Wednesday, 1 February: The Betway SA20’s gravitas as a major global T20 competition was further enhanced this week with three Australian internationals joining the tournament for the first time. ICC T20 World Cup winner Matthew Wade, hard-hitting all-rounder Tim David and batter Ben McDermott have all arrived in South Africa to join their respective teams. Wade, who also won the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Gujarat Titans last year, will significantly strengthen the … [Read more...] about Australian stars join second half of Betway SA20
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Madibaz rugby team on the tough road to redemption
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. FNB Madibaz rugby coach David Manuel and his players are primed to embark on a journey of redemption as they prepare for this month’s FNB Varsity Shield competition. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, who open their campaign against Tshwane University of Technology Vikings at home on February 16, are back in the Shield event after two years of playing Varsity … [Read more...] about Madibaz rugby team on the tough road to redemption
Value for money key for vehicle sales as economy goes lights out
The rise in living expenses in South Africa due to load shedding and other factors – not a hike in retail prices – will put pressure on potential buyers of passenger and light commercial vehicles in the first half of 2023.Kelston Chery East London dealer principal Robert Campbell believed that the cost of living was becoming a “real issue” as the traditional middle-class market was being weighed down by the ever-increasing financial pressure. As consumers shopped around to get more bang for … [Read more...] about Value for money key for vehicle sales as economy goes lights out
St George’s Park Cricket Stadium ready for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. There’s plenty more T20 action coming to the St George’s Park Cricket Stadium after the successful hosting of SA20 matches featuring the local Sunrisers team. This time it will be the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the first ball due to be bowled at the iconic stadium in less than a fortnight. Fans will find that the stadium has a completely new look for the … [Read more...] about St George’s Park Cricket Stadium ready for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Gqeberha News: ALL about the Mass Shooting
The sheer volume of new reports on the recent Mass Shooting in Gqeberha gives credence to the newsroom adage; “If it BLEEDS it LEADS” and it would appear that our Minister of Police, Bheki Cele is well aware of the media’s propensity to put tragedy on the from page. So maybe my questions of his motivation are asked and answered here: https://mygqeberha.com/please-tell-me-that-my-assumptions-are-wrong-minister-cele/ as well then! Manhunt as gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in S.Africa – New … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: ALL about the Mass Shooting
President Nadeem Khan to attend Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
The third running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km ultramarathon takes place on 26 February in Nelson Mandela Bay and gracing its presence will be International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) president, Nadeem Khan.The presence of Khan at the event signals yet another sign of top-notch race organizing and hospitality which has seen the event receive not only gold label status from the IAU but also elite status from governing body World Athletics. This event was the first … [Read more...] about President Nadeem Khan to attend Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
COVID-19 boosters now available to fight Omicron variant
The Department of Health says additional COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available for eligible citizens at all active vaccination sites across the country.“This is in line with the announcement by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, earlier this month that government has been inundated with requests from fully vaccinated members of the public, especially the most vulnerable groups, seeking to maintain and enhance their protection against current and evolving COVID-19 variants,” the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 boosters now available to fight Omicron variant
Laura Delany ahead of the T20 World Cup
“I firmly believe that this is the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup tournament where we have numerous players who have established themselves in the women’s cricket landscape,” said Delaney.Gaby Lewis played in The Hundred for the second year in a row, she has 113 caps and is still only 21, and after making global headlines with her record-breaking century in 2021, Amy Hunter has added a great deal more consistency and self-belief. Even though she is still only 17, she is really coming to grips … [Read more...] about Laura Delany ahead of the T20 World Cup
How Much is Eskom Losing in Turnover During Loadshedding?
Is a figure of R130 Million too low or too high? Is this sustainable when a business is already in crisis? We are all familiar with the fact that loadshedding is expensive – for the country, its economy and our global reputation. We aslo need to stop and consider just how much loadshedding costs the every inept Eskom every month in lost turnover. Think of Electricity as an ephemeral time based product – you either lose it or use it and can never really ‘catch up’ your consumption once it is … [Read more...] about How Much is Eskom Losing in Turnover During Loadshedding?
OUTA demands full record of Karpowership decision
NERSA is hiding part of the record of its decisions to grant Karpowership generation licences, but OUTA is taking legal action demanding the full record as transparency is key to accountability.OUTA has brought an application challenging the National Energy Regulator’s (NERSA) secrecy over the decisions to award generation licences to Karpowership. The secrecy hides the financial implications of the deal, estimated to be more than R200 billion for the proposed 20-year contract. OUTA’s … [Read more...] about OUTA demands full record of Karpowership decision
Australia Seek Three in a Row
“It may be my fifth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but trust me, the excitement bubbling under the surface in the lead up never goes away,” says Australia captain Meg Lanning.For one, it will be the first time I and most of the squad have been to South Africa, and while we can’t wait to drink in the culture, we still have a job to do. Not that it will come as a shock, but there is a title to defend, so sightseeing will have to wait. A new country brings new challenges, most notably adjusting to the … [Read more...] about Australia Seek Three in a Row
Municipality extends condolences to families of Kwazakhele shooting
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victims of the tragic shooting that took place in Kwazakhele yesterday evening on Sunday, 29 January 2023.Mayor Odendaal committed to making all municipal security resources available to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in their investigation. Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the home where the shooting took place to assure family members and the community that they will not rest … [Read more...] about Municipality extends condolences to families of Kwazakhele shooting
Africa’s time to shine – Makhaya Ntini
Former Proteas fast bowler and cricket legend, Makhaya Ntini, says the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup starting in 10 days will be a special celebration of cricket on the continent. This is the first time South Africa is hosting a Women’s T20 World Cup, an occasion which will take the profile of women’s cricket in South Africa and the continent to new heights.Ntini was speaking at a festival of street cricket at Kenako Mall in Gqeberha, where the official 10-day countdown to the opening match between … [Read more...] about Africa’s time to shine – Makhaya Ntini
Metro kicks-off public participation meetings
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality role players are expected to engage in robust and insightful conversations from this week when the City takes the public participation meetings to various communities to make submissions for the new Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Spluma) By-law.This is in line with Section 156(1)(a) and (b) of the Constitution, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), which confers on municipalities the executive authority and the right to administer local government matters … [Read more...] about Metro kicks-off public participation meetings
Young national sprinter relishes fresh chance with Madibaz
Rising star Tjaart van der Walt plans to use a move to the Madibaz Athletics Club in Gqeberha as a steppingstone to take his sprinting prowess to the next level.The 400m specialist, who has linked up with Nelson Mandela University this year, comes with a strong pedigree having represented South Africa at the World Junior Championships in Colombia last year. With that experience under his belt, he has set his sights on an upward curve in his career with the move to Madibaz a key part of the … [Read more...] about Young national sprinter relishes fresh chance with Madibaz
