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PE in the news: GM exist shows SA must build our own automotive industry, says EFF

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GM exist shows SA must build our own automotive industry, says EFF: As a result, production and sales of all Chevrolet models will be phased out, and Isuzu will take over the firm’s operations in Port Elizabeth. Isuzu will also be taking over the parts centre because it will be manufacturing trucks and commercial vehicles.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

General Motors exit ‘not influenced by local politics’: In terms of GM’s disinvestment plan, Japan-based Isuzu Motors, through newly established company Isuzu Motors South Africa, would acquire GM’s light commercial vehicle manufacturing operations in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. It will continue …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Kruger National Park warns visitors about malaria outbreak: Malaria is transmitted through a mosquito bite and causes death if untreated. 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 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Motsoeneng’s disciplinary hearing postponed: SABC: Motsoeneng’s attempts to appeal the ruling failed. 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: 076 119 3395.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

General Motors quits South Africa, discontinues Chevrolet in India: The company will stop producing Chevrolet vehicles, primarily the Spark and Utility, at its South African plant in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. The Chevrolet brand will be withdrawn from the South African market by the end of 2017. Above: Chevrolet Utility …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Why Windy Wellington is the new IT expat destination: It also enjoys the more dubious title as the world’s windiest city (people living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa might dispute this). It’s a city filled with cultural hotspots, with reportedly more cafés bars and restaurants per capita than New York.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

South Africa: Police Captain Opens Her Heart and Home to Domestic Violence Victim: A police officer in Port Elizabeth recently went above and beyond the call of duty when a woman contacted her after being assaulted by her live-in partner. Captain Marisha Pienaar did not hesitate to take in the senior citizen for the night when it emerged …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Numsa vows to block GM from ‘dumping’ unsold cars in SA: At the time of the announcement, the company had already shut down its plant, prompting fears that the company’s withdrawal could lead to large-scale job losses and cripple the Port Elizabeth economy. The Citizen has reliably learnt that baffled workers …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Preview: Kings v Brumbies: The Kings will be determined to build on their impressive form of late when they host Australian Conference leaders the Brumbies in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The home side have been the tournament’s surprise package in 2017 and head into this encounter …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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