Interested parties have until Friday to comment on legislation amending Section 25 of the Constitution. Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution on Tuesday reminded all the stakeholders of the approaching deadline. This comes as written submissions are sought on the Draft Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill. The aim of the bill is to amend the Constitution of South Africa so as to, among other things, provide that … [Read more...] about Two Days to go for comments on land reform
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Every South African needs to speak out against the NHI
The following remarks were made today by DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, at the launch of his "Real State of the Nation" Tour in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Steenhuisen was joined by DA Gauteng Provincial Leader John Moodey, DA Shadow Minister of Health, Siviwe Gwarube, and DA Gauteng Shadow MEC of Health, Jack Bloom: My fellow South Africans Today marks the start of my tour across South Africa to gauge the real state of the nation ahead of the President’s SONA next month. I have sat through … [Read more...] about Every South African needs to speak out against the NHI
Oversight inspections at NMB tertiary institutions
Tomorrow, Tuesday 28 January 2020, Democratic Alliance Shadow Deputy Minister of Higher Learning, Science and Technology, Baxolile Nodada MP, will be conducting oversight inspections at tertiary institutions in Nelson Mandela Bay. The aim of these oversight inspections are to ensure that these institutions are accessible to students and that the system being used is fair and maximises opportunities for young South Africans. The DA will keep fighting for no student to be left behind. The … [Read more...] about Oversight inspections at NMB tertiary institutions
Possible Water Disruptions in parts of Nelson Mandela Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently experiencing difficulties supplying water to certain storage reservoirs due to a fault on the electrical supply at the Elandsjagt WTW. This places the system at risk as storage conditions remain low due to ongoing drought. Contractors are currently assessing requirements to execute repairs. Areas that could experience low pressure or disruptions include: Parts of Walmer Walmer Downs Mangold Park Glen Hurd Newton Park … [Read more...] about Possible Water Disruptions in parts of Nelson Mandela Bay
Municipal boundary determination process gets underway
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) will soon embark on nationwide public consultations on the draft sets of electoral wards in preparation for next year’s local government elections. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, MDB board chairperson Thabo Manyoni said the consultative process -- which will be held between February and April this year -- reflects the board’s commitment to improve public participation in democratic processes. “We therefore call on all members of the … [Read more...] about Municipal boundary determination process gets underway
Road fatalities down by 10%
The number of people who died on South African roads during the festive season has decreased by 10% when compared to the previous period. Releasing the 2019/20 Festive Season Road Safety Report, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the total number of fatal crashes were down by 3% from 1 438 in 2018/19 to 1 390 in 2019/2020. “This resulted in a 10% reduction in the number of fatalities, from in 1 789 fatalities in 2018/19 to 1 617 fatalities in the 2019/2020 festive season,” Mbalula said … [Read more...] about Road fatalities down by 10%
No significant increase in dam levels despite recent intermittent rain
The recent sporadic rain in Nelson Mandela Bay might have been a relief for plants and residents with water tanks but it did not have any significant impact on the levels of our main water supply dams. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy Andile Lungisa said residents must remain vigilant and report water wastage while the municipality in turn will continue its efforts to conserve water to the best of its … [Read more...] about No significant increase in dam levels despite recent intermittent rain
Oversight inspection at Jubilee Park Primary, Uitenhage
Today, Wednesday 22 January 2020, DA Eastern Cape Shadow MEC for Education, Yusuf Cassim, MPL, will be conducting an oversight inspection at Jubilee Park Primary School in Uitenhage. He will be joined by DA EC Shadow MEC for Public Works, Vicky Knoetze, MPL, and Winterhoek Constituency Leader, Marshall von Buchenroder, MPL. New school buildings are being constructed at Jubilee Park to the tune of R77 million but it has taken years to complete, due to constant issues with contractors. … [Read more...] about Oversight inspection at Jubilee Park Primary, Uitenhage
About those development charges for new land projects
National Treasury is seeking public comment into the published Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill (MFPFAB). The Amendment Bill provides for a uniform regulation of development charges. Development charges are a once off charge levied by a municipality on the land owner as a condition for approving land development application. They are imposed to cover the costs incurred by the municipality when installing new infrastructure or upgrading an existing … [Read more...] about About those development charges for new land projects
2019 Matric class scores 81.3% pass. Chatty is NA Outlier
Looking at the Northern Areas Schools Results ONE school sticks out like a sore thumb: Northern Areas schools Pass Percentages for 2019 NSC: Arcadia - 72 2% Bertram - 80.4% Bethelsdorp - 69.4% Booysen Park - 65.3% Chapman - 83.5% Chatty - 37.5% David Livingstone - 58.1% Gelvandale - 82.8% Hillside - 72.0% Nasruddin - 91.3% Northern Lights - 88.9% Paterson - 82.3% Sanctor - 74.5% St James - 84.1% St Thomas - 74.8% Westville - 91.5% Woolhope … [Read more...] about 2019 Matric class scores 81.3% pass. Chatty is NA Outlier
Countdown to the release of the matric results
The Class of 2019 matriculants are expected to be glued to their television screens tonight as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announces the national results of the 2019 National Senior Certificate matric exams. The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) announced the private schools’ matric results at midnight last night. The Basic Education Department will release the state National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric exam results this evening during a live broadcast from Vodaworld in … [Read more...] about Countdown to the release of the matric results
“Crapping’ Yourself Over Matric? Help is at hand.
Matriculants who may be anxious about their examination results have been urged to make use of the Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC). As the Class of 2019 get their National Senior Certificate results, reports of depression and suicide tend to be on the increase during this time. “The department urges matriculants and their parents to make use of the Command Centre to receive counselling and support from trained social workers. “It also … [Read more...] about “Crapping’ Yourself Over Matric? Help is at hand.
One of a kind international research lab established
Nelson Mandela University has entered into a research partnership with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Lyon 1, which will see the institution being home to a first of its kind collaborative research and training hub. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sibongile Mutwa, and CNRS chief executive officer, Dr Antoine Petit, launched the International Research Laboratory (IRL) in Port Elizabeth ON 5 December 2019 – bringing the number of such labs in Africa to … [Read more...] about One of a kind international research lab established
Nine alleged drunk drivers nabbed by Traffic and Metro Police
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Traffic Law Enforcement arrested six motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol on Friday, and the Metro Police another three on Saturday at roadblocks conducted as part of the Safety and Security Festive Season road safety campaign. The Traffic Law Enforcement team, responsible for the six arrests, was especially established to concentrate on catching drunk drivers and is located in the Office of the Director: Traffic and Licensing. Warren … [Read more...] about Nine alleged drunk drivers nabbed by Traffic and Metro Police
Gabangaye Shongwe recognised at Global Undergraduate Summit
Nelson Mandela University student, Gabangaye Shongwe, got international recognition as a Highly Commended entrant in the Music, Film and Theatre category of the Undergrduate Awards at its Global Summit held in the Irish capital, Dublin, recently. The BA Media, Communication and Culture (MCC) student was also announced as the regional winner of the Undergraduate Awards from Africa and Middle East in the same category earlier this year. The Undergraduate Awards (UA) is the world’s leading … [Read more...] about Gabangaye Shongwe recognised at Global Undergraduate Summit
