The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor institutions after failing to submit proof of their financial viability to the department. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced the deregistration of City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd during a media briefing held in Pretoria on Tuesday. Nzimande said the four private institutions failed to comply … [Read more...] about Higher Education deregisters four private institutions
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Indalo Association Urges Caution in Albany Wind Farm Development
The Indalo Association’s Stance on Albany Wind Farm: A Call for Comprehensive Evaluation Makhanda, 26 March 2023: In response to recent claims made by EDF Renewables regarding the Albany Wind Farm development, the Indalo Association underscores the need for a thorough and holistic evaluation of the project’s environmental and socio-economic impacts.Statement 1: Scoping & Environmental Impact AssessmentEDF claims full compliance with Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) … [Read more...] about Indalo Association Urges Caution in Albany Wind Farm Development
Upgrade of the R336 route between Kirkwood and Addo Phase 2
Gqeberha – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise road users of the current road upgrade taking place on the R336, phase 2 between Bezuidenhout’s River, 13km out of Kirkwood and Addo (intersection of R336/R335), until 4 August 2025. A Stop/Go system will be implemented in three segments on the R336: The first Stop/Go section is at Bezuidenhout’s River, on the Kirkwood side (at Serfontein Citrus Farm), 30.5km, and Dunbrody settlement, 31.6km. The … [Read more...] about Upgrade of the R336 route between Kirkwood and Addo Phase 2
Minster Creecy’s recent decision will leave African penguins to go extinct, say bird groups
African penguins could be extinct as soon as 2035, according to BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds). Bird conservation groups are mounting a legal challenge to Environment minister Barbara Creecy’s recent decision to maintain current closed fishing areas around crucial African penguin breeding islands for at least the next decade. The groups say these closures were supposed to be an interim measure and the minister’s decision is … [Read more...] about Minster Creecy’s recent decision will leave African penguins to go extinct, say bird groups
NMBM launches an investigation following electricity blackout
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is investigating the electricity outage that occurred on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 which resulted in a blackout that affected most parts of the Metro. The preliminary investigations indicate that there was a suspected fault around 21:45 between Rowallan Park and Chatty sub-stations. The Metro has dispatched a team to inspect and patrol the line to locate the exact location of the fault to ascertain the root cause of the fault. Once determined, a full report … [Read more...] about NMBM launches an investigation following electricity blackout
Odendaal Comes in for an MBDA Spanking
The MBDA released a statement today saying that they have been vindicated by todays court ruling. According to the MBDA's CEO Anele Qaba - who took the MBDA's only shareholder and funder to court: Today, the Judge ruled that the MBDA be paid all grants due, and further confirmed the standing of the MBDA Board. The city was ordered to pay all legal costs to the challenge. It is indeed a vindication of the position that the Board and the CEO have held, that these issues had no basis and … [Read more...] about Odendaal Comes in for an MBDA Spanking
AIM Takes Mayor Van Niekerk To The Public Protector
The Abantu Integrity Movement (AIM) has written to the Public Protector requesting her to find that Mayor Gary van Niekerk acted in a manner that is in breach of the Code of Conduct for Councillors. The party also requests that the Public Protector makes a determination that Van Niekerk should be held personally liable for a legal services bill of more that R500 000 which the mayor caused the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to incur, allegedly illegally. AIM Secretary-General Maxhoba Buwa … [Read more...] about AIM Takes Mayor Van Niekerk To The Public Protector
Eastern Cape Gets R2 Billion Roads Investment
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will inject close to two billion of rands into the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape when it implements its road maintenance projects over the next three years. SANRAL announced this investment during a Taking SANRAL to the People stakeholder engagement session held at the Indoor Sport Centre in eNgcobo. Local leaders from the municipality, business forums, SMMEs, organised taxi associations and local community … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Gets R2 Billion Roads Investment
Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries
Employees of Nelson Mandela University marched on Wednesday, demanding an 8% salary increase.About 200 employees of Nelson Mandela University (NMU) protested outside the university on Wednesday, demanding a salary increase. The singing workers marched from Kings Beach, led by National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU)’s Thabo Moshoeshoe region. They demanded an 8% salary increase, better housing allowances, medical scheme benefits and equality between black and white staff … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University workers march for higher salaries
Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests
Classes were cancelled at three campuses of Ikhala TVET College in the Eastern Cape as students protested over NSFAS allowances.Classes were cancelled on Tuesday at all three campuses of Ikhala Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in the Eastern Cape, as students protested over the way their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) accommodation allowances are determined. Some students were in classes waiting to write tests when they were told to leave the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape College Classes Disrupted By Student Protests
St Benedict’s Top SA Boy’s Rowing School For 30th Consecutive Year
They’ve done it again! St Benedict’s College remains unbeaten, holding onto the coveted title of South Africa’s School Rowing Champions, for the 30th consecutive year. Despite fierce competition at the annual schools’ regatta (1-3 March 2024), the Johannesburg boys’ school placed first in the lion’s share of the events, out rowing teams from the best of South Africa’s rowing schools.The annual three-day regatta was held at Roodeplaat Dam with crews of rowers from 13 boys’ schools taking part. … [Read more...] about St Benedict’s Top SA Boy’s Rowing School For 30th Consecutive Year
I Can Relate, Can You?
Drop a comment in the comments box if you are currently struggling to get payment from any government or municipal department. Suffice to say we are in this exact same boat at the moment. The Public Service Commission (PSC) says the non-payment of suppliers’ invoices has huge implications for small businesses that rely on cash flow for survival. “Therefore, there is a need for urgent and timeous payment of suppliers given the critical role of procurement in economic development and … [Read more...] about I Can Relate, Can You?
Ashes To Ashes As Bay Beaches Temporarily Closed Due To Suspected Oil Spill
On Staurday 9 March 2024 the The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality took precautionary measures to close Kings, Humewood and Pollock beaches due a suspected oil spill. Teams were despatched to work on the affected beaches to confirm both what is seen like an oil spill and its origin. In the meantime, the Metro closed these beaches to limit the potential risk to people's health. Acting Executive Director for Arts, Sport, Recreation and Culture, Charmaine Williams said: “We had to move … [Read more...] about Ashes To Ashes As Bay Beaches Temporarily Closed Due To Suspected Oil Spill
R10 Million Agreement Signed To Set Up Film Infrastrcuture In Nelson Mandela Bay
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC and the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) have today signed a R10 million agreement to bolster film sector infrastructure in the Nelson Mandela Bay region. Earmarked to run over a three-year period, from October 01, 2023 to September 30, 2026, the agreement is intended to attract and retain film productions in the region, increase the induced film tourism in the region, promote the region as a film destination of choice while reducing the … [Read more...] about R10 Million Agreement Signed To Set Up Film Infrastrcuture In Nelson Mandela Bay
Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries
Dozens of security guards working at hospitals and clinics in Nelson Mandela Bay are still waiting to be paid their January salaries by their former employer. The company, Xhobani Security Services, says it can’t pay until the provincial Department of Health pays its outstanding debt of R3-million.Xhobani Security Services ended its contract with the department in February, a month early. The company said that it had no “financial muscle” to render further service. Some guards embarked on a … [Read more...] about Health department fails to pay security contractor, leaving guards without salaries
