The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has officially launched its medical school, a move the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has described as the realisation of a long-held dream.To mark the occasion on Tuesday, Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, extended his congratulations to the university for this landmark achievement of becoming the tenth medical school in the country. “I would like to commend the university for the continued role that … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela University Medical School Opens
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Buthelezi back at work
The Ministry of Health has announced the reinstatement of the Director General, Dr Sandile Buthelezi back to his role as the Accounting Officer of the National Department of Health with effect from Monday, 29 November 2021.This follows the release of the Special Investigating Unit Report into the Digital Vibes contract in which a number of officials were implicated, including Dr Buthelezi. He was placed on precautionary suspension to allow the investigation process to run smoothly, and … [Read more...] about Buthelezi back at work
Schauder’s ‘Barrage of Bullets’
Gqeberha: The pugnacious actions between two rival gangs led to a barrage of bullets being fired at each other, two gang affiliates arrested and two firearms recovered in Shauderville this morning.The action unfolded at about 10:50 when it is alleged that three gang members in a blue Citi Golf drove in Gelvan Road in Shauderville and started firing at the four occupants of another gang seated in a white Suzuki vehicle. Three occupants in the Suzuki got off while the driver … [Read more...] about Schauder’s ‘Barrage of Bullets’
Mayor Eugene Johnson sets developmental agenda – NMBM
MEDIA STATEMENT BY EXECUTIVE MAYOR EUGENE JOHNSON AT THE GQEBERHA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER ON TUESDAY, 09:30. Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. I trust that you are well and ready for this important day. Thank you for honouring our first official press conference of the tenth administration of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. I decided to move this media engagement to an earlier time slot in order for the Nelson Mandela University to … [Read more...] about Mayor Eugene Johnson sets developmental agenda – NMBM
Cabinet approves Electoral Systems Reforms report
Cabinet has approved the report of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on Electoral Systems Reforms be submitted to Parliament.The electoral reforms were initiated after a Constitutional Court judgment in 2020 declared the Electoral Act, 1998 (Act 73 of 1998) unconstitutional. The Act only provided for the elections of members of the National Assembly and provincial legislatures to be done through political parties. During a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the … [Read more...] about Cabinet approves Electoral Systems Reforms report
Zimbabwean Special Exemption Permit ends
While the Special Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) will come to an end on 31 December 2021, Cabinet has granted a 12 month grace period at the expiry of the document.This comes after Cabinet in its Wednesday meeting decided to no longer issue extensions to the Zimbabwean special dispensations. During a post-Cabinet briefing, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, said Cabinet considered the much talked about ZEP and noted the fake news being spread on the permits. The first Zimbabwean … [Read more...] about Zimbabwean Special Exemption Permit ends
SETs Framework approved
Cabinet has approved the Sectoral Emission Targets (SETs) Framework.During a post-Cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, said this was in line with South Africa’s implementation of the Paris Agreement. The agreement was signed by the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2015. The Minister said the framework would guide the lead government department’s approach in coordinating the process towards allocating and … [Read more...] about SETs Framework approved
Newly elected administration steps in to resolve SMME impasse – NMBM
Published: 24 Nov 2021 CURRENTNMBM MANAGES WATER PRESSURE TO REDUCE CONSUMPTIONThe Municipality will continue reducing pressure across Nelson Mandela Bay, to ensure that taps do not run dry before Christmas.Our water consumption remains high, and the combined level of storage in the local dams supplying the City are below 13%. No significant rain is predicted in the near future. Should any of the local dam systems run dry, much of the city will have dry taps. We are working at avoiding dry taps … [Read more...] about Newly elected administration steps in to resolve SMME impasse – NMBM
R131bn Just Transition Partnership
Cabinet has welcomed the historic R131 billion Just Transition Partnership established by South Africa with France, Germany, the UK, the United States and the European Union announced at the recent COP26.The offer of the partnership was expected to be mobilised over the next three to five years. Addressing the media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, said the partnership was expected to contribute towards the country’s move to renewable energy commitments, which hold many … [Read more...] about R131bn Just Transition Partnership
Working together to fight GBVF
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, says the country – especially men – need to take accountability for the gender based violence and femicide “pandemic” currently plaguing South Africa.She was speaking at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign in Soweto on Thursday. The International community is commemorating the 16 Days campaign for the 30th year, this year. The Minister lamented … [Read more...] about Working together to fight GBVF
The time for instability and corruption is over in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. – NMBM
That was a statement made by the newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, ANC Councillor, Eugene Johnson. The Executive Mayor made her acceptance speech at the 2021-2026 Inaugural Council Meeting which was attended by the Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Xolile Nqatha and a number of members of the Eastern Cape Legislature. The Executive Mayor was elected by 60 councillors against her competitor, Councillor Nqaba Bhanga who got 59 votes. Executive Mayor, … [Read more...] about The time for instability and corruption is over in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. – NMBM
SA’s grim crime picture
Contributing to this, he said, is “time planning and deployment of resources, where they are needed most”. The Minister said this on Friday while releasing the 2021/22 quarter two crime statistics. He said the decreases in aggravated robberies, including cash-in-transit (CIT), and residential and non-residential robberies, “should give South Africans hope that the SAPS is making inroads in policing these crimes”. “Certainly, more can and will be done to ensure that South Africans are and feel … [Read more...] about SA’s grim crime picture
Tournament in honour of dearly departed basketball and netball coach – NMBM
While basketball players were competing for top honours in the finals of the NMBBA League at the Raymond Mhlaba Indoor Sports Centre today, the memory of Zanele "Doopsy” Ncipa, a dedicated coach of the Grey High School junior basketball team and the municipal netball team, reigned supreme. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Netball Team Manager Anastasia Plaatjies said the 32-year-old Ncipa will be sorely missed for her dedication to both sporting codes, her … [Read more...] about Tournament in honour of dearly departed basketball and netball coach – NMBM
10 000 rapes in three months
This comes as the 2021/22 quarter two crime statistics released on Friday revealed that 9 556 people were raped between July and September 2021. The Minister said this was an increase of 634 cases (7.1%) compared to the previous reporting period. He said a sample of 6 144 rape cases revealed that 3 951 of the rape incidents took place at the home of the victim or the home of the rapist. “Liquor and drugs were involved in 1 383 of the rape cases. “[A total of] 400 rape cases were domestic … [Read more...] about 10 000 rapes in three months
20.7% Increase in Murders
A total of 6 163 people were killed in South Africa between July and September 2021, Police Minister Bheki Cele says.The revelation is contained in the 2021/22 quarter two crime statistics released on Friday. With 1 056 more people killed, this represents a 20.7 % increase compared to the corresponding period. However, compared to the same period in the 2019/20 financial – when there was COVID-19 lockdown, the figure represented a 13.2% increase. Compared to a period without Lockdown, this would … [Read more...] about 20.7% Increase in Murders
