Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Vryheidsfront Plus/Freedom Front Plus The FF+ dates back to 1994 and is led by Pieter Groenewald. It is the only South African party to field a parliamentary caucus consisting entirely of white men, in the form of its four MPs. But of late the FF+ has started to branch out, now touting itself as a … [Read more...] about Vryheidsfront Plus/Freedom Front Plus – 2019
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Major Excitement as Alick Rennie Departs Cape Town
The official welcoming party of the National Sea Rescue Institute’s new class of Search and Rescue vessel took place at Quay 4 in the V&A waterfront yesterday, Saturday 27 April 2019. About 400 guests joined the Sea Rescue team to celebrate the new highly sophisticated rescue vessels inclusion in the volunteer organisation’s Search and Rescue fleet. The Alick Rennie is destined for Sea Rescue’s Station 5 in Durban and departs Cape Town today - 28 April 2019 with stops along the coastline … [Read more...] about Major Excitement as Alick Rennie Departs Cape Town
Saving for the anxious traveler
The Easter holidays are here; and we sometimes tend to wake up to last minute getaways with family and friends. Spur of the moment and planned holiday getaways are always exciting; but if it is not budgeted for can pose a strain on your finances. Your short and long-term goals will guide your savings behaviour and ensure that your budget allocation will be enough for your goals. “Save for the things that matter and reduce unnecessary expenses. Saving and budgeting appropriately gives you the … [Read more...] about Saving for the anxious traveler
Only Stage 1 load shedding anticipated this winter
With colder weather slowly settling in, South Africans should anticipate not more than Stage 1 load shedding up until the end of August, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday. Briefing media from Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State, the Minister apologised to the country, including business, for the impact of the recent spate of load shedding incidents. This as the country experienced up to Stage 4 load shedding last month. At Wednesday’s briefing the … [Read more...] about Only Stage 1 load shedding anticipated this winter
This is how much Makhanda owes Eskom
Dear MyPE On Friday I was joined by Frontier Constituency Leader, Jane Cowley MPL, and DA EC Premier Campaign Spokesperson, Mlindi Nhanha, in flighting a DA #KeepTheLightsOn poster in Makhanda. Makhanda is in the middle of an electricity crisis due to the Makana Local Municipality not paying its Eskom account. Over the last 5 years the Municipality’s Eskom debt has risen to a massive R90 million. The power utility now plans to shut Makhanda’s power off for extended periods every day. … [Read more...] about This is how much Makhanda owes Eskom
Over 3 000 SA schools have nothing but pit latrines
Dear MyPE The failing ANC has violated the human rights of children in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. This follows after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) agreed there is prima facie evidence of human rights violations at the Myolwa Senior Primary School in KwaNyathi village, Lusikisiki. Last month, before conducting an oversight inspection at the school, I filed a complaint against the Eastern Cape Department of Education with the SAHRC for failing to provide adequate … [Read more...] about Over 3 000 SA schools have nothing but pit latrines
#FightRacism on Human Rights Day and Every Other Day
The UN look forward to commemorating this day with South Africans to remind people of the fight against apartheid. The United Nations in South Africa will join South Africans in commemorating Human Rights Day on Thursday, 21 March 2019 in Sharpeville and participate in the Human Rights Festival at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The day is of special importance to the UN and the global community as it also marks the International Day for the Elimination for Racial Discrimination, which … [Read more...] about #FightRacism on Human Rights Day and Every Other Day
Sex-for-jobs a daily struggle for EC women
Dear MyPE Today, 14 February 2018, I was joined by Nomafrench Mbombo, DAWN Federal Leader, in discussing women’s issues with the youth of Nelson Mandela Bay. We visited PE College’s Russell Road, Iqhayiya and Dower campuses as part of Valentine’s celebration, and handed out blue DA roses to students. We also interacted with students regarding the failing ANC government’s lack of assistance to TVET colleges. Whilst interacting with students, we also underlined that the practice of … [Read more...] about Sex-for-jobs a daily struggle for EC women
Are you ready for Gen-Z?
Every generation has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to property, and knowing what these are can be an ace in the sleeve for existing owners and investors. According to Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, the habits of Generation Y – otherwise known as Millennials – are fairly well known by now. Generation Z, on the other hand, has flown largely beneath the radar. “Gen-Z is one of the biggest generations to date,” says Clarke, “and is made up of people born between the … [Read more...] about Are you ready for Gen-Z?
Renaldo Gouws announced as candidate for NMB ward 2 by-election
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Eastern Cape is pleased to announce that Cllr Renaldo Gouws is its candidate for the upcoming Nelson Mandela Bay ward 2 by-election. This by-election is to be held on 6 March 2019. Cllr Gouws, who has a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, has in the past proven himself and has a great knowledge of all the issues affecting the residents of ward 2. He served a four year term as chairperson of the Ward 2 committee … [Read more...] about Renaldo Gouws announced as candidate for NMB ward 2 by-election
Thrilling 76 Pointer
In another thrilling South African derby, it was the Toyota Cheetahs who emerged victorious over the Isuzu Southern Kings in their Guinness PRO14 Round 12 clash in Bloemfontein on Saturday. While the Cheetahs showed their dominance in the first half, the Isuzu Southern Kings’ never-say-die character emerged in the second half as the Port Elizabeth-based side forged a comeback to only fall four points short, with the home side earning a 40-36 victory. It was the visitors who scored the … [Read more...] about Thrilling 76 Pointer
Mthatha Airport crisis could easily have been avoided
Dear MyPE The shutdown of the Mthatha Airport rests squarely on the shoulders of the failing ANC government, and is a direct result of a couldn’t-care-less attitude in addressing problems caused by their own lack of action. The South African Civil Aviation Authority stopped all commercial flights from landing at or leaving Mthatha airport as at 6am this morning (subs: Friday 25 January), a month after the Department was notified about shortcomings the SACAA had identified. The fact … [Read more...] about Mthatha Airport crisis could easily have been avoided
#Bosasagata: About that 4 or 6 Million in Cash bribes per month…
Dear MyPE Yesterday, at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi revealed under oath that Bosasa (now African Global) spent between R4 and R6 million per month - often hand delivered in cash bags – to bribe ANC officials. These bribes were to ensure the company scored lucrative tenders and contracts with government, to the tune of over R10 billion. Agrizzi’s testimony shone a new light on how totally corrupt the ANC government is, and how this … [Read more...] about #Bosasagata: About that 4 or 6 Million in Cash bribes per month…
Edinburgh team to face Southern Kings
Club centurion, Fraser McKenzie, will captain Edinburgh on his return from injury in tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO14 match against Isuzu Southern Kings at BT Murrayfield (Saturday 5 January, kick-off 7.35pm). The second-row is named in the starting line-up on the same day he signed a new two-year contract extension which will see him remain in the capital until at least 2021. McKenzie – who last season became Edinburgh’s 31st centurion – was named as club captain during the 2017/18 … [Read more...] about Edinburgh team to face Southern Kings
A Solid NINE for Nelson Mandela Bay Matrics
The Gauteng Education Department has dominated proceedings at the announcement of the 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on Thursday. During the ceremony, Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that Gauteng had pipped the Free State as the best performing province, achieving an 87.9% pass rate, an improvement of 2.8% from 2017. The province also had eight districts in the 10 best performing districts in the country. In second place was the Free State, obtaining 87.5%, an … [Read more...] about A Solid NINE for Nelson Mandela Bay Matrics
