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SIU to probe National Skills Fund, DPWI, among others

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SIU to probe National Skills Fund, DPWI, among others President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed five proclamations – two new and three amendments – authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the National Skills Fund and the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.   In addition, the President has amended existing proclamations to expand the scope of investigations into the South African … [Read more...] about SIU to probe National Skills Fund, DPWI, among others

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

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Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has officially unveiled a groundbreaking Request for Information (RFI), aimed at transforming the country’s struggling rail and port infrastructure through strategic partnerships with the private sector. “Today, I am launching an online request for information to develop an enabling environment for Private Sector Participation (PSP) and enhance investment in rail and port … [Read more...] about Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

5 Major Reasons Why YOUR Press Releases are NOT Published

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Bonus – 5 T’s to follow As a ‘jobbing journalist’ I receive many press releases via e-mail. What follows are five major reasons why those press releases are never published. REASONS why Your Press Release hits the BIN! Submitting as a FARGING PDF – when last did we see a printed newspaper? NOT Providing a PLAIN TEXT version in your e-mail – the journalistic secret weapon is “ctrl A, ctrl C, ctrl V” (heard of DOS yet?) Too many EMOTIVE Words – the refuge of the advertiser Submitting as a .jpg – … [Read more...] about 5 Major Reasons Why YOUR Press Releases are NOT Published

Settlement Reached in African Penguin Case

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Conservationists argued that current no-fishing zones are inadequate to prevent the African Penguin’s extinction. The government, seabird conservation groups and the pelagic fishing industry have reached a settlement agreement in a High Court case. The agreement includes significant changes to no-fishing zones around several African Penguin breeding islands. Previously declared closures were insufficient to protect penguin breeding grounds, environmental groups argued. African Penguins, … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached in African Penguin Case

Kariega Protesters Demand to See Mayor, Boo Ward Councillor

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The R334 was temporarily closed by hundreds of protesters from Area 11 informal settlement in Gunguluza in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. They demanded electrification, an end to bucket system and to be relocated to a nearby open field. In a second protest since Friday, about 200 people blocked the R334 road with rubble and burning tyres in Kariega from 5am on Wednesday. Blowing whistles and singing songs, the protest by shack dwellers from Area 11 informal settlement in Gunguluza stretched into the … [Read more...] about Kariega Protesters Demand to See Mayor, Boo Ward Councillor

Are we on a slippery slope to “Kaka land”?

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Let us Summarise today's adjustments budget below for you: R600 Million - for poor people R400.8 Million for service delivery Are we on a slippery slope to "Kaka land"? Today the Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, at a Special Council Meeting presented her adjustments budget with these words: Today, I present the Adjustments Budget for the 2024/25 financial year—a budget that remains fully funded and break-even, ensuring that we continue to … [Read more...] about Are we on a slippery slope to “Kaka land”?

Police Mum on Muhsin Hendricks Murder Investigation

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Taj Hargey, the President of the Open Mosque, said Muhsin Hendricks “wanted a compassion-centered Islam”. Police have provided no information on the progress of the investigation into the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam. Tribute was paid to Hendricks at a service of the Open Mosque on Saturday. Hendricks’s foundation currently appears to be closed and its website is “temporarily unavailable”. More than three weeks since the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam, no one … [Read more...] about Police Mum on Muhsin Hendricks Murder Investigation

No Street Light Tender in Kariega

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Over one hundred people gathered in the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Thursday. There is currently no contract in place for fixing street lights in Kariega. This was according to Nelson Mandela Bay acting electricity and energy director, Tholi Biyela. He was speaking to over a hundred people living in wards 42 to 47 in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday. But, a tender for nine service providers across the metro would be coming out next week, Biyela said. Areas in the metro have been in the … [Read more...] about No Street Light Tender in Kariega

Immigrant Spaza Shop Owners Battle to Meet Registration Deadline in NMB

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Spaza shops were given until 28 February to register with the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. Owners of all food handling outlets were to have registered with their local municipalities by the end of February. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this last year following the deaths of several people after eating food possibly bought from spaza shops. In Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, less than 18% of shop owners have met the deadline. Most shops are owned by immigrants and many of them are … [Read more...] about Immigrant Spaza Shop Owners Battle to Meet Registration Deadline in NMB

How to ‘UnSuck’ Your Press Release Title – #MTGA

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Your Titles are Boring – How to Make Consumers Read Your Press Release Why Your Press Release Title Mustn’t exceed 65 Characters Lets Make Titles Great Again – #MTGA Most MyPR Press Release submissions succeed in telling people about a company/product. BUT, at the risk of offending you, most press release titles are boring, uninspiring and do not compel anyone want to read them. You need to rethink what you want to achieve and how you will accomplish that. How to UnSuck Your Press Release Title. … [Read more...] about How to ‘UnSuck’ Your Press Release Title – #MTGA

Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Who Fought for Queer Rights, Assassinated

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Imam Muhsin Hendricks ran the Inner Circle, an organisation focused on helping queer Muslims embrace their faith and sexuality. He also was the imam at the People’s Mosque in Wynberg. How was Hendricks murdered? Muhsin Hendricks, an imam who was outspoken in his support of queer people in the South Africa’s Muslim community, was murdered on Saturday in Gqeberha. It is reported that he was the world’s first openly gay imam. According to a statement by police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van … [Read more...] about Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Who Fought for Queer Rights, Assassinated

Protesters Angry That Gqeberha Company Is Using Workers From Durban

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About 60 members of the Ibhayi Workers Forum protested outside Dormac in the Markman Industrial area, Gqeberha, on Thursday. About 60 members of the Ibhayi Workers Forum protested outside marine and offshore engineering firm Dormac in the Markman Industrial area, Gqeberha, on Thursday. “All these people are unemployed and had high hopes of getting hired when the company opened last year,” said Mzimkulu Piliso, a forum leader. “Some even went through the process of interviewing and were promised … [Read more...] about Protesters Angry That Gqeberha Company Is Using Workers From Durban

American support changes young lives in the Eastern Cape

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Twelve beneficiaries currently receive educational support from an American funder via Tangible Africa, an engagement project of Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation non-profit organisation. Prof Jean Greyling, Tangible Africa Founder and Associate Professor at Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department, said the support received has been ongoing for learners and students strong in STEM. “I have been actively involved in raising … [Read more...] about American support changes young lives in the Eastern Cape

6 Municipal Employees Supended

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has issued notices of intention to suspend six employees from the Electricity and Energy Directorate. This action follows allegations of gross misconduct related to the unauthorised placement of orders for copper cables and wires, amounting to over R10 million. The Municipality is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability. These allegations are being taken very seriously, and a thorough investigation is currently … [Read more...] about 6 Municipal Employees Supended