The Royal Cape Yacht Club & Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are pleased to announce a new entry to this iconic race. This brings the total number of entries received to date to 12 boats, with another 14 boats waiting in the wings to enter. With exactly 9 months to go to the start of this prestigious South Atlantic Dash, the Organising authority anticipate a bumper entry come 2 January 2023. International competitors are being canvassed behind the scenes.White Mischief, a Sovereign 51, is … [Read more...] about White Mischief Enters 2023 Cape to Rio Yacht Race
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It’s time for municipal managers responsible for failed systems to face criminal charges
On 1 April 2022, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) released the Green Drop Report, after a nine-year break since the last report. The Green Drop report is important as it evaluates the entire wastewater management system (sewer collector , pumping, treatment, discharge) of processing the wastewater over a one-year audit period. It provided a snapshot of sanitation services in the country.“While we welcome this release, it is concerning that only 23 wastewater systems qualified for … [Read more...] about It’s time for municipal managers responsible for failed systems to face criminal charges
Sterkstroom powerless
Dear EditorThe people of Sterkstroom in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality have had no electricity since 20 March 2022, and the municipality has shown itself to be completely incapable of resolving the issue. On 16 March, the transformer serving the town was vandalised, and all the oil was drained from it. A day later, municipal workers added just 200 litres of oil to the transformer, which requires 1200 litres of oil for proper insulation. It is no surprise that the transformer blew on … [Read more...] about Sterkstroom powerless
Onward and Upward for Ex-Kariega MD, Thomas Schäfer
South Africa and the Eastern Cape have a strong record of breeding great businessmen and sportsmen and one in question at the moment is ex-Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen South Africa, Thomas Schäfer who has been named as the new Chief Operating Officer at Volkswagen brand.Thomas Schäfer now joins the Volkswagen Group Board of Management. A checkered career for this truly well grounded, highly intelligent man, Schäfer left VWSA to take up a position as Chairman of the ŠKODA Auto brand – a position … [Read more...] about Onward and Upward for Ex-Kariega MD, Thomas Schäfer
SA – 13/92 and SA Women – 16/74
After another set of FIH Hockey Pro League matches played in India, Netherlands and Germany, there has been some movements within both the men’s and women’s FIH World Rankings.The South African men and women’s outdoor Hockey teams are holding their own in the latest International Hockey Rankings – sitting at 13th and 16th positions respectively. The recent Asia Hockey Federation Cup in Jakarta also provoked some change, with Bangladesh’s first ever victory in the competition leading to the team … [Read more...] about SA – 13/92 and SA Women – 16/74
Argentina MotoGP: Nakagami beats Quartararo in delayed FP1
MotoGP’s return to Argentina for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began has been dominated by the freight issues which forced Friday’s sessions to be cancelled.With the missing cargo – majorly affecting Gresini, VR46 and KTM which were missing motorcycles, while many others were also hit by the delays – turning up in the early hours of Saturday, the rescheduled FP1 was delayed to 12:35pm local time and extended by 15 minutes to an hour. Just one more 60-minute practice remains before … [Read more...] about Argentina MotoGP: Nakagami beats Quartararo in delayed FP1
England edge Ireland in thriller
Potchefstroom, South Africa: It was a decisive day for most of the games on Day 2 at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Pool D play opened with India’s Lalrindiki’s two goals leading her side to a 5-1 win over Wales, while Germany had a clinical 10-0 win over Malaysia thanks to Aina Kresken’s hat trick. In Pool A play, the USA found their footing through a four-goal performance from Hope Rose to take care of Zimbabwe 5-0, while the Netherlands secured their … [Read more...] about England edge Ireland in thriller
Indian men outlast England
A tense shoot-out following a frantic end to the regular period, saw Indian men come away with a bonus point in their match against the English. A real up and down battle saw the lead change hands thrice and thrice the trailing team equalised, the last of which saw England score from a Penalty Stroke with mere 12 seconds left to play. Much like the game the shoot-out also saw multiple opportunities for both teams to get the win and India finally did, on the 7th shoot-out attempt.Dutch domination … [Read more...] about Indian men outlast England
Hundreds Enquire About The Revised Human Settlements Subsidies
On 1 April, the first day of the opening of the Individual and revised Finance Linked Individual Subsidies (FLISP), 447 persons visited the offices of the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) in Cape Town, to enquire about how to access these subsidies. A total of 33 applications were submitted. These consisted of 7 for FLISP and 26 for the Individual Subsidy.Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers said: “I was pleasantly surprised to see the snaking queue … [Read more...] about Hundreds Enquire About The Revised Human Settlements Subsidies
Lack of practice time hurting Toyota – Truex
Without a late-race caution at Las Vegas, Toyota would have likely walked away with a 1-2 finish that day. But other than that, the manufacturer has struggled to keep up with the competition this year.Toyota has no victories this season and only three of their six drivers are currently in the playoffs. Martin Truex Jr. is the highest, and he is only seventh in the regular season standings. His seventh-place finish at COTA was the 2021 NCS championship runner-up’s best result of the year so … [Read more...] about Lack of practice time hurting Toyota – Truex
Foreign Tourists Being Targeted in Gqeberha
With the lifting of travel restrictions, easing of the lockdown and looming end to the State of Disaster Gqeberha has seen a welcome return of tourists to our city. Gqeberha has many events planned attracting foreign tourists back to our city – Ironman, Proteas/Bangladesh Cricket Test, SA Swimming Nationals and SA Hockey Interprovincials to name but a few over the next month or so. Of course tourists are always concerned about safety and it is well known that a safer city can only be … [Read more...] about Foreign Tourists Being Targeted in Gqeberha
Western Cape Government welcomes approximately 500 PAY interns to the civil service
On Friday, 1 April 2022, the Western Cape Government welcomed 492 newly appointed Premier’s Advancement of Youth (PAY) interns into the civil service.I want to congratulate the interns on their appointment and truly hope that this is a rewarding experience, which will set them up for further success in their careers. This programme is helping us in the fight against the second pandemic of joblessness by preparing young people with the necessary skill set to thrive in the workplace. It is clear … [Read more...] about Western Cape Government welcomes approximately 500 PAY interns to the civil service
Gqeberha in the News – 3 April 2022
Gqeberha’s Kyle Buckingham going for Ironman glory – HeraldLIVE HeraldLIVE Gqeberha triathlete Kyle Buckingham knows he will have a target on his back but this is the least of his worries as he gears up for the 2022 Isuzu … Police on the hunt for two suspects who opened fire on a car in Gqeberha, leaving two dead – IOL IOL Pretoria – Eastern Cape police are on the hunt for at least two suspects who allegedly opened fire on a white VW Polo in Ikamvelihle, Gqeberha, … Ex-Gqeberha man … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 3 April 2022
Brown returns for Blitzboks
Former Junior Springbok flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela will make his HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Singapore next weekend after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the fifth tournament of the 2022 season.The former Toyota Cheetahs player, who turns 24 years-old next month, is the only newcomer in the squad named by coach Neil Powell, who made three changes to the side that were triumphant in Seville the end of January. Dobela will replace Justin Geduld, who picked up a serious knee injury … [Read more...] about Brown returns for Blitzboks
Springbok Women continue upward curve
The Springbok Women are on track with their preparations for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October following the completion of a two-week camp in Cape Town today that reaped solid rugby rewards.Forwards coach Eddie Myners said the physical nature of warm-up matches against men’s team had been the step up they had needed. “One of the key issues identified on our November Series tour against France, Wales, the full contact against England and the match against the Barbarians was that we … [Read more...] about Springbok Women continue upward curve
