotions aplenty when the Springbok Women’s Sevens enter the Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir on Friday to take on Senegal in their opening match of the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens.Anticipation, determination, pride and honour will be amongst those emotions when the team play in an international match for the first time since December 2019, and while the squad’s re-introduction to the Rugby Sevens fraternity will be one of new beginnings, for 22-year-old flyhalf Anacadia … [Read more...] about New beginnings and second chances in Tunisia
Victories key as SA sides complete home run in Vodacom URC
The South African franchises will be desperate for one last big shove as they wrap up their home run in the league phase of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, with three of the four sides looking to give themselves the best possible chance to secure favourable quarter-final spots.The DHL Stormers (second place), Cell C Sharks (fourth place) and Vodacom Bulls (eighth place) are all in playoff contention and depending on the results in the next two rounds – which include away … [Read more...] about Victories key as SA sides complete home run in Vodacom URC
