Zandile Mawela Despite having her dreams put on pause by COVID-19, registered nurse Zandile Mawela remains determined to obtain her Master’s degree and work overseas. Over the past few months, Zandile has been one of the many heroic healthcare workers who has played a crucial role in the fight against the pandemic, working as a locum and saving lives in various hospitals across the Western Cape. “After working as a nurse for three years in the Eastern Cape, I was extremely excited as I managed … [Read more...] about Engen salutes nursing hero who continues to reach for the sky
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Official Unemployment Rate Rises to 32.5%
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 32.5% in the last three months of 2020, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has revealed. The increase presents a 1.7 percentage point increase from the third quarter of 2020. Despite the grim picture painted in the fourth quarter (Q4) Labour Force Survey, released on Tuesday, Stats SA said the Quarter 4 results 2020 show that the number of employed persons increased by 333 000 to 15 million. During this period, the number of unemployed persons … [Read more...] about Official Unemployment Rate Rises to 32.5%
Eastern Cape appoints Coega to fast-track infrastructure delivery
In an attempt to address infrastructure delivery delays, the Eastern Cape government has appointed the Coega Development Corporation to assist provincial departments, public entities and municipalities to package projects in order to access funding for socio-economic development. The intervention was on Tuesday announced by Premier Oscar Mabuyane while delivering his 2021 State of the Province Address Two of the established Special Economic Zones (SEZ), the East London SEZ and Coega SEZ, … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape appoints Coega to fast-track infrastructure delivery
Mabuyane sets sights on rebuilding East Cape economy
The Eastern Cape government will in the next 12 months focus its attention to transforming its economy and creating jobs as the province rebuilds from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Premier Oscar Mabuyane. The Premier made the commitment as he delivered the province’s 2021 State of the Province Address (SOPA). “Now that the virus is subsiding, as evidenced by less infections, less deaths and less active cases, it is time to focus on the reconstruction and recovery of our … [Read more...] about Mabuyane sets sights on rebuilding East Cape economy
When you WANT to be Last
SA records 792 new COVID-19 cases South Africa’s COVID-19 daily infections continue to drop, with 792 new cases logged on Monday. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, expressed his condolences to the families of the 97 people who lost their lives to Coronavirus in the last 24 hours Of the latest fatalities, 30 are from Free State, 22 from the Western Cape and 15 from Gauteng. The Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal each recorded eight fatalities, and seven each in the Eastern Cape and … [Read more...] about When you WANT to be Last
Toll tariffs to increase by 3.39%
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has approved the 2021 toll tariffs as recommended by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). Toll tariffs on South Africa’s national roads will be adjusted on 1 March 2021 by 3.39%. "The toll tariff amounts are adjusted by the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate and therefore remain the same in real terms and are effectively not increased above the base date toll tariff from when the toll was initially implemented. For … [Read more...] about Toll tariffs to increase by 3.39%
Matric top achievers commend teachers’ support during COVID-19
While the year 2020 was the most challenging for Grade 12 learners, who were compelled to study from home for almost five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school WhatsApp groups and support from teachers have contributed to the positive outcome of the matric results. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in Pretoria on Monday, which saw the national 2020 matric pass rate of 76.2% Della Cooper, aged 19, from … [Read more...] about Matric top achievers commend teachers’ support during COVID-19
Minister commends 2020 matric performance – EC Second Last
Despite a challenging academic year, the National Senior Certificate (NSC) overall pass rate for 2020 is 76.2%. Although the 76.2% is a decline of 5.1% from the record pass of 81.3% achieved by the class of 2019, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said the class of 2020 must be commended for maintaining the trend of above 70%. “The high quality passes we have achieved this year, especially the number of Bachelor and Diploma passes, the overall pass mark, and the passes with … [Read more...] about Minister commends 2020 matric performance – EC Second Last
Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that blasting is scheduled to take place between Fort Beaufort and Alice on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. It is estimated the blast will take place between 14:00 and 17:00, approximately 4 km from Fort Beaufort when travelling towards Alice. The road will be closed during the blast. The duration of the closure will be kept to as short duration as possible. Motorists travelling southwards towards Alice and … [Read more...] about Blasting on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice
Meet the Four Political Parties ONLY Contesting in Nelson Mandela Bay during 2021
There are four political parties registered to ONLY contest the upcoming elections in Nelson Mandela Bay in 2021. These parties are: AIM - Abantu Integrity Movement APM - African Power Movement AD- Alternative Democrats NA - Northern Alliance 1. Details for ABANTU INTEGRITY MOVEMENT - AIM Contact person: Gary Michael Koekemoer Telephone: 071 6102884 Postal address: 30a King Edward Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6001 Website (for the time being): Ward … [Read more...] about Meet the Four Political Parties ONLY Contesting in Nelson Mandela Bay during 2021
All you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
South Africa kick-started its first phase of the vaccination rollout programme using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Wednesday. Yesterday, the first group of healthcare workers lined-up to receive the shot of the 80 0000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines that landed on Tuesday, which the department has described as a success. The Health Department answers some of the burning questions about who will get it first; why it is a good choice for the country; why pregnant woman cannot get the … [Read more...] about All you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
EC 4th as Vaccine Rollout Begins
SA COVID-19 cases increase by 2 320 International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says government has created a significant footprint in Asian markets as part of efforts to return the country to pre-COVID-19 economic growth. The Minister said this when she participated in the debate on the State of the Nation Address on Wednesday. “We will identify new opportunities and expand those that have benefit for South Africa. In pursuit of this objective, South Africa … [Read more...] about EC 4th as Vaccine Rollout Begins
“COVID-19 vaccine quick, easy, no pain,” says President
“At first I was a bit terrified of this long needle that was going to be embedded into my arm. But it happened so quickly, so easily. It was just a prick on my flesh and I really did not feel much pain.” These were the words from President Cyril Ramaphosa who was among the first to get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, together with Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and healthcare workers in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape, today. After taking the vaccine, the President addressed the … [Read more...] about “COVID-19 vaccine quick, easy, no pain,” says President
NMBM service delivery back to normal
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that some of the critical services that were disrupted by the industrial action last week have resumed, as of today. NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Nqaba Bhanga said that an accelerated approach to service delivery would be adopted to tackle the backlog swiftly. NMBM Customer Care Centres in Walmer, New Brighton, Motherwell and Govan Mbeki are operational except Uitenhage and Korsten. In addition, Waste Management services have … [Read more...] about NMBM service delivery back to normal
Minister engages stakeholders on Tourism Equity Fund
Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has emphasised the importance of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) as part of government’s intervention to build an inclusive tourism economy. The Minister’s remarks comes after her meeting on Monday with Solidarity and AfriForum, following a letter from their attorneys in which they threatened legal action against the rollout of the TEF. The organisations questioned the legality, morality and transformative outcome of the qualification criteria for … [Read more...] about Minister engages stakeholders on Tourism Equity Fund
