The South African Netflix original documentary, “My Octopus Teacher”, has won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.“This is an important milestone, as it will encourage further investments, skills transfer and collaboration in South Africa’s film industry,” Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, said on Monday in a tweet on the social media platform. The documentary is about a filmmaker who forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, … [Read more...] about My Octopus Teacher’s Oscar
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Any Ideas on How to Break this Impasse
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu is calling on South Africans to come forward with proposals that might assist in resolving the deadlock between government and organised labour over the current public service wage negotiations.This comes after government and labour reached a deadlock in negotiations on Friday.The Minister held a media briefing last Thursday, and said these were the most difficult wage negotiations between the parties that the country has ever faced. Mchunu … [Read more...] about Any Ideas on How to Break this Impasse
Wonderful farewell for beloved commander
QONCE – The staff of Provincial Performance Management Section gathered at Inkwenkwezi Game Resort today to celebrate the good years they have shared with their commander, Colonel Edgracia Thobeka Lupindo. Speaking at the event, her colleague, Lieutenant Colonel Kwanele Mqiki described Colonel Lupindo as an approachable, disciplined and a dedicated commander. He thanked her for the guidance and mentorship she displayed to the unit and that they will miss her strategic thinking and decision … [Read more...] about Wonderful farewell for beloved commander
Bushy Park Armed Suspects Arrested
GQEBERHA – Two suspects were arrested in a house robbery in Kwazakele, while a vehicle was recovered abandoned after a house robbery in Bushy Park last night, 23/04.In the first house robbery, it is alleged that at approximately 19:15 in Seaview Road, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) the complainant was at home with his parents. When he went outside with his dog, he was confronted by five suspects of which three were armed with fire arms. The suspects forced the complainant back into the house where he … [Read more...] about Bushy Park Armed Suspects Arrested
Persistence leads to suspects’ arrest for murder of 8-year-old girl
CAMBRIDGE – Persistent Cambridge detective today arrested the suspect to solve murder of 8-year-old girl that was killed in Doorchester Heights informal settlement two months ago.It is alleged that a resident went to check his garden not far from the shacks and discovered a partly decomposed half naked unknown body lying over his crops covered with a blanket. The persistent detective, Sergeant Bulelani Mgubo started his investigation since then and gathered critical information through his … [Read more...] about Persistence leads to suspects’ arrest for murder of 8-year-old girl
Former Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality clerk arrested for retention fraud
EASTERN CAPE – The East London Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team arrested Andile Mhlawuli (35) for alleged fraud and money laundering on Thursday, 22 April 2021.It is alleged that during the period between April and August 2014, Mhlawuli who was employed as an admin clerk at the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality fraudulently enriched himself at the expense of service providers. His modus operandi was he would identify projects where tenders had been awarded but there were … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality clerk arrested for retention fraud
Something Stank in Gqeberha
GQEBERHA – As police officials, continuous multidisciplinary operations to stop the illegal trading in counterfeit goods must be enforced as this illicit trading impacts vastly on the economy of the country.Fake perfumes with an estimated value of R1, 2 million were confiscated in a joint operation by the Port of Ngqura border policing and patent attorneys, Spoor and Fisher on Thursday, 22 April 2021 at a shop in North Street in North End in Gqeberha. It is alleged that at about 09:30 on the … [Read more...] about Something Stank in Gqeberha
Swift work from Algoa Park SAPS
GQEBERHA – Swift action from SAPS Algoa Park detectives on information received, resulted in the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect and the recovery of almost R30 000-00 worth of goods. It is alleged that between Tuesday 20 April 2021 and Wednesday 21 April 2021 a house breaking was reported at a business in Grant Street, Sidwell. The suspect(s) forced a back door open to gain entrance to the property and stole a computer, tools and power tools. On Thursday 22 April 2021, detectives acted on a tip … [Read more...] about Swift work from Algoa Park SAPS
So Tempted to Say that Lovely Afrikaans Word….
Government says that the Tourism Recovery Plan will facilitate the preservation of R189 billion.Interventions and enablers outlined in the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan will facilitate the preservation of R189 billion of value, and help the sector to recover. “Additionally, it will position the sector for long-term sustainable growth,” Tourism Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said at a media briefing on Thursday. Unpacking the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan, the Minister said the plan represents … [Read more...] about So Tempted to Say that Lovely Afrikaans Word….
Stuff the “Employ Locals” Plea
Editor: I find it hard to believe that we do not have these skills available on a local basis! Has anyone in Government been listening the last 30 years when we have been crying out for focus on our education and the brain drain? Imagine just how far ahead of the world we would be today if we had rather spent the ‘Arms Deal’ money on EDUCATION? Government will this week welcome 24 Cuban engineers, who have been seconded to South Africa to enhance government’s efforts in water delivery and … [Read more...] about Stuff the “Employ Locals” Plea
Greenwood bids farewell to “shining light & devoted educator” of 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson
For 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson has served the learners, teachers, parents, and leadership of Greenwood school – leaving an indelible mark on each one of them. She’s served under six headmasters, held a number of leadership positions in education, and has been an integral part of the development and growth of Greenwood Primary School since she first stepped into her classroom in 1977. Thousands of lives have been touched by her service and devotion to her career in education. She began her … [Read more...] about Greenwood bids farewell to “shining light & devoted educator” of 39 years, Mrs Elaine Thompson
Suspect arrested after bumping into Kei Bridge Police Station gate
EASTERN CAPE – Kei Bridge Police swiftly responded to a call where a vehicle was stolen at Ndabakazi Location yesterday afternoon and managed to arrest the suspect. Information received was that the vehicle is driving to the direction of Kei Bridge and backup was called to assist in the chase. The vehicle was spotted on N2, the driver did not stop and as a result he bumped the entrance gate at the Kei Bridge Police Station. The driver drove off the road to the bushes and it is then that the … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested after bumping into Kei Bridge Police Station gate
Life sentence for murder of 78-year-old
Cradock: On Friday, 16 April 2021 a 42-year-old murder and robbery accused, Themba Sindaphi was sentenced in the Grahamstown High Court.This followed the aggravating robbery and brutal murder of a 78-year-old female, Ms Paddy Orphen from a farm in the Cradock policing precinct on 5 May 2020. During the robbery her Ford Ranger bakkie was also taken and found deserted and burned at the nearby bushes in the Industrial area of Cradock. The accused was arrested after which the case was transferred to … [Read more...] about Life sentence for murder of 78-year-old
Five suspects arrested for possession of abalone in Amalinda
CAMBRIDGE – Determined to protect the marine living resources, East London K9 Unit members pounced on five suspects and seized illegal abalone on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 during patrols. Police spotted the suspects near a residence in Edmund Street, Amalinda and stopped them in their tracks as they were trying to evade arrest. A thorough search was conducted by the police of their vehicles, a Kombi and a VW Polo, that led to the discovery of 781 units of abalone. The abalone weighing 56 kg is … [Read more...] about Five suspects arrested for possession of abalone in Amalinda
Two Suspects Arrested for Abalone Possession
EASTERN CAPE- In a joint operation between Gqeberha K9 unit and a private anti-poaching unit, two suspects were arrested and abalone confiscated during early this morning, 14 April 2021.It is alleged that on Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at about 22:00, the K9 unit members followed up on information received of a suspicious vehicle with possible abalone. The vehicle was spotted in Marine Drive and stopped. Nothing suspicious was found in the vehicle. At about 05:30, the K9 members and the anti-poaching … [Read more...] about Two Suspects Arrested for Abalone Possession
