The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) this week welcomed the Musina-Makhado SEZ Board at its headquarters for a two-day industry wide best practice learnings. “The two-day workshop, facilitated by various experts within the CDC, sought to impart knowledge of our own learnings over the years in implementing the Industrial Development programme and later the Special Economic Zone programme,” says Dr Siyabonga Simayi, CDC Programme Director. The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been at … [Read more...] about Coega shares with other SEZ’s
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What is the Coega Development Corporation hiding?
Dear MyPE There is still no sign of the Coega Development Corporation’s (CDC’s) 2017/18 Annual Report, even though it should have been tabled in the Provincial Legislature over a month ago. Failure to table the report is in direct violation of the Public Finance Management Act and appears to be a deliberate attempt to avoid accountability for gross under performance and possible corrupt activities. If Coega has nothing to hide, why are they not tabling their financials for scrutiny, as … [Read more...] about What is the Coega Development Corporation hiding?
Spring Savings
Spring is here and while this is great as we enjoy the outdoors; consumers are encouraged to manage their finances and ensure that there is no wasteful expenditure before the end of the year. “There is nothing wrong with being more festive between the Spring and Christmas period; just be mindful about your spending patterns and behavior as this can add undue financial pressure on your finances,” says Este Ochse, Product Specialist, FNB Wealth and Investments. According to the 2Q18 GDP … [Read more...] about Spring Savings
DA to act swiftly against rogue councillors
Dear MyPE Two Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward Councillors, Trevor Louw and Neville Higgins, on Friday made clear their willingness to defy the will of the people and hand Nelson Mandela Bay back to the ANC-led coalition of corruption. This, after they decided to side with the ANC and to take part in an illegal council meeting called by an illegitimate Speaker. It is not clear what inducement was offered to these misguided councillors, but they decided to betray the residents of the … [Read more...] about DA to act swiftly against rogue councillors
4 Key phases of the franchising relationship
The relationship between the franchisor and franchisee is often overlooked by people who are starting out in franchising. This is one of the biggest mistakes that one can do; it creates a lack of mutual understating, it also has a direct correlation to the 10% failure rate in franchising. Riaan Fouche, the Chief Operations Officer of Franchising at FNB Business says, “One of the things that franchisors should manage is a healthy relationship with franchisees and that requires a multitude of … [Read more...] about 4 Key phases of the franchising relationship
DA calls for R1,6-billion special audit report to be tabled in the Legislature
Dear MyPE According to a City Press report over the weekend, three reports compiled by National Treasury’s Special Audit Services reveal that between 2011 and 2017, R 1,6-billion was stolen from the people of the Eastern Cape. This money was originally earmarked for mobile classrooms, roads and social housing, but instead found its way to the pockets of officials to buy fancy cars, smart clothes and for wining and dining at expensive restaurants. This is where the money went while the … [Read more...] about DA calls for R1,6-billion special audit report to be tabled in the Legislature
MyPE thinks that this is a good idea
On the back of our giving support, server space, web design tips, SEO tips and Social Media planning to a group of Alexander Road Pupils who are busy re-imagining their North End Beach Development Project (web site still under construction) MyPE welcomes the intention of government to introduce computer coding in South Africa’s education system, which Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana announced on Wednesday. “The time has come for us to introduce basic coding in our education … [Read more...] about MyPE thinks that this is a good idea
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – The 100 day countdown begins
Nelson Mandela Bay is 100 days away from a historic weekend of action ahead of the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on African soil. This much anticipated event is set to take place in Port Elizabeth on 1 and 2 September 2018. The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon is the ultimate 70.3 challenge where the best of the best from around the globe congregate in one city to battle it out for gold. Nelson Mandela Bay is expected to attract approximately 5,000 athletes from over 100 … [Read more...] about IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – The 100 day countdown begins
Chatty Parents up in arms
Dear MyPE Parents in Chatty in Port Elizabeth have resorted to presenting a memorandum to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality after repeated applications for scholar transport from the Eastern Cape Department of Transport have fallen on deaf ears. The scholars attend Sapphire Road Primary, Cederburg Primary and Booysen Park Primary. Learners often have to walk more than six kilometres to school, seriously affecting their attendance and ultimately increasing the dropout rate. I welcome the … [Read more...] about Chatty Parents up in arms
Pride of PE at Springbok Training Camp
New Springbok squad members Curwin Bosch and Dan du Preez had their first training session with the Boks on Tuesday afternoon in Port Elizabeth, where the squad kicked off its preparations for the start of the 2017 Castle Lager Rugby Championship. Fullback Warrick Gelant, the third uncapped young player included in the 34-man squad, sat out training because of flu. The bulk of the squad assembled in the Friendly City on Tuesday morning and headed straight to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium … [Read more...] about Pride of PE at Springbok Training Camp
Poetry Tuesday – Mzuvukile ‘Isiswenye Sesihobe’ Manxiwa
The PE Opera House Poetry Tuesdays feature is proving to be a popular mid week event in the Bay with the third instalment coming up on the first week of April. This month's featured poet Mzuvukile Manxiwa who performs under the stage name Isiswenye Sesihobe is a performance poet and writer who is originally from kuQumbu eMvumelwano and moved to the Nelson Mandela Bay in 1996. Mzuvukile 'Isiswenye Sesihobe' Manxiwa began writing poetry in 2001 and has written to date has 550 poems. He began … [Read more...] about Poetry Tuesday – Mzuvukile ‘Isiswenye Sesihobe’ Manxiwa
Literacy Centre opened in Ntlemeza Primary School – KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage
As part of the legacy of making sure that all learners in Uitenhage are functionally literate by the end of Grade 3, the Volkswagen Community Trust opened the first Literacy Centre in Uitenhage. The aim of the centre, located in Ntlemeza Primary School, is to provide structured literacy support to learners, teachers and parents. "At Volkswagen we strive to make a real difference in the community, that is why we support Early Childhood Development and are so committed to the VW Community … [Read more...] about Literacy Centre opened in Ntlemeza Primary School – KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage
ANC remarks threaten internet and media freedom
Dear MyPE State Security Minister, David Mahlobo’s, remarks at the recent Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster media briefing that the ANC-government is contemplating regulating South Africa’s social media space is worrying. Such statements pose a direct threat to media and internet freedom in South Africa. Instead of making such irresponsible threats, our government should rather distance itself from the continent’s despots when it comes to developing policies and … [Read more...] about ANC remarks threaten internet and media freedom
Tax system must be “redistributive”
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the South African tax system has to be redistributive if the country is to usher in radical socio-economic transformation. The Minister said this when he interacted with captains of industry, school children and members of the public at a post-budget breakfast briefing in Newlands, in Cape Town, after delivering his Budget Speech in Parliament, on Wednesday. He said this in response to a reaction on National Treasury's decision to introduce a new tax … [Read more...] about Tax system must be “redistributive”
Klaas and Christmas Cheer Winners at Dolphin Challenge
The Dolphin Challenge was completed on Sunday 11 December by over 60 intrepid adventurers. The beach route from Jeffreys Bay to Port Elizabeth in wet, windy conditions tested participants who ran (by themselves or in relay teams), and those who rode in the mountain bike event. The 36km stretch of beach between the two coastal cities is pristine and seldom explored. Participants were grateful, not only to finish the event and earn a unique medal, but also for the opportunity to explore a part … [Read more...] about Klaas and Christmas Cheer Winners at Dolphin Challenge
