The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series will giveaway five Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicles valued at over R289 000.00 each – that’s one vehicle per city: Gqeberha, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Johannesburg – in 2023 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and event partners Chery South Africa and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance. “We’re excited to be giving away five fantastic Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicles to five Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series entrants (one vehicle per city) in 2023,” says Michael … [Read more...] about FIVE Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicles up for grabs at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2023
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Volkswagen opens a new vehicle assembly facility in Accra, Ghana
Volkswagen is reaffirming its commitment to the development of the automotive industry in Ghana with the opening of a new vehicle assembly facility in Accra. With this move, Volkswagen also takes over the new vehicle assembly responsibility from its licensed importer in Ghana, Universal Motors Limited (UML). UML was awarded the assembly contract when Volkswagen officially established Volkswagen Ghana, a 100% Volkswagen subsidiary, in August 2020. UML assembled models such as Tiguan, Teramont, … [Read more...] about Volkswagen opens a new vehicle assembly facility in Accra, Ghana
Chamber Encourages Businesses to Treat Monday as Normal Working Day
While we respect the rights of people to peacefully protest, the planned national shutdown is not the solution to addressing the economic challenges of the country. Rather all stakeholders and communities should be working together to rebuild our country and metros, so that that basic services can be delivered to all, says Denise van Huyssteen, Chamber chief executive.Due to Tuesday being a public holiday, some businesses have made alternative arrangements to catch-up on lost production, … [Read more...] about Chamber Encourages Businesses to Treat Monday as Normal Working Day
Newsflash: Solid Surf and Live Streaming for Finals Day of Rip Curl GromSearch Victoria Bay
Rip Curl GromSearch Vic Bay – Finals DayLive Streaming Rip Curl GromSearch Vic Bay Final Day Live Streaming presented by George Municipality here >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayIh0keQVuY Yesterday’s full feed here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9YYM_uJc5M Live Heats You can find Live Heats here > https://www.liveheats.com/events/109079 All The Photos Day One and Two downloadable photos – pretty much everyone is in there. Don’t forget the hashtag #ripcurlsa and Instagram tagged … [Read more...] about Newsflash: Solid Surf and Live Streaming for Finals Day of Rip Curl GromSearch Victoria Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay will not Shutdown!
During these tough economic times we need to open our economy – not shut it down. Whilst we respect the right to protest, South Africa is a Constitutional State that subscribes to the rule of law.Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality therefore strongly condemns the call for a shutdown of our City and will not tolerate any incitement to commit violence or intimidation of those who do not wish to participate. These planned protests, labelled by the organisers as a “National Shutdown” falls on the day … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay will not Shutdown!
Multi award-winning Carly Fields
Carly Fields, who became a household name after making her broadcasting debut on YOTV in 1996, followed by award-winning stints on radio, has joined Algoa FM.“I’m extremely excited to be joining the Algoa FM family!” says Fields, who hosted her first show on Friday, March 10. She presents “Carly on Algoa FM” Friday evenings from 10pm to 2am and Saturday evenings 7pm to 10 pm. “I’ve had my eye on the building and an ear tuned into the station since I moved to GQ (Gqeberha), and now my dreams … [Read more...] about Multi award-winning Carly Fields
VW World Premiere Live
Watch former son of Gqeberha/Kariega, Thomas Schaefer along with Imelda Labbé, Board Member for Sales and Marketing, Kai Grünitz, Board Member for Technical Development and Andreas Mindt, Head of Design as they show you specifically how they’ll be positioning Volkswagen for the years ahead.Forrmer VWSA MD and now VW CEO, Thomas Schaefer says; “We’re making VW a real love brand again! Over the recent months, we have been working tirelessly on our brand and our products. Tonight we’ll be … [Read more...] about VW World Premiere Live
High Court ruling on NMB Toilet Tender Scandal Welcomed
Dear EditorThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has been vindicated after the High Court rejected an application by the Nelson Mandela Bay council to set aside the SIU Report into an R24 Million toilet tender scandal. Former provincial leader, Nqaba Bhanga MPL, originally laid charges in this case, and the DA has consistently maintained that those implicated in the SIU report must be held accountable. Several people have already been arrested on charges of fraud, money laundering and contravention of … [Read more...] about High Court ruling on NMB Toilet Tender Scandal Welcomed
Gqeberha Beneficiaries To Get New Government Subsidised Homes
Editor: It seems so long since the last elections and the then trumpeting of a caring government.The Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete will today hand over newly built fully subsidized government homes to qualifying beneficiaries, including the elderly and women at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in Gqeberha. Over 270 houses will be handed over at Polar Park, KwaLanga Township in Uithenhage (Editor: Come now government, didn’t we … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Beneficiaries To Get New Government Subsidised Homes
#RunYourCity in support of local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Celebrating its 8th anniversary on Sunday 14 May 2023, when entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K runners (and walkers) can support one or all five of the event’s charities: Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cotlands, help2read, Die Burger Kinderfonds and Reach For A Dream. “We are passionate about the sport of road running for many reasons, but what makes it really special is the people,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The … [Read more...] about #RunYourCity in support of local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
St Georges Park Groundwater System Commissioned
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s R46million ground water supply project at the St George’s Park has been successfully completed and commissioned, giving much needed reprieve to the depleting local dams that supply water to the Port of Port Elizabeth, Central and Humewood amongst other areas.The project, which commenced from July 2021, is one of the Municipality’s water augmentation projects, which seek to ensure that Nelson Mandela Bay does not run out of water. With a total of four … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Groundwater System Commissioned
uYilo e-Mobility Programme reaches 10-year milestone
uYilo e-Mobility Programme celebrates a decade of enabling and facilitating the ecosystem for electric mobility in South Africa. The programme was established in March 2013 as an initiative of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (then the Department of Science and Technology), with the focus of mobilizing the transition to electric mobility in South Africa.“TIA would like to congratulate the management, staff, and stakeholders who have … [Read more...] about uYilo e-Mobility Programme reaches 10-year milestone
SANRAL wins award for road infrastructure
Eastern Cape, 14 March 2023: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has been recognised for making massive road infrastructure investments in the Eastern Cape province.SANRAL received the Premier’s Special Recognition Award at the Batho Pele Service Excellence and Innovation Awards ceremony held in East London on Thursday, 9 March 2023.The awards recognise public servants and various stakeholders who provide excellent service delivery by putting people first. It also … [Read more...] about SANRAL wins award for road infrastructure
Gift of the Givers to deliver much needed disaster relief to Eastern Cape Communities
The ISUZU Foundation has partnered with Gift of the Givers to donate a R100 000 to help rebuild communities that have been left destitute following the recent spate of torrential flooding in the Eastern Cape.The ISUZU Foundation is a partnership between ISUZU Motors South Africa and its Dealer Network. For every ISUZU Bakkie, Truck or mu-X bought by a customer, ISUZU and its Dealers contribute equally to the ISUZU Foundation. ISUZU Department Executive – Dealer & Business Development South … [Read more...] about Gift of the Givers to deliver much needed disaster relief to Eastern Cape Communities
2023 Reonet Classic
The Port Elizabeth Riding Club is excited to host the 2023 Reonet Classic on the weekend of 24 – 26 March.The PE Riding Club boasts a top-class facility in Lorraine, which has recently undergone extensive renovations and upgrades. The Reonet Classic includes the PE Riding Club Championships and is proudly brought to you by First for Horses. Images here. Highly qualified FEI course designers, namely Colin Ferreira and Ryan Sander, coupled with this stunning facility ensure that the top riders … [Read more...] about 2023 Reonet Classic
