Dear EditorThe DA will submit parliamentary questions to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise, and the Secretary of Defence, Sonto Kudjoe, regarding the disturbing revelation that the Saint George Hotel in Pretoria has been leased to house the Department of Defence’s War College and the SA National Defence College. At first glance, there seems to be multiple irregularities with the lease contract, which could in turn be exploited by corrupt individuals looking to further … [Read more...] about Defence Minister must explain dodgy leasing of hotel
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Breytenbach completes impressive double as Van Rensburg claims 5km honours
Prior to the weekend, Ruan Breytenbach considered himself a pool swimmer, but after completing the 5km and 10km double at the SA Open Water Championships at Marina Martinique, the 20-year-old will be switching focus.Just like in the 10km race a day earlier, the men’s 5km race came down to a last-lap battle between Breytenbach and Durban’s Connor Buck, with a frantic sprint to the finish. And once again it was Breytenbach who claimed the win. The Pretoria swimmer only just beat his rival on the … [Read more...] about Breytenbach completes impressive double as Van Rensburg claims 5km honours
Metro police arrest hijacking suspects
GQEBERHA – An alleged hijacking suspect was arrested at about 00:15 this morning, 6 March 2022 by patrolling Metro police members when they noticed a suspicious maroon Datsun Go in Maku Street in NU 2 in Motherwell.It is alleged that on Saturday, 5n March 2022 at about 23:45, the owner of a maroon Datsun Go was seated in his vehicle at garage in Maku Street where he stopped to buy airtime when an unknown male tried to grab his cellphone as he was loading the airtime. Immediately two other men … [Read more...] about Metro police arrest hijacking suspects
MATCHDAY WRAP: DUT make FNB Varsity Shield history
FNB DUT claimed their inaugural FNB Varsity Shield victory when they edged FNB Rhodes 8-5 in Makhanda on Sunday.At the end of the current season, the last-placed side on the combined 2021-22 FNB Varsity Shield log will drop out of the tournament. While FNB DUT remain in this precarious position after Sunday’s win, they have reduced the gap between themselves and FNB Rhodes to two log points. This bottom-of-the-table game was an error-strewn affair. Both teams buzzed with attacking intent, … [Read more...] about MATCHDAY WRAP: DUT make FNB Varsity Shield history
Bastianini: Maiden MotoGP win “unexpected” in Qatar GP
The 2020 Moto2 world champion claimed his first victory in the premier class and the Gresini team’s first since 2006 when he stormed to the win in the opening round of the 2022 campaign on his year-old Ducati.Having put in his best-ever MotoGP qualifying of second, Bastianini was expected to be in the hunt for the win on Sunday given he scored both of his podiums last year from outside of the top 10 on the grid. But Bastianini felt his potential was simply to score a podium in the 22-lap Qatar … [Read more...] about Bastianini: Maiden MotoGP win “unexpected” in Qatar GP
High time to scrap all Covid-19 restrictions
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance calls for an end to all Covid-19 restrictions, on the basis that they are doing more harm than good by restricting South Africa’s social and economic recovery. On 23 March it will be two years since South Africa entered a three-week lockdown to prepare for the Covid-19 epidemic. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people have lost their jobs, thousands of livelihoods have been destroyed, millions of school and university days have been missed, and billions of … [Read more...] about High time to scrap all Covid-19 restrictions
Gqeberha in the News – 7 March 2022
Something else from MyGqeberha I like to think that I am a clever guy but it took me a while to solve this problem of how to post to Instagram via my PC. The answer was to be found in the addons offered via Firefox and Chrome. Watch the video to see how easy it really is when you know which tools to use. AND, don’t forget to subscribe for more from the mind of this eccentric Gqeberhan. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 7 March 2022
NMB Begrooting – Nou Prat Julle Kak
If YOU as a ratepayer were consulted on what you think of the NMB’s proposed budget which failed to pass last week please let me know.As a part time thorn in the side of anyone who falls into my cross-hairs I can comfortably say that I am an equal opportunity commentator – if you say something that disturbs my supposed narrow white male 50 something view of the world then I will question and call it out. Just ask my closest family and friends – I have no fear to challenge anything and I have no … [Read more...] about NMB Begrooting – Nou Prat Julle Kak
How Audi took the Dakar by storm with its hybrid game-changer
Julius Seebach admits he had a lump in his throat when Audi’s ground-breaking RS Q e-tron off-roader rolled away from the startline at the Dakar Rally in January.“Stephane Peterhansel was the first to start as he was the winner last year [in a Mini JCW buggy],” explains the managing director of Audi Sport, “and it was a very emotional moment given the car had only been finished just two hours beforehand. “When he started you could hear this electric sound, a whine… The second starter was Nasser … [Read more...] about How Audi took the Dakar by storm with its hybrid game-changer
FNB UP-Tuks captain: I’m a proud Mama’s boy!
FNB UP-Tuks captain Lincoln Daniels says his mother Claudette has played a big supporting role in his rugby career.Daniels, who captained the FNB NWU Eagles in last year’s FNB Varsity Cup, has made a big impact for his new team this year, as a player and as a leader. He grew up in Malmesbury but matriculated at Hoërskool Garsfontein in Pretoria and played Craven Week for the Bulls in 2016. He has also represented the Leopards U20 and senior teams. ‘My mom jokes … [Read more...] about FNB UP-Tuks captain: I’m a proud Mama’s boy!
Christopher Bell tops Larson for Cup Series pole at Las Vegas
Bell held on in the final round of Saturday’s qualifying to post the fastest average speed (182.673 mph) among the 10 cars.“I feel really good about (our car), that’s for sure,” said Bell, who has failed to finish the first two races of the 2022 season. “In practice, it took probably two runs to get the balance to where I was comfortable but I knew first run out that we were pretty competitive. “Really happy where we’re at. I love Las Vegas. I wish it was going to be a little bit warmer so we … [Read more...] about Christopher Bell tops Larson for Cup Series pole at Las Vegas
2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 2)
The team lineups for the second round of the FNB Varsity Shield on Sunday.FNB UKZN IMPI vs FNB UFH BLUES (Sunday, 13:00, Rhodes Great Field, SuperSport channels 209 & 211) FNB UKZN Impi – 15 Trent Coetzee, 14 Thobani Shangase, 13 Singele Mkhize, 12 Gacula Poswa, 11 Devandré Adendorf, 10 Dawro Kock, 9 Johan Maritz (c), 8 Menzi Mabaso, 7 CJ Osode, 6 Sinamava Ntsinde, 5 Wilhelm Fenske, 4 Nhlakanipho Mathonsi, 3 Muzomuhle Ncanana, 2 Tristan Trollip, 1 Benjamin Maseko.Subs: 16 … [Read more...] about 2022 FNB Varsity Shield teams (Round 2)
Gqeberha in the News – 6 March 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 – 6 March 2022
Csa Hails Umpire Shaun George For Reaching A 100-Match First Class Feat
JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has on Friday congratulated Umpire Shaun George for officiating in his 100th First-Class match in the 4-Day Domestic Series encounter between Momentum Multiply Titans and Lions at SuperSport Park.Certainly not a novice in the field of play, George played with and against legends such as Khaya Majola and many others in the pre-Unity days. After 2/3 seasons with Eastern Province cricket, and insatiably hungry for growth, he moved to Johannesburg, where he … [Read more...] about Csa Hails Umpire Shaun George For Reaching A 100-Match First Class Feat
Marc Marquez “riding in a strange way” in Qatar MotoGP practice
The six-time world champion ended Friday’s running for the first grand prix of the 2022 season second overall behind the Suzuki of Alex Rins. Honda has radically overhauled its RC213V for the new season after several years of problems with rear traction, with Marquez admitting on Thursday that the changes are so drastic that it felt like he was riding for “another brand”. The new bike is more rear-biased to cure the traction issues, but this has meant Marquez has struggled to get to grips with … [Read more...] about Marc Marquez “riding in a strange way” in Qatar MotoGP practice
