SA's oldest sex abuse case to go on trial: The trial is set to be heard in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 0860 940 940 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 0860 950 950 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Traffic chaos as PE protest action continues: Captain Johan Rheeder says there's a heavy police presence, and for now, the only way for residents of Uitenhage and Despatch to get to Port Elizabeth is via the … [Read more...] about SA’s oldest sex abuse case to go on trial – Port Elizabeth in the News
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Makhanda News: Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse
Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse: GRAHAMSTOWN - The town of Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, is synonymous with music, arts and performances, with the National Arts Festival - marketed as Africa's largest and most colourful cultural ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. WATCH: SAFM pre-election debate in Eastern Cape: The pre-election debate in the Eastern Cape will look at the state of education. The debate will also touch on gangs, crime, drugs, the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Rhodes a centre of inspiration in a community riddled with alcohol abuse
Bhisho News: Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university
Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university: Eastern Cape Safety and Liaison MEC, Weziwe Tikana, says she has “instructed the police” to set up a team to investigate allegations of sexual offenses at the Nelson Mandela University. This followed ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 8 Sep Bhisho Massacre still as sad reminder of where SA comes from 23 years on: Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Bhisho Massacre as one of the saddest moments in his life where he … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university
Bhisho News: Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university
Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university: Eastern Cape Safety and Liaison MEC, Weziwe Tikana, says she has “instructed the police” to set up a team to investigate allegations of sexual offenses at the Nelson Mandela University. This followed ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 8 Sep Bhisho Massacre still as sad reminder of where SA comes from 23 years on: Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Bhisho Massacre as one of the saddest moments in his life where he … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Bhisho to step in to probe sexual abuse at EC university
Bhisho News: Youth at summit urged to speak out on sexual abuse
Youth at summit urged to speak out on sexual abuse: The inaugural Young Women’s Summit on No Violence Against Women was hosted by Virtuous Jewels at the University of Fort Hare’s Bhisho campus on Saturday. Virtuous Jewels founder Bea Hackula said the n... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Long term forecast forBhisho, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 06:00–12:00 Cloudy. 15° 0 mm Moderate breeze, 6 m/s from west-southwest 12:00–18:00 Partly cloudy. 21° 0 mm Moderate breeze, 6 m/s from southwest … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Youth at summit urged to speak out on sexual abuse
PE in the news: Women linked to Turnbull abuse hold prayer vigils
Women linked to Turnbull abuse hold prayer vigils: According to Elmi McKay, prayer meetings in East London and Port Elizabeth will be held on Wednesday, the day before Turnbull’s bail hearing. McKay added she had been told that in Johannesburg there w... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. EC court expected to hand down judgment in NMU student rape case: PORT ELIZABETH, August (ANA) - Judgment is expected in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Wednesday in the case against a man charged with … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Women linked to Turnbull abuse hold prayer vigils
Mthatha news: Protest over gender-based abuse
Protest over gender-based abuse: She said the frustration led to the formation of the campaign that has now been rolled out in Mthatha, Komani and East London. “Despite progressive laws and policies designed to address these unaccept... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mthatha’s most wanted crook finally arrested: One of Mthatha’s most wanted criminals, sought for 2016 crimes relating to murder, attempted murder, rape and robbery with a firearm was finally arrested on Tuesday. Police … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Protest over gender-based abuse
Your Abuse Contributes to Multi Billion Rand dent in SA’s Economy
Abuse of alcohol and drugs causes a multi-billion-rand dent in the South African economy every year, but the remedy is stymied by insufficient funding and unwillingness to accept the latest global thinking on treatment of addiction as a medical condition. Almost 20% of South Africans – 1 out of every 5 adults – abuse mind-altering substances, with alcohol, pain-killers (codeine) and dagga the worst offenders, and rising figures of illicit drug use suggest the country is losing the war on … [Read more...] about Your Abuse Contributes to Multi Billion Rand dent in SA’s Economy
PE in the news: Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar
Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar: Port Elizabeth Mental Health, in partnership with Bayworld, hosted a seminar on femicide on Friday to raise awareness about women abused by their partners and gender-based violence in Nelson Mandela B... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Bishop Nopece bows out: More than 60 years later, the Anglican bishop of the diocese of Port Elizabeth will retire on Sunday after 27 years of service. Priests, pastors, friends and members of his … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Women abuse under the spotlight at femicide seminar
Bhisho news: WATCH | Shock at widespread abuse of pupils
WATCH | Shock at widespread abuse of pupils: The cases that were not finalised, involve corporal punishment allegations at Bhisho Primary. Last year, the Dispatch reported about a teacher at Bhisho Primary whose methods of discipline had placed an 11-yearold pupil in hospital. The methods of ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. 3 Bedroom House On Auction in Bhisho Central: The home offers 3 bedroom with laminate flooring and built in cupboards, family bathroom that is beautifully tiled, kitchen … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: WATCH | Shock at widespread abuse of pupils
Grahamstown in the news: Former councillor apologises to Athol Trollip for farm abuse claims
Former councillor apologises to Athol Trollip for farm abuse claims: The matter came before the Grahamstown High Court on Friday after Trollip brought a civil case to sue Troon for defamation. Trollip was set on suing Troon for R5 million after Troon and former Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Knight Mali produced ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Grahamstown, South Africa — Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Times for Today: The Sun's altitude in Grahamstown today. The horizontal line … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Former councillor apologises to Athol Trollip for farm abuse claims
Bhisho news: Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse
Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse: The Eastern Cape legislature’s multi-party women’s caucus yesterday brought Bhisho to a standstill with a march from Bhisho Stadium to the Bhisho State House to express “outrage” against rampant violence against women and children. DA’s Veliswa ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse
King Williams Town news: Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’
Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’: The flamboyant “prophet” Mndayi Njengele, believed to be 44 years old, has a following in Cape Town, Keiskammahoek, King William’s Town, East London, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha and his hometown, Dutywa. He stands accused of taking advantage of scores of ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’
Putting an end to child abuse in education centres
Putting an end to child abuse in education centres: There are many reasons for the high levels of violence in South Africa, but when it comes to violence towards children, the statistics are frightening. Frighteningly, there are no recent statistics on the level of child abuse in South Africa, but police statistics show that in 2011/2012 50,688 children were victims of violent crimes in South Africa, but not all crimes are reported often because the child is too young to report the crime (or … [Read more...] about Putting an end to child abuse in education centres
Naming and Shaming of Excessive Water Users
At the press conference to discuss the parlous state of the dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay some of the highest users of water in the Metro were highlighted: Ward 37 has the dubious pleasure of hosting the Metro's highest domestic water user of 3 585 kilolitres per month. The school consuming the most water in the Metro is Grey High School in Mill Park, Port Elizabeth. Grey's 741 pupils consumed 5 440 kilolitres per month equal to 367 liters daily per pupil. … [Read more...] about Naming and Shaming of Excessive Water Users
