President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African employers to observe 8 May, the day of National and Provincial elections, as a public holiday and encourage staff to use the day to exercise their right to vote. President Ramaphosa on Tuesday declared the day a public holiday. In a statement, the Presidency said all Premiers have also declared 8 May 2019 as the date of the election of provincial legislatures. These proclamations have been published in the Government Gazette. “The … [Read more...] about Election Day – 8 May – declared a public holiday
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Elections Proclamation Welcomed
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s proclamation of the 2019 National and Provincial Elections, due to take place on 8 May. The proclamation triggers the official election timetable which the Electoral Commission will discuss with the National Party Liaison Committee tomorrow before publishing in the Government Gazette. The proposed election timetable spans the next 71 days and lays down the key dates and deadlines for various milestones until voting day … [Read more...] about Elections Proclamation Welcomed
Eastern Cape Health forging ahead with NHI
Government has opened two new state-of-the-art clinics in rural Eastern Cape as it moves towards universal access to healthcare. The opening of the clinics is part of implementing the re-engineering of primary health care as a cornerstone to the National Health Insurance (NHI). The Eastern Cape Department of Health said it is leveraging on lessons learnt from the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo provincial pilot sites to roll out the next phase of its NHI readiness program to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Health forging ahead with NHI
Maths-art competition goes national
WHETHER you are surrounded by towering skyscrapers on a bustling city street, or contemplating the intricate design of a tiny flower, one thing is clear: mathematically-precise shapes, angles and patterns are everywhere. To encourage learners to recognize mathematics in the world around them and bring it to life, the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) at Nelson Mandela University is running its second annual Math-Art Competition, where entrants must submit artworks inspired by … [Read more...] about Maths-art competition goes national
Centre for Philosophy in Africa
“How can South Africa, and Africa as a whole, realise communities that are both aware of, and responsive to, their troubled past while remaining committed to social cohesion?” This question emerges as one of the focus areas of the newly launched SARChI Chair in Identities and Social Cohesion in Africa (ISCIA) at Nelson Mandela University. The former calls upon us to recognize and strengthen authentic local identities, while the latter requires us to unbind the kind of purist identities … [Read more...] about Centre for Philosophy in Africa
Upcoming NMB Water Disruptions
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and businesses that water supply to the following areas will be shut off on Sunday 3 March 2019 at approximately 07h00 Motherwell NU1 Motherwell NU2 Ikamvelihle Markman Wells Estate Bluewater Bay This is due to the planned installation of a zone meter on the main pipeline. Work is envisaged to be completed on the same day. Residents and businesses are also advised that water disruptions and low pressure … [Read more...] about Upcoming NMB Water Disruptions
Bill set to curb municipal corruption
Rooting out corruption in municipalities will get the kick-start it needs with amendments being made to the Municipal Structures Act. At the second reading debate on the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill in the National Assembly on Thursday, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill will strengthen governance in municipalities and deal with corruption. This in part will be achieved … [Read more...] about Bill set to curb municipal corruption
The Bay’s Water is Safe to Drink
Over the last two weeks some residents in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) municipal water distribution area have been experiencing discoloured water. The NMB Municipality wishes to apologise to all customers for this inconvenience. Since about two weeks ago the NMBM has increased its chlorine dosing levels, as is the norm this time of each year when warmer temperatures are being experienced and to control bacteria levels. This and increased water demand could have contributed to the colour … [Read more...] about The Bay’s Water is Safe to Drink
The Illegal Dumping Rangers have YOU in their Sights
Eager to test whether a community based waste enforcement system will work in the Metro, the NMBM Public Health Directorate has trained and employed 18 Community Waste Rangers in various areas in the Metro. Nelson Mandela Bay residents are now warned to stop illegal dumping or they will bear the full wrath of the law by paying fines, being prosecuted and possibly jailed. This pilot programme will not only hold people accountable for illegal dumping activities, but will also create job … [Read more...] about The Illegal Dumping Rangers have YOU in their Sights
Masualle – E Cape’s job creation efforts reaping rewards
Despite the perennial challenges of a constrained global and domestic economy, a tight fiscal environment, and a long drought season, the Eastern Cape economy has made a positive contribution towards creating employment and improving lives. This is according to Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle who delivered the State of the Province Address on Friday. The province’s employment drive was boosted by its two Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Masualle – E Cape’s job creation efforts reaping rewards
Some People Say; “Time to go back to School”
At the Alternative State of the Province Address presented at the Athenaeum in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 13 February the Democratic Alliance presented their report card for the present incumbents of the grant trough. The average for the office throughout the entire province, as given by the DA, is 32.30%. Even by our extremely low standards for learners in the education system this is a FAILURE. Where to now for the beloved country? The Department’s previous score is included in … [Read more...] about Some People Say; “Time to go back to School”
The Alternative State of the Province Address
The full, unabridged ASOPA Speech as presented by Nquaba Bhanga, the Democratic Alliance Candidate for Eastern Cape Premier, on Wednesday 13 February 2019 at the Athenaeum in Port Elizabeth: Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the press, fellow democrats Molweni Democrats "All warfare is based on deception. hence when we are able to attack, we must seem unable, when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; we must make him … [Read more...] about The Alternative State of the Province Address
2019 Elections set for 8 May
South Africans will go to the polls for the sixth general elections on May 8. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night. “This is an opportunity for our people to exercise their hard-won right to determine the direction of this country,” the President said in a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. The President has already met the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), which has started with its … [Read more...] about 2019 Elections set for 8 May
The Full SONA Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa 2019
https://youtu.be/7lOtX-A4WrQ Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and esteemed members of the judiciary, Former President, Mr Thabo Mbeki, Former President, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Frene Ginwala, Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Max … [Read more...] about The Full SONA Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa 2019
City Braces as over 17 000 Students begin NMU Academic Year
Nelson Mandela University welcomed more than 8000 first year students and their parents and guardians at the weekend, and is on track to welcome back all its students on Monday for the official start of the 2019 academic year. This time of the year is not without its challenges, with academic and PASS staff working tirelessly behind the scenes to mitigate any of these towards ensuring a smooth start to lectures on Monday, 11 February. Mandela University, like many universities across the … [Read more...] about City Braces as over 17 000 Students begin NMU Academic Year
