Post match press conference after the Southern Kings historic first win (35-32) against a South African team - the Cell C Sharks - in the Super Rugby competition. All the armchair pundits said it time and time again; "The Southern Kings are no-hopers with no sponsors, no stars and no ability!" What they conveniently forgot was that the Eastern Province has seen great rugby talent being bought out of the region for too many years to count. What happens when you are nasty to the one that feeds … [Read more...] about The Greatest Historic Win for the Southern Kings – Were you there?
2017
PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB
PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB: On April 25, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, Ambassador Deborah Birx, approved PEPFAR’s $ 483 million Country Operational Plan 2017 (COP2017) budget for South Africa, an increase over 2016. The COP2017 budget will support South Africa’s HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) programs through September 2018. The U.S. President’s Emergency … [Read more...] about PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB
Southern Kings vs Jaguares – Highlights ( Super Rugby 2017 ) Round 1
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos.A MyPE Southern Kings Rugby selected video for you: Perfil JAGUARES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ8Q_YRgy0B/ MY INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/p/BGAnlnKKgMP/ I LOVE RUGBY ????? Click HERE to find more 'Southern Kings Rugby' videos. Southern Kings Rugby video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' … [Read more...] about Southern Kings vs Jaguares – Highlights ( Super Rugby 2017 ) Round 1
2017 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair kicks off in Bulawayo
2017 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair kicks off in Bulawayo: The 2017 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicked-off to much fanfare and to greater opportunities of further strengthening bilateral trade relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, to promote Intra-Africa trade as well as economic integration of the African continent. South Africa is currently represented at the ZITF by a business delegation. The companies are assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) … [Read more...] about 2017 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair kicks off in Bulawayo
SMSPortal launches 2017 internship program to support talent development
SMSPortal launches 2017 internship program to support talent development: SMSPortal is pleased to announce the launch of its 2017 Software Development Internship Program. Now in its fourth year, the two-week paid internship consistently attracts exceptional students from leading universities across South Africa. This year, SMSPortal expects to receive more than 1,000 applications for four placements in its Cape Town headquarters. During the internship program, which runs over the June/July … [Read more...] about SMSPortal launches 2017 internship program to support talent development
PE in the news: Juila Roberts named People’s 2017 World’s Most Beautiful Woman
Juila Roberts named People's 2017 World's Most Beautiful Woman: 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. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Weather Update: Hot, dry conditions persist as future flood warnings issued: In South Africa, the Western Cape and Northern Cape … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Juila Roberts named People’s 2017 World’s Most Beautiful Woman
PE in the news: British and Irish Lions 2017: Six Lions wildcards to whet the appetite
British and Irish Lions 2017: Six Lions wildcards to whet the appetite: In the first, in front of 95,000 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, he scored a try in the Lions' one-point defeat; as they won the fourth in Port Elizabeth to level the series at 2-2 he scored another. That summer he would play a total of 15 games ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. EFF joins court bid for secret ballot in motion of no confidence: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: British and Irish Lions 2017: Six Lions wildcards to whet the appetite
Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options
Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options: The National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) has issued the following guidelines regarding the anticipated protest action on 7 April 2017. There has been a lot of speculation doing the rounds as to the rights of employees to attend the planned protest action or alternatively where employees do not wish to report for duty due to safety reasons. Since this protest action is not regulated by the Labour Relations Act the situation … [Read more...] about Protest Action On 7 April 2017: Employer Options
Media Advisory | April 7, 2017 Telephonic Press Briefing with Acting U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Griff Thompson and Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, Vice President of the Edison Electric Institute
Media Advisory | April 7, 2017 Telephonic Press Briefing with Acting U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Griff Thompson and Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, Vice President of the Edison Electric Institute: EVENT: Please join us on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 13:00 (GMT) for a telephonic press conference with Acting U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Griff Thompson and Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, Vice President of the Edison Electric Institute who will … [Read more...] about Media Advisory | April 7, 2017 Telephonic Press Briefing with Acting U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Griff Thompson and Dr. Lawrence E. Jones, Vice President of the Edison Electric Institute
Local athletes anticipate record performances at Ironman 2017
Local athletes anticipate record performances at Ironman 2017: Leading the way is Professional Ironman Triathlete Kyle Buckingham. Triathletes from Nelson Mandela Bay participated in a training camp earlier this month in preparation for Sunday’s Standard Bank Ironman African Championship also in preparation for qualification to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nelson Mandela Bay next year. Local athletes anticipate record performances at Ironman 2017 Port Elizabeth, 31 March 2017 – … [Read more...] about Local athletes anticipate record performances at Ironman 2017
Thirteenth National Car of the Year Award for Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is the Wesbank South African Guild of Motoring Journalists' 2017 Car of the Year, making South Africa the thirteenth country where the Opel Astra has been recognised as a Car of the Year since its global introduction in 2015. The latest accolade, which was announced at an industry banquet at Kyalami on March 15, comes on the back of a multitude of awards both here and abroad for the 11th-generation Astra. The most significant of these is the European Car of the Year for 2016, … [Read more...] about Thirteenth National Car of the Year Award for Opel Astra
Call For Entries: 2017 SADC Media Awards and Water Awards Competition
Call For Entries: 2017 SADC Media Awards and Water Awards Competition: The South African media are invited to submit their entries for the 2017 SADC Media Awards Competition. The Awards were established following a decision by the Council of Ministers in 1996 to establish a sector that deals with matters relating to amongst others, information, culture and sport. These awards serve as part of ensuring a link, coordination and synchronisation between formal structures of SADC … [Read more...] about Call For Entries: 2017 SADC Media Awards and Water Awards Competition
King Williams Town news: South Africa: Arts and Culture On Media Accreditation for 2017 Human Rights Day Commemoration
South Africa: Arts and Culture On Media Accreditation for 2017 Human Rights Day Commemoration: Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the 2017 Human Rights Day scheduled to take place at Victoria Grounds, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape Province. The commemoration of Human Rights Day is attributed to the Sharpeville ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Zuma to handover Steve Biko grave site: The Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has on Thursday … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: Arts and Culture On Media Accreditation for 2017 Human Rights Day Commemoration
Uitenhage in the news: Skeem Saam Boot camp and Workshop 2017
Skeem Saam Boot camp and Workshop 2017: SABC Education in partnership with Skeem Saam production held an informative and empowering two days boot camp in the Nelson Mandela Metro, at Waverley Hill Retreat Campsite, in Uitenhage, on the 25th to 26th February 2017. The outreach component of SABC ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Letter: Good service at Uitenhage: My family have needed to apply for ID documents and marriage certificates, and renew passports several times in the past year. On … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Skeem Saam Boot camp and Workshop 2017
Budget 2017 Main Tax Proposals
The main tax proposals in the South African Budget 2017 are: A new top personal income tax rate of 45 per cent for those with taxable incomes above R1.5 million. An increase in the dividend withholding tax rate from 15 per cent to 20 per cent. Limited bracket creep relief, increasing the tax free threshold from R75 000 to R75 750. An increase of 30c/litre in the general fuel levy and 9c/litre in the road accident fund levy. Increases in the excise duties for alcohol and tobacco, … [Read more...] about Budget 2017 Main Tax Proposals
