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Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

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Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation: Mthatha-born singer and songwriter Amanda Benedicta Antony – better known by her stage name, Amanda Black – grew up pursuing one dream only: to be a famous singer. The 25-year-old spent her childhood entering school talent shows and competitions – but it was her third entry to SA Idols in 2015 that ultimately led to her success. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

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Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation: Mthatha-born singer and songwriter Amanda Benedicta Antony – better known by her stage name, Amanda Black – grew up pursuing one dream only: to be a famous singer. The 25-year-old spent her childhood entering school talent shows and competitions – but it was her third entry to SA Idols in 2015 that ultimately led to her success. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

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Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation: Mthatha-born singer and songwriter Amanda Benedicta Antony – better known by her stage name, Amanda Black – grew up pursuing one dream only: to be a famous singer. The 25-year-old spent her childhood entering school talent shows and competitions – but it was her third entry to SA Idols in 2015 that ultimately led to her success. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Mandela University recognises EC singing sensation

One step closer towards land expropriation

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After a debate that lasted for over 70 minutes, a majority of the Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have voted in favour of the adoption of a report of the Constitutional Review Committee on the review of Section 25 of the Constitution. Despite opposition from the DA, IFP, ACDP, FF Plus and COPE, among others, the report was supported by a majority of the parties. The report was adopted after 209 MPs voted for the report to be adopted, while 91 voted against the adoption. … [Read more...] about One step closer towards land expropriation

King Me!

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended good wishes to Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Siqcau and the AmaMpondo people after he was officially recognised as a king. Government has issued a certificate of recognition to Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Siqcau as the King of AmaMpondo. The king was recognised in terms of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No.42 of 2003). As per legislation, the certificate of recognition as … [Read more...] about King Me!

How To Register as an Out-of-country South African voter

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Democratic South Africa’s sixth national election is set to take place in 2019. The Electoral Act 73 of 1998 gives all South African citizens the right to register and vote abroad in national elections. To vote out-of-country your name must appear on the voter’s roll of the Electoral Commission (IEC). The voter’s roll contains the identity numbers, full names and addresses of voters, and is an important tool to protect against electoral fraud, that is, by ensuring that citizens vote in … [Read more...] about How To Register as an Out-of-country South African voter

From football to FIFA HQ

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From football to FIFA HQ: Rising Star awardee and proud Nelson Mandela University alumnus, Zimbabwean-born Solomon Mudege certainly lives up to the award in the 13 years since he first graduated with BCom HMS: Sport & Recreation in 2005, to promotion to FIFA Senior Development Manager, which he achieved earlier in 2018.  Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about From football to FIFA HQ

Walmer Area Water Shutdown

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents and businesses that there will be a planned water shut off tomorrow Friday 30 November from 9am. The reason for the shut off is to carry out a connection to the Animal Welfare, Arlington Tipsite, The Cemetery and the School from the new pipeline that was connected on Monday. Affected areas are as follows: Gqebera Industry in Giuletti Road The municipality would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused. … [Read more...] about Walmer Area Water Shutdown

Make things happen

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Make things happen: Seasoned international business and legal executive and strategist, Kurt Pakendorf believes in making things happen. He graduated from Nelson Mandela University with BProc (1991) and is currently the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel for Face IT Limited in London, UK and California, USA.  Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Make things happen

SAWMU must take responsibility for BCM illegal strike and criminality

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The following speech was delivered by the DA Eastern Cape Premier Spokesperson on Basic Services, Kevin Mileham, during a press conference at Orient Beach in East London: The ongoing strike by South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) members in Buffalo City, which started last Tuesday, has escalated to acts of criminality, arson and widespread damage to public property on a grand scale. Water and electricity supply to parts of the BCM have been interrupted. Municipal buildings, … [Read more...] about SAWMU must take responsibility for BCM illegal strike and criminality

Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York

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Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York: As a small boy growing up in Port Elizabeth’s Northern Areas, Kurt Kannemeyer watched the TV series LA Law and Murder She Wrote – and knew one day he would become “a voice to those who needed a voice”. It’s a dream that led him to study law – becoming the first in his family to go to university – and has seen him becoming an advocate for social justice in the United States. In recognition of … [Read more...] about Making a difference, from the Northern Areas to New York

Commitments from Bobani

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Regular community meetings, Mayoral Committee presence and oversight were some of the commitments made by Nelson Mandela Bay's Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, when he officially re-opened the Mayoral office in Uitenhage today. The office which will be manned by municipal officials on a full-time basis. The officials will inter alia attend to the service delivery challenges raised by residents and coordinate Mayoral office stakeholder engagement meetings. The Executive Mayor will spend … [Read more...] about Commitments from Bobani

Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights – and to write a book

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Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights - and to write a book: Orphaned as a teenager after the death of his parents in 2010, 17-year-old Vusumzi Qumza and his three siblings and a niece seemed destined for a life of hardship. But thanks to the generosity of Sunday Times readers and a Good Samaritan, Qumza is on his way to graduating with a law degree and is now writing a book. Source: News Latest News. Outstanding Mandela University alumni lauded at annual awards: A … [Read more...] about Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights – and to write a book

Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights – and to write a book

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Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights - and to write a book: Orphaned as a teenager after the death of his parents in 2010, 17-year-old Vusumzi Qumza and his three siblings and a niece seemed destined for a life of hardship. But thanks to the generosity of Sunday Times readers and a Good Samaritan, Qumza is on his way to graduating with a law degree and is now writing a book. Source: News Latest News. Outstanding Mandela University alumni lauded at annual awards: A … [Read more...] about Hardship inspired orphan Vusumzi Qumza to greater heights – and to write a book