Dear EditorParliament will debate and vote on a DA sponsored Motion of No Confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet next week, on Wednesday the 30th of March. The DA believes that since this Cabinet has collectively failed to fulfil their duties, they must go. South Africans have become accustomed to Ministers who do not understand the responsibilities, duties and mandates of their respective departments. One such person is the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa. Few … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons for Motion of No Confidence in Nathi Mthethwa
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Mamelodi Sundowns star blends dance and football to tell an inspirational African story
On Thursday – March 24, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, released the third episode of its globally impactful YouTube docuseries, Sundowns Stories, titled ‘Hlogi’.These powerful stories give supporters never-before-seen insight into the personal lives, struggles and triumphs of the Mamelodi Sundowns heroes. “When people speak of Mamelodi Sundowns, the discussion usually gravitates towards the team’s success and the records that we want to break,” said Sundowns Chairman and Executive Producer of Sundowns … [Read more...] about Mamelodi Sundowns star blends dance and football to tell an inspirational African story
Update On Water Disruptions In The Western Areas
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! Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about Update On Water Disruptions In The Western Areas
Malherbe returns for DHL Stormers against Ulster
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will make his return from injury for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ulster at DHL Stadium on Saturday.There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the Irish outfit, which kicks off at 15h00 (SAST) on Saturday. Tickets for this match are available from the Ticketpro website, with 50 percent capacity allowed at DHL Stadium under the new COVID-19 regulations. Malherbe is joined in the front … [Read more...] about Malherbe returns for DHL Stormers against Ulster
Sasfin Asset Managers wins again at the Morningstar Fund Awards 2022
Sasfin’s BCI Stable Fund was awarded the Best Cautious Allocation Fund at last night’s 2022 Morningstar Fund Awards held in Cape Town. The fund, managed by Sasfin Asset Managers’ Errol Shear, was one of the two nominees in the category and follows the team’s fourth consecutive win at The Raging Bull Awards a month ago for the Sasfin BCI Flexible Income Fund.The Sasfin BCI Stable Fund is a cautious managed portfolio with the investment objective to achieve above real inflation-beating total … [Read more...] about Sasfin Asset Managers wins again at the Morningstar Fund Awards 2022
Nurses’ strike puts patients directly in harm’s way
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance condemns in the strongest terms the illegal strike by nurses that is planned to take place across the province today, in protest against the termination of contracts for Community Healthcare Workers and Grant-funded Covid-19 Healthcare Workers at the end of March. There have already been reports of incidents at some provincial hospitals. For instance, at the Cradock Hospital, desperately ill patients, including children, have been sent home to fend for … [Read more...] about Nurses’ strike puts patients directly in harm’s way
Opening of Keiskammahoek Fire Station a sham
Dear EditorAt the beginning of the month, the Mayor of the Amahlati Local Municipality, Onke Mgunculu, officially opened the Keiskammahoek Fire Station to celebrate his first 100 days in office. A recent oversight inspection of the new facility by myself and DA Constituency Leader, Nomvano Zibonda, revealed that the Mayor’s claims are a sham. On inspecting the new station, we found an empty building with no furniture, no staff, flooded floors, and a massive water leak outside the building by … [Read more...] about Opening of Keiskammahoek Fire Station a sham
Gqeberha in the News – 24 March 2022
Icons Dawid and Nikkie Mocke show their pedigree at DHL Lifesaving SA Championships – IOL IOL Gqeberha – You could say that veteran couple Dawid and Nikkie Mocke ran amok to kick-start the 2022 DHL Lifesaving South Africa Championships at … Umhlanga’s Tatum Botha rocks DHL Lifesaving SA Championships – IOL IOL Tatum Botha and Saskia Hockly in action at the DHL Lifesaving Championships in Gqeberha. Photo: Michael Sheehan/Lifesaving South Africa. Fulton hails junior team’s show in SA | … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 24 March 2022
Is the government really following scientific advice?
Dear EditorThe DA will submit a request in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to obtain minutes and recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) to the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) with regards to abolishing lockdowns. This is against the backdrop of the draft regulations to the National Health Act published in the government gazette last week, which are nothing less than an attempt by a power-hungry ANC government to make the temporary … [Read more...] about Is the government really following scientific advice?
Good Samaritans rescue locals in distress
Geoff McGregor, NSRI East London Operations Manager, said: On Sunday, 20 March, at 16h00, Our NSRI East London duty crew, and Dynamic ambulance services responded to Lietjies Bay following reports of a female that had been washed off the rocks by a wave.The local lady had managed to get back onto the rocks where 2 NSRI rescue swimmers assisted her and guided her off the rocks. Suffering non-fatal drowning symptoms and bruises she was transported to hospital in a stable condition by Dynamic … [Read more...] about Good Samaritans rescue locals in distress
Gift of the Givers Gift Boreholes to Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay – with a little help from a friend in Blue
The drought in Nelson Mandela Bay in its eighth year with record low rainfall, resulting in a dire water situation, particularly for the most vulnerable communities – critical issues raised during the annual World Water Day on 22 March, and World Water Week. Through a grant from Ford South Africa, Gift of the Givers Foundation installed boreholes at three schools and conducted plumbing repairs and upgrades at a total of five schools in the metro to eliminate water leaks and wastage last year. … [Read more...] about Gift of the Givers Gift Boreholes to Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay – with a little help from a friend in Blue
Property Practitioners Board must urgently suspend CEO
Dear EditorThe DA calls on the Board of the Property Practitioner’s Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to urgently place controversial CEO Mamodupi Mohlala on precautionary suspension. For a number of years, under the leadership of Mohlala, the PPRA (previously the EAAB) has been mired in controversy. In response to a parliamentary question posed by the DA, the Minister of Human Settlements has revealed that a sub-committee of the new PPRA Board has been established to investigate yet another raft of … [Read more...] about Property Practitioners Board must urgently suspend CEO
New schedule for FIH Hockey Pro League
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the FIH Hockey Pro League participating nations have agreed on a new schedule for the fourth season of FIH’s global league celebrating ‘Hockey at its Best’.The season, which will run from 28 October 2022 to 5 July 2023, will be divided into a series of date blocks, agreed by all parties, to assist with international and domestic competition planning, within which “mini-tournaments” will be played where several teams will gather in one venue to play … [Read more...] about New schedule for FIH Hockey Pro League
Gbets Warriors v Multiply Titans CSA One Day Series – Thursday 24 March 2022
Scroll down for the live video.The Gbets Warriors One Day Cricket game against the Multiply Titans at St Georges Park, Gqeberha on Thursday 24 March 2022. The Warriors won the toss and elected to bat. Opening the batting for the Warriors was Lubbe with Breetzke in support. Williams opened the bowling for the Titans and the Warriors ended the first over with more runs from extras than batters on 5/0 – Lubbe (2), Extras (3). At the start of the match the Gbets Warriors were 5th on the log after 4 … [Read more...] about Gbets Warriors v Multiply Titans CSA One Day Series – Thursday 24 March 2022
Extremely Low Levels At Motherwell Reservoir Cause Water Disruptions
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 Extremely Low Levels At Motherwell Reservoir Cause Water Disruptions
