A hesitant start by both sides saw late drama as Germany thought they had won the match before Marta Segu’s goal equalled the scores and sent the game to a shoot-out. Germany 2-2 Spain (women) (Spain win shoot-out 3-0) Deutscher Sportklub, Dusseldorf (GER) This was a match in which both teams showed glimpses of brilliance but also made costly errors. For the German side, it was hesitancy when on the ball that slowed their play and allowed Spain opportunities to attack. The Spanish side showed … [Read more...] about Last-gasp bonus point for Spain
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Support growing on all levels for women’s rugby
The excitement is tangible across the board as Wales Women prepare for the opening round of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations in what is set to be the most high profile tournament to date.For the first time in its history, the TikTok Women’s Six Nations will be available to fans in full, thanks to ground-breaking broadcast support across each of the six nations. Wales’ matches will be shown on BBC and S4C, and with broadcast coverage secured in every territory, this is the first time that fans will … [Read more...] about Support growing on all levels for women’s rugby
Beachfront crime spikes
Dear EditorThere has been a dramatic spike in beachfront crime within the Humewood policing precinct, in Nelson Mandela Bay, which could in part be attributed to the appalling vacancies at the Humewood Police Station. The shortage of manpower allocated to the station needs to be resolved urgently. In response to a parliamentary question I submitted in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, Community Safety MEC, Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe, revealed that the Humewood police station is 26% … [Read more...] about Beachfront crime spikes
COGTA finally takes action against irregular appointments in IYLM
Dear EditorThe MEC of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Xolile Nqatha, has finally indicated that his department will be intervening in the irregular appointments of the Chief Financial Officer and Municipal Manager of the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality. The matter of the irregular appointment of Khathustshelo Lucky Mulaudzi as the Chief Financial Officer by the acting Speaker, Sibongile Victor Masawe, during a council meeting beset with issues, was brought to MEC Nqatha’s … [Read more...] about COGTA finally takes action against irregular appointments in IYLM
What is Minister Patricia de Lille hiding
Dear EditorIn a surprising decision that raises serious questions about her commitment to transparency and accountability, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, has refused to grant the DA’s PAIA application to access a report into serious allegations at the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). The DA will be submitting an appeal against the Minister’s decision in terms of the relevant provisions of the PAIA Act. Following allegations of … [Read more...] about What is Minister Patricia de Lille hiding
Dear Editor The DA calls on the…
Dear EditorThe DA calls on the Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, to convene an urgent meeting with Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, to address infrastructure collapse which threatens to degrade significant tourism destinations across South Africa. We have repeatedly called for a joint committee meeting between the Department of Tourism and COGTA to map a way forward to address the severe infrastructure collapse at local government … [Read more...] about Dear Editor The DA calls on the…
About That E-Hailing Strike
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Jacob Mamabolo, has engaged a group representing e-hailing driver partners to discuss the protest action that was planned by driver partners against the various e-hailing companies operating in the country.The MEC, together with officials from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, met with Unity in Diversity (“UID”) on Monday. “The parties had a productive meeting in which it was resolved that UID will proceed with the planned protest action on 22 … [Read more...] about About That E-Hailing Strike
Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #11
The first-placed Toyota Cheetahs will be aiming for their sixth straight win of the 2022 Carling Currie Cup campaign when they tackle the Cell C Sharks in another important clash in Durban on Wednesday, while defending champions, the Vodacom Bulls will be hoping to build on last week’s win when they travel down the N1 to Johannesburg to face the Sigma Lions in a Jukskei derby.A clash between DHL Western Province and the Airlink Pumas in Cape Town complete midweek fixture list, with Tafel Lager … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #11
Shocking
Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a suspect that robbed and assaulted renowned Ndebele artist, Dr Esther Nostokana Mahlangu, in her home on Saturday evening.Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, on Monday strongly condemned the 87-year-old. During the attack, Mahlangu was robbed of her personal firearm as well as an undisclosed amount of cash. “Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect following this house robbery incident … [Read more...] about Shocking
566
South Africa on Monday recorded 566 new COVID-19 cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported.The figure brought the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 704 784 since March 2020. This increase represented a 3.9% positivity rate. “Due to the ongoing audit exercise by the National Department of Health, there may be a backlog of COVID-19 mortality cases reported. Today, the department reports 9 deaths and of these, 4 occurred in the past 24 – 48 hours. … [Read more...] about 566
Eastern Cape Water Watch initiative launched
Dear Editor As the world celebrates international World Water Day today, the Democratic Alliance has launched our Water Watch Eastern Cape initiative. This initiative, which will monitor the water quality results of all Eastern Cape municipalities on a quarterly basis, will serve as a watchdog for the public because, more often than not, municipalities don’t release compromised water quality results. We have experienced, first hand, how the province’s two metros, Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Water Watch initiative launched
A blatant attempt to make State of Disaster permanent
Dear Editor The DA unequivocally rejects the draft regulations to the National Health Act as published last week in the government gazette. This set of regulations, if passed, has the potential to gravely transgress the rights of patients. Essentially, it is the ANC government’s way of clinging to power by extending the State of Disaster permanently through legislation. The regulations, which are currently open to public participation, seek to not only regulate when a person has contracted a … [Read more...] about A blatant attempt to make State of Disaster permanent
Lift the National State of Disaster immediately
Dear EditorI will this morning meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa during the President’s Coordinating Council, where I will call for the National State of Disaster to be lifted immediately. South Africans, especially those who are unemployed, should not have to wait until 15 April (and likely longer) because the National Government has simply not done their job in time, despite having months to prepare. It is concerning to me that despite public utterances that the priority of the National … [Read more...] about Lift the National State of Disaster immediately
Forgive Me – 100 000 is a drop in the ocean compared to 7.6 Million
STATSSA says that the number of unemployed persons in South Africa is 7.6 million.According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) of the 1st quarter of 2021, young people are still struggling in the South African labour market. The official unemployment rate was 32,6%. This rate was 46,3% among young people aged 15 – 34 years, implying that almost one in every two young people in the labour force did not have a job in the first quarter of 2021. About a quarter (24,4%) of the youth have … [Read more...] about Forgive Me – 100 000 is a drop in the ocean compared to 7.6 Million
Hazelmere Dam wall on the Rise
KwaZulu-Natal Water and Sanitation Department has reiterated its commitment to fast track the completion of the raising of Hazelmere Dam wall, which will increase water availability to the North Coast Region of KwaZulu-Natal.Department’s Provincial Head, Ashley Starkey, said the project is of importance, as it addresses the urgent need to augment water supply to the North Coast, which will in turn benefit areas including Verulam, Groutville, Blythedale and Ballito. “Since commencement of … [Read more...] about Hazelmere Dam wall on the Rise
