Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. But progress towards gender parity has slowed in many places. The World Economic Forum predicted in 2014 that it would take until 2095 to achieve global gender parity. Then one year later in 2015, they estimated that a slowdown in the already glacial pace of progress meant the gender gap wouldn't close entirely until 2133. The theme for International Women's Day 2016 is; "Pledge For … [Read more...] about The Theme for the 2016 International Women’s Day is PARITY
2016
Cambridge 2016: a half down at the local – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Cambridge 2016: a half down at the local by Look Sharp in Lycra: What seems like ages ago, I booked myself into a couple of half marathons to make sure my training didn’t drop off as Ironman got closer. Unbelievably, the first one of those – the Cambridge Half Marathon – has already come and gone, and now I just have the Bath Half to look forward to on 13 March. It felt strange to be taking part in an event where I knew the course very … [Read more...] about Cambridge 2016: a half down at the local – Featured Blog
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY 2016 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY 2016 by NMBT Blog: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) was prepared to welcome scores of locals and visitors who flocked to the coastal destination to cool down at the beach and enjoy all the attractions and activities on offer. As temperatures rose with little to no wind the destination provided great relief through the beach offerings and swimming facilities such as … [Read more...] about SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS IN NELSON MANDELA BAY 2016 – Featured Blog
In a Nutshell
Despite the rise in taxation on CGT and transfers of property over R10 Million, an increase in Social grants of up to R90.00 monthly and a decrease in taxation for lower and middle income earners seems as though the rich will still carry on getting richer. The 2016 Budget sees a reduction of R5.65 billion in personal income tax payable by individuals. This Budget provides for some changes to personal income tax, including adjustments to the three lower taxable income tax brackets and … [Read more...] about In a Nutshell
2016 Budget Speech Live
The Parliamentary live stream of the South African Budget 2016. Starring Pravin Gordhan with lesser roles taken up by the taxpayers. … [Read more...] about 2016 Budget Speech Live
Southern Kings 2016 Fixtures
The Southern Kings make their return to Super Rugby on 27 February 2016 and will play EIGHT home games at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth out of a total of THIRTEEN playoff games. If we advance to the semis and finals we can expect more.... The Southern Kings fixtures for 2016 are (SA times): Saturday, February 27: Kings v Sharks, NMB Stadium, Port Elizabeth, 15h00 Saturday, March 12: Kings v Chiefs, NMB Stadium, Port Elizabeth, 15h00 Saturday, March 19: Crusaders v … [Read more...] about Southern Kings 2016 Fixtures
Chinese New Year 2016 Celebrated In Port Elizabeth
The Chinese community in Port Elizabeth, including other invited guests, gathered at a lavish event of colour, music, dance and food hosted by the Boardwalk International Convention Centre on Sunday night to celebrate the eve of the Chinese New Year. … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year 2016 Celebrated In Port Elizabeth
Addo – One of 10 perfect South African holiday spots for 2016
10 perfect South African holiday spots for 2016: Addo Elephant National Park is one of the largest parks in South Africa. Located on the east coast it is famous for having elephants with a brown skin color; a result of the red soil prevalent in the area. The park is also home to lions, ostriches ... Addo Elephant Park - Read more on TheSouthAfrican SANParks: What's makes a memorable Eastern Cape park experience?: Cape Town - SANParks has requested of past visitors in their Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Addo – One of 10 perfect South African holiday spots for 2016
Nelson Mandela Bay in the news
IEC launches 2016 municipal elections: The Electoral Commission of SA will officially launch the 2016 Municipal Elections at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand while observers expect the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality to be among the hotly contested municipalities when ... Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality - Read more on RNews Rivonia trialist Denis Goldberg on the renewal of the ANC and the state: "The results of the 2010 election campaign in which the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay in the news
R1.5 billion for 2016 Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is satisfied with the preparations being made ahead of the 2016 local government elections, and they are running ahead of schedule. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Mosotho Moepya on Thursday said about R1.5 billion has been set aside for the 2015/16 financial year for the upcoming elections. The IEC this year has about 218 000 electoral staff. The date of the elections is yet to be announced, although the voter registrations will be open on … [Read more...] about R1.5 billion for 2016 Elections
South African Scouts
A MyPE.co.za 'Nelson Mandela Bay' selected video for you: South African Scouts representing on Super Sport for the Nelson Mandela Bay 2011 Urban Run. … [Read more...] about South African Scouts
Design Indaba 2016 to hit Port Elizabeth
Design Indaba 2016 to hit Port Elizabeth: The world renowned Design Indaba Conference, famous for its showcase of innovative and talented out of the box thinkers and designers, will be streamed live from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth between February 17th and 19th. It is brought to the city by ... Port Elizabeth - Read more on RNews Suspected hijackers expected in Port Elizabeth court: Two suspected Port Elizabeth robbers, who were arrested early on Friday morning, after an alert and … [Read more...] about Design Indaba 2016 to hit Port Elizabeth
Only 14% of youth 18 to 19 registered to vote
Millions of voters, thousands of voting stations, hundreds of political parties. The logistics of the upcoming local government elections are massive. Below is a breakdown of the numbers, as released by the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC). There are currently 24.95 million registered voters According to the IEC, this is down from the 2014 general elections when there were 25.39 million registered voters. The reason given was that names of people who had died since then had been removed … [Read more...] about Only 14% of youth 18 to 19 registered to vote
Opposition parties unhappy
Opposition parties want the date of this year's local government elections, as not knowing is holding back their preparations. The Economic Freedom Fighters, who will be contesting municipal elections for the first time, wanted the date be announced as soon as possible. "The person who announces the date of elections is the president of the ANC it means the ANC is aware of the date of elections," EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu said. The party wanted to know by when the list of … [Read more...] about Opposition parties unhappy
‘Touch-ups’ needed before announcing municipal poll date
Some "touch-ups" needed to be done before a date for the local government elections could be announced, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister David van Rooyen said on Thursday. The finalisation of voting districts and the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Tlokwe by-elections were some of the reasons why a date had not been announced yet, he told reporters on the sidelines of the Electoral Commission of SA's official municipal election launch in Midrand, … [Read more...] about ‘Touch-ups’ needed before announcing municipal poll date
