In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his full complement of players after Luke le Roux joined the camp in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Tuesday.The South African senior men’s national team host Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Le Roux immediately joined his teammates at training and Broos could afford a smile after he was forced to … [Read more...] about Kwayiba Encourgaes Locals to Come Out in Numbers
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Two New Faces in Bafana Bafana Squad
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that midfielders Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been withdrawn from the squad for different reasons.Mbatha and Adams will be replaced by Bathusi Aubaas and Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Both players were initially named in the 23-man squad for the clash due to take place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Adams was reportedly withdrawn from the squad due to bad behaviour. Bafana arrived in Gqeberha on Sunday ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifier … [Read more...] about Two New Faces in Bafana Bafana Squad
15 Year Sentence for Stealing Money From a Deceased Client
Interview with a pirate: There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him. \”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\” \”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a … [Read more...] about 15 Year Sentence for Stealing Money From a Deceased Client
Lottery Winner Will Ask Ancestors for Advice
An R8.5m lottery jackpot winner from Nomathamsanqa, near Addo in the Eastern Cape, says he will consult his ancestors to guide and inform the decisions he makes with his newfound wealth. His one definite decision will be to obtain medical aid membership for himself and his wife. The elderly man walked into the Gqeberha Ithuba office accompanied by his son and daughter to claim his winnings, the lottery operator said. To ensure privacy, the pensioner decided against validating the win at the … [Read more...] about Lottery Winner Will Ask Ancestors for Advice
Will we See YOU at Hobie Beach on 19 October?
Following the success of the public beach clean up held in July, The Boardwalk, Pick n Pay and Boardwalk Mall are appealing to Gqeberha residents to assist them again on Saturday, 19 October at Hobie Beach from 9am to 11am. The July clean up attracted approximately 200 participants resulting in the removal of 11 wheelie bins of waste from Hobie Beach and the surrounding area. The waste collected included 10kg of cardboard and paper, 3,7kg of PET, 2.8kg of aluminium cans, 17,4kg of glass … [Read more...] about Will we See YOU at Hobie Beach on 19 October?
36 Positions Available in EPWP Social Cohesion Project
The National Government’s Extended Public Work Program (EPWP) in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality EPWP Office, Red Location Art Gallery and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, are running a social cohesion project to support the visual art and craft community in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a government initiative designed to create job opportunities, sustainable livelihoods, and skills development for poor and unemployed … [Read more...] about 36 Positions Available in EPWP Social Cohesion Project
School Safety Summit in Gqeberha
You are here: Home / News / School Safety Summit in Gqeberha 9 October 2024 by Guest ? Source: google.com Kariega: Wildlife Reserves – The town is close to several wildlife reserves, providing opportunities for game viewing and ecotourism Share this:Filed Under: News Tagged With: Despatch, Gqeberha, GqeberhaGoogleNews, Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port ElizabethI have loved no part of the world like this and I have loved no women as I love you. You’re my human Africa. I love your smell as I love … [Read more...] about School Safety Summit in Gqeberha
R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha
You are here: Home / News / R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha 9 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: After weeks of urging the lucky player to come forward, the National Lottery operator, Ithuba, has announced that the R8.5 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot from the September 18 draw has finally been claimed. The winner of the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot travelled to Gqeberha to validate his winning ticket, because he felt word would travel in the small community of … [Read more...] about R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha
Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors
You are here: Home / News / Sport / Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors 8 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Garnett Tarr smashed a blistering half century from just 28 balls to help the ITEC Knights to a competitive total of 166-9 and ultimately victory by 16-runs in their T20 Challenge match against the Dafabet Warriors at St.George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday. An opening stand of 107 between Matthew Breetzke (66) and Jordan Hermann (51) appeared to have put the home side … [Read more...] about Tarr’s Half Century Helped Knights Beat Warriors
Hugo Smells a Rat
In the News Today: For the past few weeks, Mamelodi Sundowns sidelined central midfielder Teboho Mokoena and right-back Khuliso Mudau and it has been a source of concern for the national team coach Broos.Hugo Broos, an international streetwise coach with over three decades of experience, is smelling a rat after the unexplained absence of Teboho Mokoena and Khuliso Mudau from Mamelodi Sundowns’ recent line-ups. For the past few weeks, Sundowns sidelined central midfielder Mokoena and … [Read more...] about Hugo Smells a Rat
Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike
You are here: Home / News / Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike 7 October 2024 by Guest 2 Comments PRETORIA – The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) through its National Coordination Centre (NCC) is monitoring the nationwide COSATU strike. The structure which is responsible for the policing of major events and large gatherings has mobilised all its resources working closely with all law enforcement agencies including traffic officials to ensure the safety of … [Read more...] about Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike
Nelson Mandela Bay Treatment Plant to Free Up Drinking Water
You are here: Home / News / Nelson Mandela Bay Treatment Plant to Free Up Drinking Water 7 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: Water conservation in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has received a major boost with the launch of a water treatment plant. The Metro’s Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, said the R68 million plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa is testimony to what the city is capable of when it works closely with big business. The company is based in Deal Party, Gqeberha … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Treatment Plant to Free Up Drinking Water
Sports Committee on a Week-Long Oversight Visit to Gqeberha
You are here: Home / News / Sports Committee on a Week-Long Oversight Visit to Gqeberha 7 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture will begin a week-long oversight visit to Gqeberha and the surrounding areas on Monday. The committee will visit government arts and culture projects that are ongoing and those that have been completed. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Joe McGluwa, said the committee was mandated in terms of rule number 1A of … [Read more...] about Sports Committee on a Week-Long Oversight Visit to Gqeberha
Life in Prison for Gqeberha Gang Rapists
You are here: Home / News / Life in Prison for Gqeberha Gang Rapists 7 October 2024 by Guest In the News Today: The Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court threw the book at two rape accused, sentencing them to life imprisonment, on Friday, 4 October. On 7 April 2022, Mandilakhe Mfundisi and Zolani Vumendlini kidnapped a 36-year-old Walmer Township resident at knife-point. They held her against her will inside a shack in the same area, where they repeatedly raped her until she escaped the… continue reading … [Read more...] about Life in Prison for Gqeberha Gang Rapists
2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship Format
In the News Today: COSAFA has announced the tournament format and draw procedures for the 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship.The tournament will be staged in Gqeberha, South Africa from October 22-November 2. Fourteen countries, including the Zimbabwe, will take part in the competition. Other participants are hosts South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Seychelles. The group stage draw will be held at COSAFA … [Read more...] about 2024 COSAFA Women’s Championship Format
