Dear EditorThe DA will write to the Minister for Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, regarding serious concerns about the validity of the public’s submissions on the Regulations in the Government Gazette to the National Health Act 61 of 2003. The Minister must ensure that an independent and transparent audit of all submissions are done. The Regulations must not come into effect until this audit is conducted and everything is proven to be above board. The DA has received numerous complaints from members of … [Read more...] about ‘Your submission was deleted without being read’
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Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Carling Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the DHL Western Province, and the Sigma Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against a confident Windhoek Draught Griquas in Johannesburg.The match in Johannesburg, originally scheduled to take place at Emirates Airline Park on Friday, has been rescheduled and will now kick off at 15h00 at Wits Rugby Stadium on Thursday, while the encounter in Cape … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
Reflection was a proper reality check for Blitzboks
A 14-hour flight between two continents normally means a good meal, a good movie and a good sleep for regular international travellers, but this time around, the Springbok Sevens squad did not do the usual things when they travelled from Singapore to Vancouver.But then, it was not normal circumstances on a chartered flight that transported the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series participants between the fifth and sixth stops of the global tour, as the Blitzboks boarded the airplane with three … [Read more...] about Reflection was a proper reality check for Blitzboks
Gqeberha in the News – 14 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 – 14 April 2022
Faith-based communities warned to avoid rivers during Easter weekend
The Department of Water and Sanitation has cautioned faith-based communities to avoid water bodies during the coming Easter weekend.During the Easter holidays, people of different faiths traditionally go to the rivers to perform religious activities, including baptism, amongst others. Department spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, said this practice has proven dangerous in most cases, as the department has been alerted of incidences of drownings in the past. Ratau said the recent downpours in some … [Read more...] about Faith-based communities warned to avoid rivers during Easter weekend
Durban Currie Cup Match Cancelled
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division match between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls, scheduled to take place in Durban on Saturday afternoon, has been cancelled.Due to the heavy flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and the considerable loss of life and infrastructure damage across the province, and out of respect to their community in the face of the disaster the province is enduring, the two teams have agreed to cancel this encounter. As there was no alternative option to reschedule the match, … [Read more...] about Durban Currie Cup Match Cancelled
Ambulance shortages will cost lives over Easter
Dear EditorSevere ambulance shortages, short-staffed emergency medical services and no apparent plans in place for temporary air ambulance services all cast doubts on the Department of Health’s ability to deal with emergencies over the Easter Holidays. The increase in road accidents and other trauma cases over the Easter holiday period is well documented, but despite promising to take steps to boost paramedic and ambulance numbers in the Eastern Cape Province, the Department of Health has yet to … [Read more...] about Ambulance shortages will cost lives over Easter
Please be cautious over the Easter Weekend
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has called on road users to exercise caution as law enforcement prepares to man routes over the upcoming Easter weekend.Traditionally, busy routes during this period include the N1 from Gauteng to Limpopo, the N3 from Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal, the N2 from the Western Cape to Eastern Cape, the N14 from Gauteng to the North West and the N12. Launching the 2022 Easter Road Safety campaign on the N12 in Breswol on Tuesday, the Minister said this period “requires of … [Read more...] about Please be cautious over the Easter Weekend
SA Rugby Academy kick-starts resumption of junior programme
The national junior rugby programme will resume after Easter with the intake of 36 promising players who will attend the SA Rugby Academy, based in Stellenbosch.This year’s Academy, which is one of the key pillars in preparing the top junior players in the country to make the step-up to the SA Under-20 squad, will run from 19 April to 30 June at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport (SAS). The 2022 intake consists of a squad of 36 players – 24 U20s and 12 U19s – who have been invited to be part of … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Academy kick-starts resumption of junior programme
Gqeberha in the News – 13 April 2022
Local talent to represent SA | News24 News24 On his international debut at the 2016 Commonwealth Judo Championships in Gqeberha, Thetsane claimed a gold medal in the category for judokas … DA COSTA: Elgar flying high as his Proteas keep on winning | Toronto Sun Toronto Sun … won the series following the second Test cricket match between South Africa and Bangladesh at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on April 11, 2022. DAVID ISAACSON | Bumbling SSA pours cold water on swimmers’ qualifying … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 13 April 2022
Argentina and South Africa sign off with victories
Potchefstroom, South Africa: The Netherlands were crowned FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup champions after a final against Germany that absolutely oozed class. The question had been whether anyone could breach the Dutch defence and, if that happened, how would the team respond. Both questions were answered as Germany threw everything at the Netherlands and were rewarded by being the only team to score against the team in orange. However, this will always be remembered as the event where … [Read more...] about Argentina and South Africa sign off with victories
Nine Swimmers Qualify for Commonwealth Games and World Championships
Matt Sates provided one final highlight on the last night of action at the SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha last night, adding another World Championships and Commonwealth Games qualifying time to his collection.Having already dipped under the required mark in the morning heats, the Maritzburg teenager went even quicker in the 200m individual medley final, reaching the wall in 1:58.37 to beat visiting British swimmer Max Litchfield (1:59.96). With that, Sates also secured his fourth gold … [Read more...] about Nine Swimmers Qualify for Commonwealth Games and World Championships
Final Potchefstroom Junior World Cup flourish
Potchefstroom, South Africa: It was the penultimate day of action at the FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup, with positions 9-14 being decided today.Uruguay completed their debut performance at a Junior World Cup with a convincing win over Wales to finish in 13th position. Not to be outdone, fellow debutants Malaysia also found winning ways as they broke African hearts to beat Zimbabwe in a seven goal onslaught. Then it was the turn of Ireland, who broke down a staunch Austrian defence to score … [Read more...] about Final Potchefstroom Junior World Cup flourish
Gqeberha in the News – 12 April 2022
Khaya Zondo makes Test debut after Proteas hit by Covid-19 in Gqeberha – IOL IOL Gqeberha – Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirms that two members of the Proteas men’s team – Sarel Erwee and Wiaan Mulder – have tested positive … Spinners crush dismal BD as SA complete clean sweep – Newspaper – DAWN.COM Dawn GQEBERHA: South Africa spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took all 10 wickets between them as the hosts … South Africa coach Mark Boucher admits off-field issues ‘tough’ | … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 12 April 2022
Gordhan throws National Treasury under the bus
Dear EditorIt is now up to the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Mkhuleko Hlengwa, to agree to the DA’s request for the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, as well as the Director Generals of National Treasury and Department of Public Enterprises to be called to appear before SCOPA to clarify the contradictions surrounding the gift of 51% of the SAA shares to the Takatso consortium. In reply to SCOPA dated the … [Read more...] about Gordhan throws National Treasury under the bus
