Bafana Bafana were held to a goalless draw in the group stages of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup on Saturday.This as national football side took on Botswana at the at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The Group A match ended in a 0-0 stalemate just days after the 1-1 draw against Mozambique in the opening match of the regional tournament. “Coach Helman Mkhalele’s team had multiple chances to win the match, but just as they did against … [Read more...] about Bafana draw with Botswana in COSAFA Cup clash
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Sad Passing of Seafarer
Jonathan Tufts, NSRI Gqeberha deputy station commander, said: A 39 year old Sri Lankan male seafarer has sadly passed away despite extensive efforts, by NSRI Gqeberha and EC Government Health EMS paramedics, to save the man’s life. NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated at 09h26, Thursday, 27 June, following an urgent request for medical care, onboard a container motor vessel at anchorage 1, Algoa Bay, off-shore of the Port of Port Elizabeth – the man was suffering a medical condition. … [Read more...] about Sad Passing of Seafarer
Zimbabweans in South Africa welcome rollout of e-passports
A Zimbabwean father who lives and works in Gqeberha says for the first time in years he will be able to apply for documents for his children locally through the Zimbabwean e-passport pilot programme.Garikai, currently a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holder, says two of his children have been struggling to get documents for years, while his youngest, aged six, was born in South Africa and is also undocumented. Next month, Garikai will join many Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa to … [Read more...] about Zimbabweans in South Africa welcome rollout of e-passports
The Critical Importance of Protecting Our Natural Environment for Future Generations
Johannesburg, 27 June 2024: The natural environment is the foundation upon which our societies are built, providing us with essential resources such as clean air, water, and food. It is a source of beauty and inspiration, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance necessary for all life forms to thrive. However, the environment is under increasing pressure from human activities, and its degradation poses a significant threat not only to our current way of life but also to … [Read more...] about The Critical Importance of Protecting Our Natural Environment for Future Generations
Last-minute Lottery funding for the National Arts Festival
Five days into its 11-day celebration of the arts, the National Arts Festival received confirmation of much-needed funding from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).The festival, which takes place in Makhanda in winter each year, started on 20 June and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Festival CEO Monica Newton previously told GroundUp they had applied to the NLC for funding in August last year. The NLC had been a regular funder, disbursing R86-million to the the festival since … [Read more...] about Last-minute Lottery funding for the National Arts Festival
WESSA in Action! Webinar #2
Join the bi-monthly information session for WESSA members and supporters today, Wednesday 26 June 2024 from 17h30 to18h30. The aim is to showcase and connect with members, volunteers and staff across WESSA's Educate. Advocate. Act activities. In WESSA's 2nd Webinar: Morgan Griffiths will provide an update on current advocacy issues Eugene Moll will discuss Decolonising Conservation in South Africa Nomfundo Ndlovu and Morgan Griffiths will showcase WESSA's South32 Eco-Hubs and how … [Read more...] about WESSA in Action! Webinar #2
How to Promote Your Gqeberha Based Business Online
In days gone by we would market our businesses in a number of ways: Yellow Pages Listings were a must Cold Calling was acceptable Adverts in the Daily Newspapers – Herald, Evening Post, Weekend Post, Die Burger, PE Express etc. Paid for Advertorials or to e quoted in Press Releases Branding on Radio – Radio Algoa being the first Bulk snail mail with personalised letters Membership of various societies like Freemasons, Rotary, etc. Vehicle Branding Nowadays everything has moved online and the … [Read more...] about How to Promote Your Gqeberha Based Business Online
CSA And BCCI Announce Upcoming Series
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are delighted to confirm the scheduling of yet another thrilling KFC T20 International (T20I) series, which will see India traveling to South Africa in November 2024. The KFC T20I Series will consist of four matches beginning on Friday 8 November at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The next match is scheduled to take place in the friendly city of Gqeberha on Sunday 10 November at Dafabet St … [Read more...] about CSA And BCCI Announce Upcoming Series
How to Identify Journalists Covering African SMEs?
Here are the key steps to identify journalists covering African SMEs: Search the MyPR Website: The MyPR website – https://mypr.co.za – contains a wealth of press releases and news articles related to African SMEs. Scan through the content to identify journalists who have written about this topic. Leverage Journalist Directories: Websites like SquirrelPR – https://www.squirrelpr.com/blog/post/2/how-to-discover-journalists-in-africa – maintain directories of journalists covering different sectors … [Read more...] about How to Identify Journalists Covering African SMEs?
How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student
Public Relations (PR) is a dynamic field that offers numerous opportunities for students to gain valuable experience and earn money through freelancing. For students looking to kickstart their PR freelancing career, volunteering to promote and write for a deserving charity can be an excellent starting point. We at MyPR will provide detailed suggestions on how a student can successfully navigate the world of PR freelancing and secure paid opportunities.1. Volunteering for a Deserving … [Read more...] about How to Land Public Relations Freelancing Jobs as a Student
WESSA ABB Beach Clean-Up The Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 22 June 2024
The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for June, will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 22 June 2024 from 09:30 to 10:30. June each year is commonly known as World Ocean Month, so this clean-up will be an opportunity to make your contribution to caring for the earth. This stretch of coastline has a serious litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular and ongoing clean-ups. We are hoping that by … [Read more...] about WESSA ABB Beach Clean-Up The Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 22 June 2024
Graves across Nelson Mandela Bay ruined by storm
Over 100 graves at Matanzima Cemetery in Kariega have been flooded since a storm hit the Eastern Cape more than ten days ago.Even the dead were not spared the storm that hit the Eastern Cape on 1 June. More than ten days after it struck, over 100 graves remain flooded in Matanzima Cemetery in Kariega. Tombstones and graves in cemeteries across the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, including Matanzima and Bucwa Cemeteries in KwaNobuhle, Gerald Smith near Kwalanga, and Despatch Cemeteries, were … [Read more...] about Graves across Nelson Mandela Bay ruined by storm
In A Tug of War Between Horses and Humans Who Will Win?
There will be plenty of opportunity for visitors to the 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees to be part of the action in the daily horse demonstrations. One of the activities planned by legendary Alexandria horse whisperer JC Schoeman is a tug-of-war between members of the audience and horses. Spoiler alert – the horses usually win! There will be other opportunities for members of the crowd to be part of the show. Schoeman has been riding horses since he was 10 and his connection with his … [Read more...] about In A Tug of War Between Horses and Humans Who Will Win?
NMB Church Leaders call on politicians to put voters first
South Africa is at another crossroad, and it is the responsibility of the politicians who the voters have entrusted with the responsibility of improving the lives of all South Africans to do what is morally right. We, the church leaders of Nelson Mandela Bay, urge the political parties to focus on the needs of the people rather than their own quest for power. We remind the politicians that they were voted into power on the promise of tackling the related evils of poverty, inequality and … [Read more...] about NMB Church Leaders call on politicians to put voters first
The Future of Gumtree SA is Local
June 2024 , Cape Town, South Africa -Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally-owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa (SA)”, says Marcus Badach, Chief of Staff at Gumtree South Africa. “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a huge difference to us at Gumtree; positioning ourselves as a marketplace deeply rooted in local needs and nuances, differentiates us from our … [Read more...] about The Future of Gumtree SA is Local
