Special offer to celebrate 30 days until the world’s best cricketers are on show Top South African artists and DJ’s lined-up to thrill match-day crowds Wednesday 11 January: With only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, fans have an opportunity to watch the best cricketers in the world in action for only 30 South African Rand. Thirty-thousand tickets will be available for R30 across the three host venues, to mark the countdown to the historic cricketing showpiece … [Read more...] about 30,000 tickets for R30 with only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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Joburg Super Kings Spoil Super Giants’ Kingsmead Party
The sleeping giant of South African cricket Kingsmead awoke from its slumber in all its glory on the second night of the Betway SA20. The KwaZulu-Natal patrons came out in full support of the Durban Super Giants and were treated to a feast of high-quality entertainment. Kingsmead has not witnessed such fanfare for many years with the fireworks adding to the spectacle produced out in the middle. The Joburg Super Kings may have won a high-scoring contest by 16 runs, but it was the people of … [Read more...] about Joburg Super Kings Spoil Super Giants’ Kingsmead Party
DA lays criminal charges regarding Burgersdorp sewage spill
Dear EditorThe DA has laid criminal charges against the Acting Municipal Manager of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality (JGDM) after he failed to address a massive sewage spill in Burgersdorp in the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality. The JGDM is responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services to Walter Sisulu, but has failed dismally in doing so. The spill poses an ecological and health disaster to the people of Burgersdorp and especially in Thembisa on the outskirts of the town. … [Read more...] about DA lays criminal charges regarding Burgersdorp sewage spill
Joburg Super Kings spoil Durban’s Super Giants’ Kingsmead party
Thursday, 12 January: The sleeping giant of South African cricket, Kingsmead, awoke from its slumber in all its glory on the second night of the Betway SA20.The KwaZulu-Natal patrons came out in full support of Durban’s Super Giants and were treated to a feast of high-quality entertainment. Kingsmead has not witnessed such fanfare for many years with the fireworks adding to the spectacle produced out in the middle. Joburg Super Kings may have won a high-scoring contest by 16 runs, but it … [Read more...] about Joburg Super Kings spoil Durban’s Super Giants’ Kingsmead party
Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Pretoria Capitals
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals SA20 teams could be forgiven for thinking that they had travelled far back in time as a capacity crowd greeted them at St Georges Park, Gqeberha on Thursday 12 January for the first match for the home team in the series.Pretoria Capitals XI: Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Senuran Muthuswamy, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje Sunrisers Eastern Cape XI: Sarel … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Pretoria Capitals
MI Cape Town’s Dewald Brevis Lights Up SA20 Opener
Dewald Brevis stole the show as MI Cape Town comfortably eased past Paarl Royals by eight wickets in the Betway SA20 opener at a sold out Newlands on Tuesday night. The Newlands crowd were in high spirits before the toss after being entertained to a spectacular show from Sho Madjozi and Master KG. The entertainment continued once the game started as the home side drew first blood when MI Cape Town’s Jofra Archer dismissed Wihan Lubbe with the help of a brilliant diving catch from George … [Read more...] about MI Cape Town’s Dewald Brevis Lights Up SA20 Opener
The FULLEST House I Have Ever Played In
The SA20 MI Cape Town v Paarl Royals Post Match Conference at Newlands after MI Cape Town won by 8 Wickets.Ryan Rickelton – MI Cape Town Batter/Wicketkeeper and JP Duminy – Paarl Royals Head Coach reflect on the opening game in the SA20 Series in Cape Town. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Views Since 15 July 2022: 19 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about The FULLEST House I Have Ever Played In
With Apologies to All Voters Everywhere
We have taken a number of well known sayings and applied them to the South African political landscape, imagining how our politicians would mangle their greatness whilst in pursuit of their own happiness, wealth and welfare – i.e. SNAFU – Situation Normal, All Farged Up!For your edification and pleasure the following sayings/quotes and witicisms were all mangled in order to demostrate just how low our politicians have sunk in our estimation: “The greatest pleasure I know is to do good by telling … [Read more...] about With Apologies to All Voters Everywhere
Councillors restore dignity for 35 initiates
After four weeks of undergoing the rite of passage to manhood, 35 young men from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality were welcomed back home during a celebratory and jubilant home coming event at Nangoza Jobe Hall in New Brighton.During the first of its kind Mgidi celebration in the City, hundreds of residents and visitors celebrated with song and dance, including Eastern Cape Premier Honourable Oscar Mabuyane who pledged to support the young men to further their studies to build a better future for … [Read more...] about Councillors restore dignity for 35 initiates
Man arrested in possession of 1620 units of abalone
In the early hours of Wednesday, 11 January 2023, vigilant Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police officers made a successful arrest at Gqeberha when they busted a man travelling with about eight bags of de-shelled abalone in a vehicle.The arrest took place around 3:45am while the three officers were patrolling in the Summerstrand and Humewood area. They spotted a suspicious red Toyota Condor with water and sand leaking from the rear. NMBM Safety and Security Acting Executive Director … [Read more...] about Man arrested in possession of 1620 units of abalone
Thirty Ront to see International Cricketers
With only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, fans have an opportunity to watch the best cricketers in the world in action for only 30 South African Rand (R). Thirty-thousand tickets will be available for R30 across the three host venues, to mark the countdown to the historic cricketing showpiece taking place from 10-26 February. The three stadiums will be putting on a spectacular show for the spectators, with entertainment and festivities at the centre of a day out at the … [Read more...] about Thirty Ront to see International Cricketers
University of Fort Hare capture – SIU investigation outcome crucial
Dear EditorThe attempted assassination of University of Fort Hare Vice – Chancellor Prof. Bhulungu, the murder of Mr. Roets, the university’s fleet and transport manager and the discovery of an apparent hit list, have raised alarm bells regarding the levels of corruption so institutionalized at the university. Towards the end of 2022, the SIU was appointed to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration with several contracts and the irregular awarding of honors degrees. This … [Read more...] about University of Fort Hare capture – SIU investigation outcome crucial
Gqeberha News: Municipality struggles to fuel collection trucks
Something else from MyGqeberhaFranco Mostert is a South African professional rugby union player for Honda Heat and the Springboks His usual position is lock Born in Welkom, South Africa Schooled at Brits High School Tertiary Education: University of Pretoria First Professional Team – Blue Bulls in 2012 Part of the Springboks winning squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Views Since 15 July 2022: 0 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: Municipality struggles to fuel collection trucks
Nienaber and Visser set to #RunTheAfricanX in support of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” Stellenbosch based trail runners Chantel Nienaber and Chris Visser are proud to support CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA by taking on South Africa’s premier three-day stage trail run, the AFRICANX TRAILRUN that will take place at the Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) the weekend of 17 – 19 March 2023. Although Nienaber is … [Read more...] about Nienaber and Visser set to #RunTheAfricanX in support of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
Smith, Pradhan Hail ICC For U19 T20 World Cup
As teams put the final touches to the preparations for the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, the game has been lauded for the step that it is taking by staging this tournament.Former South African captain and ICC U19 World Cup alumni, Graeme Smith, saluted the ICC for its commitment to growing the game across the world, while former India women’s bowler and newly appointed ICC Women’s Cricket Manager, Snehal Pradhan, applauded the ICC for introducing a platform for … [Read more...] about Smith, Pradhan Hail ICC For U19 T20 World Cup
