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President to open refurbished ECD centre in Eastern Cape

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will today officially open the newly constructed Little Flower Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre in Nkantolo in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Eastern Cape.According to the Presidency, the centre had been operating for several years from an informal structure. The construction of the centre is part of the Vangasali campaign, which is a partnership between the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Department of Basic Education to enhance ECD … [Read more...] about President to open refurbished ECD centre in Eastern Cape

Little Flower Nkantolo officially opened by President Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the growth of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres is a fine example of social entrepreneurship that contributes to job creation and the development of children.The President said this at the opening of the newly refurbished Little Flower Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nkantolo village in the Eastern Cape. The centre, which has been operating for several years from an informal structure, is located within the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local … [Read more...] about Little Flower Nkantolo officially opened by President Ramaphosa

And What About Gqeberha Minister?

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has allayed fears of water outages in the country and reiterated that his department is working towards ensuring water security.Mchunu was speaking during the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) Biennial Conference and Exhibition held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday. He joined WISA CEO, Dr Lester Goldman, along with a number of water experts from across the country and overseas, to discuss ways to improve and enhance efforts to … [Read more...] about And What About Gqeberha Minister?

Walter Sisulu University Fuels Data Infrastructure Innovation

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Aiming to be one of the most innovative educational institutions in the country, this university knew that its data infrastructure needed a comprehensive upgrade.To thrive in the digital age, any organization needs a workforce with strong digital capabilities and universities are often key to developing this talent pool. As digitalization sweeps across all industries, it’s no wonder that educational institutions around the world are beginning to prioritize digital development. Walter Sisulu … [Read more...] about Walter Sisulu University Fuels Data Infrastructure Innovation

New coalition leadership set out plan to get Nelson Mandela Bay working again – NMBM

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Executive Mayor Retief Odendaal, together with his mayoral committee members, has set out their key priorities to get Nelson Mandela Bay working again.   During his inaugural media briefing, the Executive Mayor said together with this team they had identified several main pillars that will be addressed as priorities over the next few months.   Mayor Odendaal added that it was critical to bring political and administrative stability back to Nelson Mandela Bay, and the new Mayoral Committee would … [Read more...] about New coalition leadership set out plan to get Nelson Mandela Bay working again – NMBM

Mayor declares inter-governmental dispute over proposed Section 12 amendment – NMBM

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Newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Retief Odendaal, has declared a formal intergovernmental dispute concerning plans for a Section 12 amendment to the municipality, as put forward by the MEC of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Af... More NMBM News. … [Read more...] about Mayor declares inter-governmental dispute over proposed Section 12 amendment – NMBM

CPI dips to 7.6% in August

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The monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0.2%, the lowest reading since January 2022, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).The decrease was amid fuel prices decreasing by 3.8% between July and August, with petrol falling by 5.0% and diesel by 0.9%. “This pushed the annual rate for fuel down to 43.2% from 56.2% in July. The welcome decrease in the cost of fuel had an impact on the overall transport index, which declined by 1.0% between July and August,” the agency said. In … [Read more...] about CPI dips to 7.6% in August

Manhunt launched after councillor, son murder

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The SAPS in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for two suspects after an iNgquza Local Municipality councillor and his son were fatally shot and killed at their home on Friday evening.In the wake of the attack, Eastern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene, ordered the activation of a 72-hour mobilisation plan to trace and find at least two suspects after the two were fatally shot at their homestead in Slovo Park, in Lusikisiki. Provincial spokesperson, Brigadier … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched after councillor, son murder