Following his remarkable feat last year, Kura Mazongo, will be back again to take on the IRONMAN African Championship triathlon event on Sunday, 3 April 2022 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The 46 year-old local Engen petrol attendant inspired many last year when he defied all odds by overcoming financial barriers and lack of sporting resources to achieve his dream of finishing an IRONMAN, completing it in a time of 14:01:44; a race that was described as one of the toughest as athletes had to contend … [Read more...] about He is Back – Kura Mazongo to Tackle Second Ironman
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Two-time champion back to defend Midmar title
Two-time defending aQuellé Midmar Mile champion Michael McGlynn has confirmed he will be gunning for a third straight title this weekend.McGlynn powered to a second consecutive title in 2021 before qualifying for the Olympic Games and finishing an impressive eighth in the 10km open water event in Tokyo. This year hasn’t quite gone according to plan, but the Durban swimmer is still determined to put in a good showing in the men’s elite race. “I started the new year with Covid and a chest injury, … [Read more...] about Two-time champion back to defend Midmar title
21-Year-Old From Newcastle Wins A Mercedes – AMG A45 S Valued at R1,8 Million In Monster Energy Giveaway
21-Year-Old From Newcastle Wins A Mercedes – AMG A45 S Valued at R1,8 Million In Monster Energy GiveawayTwo very happy winners, with a new bike and a new car © SupaFly Media Newcastle: Tristan Louw, a 21-year-old from Newcastle, recently won an R1,8 Million Mercedes AMG A45 S in a Monster Energy giveaway. Based on SMSing a bar code from a can of Monster Energy, the’ Fastest Pair’ competition gave away the Mercedes and a Yamaha R1M motorbike, valued at R500k. “I didn’t really think I … [Read more...] about 21-Year-Old From Newcastle Wins A Mercedes – AMG A45 S Valued at R1,8 Million In Monster Energy Giveaway
Fire MEC Tikana Gxothiwe, Premier!
Dear EditorIt is about time that Premier Oscar Mabuyane acts against the wayward Transport MEC, Weziwe Tikana Gxothiwe. There has been a dark cloud over MEC Tikana Gxothiwe’s head, and the Democratic Alliance has been calling on Premier Mabuyane to dismiss her for years. The Transport MEC has long shirked her duties as a member of Mabuyane’s executive. Not only has she failed to fulfil her duties, but she and her department have been implicated in several instances where public funds have been … [Read more...] about Fire MEC Tikana Gxothiwe, Premier!
3 Hikers Rescued
Lyall Pringle, NSRI Hout Bay duty coxswain, said: At 16h18, Sunday, 6 February, NSRI Hout Bay duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reporting 3 men needing help on the Karbonkelberg hiking trail, between Sandy Bay and Hout Bay.A 26 year old local man, a 26 year old Frenchman, from France, and a 20 year Frenchman, from Ecuador, sought help after getting into difficulty during a hike that started at Sandy Bay at 08h00. By … [Read more...] about 3 Hikers Rescued
Victory for the Little Guys in Court Proceedings against Searcher Seismic Survey in Western Cape
An urgent application for an interdict to halt the seismic survey was heard in the Cape High Court on Monday morning.In another blow to organised fossil fuel exploration the Judge ordered the respondents to stop seismic survey blasting until the interim interdict takes place on 7 March 2022. Thirteen applicants from small-scale fishing communities filed an urgent interdict against Searcher Geodata’s ongoing surveying. The applicants have filed on the basis that no meaningful consultation was … [Read more...] about Victory for the Little Guys in Court Proceedings against Searcher Seismic Survey in Western Cape
Bay’s Executive Mayor to take a ‘Sho’t Left’ in Deal Party
As part of leading the city’s resurgence efforts, the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has organised a tour of Deal Party on 08 February 2022 in conjunction with businesses in the area and will be joined by the Bay’s Executive Mayor Eugene Johnson. This follows the establishment of the Deal Party Forum which is focused on addressing common issues which impact upon the ease of doing business in the precinct. Deal Party is home to 284 businesses, mainly in the automotive, … [Read more...] about Bay’s Executive Mayor to take a ‘Sho’t Left’ in Deal Party
Local learners’ marks up despite COVID Challenges
Despite the challenges of another pandemic-affected school year last year, which saw many under-resourced schools buckling under the strain, a number of determined matric learners shone, their maths and science marks significantly higher than previous years.Asenathi Dube from Zimele High School in Mthatha saw his maths marks climb from 62% in Grade 11 to an astounding 99% in his Grade 12 finals, while Rubin Minnie from Gqeberha’s Chapman High School saw an improvement of 26 percentage points in … [Read more...] about Local learners’ marks up despite COVID Challenges
Business innovation in 2022
Business innovation is the art of crafting a new idea or process that promotes your business’ growth and its profitability. “Innovation for the sake of innovating is itself not enough; the new idea should meet an unmet fundamental client need,” says Andiswa Bata, Co-Head of SME at FNB.Notwithstanding the challenges faced by small businesses in SA going into 2022, Bata suggests the following ways a business can tackle innovation to stimulate growth. Start with the purpose. Identify an intrinsic … [Read more...] about Business innovation in 2022
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ ‘The LOVE for Running 5K’ Strava Challenge!
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 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series’ ‘The LOVE for Running 5K’ Strava Challenge!
Gqeberha in the News – 8 February 2022
Cultures intertwine in Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap | Citypress – News24 News24 READ: Gqeberha is us, we are Gqeberha: This is the first step in honouring SA’s cultural diversity. Almost like a legend, in line with greats such … WRAP | Levi smashes WP to opening win, Warriors down Titans in CSA T20 Challenge – News24 News24 A comprehensive wrap of the results and top performers from the CSA T20 Challenge in Gqeberha. NMB Stadium is Gqeberha’s Twickenham, says Mhani – … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 8 February 2022
International excellence in culinary education now available in Gqeberha
Winners of the R30 000 bursary’s along with the International Hotels School and Algoa FM representatives.PLUS Bursaries totalling R370 000 given to 10 local, aspiring chefs! Gqeberha, South Africa – The International Hotel School (IHS) is opening a new campus in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, which will be ready for Culinary students in March this year. “We are thrilled to bring an internationally-acclaimed and accredited tertiary institution to this region,” says John Creighton, the school’s … [Read more...] about International excellence in culinary education now available in Gqeberha
Gqeberha in the News – 5 February 2022
Something else from MyGqeberhaPlaying in 10 Degrees Celsius in Cape Town South Africa on Wednesday Evening 14 July 2021, the SA ‘A’ side (Springboks) started off on a good foot. Full Report here: https://mygqeberha.com/match-report-sa-a-17-vs-british-and-irish-lions-13/ Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus; SA ‘A’ Captain Lukhanyo Am, Man of the Match Cheslin Kolbe and No. 8 Jasper Wiese field questions at the post match media conference. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Gqeberha's Latest News and … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 5 February 2022
Springbok Women wrap up camp with change of scenery
Listen to Nolusindiso Booi here: The first Springbok Women’s camp of the 2022 season, which will culminate in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October, concluded on Friday with a beach activation and mountain run at Muizenberg and St. James, something captain Nolusindiso Booi feels was a strong finish to their week-long effort. The squad participated in mountain trail runs in Stellenbosch, played touch rugby on the beach in Strand and went about the Surfer’s Corner in Muizenberg and scenic … [Read more...] about Springbok Women wrap up camp with change of scenery
Spain hit for six by England
The Estadio Betero in Valencia provided the perfect conditions for two FIH Hockey Pro League matches featuring the host nation Spain as they took on the challenge of FIH Hockey Pro League newcomers England men and the mighty force of the Netherlands women in the first of two matches in the respective men’s and women’s leagues to be hosted in the Spanish city. Valencia proved a fruitful hunting ground for the visiting sides as first England men showed pace and imagination to outperform their … [Read more...] about Spain hit for six by England
