Prospective students hoping to study through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have been urged to take advantage of the NSFAS 2020 application roadshows to apply for funding. “NSFAS provides funding to applicants who come from poor and working-class families, therefore I would like make this plea and urge all those applicants who meet the NSFAS requirements to apply for funding before the closing date. It is imperative that we take all necessary steps in bringing government … [Read more...] about Submit your NSFAS 2020 application now
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Department targets universal access to water by 2030
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it aims to achieve all the targets of water accessibility to all by 2030. The department said it is currently implementing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which has six targets that focus on water services, including sanitation and water resource management. “In order to achieve this ideal, the implications of SDG 6 for the country are aligned to the National Development Plan (SA’s Vision 2030), and the National Water and Sanitation … [Read more...] about Department targets universal access to water by 2030
Celebrate heritage through indigenous languages
As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, government will host a number of activities to give citizens an opportunity to embrace their cultures and those of others. The theme for this year’s Heritage Month is: ‘25 Years of Democracy: Celebrating South Africa’s literary classics in the year of Indigenous languages’. “During this Heritage Month, we celebrate, honour and pay special tribute to the authors of South Africa literary classics and our indigenous languages. The United … [Read more...] about Celebrate heritage through indigenous languages
Make the sober choice: don’t drink but especially during pregnancy
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will today observe International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. FASD is a group of conditions that occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy, with FAS being the most severe form of the condition. The department, together with the North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, is observing the day at the Madiba Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom, North West. “The aim of … [Read more...] about Make the sober choice: don’t drink but especially during pregnancy
Condolences for Zimbabwe
South Africa has conveyed its condolences to the people of Zimbabwe following the passing of its founding President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, expressed his sincere condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Zimbabwe following the passing of founding President Robert Gabriel Mugabe,” said the Presidency on Friday. Mugabe, who served as Zimbabwe’s first post-independence President, passed … [Read more...] about Condolences for Zimbabwe
Better service on the horizon at licence centres
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced measures aimed at improving service delivery at driving licensing testing centres (DLTC). “With regard to fraud and corruption, law enforcement officials from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the Fraud and Corruption Unit in the department and Hawks operations, which arrests officials for selling driving licences at DLTC, will be intensified,” Mbalula said. Addressing members of the media in Johannesburg on Friday, Mbalula said … [Read more...] about Better service on the horizon at licence centres
Siweya takes a closer look at hospital, school in East Cape
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya, has visited the St Elizabeth Hospital and Mqikela High School - both in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape - to get a first-hand account of what interventions are needed at these two institutions. Siweya visited the two institutions as part of government’s monitoring programme. The St Elizabeth Hospital is a regional hospital with approximately 175 approved hospital beds and a staff complement of 637. The facility, which has a low number … [Read more...] about Siweya takes a closer look at hospital, school in East Cape
John Tallant Road Expansion Opens
The problem of traffic congestion for motorists coming from Uitenhage, Despatch, KwaMagxaki, Motherwell Nu5 and the surrounding areas to Port Elizabeth CBD should now be a thing of the past. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality today, August 29, 2019 officially opened the expanded John Tallant Road. The portion of this road was constructed in 2016 but could not be constructed into the dual carriage way as planned because of environmental constraints. This was left as a bottle-neck … [Read more...] about John Tallant Road Expansion Opens
Public comment sought on marine spatial management
The Draft Approach to Spatial Management System Report for South Africa’s Marine Planning Areas has been published in the Government Gazette for public comment. “The main purpose of developing this… report… is to prescribe possible planning approaches for the facilitation of consistent Marine Area Plans,” the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries said in a statement. Planning and management of human uses and interest in the ocean space has often been pursued on a sectorial … [Read more...] about Public comment sought on marine spatial management
Nqaba Bhanga survives failed attempt on his life
These comments were made by DA EC Provincial Leader, Nqaba Bhanga MPL, at a press conference hosted in Port Elizabeth today, 21 Augusts 2019. MPL Bhanga was joined by DA NMB Cllrs Athol Trollip and Rano Kayser. Criminal elements within the government of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have shown their desperation to loot this City after I survived a failed attempt on my life. The attempt occurred last night, 20 August 2019, after a meeting between the DA and other political parties in … [Read more...] about Nqaba Bhanga survives failed attempt on his life
Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
Sociology and Psychology masters students Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane, respectively, were awarded the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship in the masters category of the recently held SA Women in Science Awards – making history as the first Nelson Mandela University students to be recognised in the Humanities and Social Sciences categories of the distinguished awards. Two Nelson Mandela University postgraduate students were among a host of women recognised as the best in the country in … [Read more...] about Nobubele Phuza and Thembeka Sdinane Make History
Aggrieved EC communities urged to engage Legislature
Eastern Cape Legislature Speaker Helen Sauls-August has urged aggrieved community members to utilise the available parliamentary channels to seek intervention from the Legislature instead of destroying public property during protests. Sauls-August made the remarks in response to a report of the Legislature Portfolio committee during house sittings to adopt reports on budget vote and policy speeches at the Legislature. The Provincial Legislature said while the right to protest is enshrined … [Read more...] about Aggrieved EC communities urged to engage Legislature
No Visa Required: Travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that nationals from four of the seven countries he granted visa-free status during his Budget Vote speech will be able to travel to South Africa without visas from today. “As from today [15 August 2019], travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand will no longer require a visa to visit South Africa for holidays, conferencing and business meeting visits. “We took this decision unilaterally but we are engaging … [Read more...] about No Visa Required: Travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand
Bay traffic law enforcement bolstered with revival of motorcycle unit
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Traffic Department revived its motorcycle unit at a launch today with grand plans to bolster this unit even further with locally recruited traffic officers by the end of 2020. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr Noluthando Pink, gave the new unit the thumbs up. “This initiative is long overdue since these bikes were unnecessarily gathering dust since 2010, essentially making the money used to buy it, … [Read more...] about Bay traffic law enforcement bolstered with revival of motorcycle unit
These Areas Could Experience Water Cuts Tomorrow
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and businesses that Eskom will have a planned shutdown on Wednesday 14 August 2019 from 05h00 until 18h00. As a result of this shutdown, the Elandsjagt Water Treatment Works (WTW) will not be able to treat and produce clean water. The Churchill WTW will not be able to completely satisfy the demand from that zone by itself, therefore residents are requested to use water sparingly during the duration of the shutdown so that … [Read more...] about These Areas Could Experience Water Cuts Tomorrow
