The local WESSA Branch, under the watchful eyes of Tim and Isobel Douglas-Jones, diligently collects data from their regular beach clean ups by recording dates, venues, number of volunteers and number of bags of litter collected. In the period from 4 March 2017 to 18 November 2023 WESSA Volunteers have removed 4039 Municipal Rubbish Bin sized bags of litter from various spots around Algoa Bay. Volunteers are always welcome to 'do their bit' for our environment. Connect with WESSA here: … [Read more...] about WESSA Beach Clean Up Stats from 2017 to Date
Editorial
Bring the Sunrisers (and ALL Local Champion Teams) Home
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape T20 cricket team have now won the Betway SA20 Tournament TWICE IN A ROW. The Sunrisers are Gqeberha's local team with St Georges Park as their home stadium. Both finals were played in cities outside of Gqeberha. As defending champions, at the very least, we should have seen a 2024 final in St Georges Park and not in Cape Town. If you are sick and tired of seeing Cape Town get all the top notch, top flight sporting and other events. If you are sick and tired and seeing … [Read more...] about Bring the Sunrisers (and ALL Local Champion Teams) Home
Incompatible Archive Problem Solved – Five Alternative Workarounds
The latest update to Wordpress (6.4.3) has a small hump in the road when trying to upload any plugins as, when using your supplied MacOS archive utility to create a .zip file any compressed file uploaded will result in a "Incompatible Archive" error. The 'problem' actually stems from MacOS's 'Nanny' function that automatically extracts any ZIP archive you downoad into an extracted folder and NOT as a .zip file. This necessitates you having to re-archive the folder before uploading to your … [Read more...] about Incompatible Archive Problem Solved – Five Alternative Workarounds
Our Country is in Massive Poofy Kakka Wee Wee
During a conversation around the upcoming National Elections with a fellow scribe earlier this week he pointed out a further reason why people are very reluctant to NOT vote for the ruling party. We are all aware that the National Party were extremely good at ensuring that they reserved all government jobs for supporters (by definition all white and mostly male). We are aware of the culture of patronage that was created by the National Party - directed towards their voters - mostly white … [Read more...] about Our Country is in Massive Poofy Kakka Wee Wee
Elections, Erections and Pithy Predictions
2024 is, like every other National Election year, being touted by anyone with an iron in the fire as a 'watershed' election, as our '1994 moment on repeat' and as 'the year the ANC gets a hiding'. Such is the excitement in the Red camp that they are advertising the upcoming ballot as an 'erection', the Blue guys and their allies are predicting a coalition government at the very least. The 'former freedom fighters' have thrown a spanner in the works by emerging as a very credible threat - … [Read more...] about Elections, Erections and Pithy Predictions
Dronkie and Dronker
One would think that upon hearing that two former friends of mine are reffered to as 'Dronkie and Dronker' in their close circle that I would be happy. BUT, I have had the chance to examine just how I felt about these two people who were a bit of a 'problem' in my life. AND, surpisingly I did not have any feelings of glee or smugness only sadness that these two have slid into a dark place that very negatively affects their health and standing in the community. Maybe it is a function of … [Read more...] about Dronkie and Dronker
Sunrisers Eastern Cape start title defence against amped Joburg Super Kings
Tuesday, 9 January 2024: Every road leads to St George’s Park on Wednesday for the much-anticipated Betway SA20 Season 2 opener.Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will acquire an early test of their credentials when they face Joburg Super Kings. The men in yellow from up north will be hoping to exact revenge for their semi-final defeat to Sunrisers at Centurion last season. JSK acquire tasted success at the iconic stadium before, having won in Gqeberha last season. Faf du Plessis’ … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape start title defence against amped Joburg Super Kings
Tourism Destination ‘Celebrates’ 37 Days With No Electricity and Counting
Should the EFF or Council take the blame for this monumental blow to our tourism offering? Electricity and Energy AND Infrsatructure and Engineering are portfolios under the oversight of the EFF in Nelson Mandela Bay Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture is under the oversight of the PA Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture services are under the oversight of the PAC On Saturday 6 January 2023 we popped on over to the SAAF Museum with 4 youngsters in tow. (See HERE) Staffed … [Read more...] about Tourism Destination ‘Celebrates’ 37 Days With No Electricity and Counting
Gqeberha Buzzing: Top 5 News Stories on Friday, 5 January 2024
The sun rises over the Nelson Mandela Bay, and with it, a fresh batch of news buzzing around Gqeberha. From city council decisions to community initiatives, here's a snapshot of the top 5 stories shaping your day: Public Hearing on Controversial Marina Expansion: The fate of the iconic Port Elizabeth harbour hangs in the balance as locals prepare for a public hearing on the proposed marina expansion. Concerns about environmental impact and displacement of fishermen clash with promises of … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Buzzing: Top 5 News Stories on Friday, 5 January 2024
Take Care of the Cents – Some Amateur Share Investment Advice
It has taken me 5 years to 'wake up' and start using my Share Investment account on Easy Equities. Also this is a message for Standard Bank to take note - THIS is how the 'smaller' players are nipping at your heels. I have a share portfolio with Standard Bank and love it as it is NOT a monthly charge. The only drawback is that you can only invest in whole shares whilst Easy Equities allows you to invest in PART shares - almost like a lay-buy system of old. Added to the above Capitec … [Read more...] about Take Care of the Cents – Some Amateur Share Investment Advice
SA20 Lolly
SA20 Lolly to seize incredible ‘Taste of Summer’ on a countrywide tourMonday 11 December 2023: As temperatures rise, so does the excitement for the second season of Betway SA20 starting on 10 January 2024. With only 30 days to depart until the first ball, the League is celebrating this milestone by introducing the first-ever SA20 ice lolly. In many stadiums around the country, lollies and ice creams are synonymous with summer and a day at the cricket. As section of the countdown to … [Read more...] about SA20 Lolly
What about Israel and Palestine Google?
In my Google Adsense Dashboard there has been a highlighted notice up since the start of the Russia Ukraine war that reads; "Due to the war in Ukraine, we will pause monetisation of content that exploits, dismisses or condones the war." BUT there is no such notice concerning the Israel Palestine conflict. Wouldn't you love to know why? Editor: Adsense is the programme in which publishers carry ads from Google advertisers on their own web sites and share in the revenue from clicks and … [Read more...] about What about Israel and Palestine Google?
City of Cape Town and Newlands to host Betway SA20 Final
20 November 2023 by Guest City of Cape Town announced as Host City for the Betway SA20 Final on 10 February 2024 – the partnership will promote the City to a global audience in key tourism markets. 20 November 2023: The picturesque Newlands will be the stage where the Betway SA20 Season 2 champions are crowned in the Final on 10 February. The stadium will also play host to the first Qualifier on 6 February. The Wanderers will host the two back-to-back knockout matches – … [Read more...] about City of Cape Town and Newlands to host Betway SA20 Final
Gaza Palestine Israel Conflict – This statement beggars belief
Let's be honest here - the conflict is older than the dinosaurs and very few people see a negotiated peaceful resolution in our lifetime. Frankly - the powers that be should lock both sides in a room with a bottle of water each, no food and no bathroom breaks UNTIL they can come up with a solution together. Until that happens all we will have is escalating conflict spilling over into countries thousands of kilometers away from the source. One the more ridiculous utterances that I had … [Read more...] about Gaza Palestine Israel Conflict – This statement beggars belief
Why NO UPROAR Over the Removal of Standpipe Installations?
During 2022 the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality under the then leadership of Councillor Eugene Johnson established ten (10) communal water collection points in various parts of the city. (See: https://mygqeberha.com/list-of-communal-water-collection-points-stand-pipes-and-water-tankers/). At the time the city planned for 24 such standpipe installations. MyGqeberha reported that the Stand Pipes in the Ward 6 area of Walmer Downs/Mangold Park cost R1 025 257.20 to erect. (See: … [Read more...] about Why NO UPROAR Over the Removal of Standpipe Installations?
