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Betway SA20 Team of the Season Dominated by SEC and DSG

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban’s Super Giants most represented teams Wednesday, 14 February 2024: Betway SA20 has announced the 12-man squad of performing players to produce up the Team of the Season. Season 2 saw some phenomenal individual performances, with the competition producing high-quality and competitive cricket across the 34 matches. 2024 Champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape and losing Finalists, Durban’s Super Giants, are the most represented teams, with each team boasting five star … [Read more...] about Betway SA20 Team of the Season Dominated by SEC and DSG

KwaNobuhle families have to get their water from a hole in the ground

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Taps have run dry in large parts of KwaNobuhle township in Kariega since Friday, leaving thousands of people desperately searching for water.A water main next to a sewer pipe installation project was damaged by a contractor at Bucwa Street in ward 43. In a voice note sent out on Saturday, ward 42 Councillor Lulama Ngwane (ANC) said, “The dam in Molly Blackburn has to be emptied tonight so that tomorrow [Sunday] the workers can fix the problem. There is also a problem with the valve next to the … [Read more...] about KwaNobuhle families have to get their water from a hole in the ground

SANRAL notifies motorists about blasting along the N2

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You are here: Home / News / SANRAL notifies motorists about blasting along the N2 14 February 2024 by Guest Leave a Comment Wednesday, February 14, 2024 The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has advised road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass due to blasting operations taking area this month. Blasting operations started on Monday and will conclude on 26 February 2024. Motorists are notified of the following … [Read more...] about SANRAL notifies motorists about blasting along the N2

Golf With the Blind

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Participants in the annual Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day in Gqeberha will have the opportunity to witness and challenge blind golfers through a partnership between Algoa Cares and the Nkosinathi Foundation of-and-for Blind and Partially Sighted People. The foundation has been selected as the beneficiary of the golf day, which will be hosted at the PE Golf Club on Friday, March 1. “Nkosinathi impressed us with their holistic approach to supporting partially sighted and blind people,” says … [Read more...] about Golf With the Blind

Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer donation handed to beneficiaries

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GQBERHA – The beneficiaries of the 2023 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer today received their share of the charity event which took place about three months ago. An amount of R770 000 was handed over to Reach for a Dream and Wings and Wishes at a ceremony held at the premises of the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer’s presenting partner, ISUZU Motors South Africa. The big walk participation exceeded expectations and instead of fulfilling 25 dreams as initially planned, Algoa FM is able to fulfil 38 … [Read more...] about Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer donation handed to beneficiaries

Algoa Bay: 3 Men Rescued From Sinking Vessel

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Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha duty coxswain said: At 13h25, Monday, 12 February, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following a Mayday distress call, intercepted by TNPA (Transnet National Ports Authority) Port of Port Elizabeth Port Control and by Telkom Maritime Radio Services, from a local supply motor vessel, with 3 local crew onboard, taking on water and sinking approximately 8 nautical miles offshore of the Port of Port Elizabeth. Telkom Maritime Radio Services broadcast an all ships … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay: 3 Men Rescued From Sinking Vessel

Kenton-On-Sea: 1 man missing, 1 man deceased

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Gerrit Cloete, NSRI Port Alfred deputy station commander, said: At 15h28, Monday, 12 February, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress in the Kariega River Mouth, Kenton-On-Sea. NSRI Port Alfred rescue swimmers, the SA Police Services, EC Government Health EMS, Hi-Tec Security Services and Gardmed ambulance services responded. The NSRI craft, Spirit of Kenton, was launched at the Kariega River slipway and commenced with a search in the Kariega … [Read more...] about Kenton-On-Sea: 1 man missing, 1 man deceased

Transnet steps up efforts to curb shipping delays

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Monday, February 12, 2024 The first batch of four hydraulic mooring units procured by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports maintain been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura. The batch is portion of the 52 units procured by the authority. TNPA General Manager for Infrastructure, Thecla Mneney, said: “This marks the first of a series of major port equipment deliveries at our commercial seaports this year. … [Read more...] about Transnet steps up efforts to curb shipping delays

Almost Valentine’s KYB

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The next Know Your Bay presented by WESSA, will take place on Thursday 15 February from 17:30 for 18:00 at Bayworld, where Clive Gibson, Honorary Ranger at Addo Elephant National Park will share some of the history of the park and its inhabitants, as well as his experience as an Honorary Ranger. The event is free and open to all. … [Read more...] about Almost Valentine’s KYB

GFI gallery in Gqeberha welcomes art exhibition of virtuoso Diane Victor

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Building on her captivating exhibition last year at Spier Wine Farm in the Western Cape, renowned contemporary artist Diane Victor’s rousing pieces from the Spier collection are now at the GFI gallery in the vibrant city of Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 7 February to 17 April 2024.Victor has been at the forefront of the South African and international art scene for many years, exploring the dark side of South African society with subtlety and complexity. From corruption and social inequalities, … [Read more...] about GFI gallery in Gqeberha welcomes art exhibition of virtuoso Diane Victor

Mark on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home

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Mark says Hell, YES to Gqeberha insisting on hosting our Champion Teams in Gqeberha. According to Mark the following is the reason why: A Facebook Comment: "I think we should start by bringing our name back and fixing our municipality, the rest should follow suite." CLICK HERE TO HAVE YOUR SAY. See more replies here: Bring Gqeberha's Champions Home … [Read more...] about Mark on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home

Markie on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home

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Markie says NO to Gqeberha insisting on hosting our Champion Teams in Gqeberha. According to Markie the following is the reason why: PE is dead and Gwebareghar is next so I recommend that all top notch sports people, business people, artists and the like all ply their trade somewhere else. If not overseas then in a civilised part of the world like Cape Town. Get over yourselves PE - you will always be a backward, dirty, poor, ANC infested city with absolutely nothing to offer world and … [Read more...] about Markie on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home

Anon on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home

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Anon says Yes to Gqeberha insisting on hosting our Champion Teams in Gqeberha. According to Anon the following is the reason why: The media coverage alone is worth a pile of money - especially if the team is one such as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape as they reach a global audience and a very large Indian population. We cannot afford to stand idly by and watch other cities like Cape Town 'steal' our Champions and the immense prestige and money that they bring with them. We lost the Sevens … [Read more...] about Anon on Insisting Gqeberha’s Champion Teams Play at Home