The FNB UKZN Impi rebounded from a 14-point deficit as well as a red card to beat the FNB WSU All Blacks 23-22 in the opening round of the FNB Varsity Shield on Friday.The match at Rhodes Great Field was an ill-tempered and ill-disciplined affair that witnessed a total of five cards – two for the Impi in the first half and three for the All Blacks in the latter 41 minutes of the game. The FNB WSU forwards and backs combined brilliantly to cut the Impi defence to shreds in the opening quarter. … [Read more...] about Matchday Wrap: UKZN stun WSU, UFH take down TUT
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Motorsport Network wins big at Supercars Awards
For the second year running, Motorsport Network’s Australian editor Andrew van Leeuwen led the way in the journalism category. He took out the Best Supercars News story for his breaking report on the vaccination controversy that rocked the category last year. David Reynolds ended up benched for two rounds when a vaccination exemption was found to be invalid, news that was initially broken by van Leeuwen via Motorsport.com. Van Leeuwen was also named Journalist of the Year for a second … [Read more...] about Motorsport Network wins big at Supercars Awards
FNB Varsity Shield Head to Head: Mabodla vs Snyders
FNB Rhodes and FNB CPUT will look to their flyhalves to ignite the respective attacks in Makhanda on Friday night.FNB Rhodes will have their work cut out for them against the reigning FNB Varsity Shield champions. They will have to live with FNB CPUT in the forwards if they are to have any chance of claiming an upset victory. The Stallions have focused on their conditioning in the pre-season. Coach Andy Royle hopes that they will be more competitive, especially in the second half of … [Read more...] about FNB Varsity Shield Head to Head: Mabodla vs Snyders
The DA’s Scorched Earth Policy
Dear EditorThe DA has effectively engineered a scorched earth policy on the Metro, by frivolously voting against the 2021/22 Adjusted Budget. This was clearly, in my mind, to entice the EFF to vote it into power. The DA is totally oblivious of the catastrophic economic consequences it unleashed against the already suffering residents of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Some of their key gripes are the overtime expenditure, ran between 1st June to December 2021, the awful collection rate of 71% (instead … [Read more...] about The DA’s Scorched Earth Policy
RIP Simon Mbata
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu have expressed their deepest condolences at the passing of South African Waste Pickers Association (SAWPA) National Coordinator Simon Mbata.The SAWPA is one of the organisations formed to promote, protect and defend the rights of waste pickers in the country. Mbata who was its advocate, was also a member of the Global Alliance of Waste Pickers. The waste pickers’ role has been widely recognised … [Read more...] about RIP Simon Mbata
On DALRRD’s failure to combat locust plague
Dear EditorThe Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) should have anticipated the locust outbreak in parts of the Northern, Eastern and Western Cape as previous outbreaks had been reported in parts of East Africa and other parts of Southern Africa. DALRRD failed dismally to recognise the warnings, engaging neighbouring states within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and put plans to mitigate the locust outbreak. Despite the Department being … [Read more...] about On DALRRD’s failure to combat locust plague
We Welcome MyPR’s Newest Intern – Zimkhitha Qulu
Pop culture also known as mass culture is what drives society, it is known as beliefs, practices, and objects that dominate a particular geographical area, it is consistent and changes throughout time, this is what sparked an interest in Public Relations to MyPR’s newest intern, Zimkhitha Qulu.Qulu was born in a small town in the Eastern Cape called Mount Ayliff, completed her foundation and intermediate phases of school in a township called White City situated in Johannesburg – an environment … [Read more...] about We Welcome MyPR’s Newest Intern – Zimkhitha Qulu
The Rugby Africa Cup has shrunk from a celebration of an entire continent down to an unfancied provincial event
Dear Editor“I believe the decision made by the president of Rugby Africa to host the African qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup in provincial France, rather than keeping it on the African continent is completely wrong, and sends a highly disturbing message to all Africans, especially the young populace and the continent’s rising rugby community. People will rightly be asking themselves why the most prestigious rugby tournament on the continent is being moved away and … [Read more...] about The Rugby Africa Cup has shrunk from a celebration of an entire continent down to an unfancied provincial event
Water Supply Problems in Kariega
Something else from MyGqeberhaThis particular duo of miscreants gained access to this yard and proceeded to steal as many batteries, radios and lone spare wheels as possible. We SURMISE that the cockroach in the red and blue jacket is an apprentice as all through the hour that they were on the premises the apprentice scurried back and forth in between the vehicles but appeared to have a love affair with the red Golf …. What a tosser. He FAILS the robber productivity test. Go On - Share the … [Read more...] about Water Supply Problems in Kariega
Harley returns for Scarlets clash
Rob Harley is one of seven alterations to the Glasgow Warriors team for tomorrow evening’s visit to the Scarlets, as Danny Wilson’s men look to extend their winning streak in the United Rugby Championship to six consecutive matches.The club’s record holder for appearances, this weekend’s match will be Harley’s first outing in Glasgow colours since December’s victory over Exeter at Scotstoun. Fresh from putting pen to paper on a new contract with the Warriors, Johnny Matthews starts for the first … [Read more...] about Harley returns for Scarlets clash
How To Beat Load -Shedding At A Price You Can Afford
Johannesburg, 03 March 2022 – You may be wondering how to prepare your house or your business for load-shedding. This guide provides ideas for you to consider – some of which are easy and affordable.DO THE EASY THINGS FIRST Check the load-shedding schedule to plan your electricity usage. Buy a small gas cooker if you don’t already cook with gas. Make sure that your electronics, like your cell phone and laptop, have sufficient battery life. Buy a solar cell charger, a car phone charger, or … [Read more...] about How To Beat Load -Shedding At A Price You Can Afford
EV’s Offer More Perks to Employees?
Imagine if you will, being able to park at your employer designated parking spot and, when you leave, being able to drive home with a full fuel tank filled up by your employer!Logistically that would be a nightmare for your employer, not to mention the fact that fuel is a highly ‘traceable’ commodity that would then have to be taxed in your name or you would have to pay for. BUT What happens in the case of an Electric Vehicle that you plug in to a charge point at your employer designated parking … [Read more...] about EV’s Offer More Perks to Employees?
Gqeberha in the News – 3 March 2022
Gqeberha police officer ‘delivers’ his fourth baby on duty – The South African The South African A 50-year-old police officer went beyond his call of duty and delivered his fourth baby girl while at SAPS Despatch in Gqeberha. Gqeberha magician Brendon Peel big hit on ‘Romania’s Got Talent’ – HeraldLIVE HeraldLIVE Gqeberha’s multi-award-winning magician and illusionist, Brendon Peel, has again wowed international audiences, this time in Europe, … Gqeberha police officer ‘delivers’ his … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 3 March 2022
Parliament is a failed institution
OUTA’s Parliamentary Oversight Report 2021 finds Parliament continues to fail to hold the executive to accountParliamentarians have been metaphorically burning down the institution of Parliament for years, threatening South Africa’s democracy. Today OUTA releases its annual Parliamentary Oversight Report, looking at 2021. MPs dragging their feet: OUTA’s 2021 Report on Parliamentary Oversight in South Africa, is an assessment of how well MPs did their jobs in defending democracy during 2021. It … [Read more...] about Parliament is a failed institution
World in Progress
“World in Progress” is a triptych created by French-Swiss landartist Saype. Painted at the UN headquarters in Geneva, New York and Nairobi, the three monumental paintings retrace the iterative creation of an ideal world by two children. From drawing to origamis, and ultimately coming to life in Nairobi, the giant biodegradable and ephemeral frescoes are directly painted on the lawn of the United Nations. It all started at the U.N. headquarters in Geneva, for the celebration of the 75th … [Read more...] about World in Progress
