GQEBERHA – The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a rape suspect. It is alleged that on Saturday, 27 March 2021 at about 22:00, the 11-year-old victim was walking in G-West in Walmer location when the suspect confronted her. He took the victim to the graveyard where he allegedly raped her. He took the victim’s hoodie and left his jersey behind. The suspect is a black male, slim, tall and is in his late 20’s. He … [Read more...] about Police seek Gqeberha rape suspect
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Port Alfred Man (58) on fraud charge relating to Covid-19 donations
EASTERN CAPE – Christopher Stylianou (58) appeared briefly in the Port Alfred Magistrates Court this morning on a charge of Fraud.On 26 March 2020 during the Lockdown, the suspect teamed up with two others in Port Alfred to raise funds for food parcels. The first donation received was from a local foundation to the sum of R10 000-00. A non-profit company called Ndlambe Lockdown Support Group was opened by the suspect who was in possession of the Bank Card. Sponsorships and donations were … [Read more...] about Port Alfred Man (58) on fraud charge relating to Covid-19 donations
LGBTQI Murder suspect appears in court
EASTERN CAPE – A 28-year-old man appeared in the Kwanobuhle magistrates’ court this morning, 13 April 2021 on a charge of murder.It is alleged that on 31 March 2021 in the evening, the suspect burnt his bedding at his house in Matana Street in Kwanobuhle. On 1 April 2021, the family reported the malicious damage to property to police and indicated that they were suspicious that he may have been involved in some other criminal activity. Police went to the house and found blood stains inside his … [Read more...] about LGBTQI Murder suspect appears in court
Suspect arrested with Tik and Dagga
EASTERN CAPE – The good team work between different units and the community led to the arrest of a 31-year-old suspect for the possession of drugs.This arrest came after Aliwal North SAPS K9 members and District Operation Command Centre members embarked on an operation on Monday, 12 April 2021. An identified house was searched in the Joe Gqabi area that led to the arrest of the man. The following was confiscated: 10 small plastics bags containing Chrystal Meth (Tik) and 9 small plastic bags … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested with Tik and Dagga
Mandrax Tablets Seized
EASTERN CAPE – Mandrax tablets worth R47 750 was confiscated by Anti-Gang Unit members in Algoa Park last night, 12 April 2021.It is alleged that at about 22:40, members executed a search warrant at a house in Cudham Place. A total of 955 Mandrax tablets was found in the house. An enquiry docket was opened for further investigated. No arrest was made. In an intelligence driven operation conducted during the early hours of this morning, 13 April 2021, Anti-Gang Unit members arrested a … [Read more...] about Mandrax Tablets Seized
Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps
The impact of COVID-19 on education could be felt for as long as ten years. By the end of 2020, it was estimated that despite efforts made in both the private and public schools, “children lost a full six months of learning and even now they’ve gone back, it’s patchy because they can only go one or two days a week,” a statement made by education expert, Professor Nicky Roberts. Furthermore, South Africa is not unique. According to the UNESCO Monitoring Report, 192 countries had implemented … [Read more...] about Animation Helps Local Educators Fill COVID-19 Learning Gaps
Nelson Mandela Bay advertising agency ups the ante, takes aim at metro’s high youth unemployment
Boomtown, an advertising and marketing communications agency based in Nelson Mandela Bay, has taken aim at the city’s high youth unemployment rates by more than doubling the intake for its graduate internship programme, Bayeza. After its experience with its first graphic design intern Pola Maneli in 2012, Boomtown has assisted 22 – or 2 or 3 a year – talented young graduates enter the industry. In 2021, however, it is upping the ante with an intake of 10 interns. The intention, according to … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay advertising agency ups the ante, takes aim at metro’s high youth unemployment
Boost for life and practical skills training of rural women
PROTEC’s 2020 matrics achieve 100% pass rate and 83% bachelor pass rate Against almost impossible odds, PROTEC’s 2020 matriculants are celebrating a 100%…Read More on MyPR.co.za … [Read more...] about Boost for life and practical skills training of rural women
Eastern Cape EMSS student aces exams with 8 distinctions
Despite missed school days and the added stress of lockdown, Engen Maths and Science learner, Sibulele Solilo bagged eight distinctions and a 90% average for matric.An alumnus of Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape, Sibulele achieved over 90% for both Maths and Science. The KwaNobuhle township local plans to study Medicine at the University of Stellenbosch this year so that he can follow his dream of becoming a Forensic Pathologist. And if the challenge of living in … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape EMSS student aces exams with 8 distinctions
SA determined to ramp up vaccine manufacturing capacity
Deputy President David Mabuza has reiterated government’s stance to ramp up efforts for the country to produce its own lifesaving vaccines, as the world battles COVID-19. Mabuza conducted an oversight visit at the Biovac Institute in Midrand, Gauteng, on Tuesday. Biovac is a bio-pharmaceutical company, in partnership with government and the private sector. Established in 2003, with its headquarters in Cape Town, the company was set up to establish local vaccine manufacturing capability for … [Read more...] about SA determined to ramp up vaccine manufacturing capacity
MyGqeberha – A New Personal Record for Indexing in Google
I May Have to Charge You a LOT to Tell You HOW to do ThisOn 24 February 2021 at 12:41:50 I registered https://MyGqeberha.com On 24 February 2021 at 15:20:00 MyGqeberha.com was indexed in Google for the first time! From registration of the domain name to indexing in Google – 2 hours and 40 minutes Reach Trust E-Mail Domain Hosting How did I do this? I developed and deployed the basic site in record time – an hour I posted a link to the MyGqeberha.com web site from MyPE here: Gqeberha? Absolute … [Read more...] about MyGqeberha – A New Personal Record for Indexing in Google
Nelson Mandela Bay is hiring!
We have services to deliver, and we need the best possible people to help us do so! The Municipality has allocated R41 million to fill identified critical vacancies. Many of these 84 vacancies have been advertised over the past two weekends. Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services, Cllr Annette Lovemore said: "We invite every person who believes that he or she could be the best candidate for any of our positions to apply. We are looking to employ exceptional, entirely … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay is hiring!
Gqeberha – New Name, Origins & Pronunciation for the Former Port Elizabeth
On 23 February 2021, Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa signed off on the renaming of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha.Learn how to pronounce the new name in the video below: “Qey Beh GAH – The Q click is important – hold your tongue on the roof of your mouth and force it down. The First G is silent.” Visit https://mygqeberha.com to learn more about Gqeberha. In 2019, the Eastern Cape Geographical Names Committee recommended that Port Elizabeth be renamed Gqeberha, which is the Xhosa name … [Read more...] about Gqeberha – New Name, Origins & Pronunciation for the Former Port Elizabeth
Budget 2021
When Finance Minister Tito Mboweni steps up to the podium to deliver his Budget Speech in Parliament this afternoon, he will be faced with a mammoth task. The Minister will need to tackle tough questions like what will be done to bolster revenue and improve the already ailing economy and where will the money to fund the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines come from? With COVID-19 bringing economic activity to a halt in March and April last year, Mboweni announced a projected … [Read more...] about Budget 2021
NMBM Mayor congratulates Reynhardt Buys – Bay’s top Matric achiever
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga, has congratulated the Matric Class of 2020 and in particular, matriculants from the Nelson Mandela Bay education district, for being the top performers in the Eastern Cape. On Tuesday, 23 February 2021, the Mayor had a special virtual meeting with Top Achiever, Reynhardt Buys, who was celebrated as one of the Top Achievers in the country during the Matric results announcement on Monday. The 18-year-old Buys from Pearson … [Read more...] about NMBM Mayor congratulates Reynhardt Buys – Bay’s top Matric achiever
