29% of South Africans use tobacco.Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says government may have to consider tightening tobacco regulations in South Africa. The Deputy Minister was speaking at the release of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) results for the country in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday morning, where the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day also took place. The survey results show that at least one out of four adults smoke tobacco products like cigarettes, hubbly, cigars … [Read more...] about And Pappegaai Twak?
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Condolences for Xola Ngcangca – East Cape Black Fishers’ Association Chair
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has expressed her sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Eastern Cape Black Fishers’ Association Chair, Xola Ngcangca, who was murdered on Wednesday night. Ngcangca was shot dead outside his KwaDwesi home in Gqeberha. “The murder of a man who was working towards improving the lives of especially small-scale fishers is a shock to all within the fishing community,” Creecy said. “Ngcangca was committed to transformation … [Read more...] about Condolences for Xola Ngcangca – East Cape Black Fishers’ Association Chair
NMBM hosts Provincial Africa Day celebration to promote reconciliation and unity – NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Eugene Johnson, welcomed the provincial government, led by Acting Premier, Honourable Xolile Nqatha and MEC for Sports Recreation Arts and Culture, Honourable Fezeka Nkomonye, to champion reconciliation, unity, and social cohesion, and to encourage communities to reflect on the gains of democracy, as the Eastern Cape celebrated Africa Day on Thursday, 26 May 2022 at Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brighton. In his keynote address, Acting … [Read more...] about NMBM hosts Provincial Africa Day celebration to promote reconciliation and unity – NMBM
Three-year Maths pilot programme to benefit 1 000 Grade 10, 11 and 12 Nelson Mandela Bay learners
Kariega – Expanding their commitment to supporting strong education that empowers the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has launched the Volkswagen Online Maths initiative.This pilot project, developed in partnership with Tuta-Me (an online learning platform by Optimi Workplace) and Odin Education (an ed-tech solution developed by Jendamark), will offer online tutoring and support in mathematics to 1 000 learners in Nelson Mandela Bay. Focusing its efforts on Grade 10, Grade 11 and 12 … [Read more...] about Three-year Maths pilot programme to benefit 1 000 Grade 10, 11 and 12 Nelson Mandela Bay learners
No monkeypox cases confirmed in South Africa
Although 15 countries have collectively reported more than 140 monkeypox cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of the virus in South Africa.In a statement on Monday, the NICD reported that on 13 May 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of two laboratory-confirmed cases and one probable case of monkeypox, from the same household, in the United Kingdom. “On 15th May, four additional laboratory-confirmed … [Read more...] about No monkeypox cases confirmed in South Africa
Motorists may soon do driver’s license eye tests at optometrist of their choice
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is finalising an agreement with the Health Professions Council of South Africa that would enable motorists applying for or renewing their driver’s license cards, to do their eye tests at an optometrist of their choosing.The Minister said this was part of several interventions aimed at improving the quality of service delivery at a Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTC). He said this when he tabled the … [Read more...] about Motorists may soon do driver’s license eye tests at optometrist of their choice
Public-Private Partnerships the solution to solve illegal dumping crisis – NMBM
A major clean-up campaign in New Brighton’s Sheya Kulati Drive and surrounding industrial area has birthed a promising future for the area, recently misused by residents and businesses to dump waste illegally. New plans for a more vibrant future, short to long term, were pronounced on Wednesday by various stakeholders who took part in Day Three of the five-day clean-up campaign in the area, led by NMBM Executive Mayor Cllr Eugene Johnson and Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr … [Read more...] about Public-Private Partnerships the solution to solve illegal dumping crisis – NMBM
Helping Matrics Ace Maths
Isuzu Motors South Africa has teamed up with Mandela University’s MobiTutorZA Academy programme to help Grade 12s ace maths.Sixty Grade 12 pupils at three Gqeberha schools have a chance of improving their maths marks, and their chances of getting into university – thanks to a generous donation by Isuzu, enabling an innovative maths programme to run at their schools. The entire matric maths classes at Ethembeni Enrichment Centre, Paterson High and St Thomas High – along with an additional 15 past … [Read more...] about Helping Matrics Ace Maths
Guaranteed to Make You Growl With Displeasure
The English translation of Knor is “chide; fret; growl; grumble; grunt; snarl” So, is it a double grumble if the product is spelled with TWO R’s?The National Consumer Commission has called on consumers in possession of Knorr-Cup-a-Soup Lite Beef and Vegetable to discontinue use of the product and return it to the point of sale for a full refund. According to Acting National Consumer Commissioner, Thezi Mabuza, the supplier of the product informed the Commission of the precautionary recall of … [Read more...] about Guaranteed to Make You Growl With Displeasure
Dam Levels Declining (Not only in Gqeberha!)
The weekly status of reservoirs released by the Department of Water and Sanitation show that the country’s dam levels are continuously declining when compared to same period last week.Of course Nelson Mandela Bay’s Dam Levels remain dire with 40% of Gqeberha expecting to run out of water within weeks. See latest Dam Levels here. In a statement on Wednesday, the department reiterated its call for the public to utilise water with caution as the winter season normally has minimal amount of … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Declining (Not only in Gqeberha!)
Who is watching who?
In celebration of Unesco’s World Media Freedom Day, Nelson Mandela University hosted a webinar titled “Media: Under Surveillance” recently.The webinar was presented by the Faculty of Humanities and School of Language, Media and Communications and delivered thought-provoking discussions on the corporate surveillance economy, the chilling effects of surveillance on journalists and the consequences of private surveillance of the ‘other’ using social messaging apps. According to Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Who is watching who?
Grant beneficiaries urged to withdraw funds at supermarkets or ATMs
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries who usually withdraw their grant at a South African Post Office (Sapo) branch, have been advised to consider withdrawing their grant at a supermarket or ATM this month.This as some post office branches will have insufficient cash. “It should be noted that the majority of SASSA grants for the month of May have been paid. Tuesday 3 May was reserved for paying Older Persons’ Grants, Wednesday 4 May for Disability Grants, and Thursday 5 May … [Read more...] about Grant beneficiaries urged to withdraw funds at supermarkets or ATMs
A Double Whammy for Gqeberha
Little to no rain coupled with extremely low dam levels could spell disaster for Gqeberha by the end of this month.CLICK HERE to see Gqeberha’s Dam Levels Today. In addition to the Nelson Mandlea Bay Municipality the Department of Water and Sanitation has also called on the public to utilise water with caution as the winter season sets in with a minimal amount of rainfall. According to the department, South Africa’s water levels have slightly declined as the winter season sets in. This week’s … [Read more...] about A Double Whammy for Gqeberha
Gamtoos Valley programme helps shape future farmers
Celebrating their recent graduation from the plant management programme with Gamtoos Irrigation Board were students (from left) Althean Macconi, Ronique Williams, Siphosethu Speelman, Lubabalo Tati, Siyamthanda Grootboom, Steve Jeneker, Shelmoryka Maarman, Marklin Mitchel and Banathi Tofile Photo: Supplied Nine young people from Hankey and Patensie graduate after 12-month internship in plant management and production NINE young people from Hankey and Patensie are well on their way to making a … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Valley programme helps shape future farmers
Kariega K9 Unit recover stolen goods worth R8.5 million
KARIEGA – During the past week, the SAPS K9 Unit in Kariega recovered stolen goods to the value of more than R8.5 million in two separate incidents. In both cases hijacked trucks were recovered in the Kariega area.In the first incident, on 26 April 2022 at about 10:00, a truck with a cargo of worth millions of rands transporting catalytic converters was hijacked close to the VW plant in Kariega. At about 11:30, the vehicle was found abandoned (without its load) on the R334. At about 17:00 on the … [Read more...] about Kariega K9 Unit recover stolen goods worth R8.5 million
