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MEC releases Nyanga sinkhole report: Theft of sand filling led to tragedy – Gqeberha in the News

25 February 2021 By Port Elizabethan

MEC releases Nyanga sinkhole report: Theft of sand filling led to tragedy: Western Cape Transport and Public Works MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela released the findings of a technical report into the Nyanga sinkhole tragedy on Thursday.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

South African cities’ colonial names renamed in Xhosa: Tourists meandering along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route should ready their tongues after one of its landmarks was renamed in the local language to start with a click.Port Elizabeth is to be known …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Name change shakeup for the Eastern Cape: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has published a number of name changes for towns, cities and airports in the Eastern Cape, in the Government Gazette. “The transformation of the …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Expropriation Bill: There are just three days left for members of the public to have their say on the Expropriation Bill. The window for public comment on government’s Expropriation Bill closes this …
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Bay consumers can book drivers’ and learners’ licenses online from Monday: Diligent efforts to streamline services at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Drivers License Testing Centres (DLTC) paid off with the availability of an online booking system from Monday, 1 March.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Uthini Magqebz? The initial shock and slow joy of the new place name: The initial grumpiness from some pale reactionaries will eventually dissipate, writes Hagen Engler, as he celebrates the renaming of his home town.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Former Orlando Pirates coach appears in court for sexual assault: The sexual assault case of former Orlando Pirates coach, Miltun Sredojevic, has been postponed to May 25, for trial.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Here’s what we know about Dawid Stuurman, the man behind PE airport’s new name: Port Elizabeth airport has been renamed Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Here’s what we know about the Khoi chief.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.

Cape Town City and Chippa to square off twice in Gqeberha: Cape Town City and Chippa United will square off in a Nedbank Cup last 16 tie on Sunday, and again in a DStv Premiership clash just three days later.
Source: “Gqeberha” – BingNews.


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