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PE in the news: First casualty in wake of GM’s exit shocker

23 July 2017 By Port Elizabethan

First casualty in wake of GM’s exit shocker: Papers have now been filed with the Port Elizabeth High Court to have Coega Autospray – the first company which may have to shut its doors due to GM’s multibillion rand exit – placed under provisional liquidation. The move could see about 80 workers …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Bio-plastic war on pollution: A Port Elizabeth-based Council for Scientific and Industrial Research unit has developed a fully degradable bio-plastic material that could turn the tide against plastic pollution. News of the breakthrough follows the African Marine Waste Conference held …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Nersa fights constitutional court appeal: The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) is opposing an application for leave to appeal filed with the Constitutional Court by five companies in Port Elizabeth and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber against a proposed electricity tariff increase.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

ANC – salvation or downfall of South Africa – Sisulu: It’s simply for me a must,” she said. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Keeping Bermuda in his prayers but time to move on: Following his ordination in 2004 and serving for several years as a Deacon and Priest in Charge in and around Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Mr Daba had his heart set on moving to the UK and contributing to the struggling church there. “When I visited the …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Thando Manana living and playing on his own terms: Born in New Brighton Township in Port Elizabeth as an only child to parents who split up when he was young, Manana, apart from craving significance, seems to have spent a fair bit of his formative years looking for father figures to supplement the strong …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

PRO12 league expansion is good for all, says Alan Solomons: He understands there will be issues with the planned expansion from the PRO12 to the PRO14 with the Kings, his old province from Port Elizabeth, and the Cheetahs, from Bloemfontein, being added to the current sides from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Vavi: Saftu is not affiliated with any political party: Federation leaders are taking their recruitment drive to Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Vavi and other leaders of the Saftu are hoping to build a membership base of at least one million by the end of the year.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Numsa calls on SAPS to ensure 10111 workers are fairly paid: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag ‘border’ or ‘garden’ if you’re messaging …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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