The consistent hard work and dedication of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) and consultants, the Workplace Consortium earned the New Brighton Singapi Street environmental upgrade an award commendation by the South African Institute of Architects, Eastern Cape region. The acclamation rewards excellence in architecture – recognising the vital contribution to the urban rejuvenation of Singapi Street. Singapi Street is a major thoroughfare in Red Location, New Brighton, an area with a … [Read more...] about Architectural Award for Singapi Street Project
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Athol and Mmusi Resign – Good or Bad?
https://youtu.be/JdcAn7ugwd0 The following statement was delivered today by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at Nkululeko House, the party’s Federal Head Office in Johannesburg: My fellow South Africans, When I was elected as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in May 2015, just over four years ago, I set out to build a strong, diverse, and authentically South African organisation that could remove the ANC from national government and in turn, work hard in government to free the majority of … [Read more...] about Athol and Mmusi Resign – Good or Bad?
790 405 Candidates sit for Matric
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has sent her best wishes to all matric learners, who are currently sitting for their final National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination. Some matrics commenced their final NSC practical exams on 16 October 2019, with Computer Applications Tech Paper 1. A total of 790 405 candidates are expected to sit for the national exams across 7 416 examination centres nationwide. Main subject papers will be written from 23 October 2019 and will … [Read more...] about 790 405 Candidates sit for Matric
Mandela University student leaders lauded at Achievers Awards
Nelson Mandela University Law students Thina Ntsaluba and Lawrence Lwanga scooped top honours at this year’s Achievers Awards, which recognise students’ leadership excellence. The student Achiever awards recognize Mandela University’s exceptional student leaders who have excelled in the areas of Arts, Culture and Heritage; the Student Representative Council (SRC); Student Societies and Residence Life and Leadership, while maintaining a good academic performance. Ntsaluba and Lwanga, who … [Read more...] about Mandela University student leaders lauded at Achievers Awards
Broken windows theory the motivation behind cohesive clean-up campaign
Buoyed by the enthusiastic support of civil society from all walks of life and armed with a crime fighting strategy known as the broken windows theory, the Metro Police led a clean-up campaign to remove offending posters, illegally erected in North End. The broken windows theory is a criminological theory that states that visible signs of crime, civilian chaos and anti-social behaviour encourages further crime including serious crimes. Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro enthused about the … [Read more...] about Broken windows theory the motivation behind cohesive clean-up campaign
NMU Shows Pride
An inclusive and safe environment devoid of any forms of discrimination, as well as an extensive teaching and learning programme to advance students, staff and other stakeholders’ knowledge about LGBTQIA++ has been the underpinning objective of Nelson Mandela University’s Pride celebrations this week. Having started the week off with a Queer in Africa dialogue on Monday, followed by a Safe Space Training Day programme on Tuesday, celebrations peaked with the hoisting of the Pride flag … [Read more...] about NMU Shows Pride
Have your say in electoral wards
Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) Chairperson Thabo Manyoni has encouraged communities to participate in the creation of electoral wards for the 2021 Local Government Elections (LGE) to enable free and fair elections. The board said they are working hard to promote active public participation in the ward delimitation process ahead of the 2021 LGE. “We appeal to all community members to engage the MDB on the first draft set of wards and provide proposals on how their wards should … [Read more...] about Have your say in electoral wards
SABC to receive R2.1 Billion of R3.2 Billion bailout
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is set to receive a cash injection of R2.1 billion to help stabilise the public broadcaster. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday. Ndabeni-Abrahams said of the eight preconditions set for the funding allocation by National Treasury, the public broadcaster has fully met five and partially met two, whilst one has not been met. Based on joint … [Read more...] about SABC to receive R2.1 Billion of R3.2 Billion bailout
Eastern Cape residents urged to use water sparingly
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on Limpopo and Eastern Cape residents to reduce water use after their dam levels dropped to an alarming 52% this week. The latest weekly report on dam levels shows that dam levels across the country are dropping at an average of 1% week-on-week. “Sustained heavy summer rains across South Africa are the only hope to alleviate the situation. In the absence of rain, water conservation across the board must be … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape residents urged to use water sparingly
NHI Bill submissions extended
The Portfolio Committee on Health has extended the period for written submissions on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill to end of November. The committee called for written submissions from the public on the Bill at the beginning of September 2019, and the closing date for the submissions that appeared in the advert, was 11 October 2019. Chairperson of the committee, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said over the past few weeks, the committee received requests from stakeholders and … [Read more...] about NHI Bill submissions extended
Mayor Appeals to Residents
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipalities Executive Mayor, Mongameli Bobani urges residents to allow Municipal employees to deliver services to the communities safely as yet another attack took place on Friday, 27 September. A Sewerage Blockage team was attacked and robbed at gunpoint on Friday around 13H00 in Katyu street, Zwide. One of the four gentleman was badly injured and had to be hospitalized. They were robbed of their personal belongings. The assailants also stole working tools … [Read more...] about Mayor Appeals to Residents
Reports on Grade 9 school exit point “misleading”
The Department of Basic Education says it has noted with concern misleading media reports and social media posts claiming that learners could leave school in Grade 9, saying this is not the truth. “It seems the reports emanate from a misinterpretation of what Minister Angie Motshekga said yesterday, 26 September at the SADTU National Congress at Nasrec. As a result the message communicated by media reports is unfortunately causing confusion as it is not a true reflection of what the Minister … [Read more...] about Reports on Grade 9 school exit point “misleading”
SA’s Most Popular Baby Name in 2018
South Africa’s population register last year welcomed 927 113 bundles of joy. The most popular first name for both girls and boys was Enzokuhle, while the Dlamini surname led the charge and was the most prevalent for both sexes. In total, the Department of Home Affairs recorded just over a million births in 2018. In a statement issued on Thursday, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said the figure included 927 113 births which occurred and were registered in 2018 as well as 81 952 births … [Read more...] about SA’s Most Popular Baby Name in 2018
Rapid capture of rapist following law enforcement collaboration
A 57-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday within hours after allegedly raping a 16-year-old in Gelvandale. It is alleged that while the young victim suffered this horrendous ordeal in a bedroom, drinking continued unabated in other parts of the Antelope Street house. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Mongameli Bobani said although the swift action could be considered scant retribution for the victim, the quick capture of the culprit might have saved other potential victims … [Read more...] about Rapid capture of rapist following law enforcement collaboration
Pull up your socks, Matrics
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has encouraged all learners who will be writing the 2019 matric examinations to ensure that they use the remainder of their time to study. The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are just 36 days away. The first exam will be written on 23 October. Speaking at the first meeting of the Council of Education Ministers in the 6th Administration in Pretoria recently, Motshekga said they expect 624 733 full-time candidates and 176 110 part-time … [Read more...] about Pull up your socks, Matrics
