The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform customers that due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the Revenue Management and Customer Care office could not issue statements to account holders. This was during the period from April to June 2020, however customers registered to receive monthly emailed statements did receive statements during the period 26 March to 9 June 2020 before the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) services went down. The May and June 2020 statements will be … [Read more...] about Delays in delivering account statements
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Another civilian dies at the hands of SANDF
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the SANDF member who allegedly gunned down a 37-year-old man in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, over the weekend to be held fully accountable for his actions. The DA calls on the SANDF to suspend this soldier, pending investigations into the matter. We note that details about this incident are still unclear and that the allegation by the SANDF that the victim was armed is being refuted by his family. However, we have long held the view that … [Read more...] about Another civilian dies at the hands of SANDF
Calls for the reopening of yoga, Pilates, and other specialised studios
https://youtu.be/Qndt7KreKw4 Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for the reopening of Pilates, yoga and other studios under strict and measured Covid-19 guidelines under the risk-adjusted level 3 lockdown. These studios have been shut down for more than 3 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic lockdown – they can no longer afford to watch helplessly as their revenue dry up. While some industries, such as restaurants have slowly been attuned to reopen … [Read more...] about Calls for the reopening of yoga, Pilates, and other specialised studios
Eastern Cape rethinks COVID-19 game plan
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says they are reaching a point where tough decisions will have to be made regarding funerals, in order to try to control the spread of Coronavirus. “[We’re at a point] where we’re no longer talking about 50 [mourners] attending, but where people will be buried by their children or siblings -- we’re reaching that point,” the Premier said on Tuesday. Mabuyane said they have been receiving complaints from funeral parlours about feeling overwhelmed about the … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape rethinks COVID-19 game plan
ECDC Approves R13.1 Million For COVID-19 Related Transactions 01 April – 30 June 2020
ECDC Head of Development Finance and Business Support Tandeka Rozani The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) says it has approved a total of R13.1 million for disbursement to 25 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) since April to 30 June 2020. Of this number, 12 were loans related to COVID-19 purchase orders for the provision of essential product items. The COVID-19 related loan applications related to the supply of essential products which include face masks, food … [Read more...] about ECDC Approves R13.1 Million For COVID-19 Related Transactions 01 April – 30 June 2020
Why has our president assumed spectator status?
Dear MyPE On Saturday we reached the hundred-day mark since our country went into lockdown. This is a long time, and I’m sure for many of you it feels even longer. But the truth is we are still in the early days of dealing with this virus. Even with the world’s best scientists working day and night to develop a treatment or vaccine, it could be another 18 to 24 months before this becomes available. We have to learn to live with the virus, as safely as we can. Whether we like it or … [Read more...] about Why has our president assumed spectator status?
Department of education spends millions on overpriced PPE for schools
Dear MyPE The Department of Education has apparently wasted millions of rands, paying exorbitant amounts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for schools, which illustrates once again how the Eastern Cape is becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 corruption. After many attempts to obtain the truth from the MEC for Education, Fundile Gade, through means of parliamentary questions, and asking him directly in a portfolio committee meeting, the costing of PPE distributed to schools has finally … [Read more...] about Department of education spends millions on overpriced PPE for schools
Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown lifted after German court ruling – Lockdown News
Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown lifted after German court ruling: A German court has ended a lockdown imposed to tackle a coronavirus outbreak at a meat packing facility. While a lockdown was "not unreasonable" at first, the court ruled that authorities should have ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Children escape injury in ‘shocking and brutal’ hammer attack on man in NI home - mother threatened and ‘left badly shaken’: A man has been taken to hospital after sustaining wounds … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Gütersloh lockdown lifted after German court ruling – Lockdown News
Uitenhage News: Coronavirus morning update: Numbers from Gauteng hospitals, and arrests over Covid-19 relief funds
Coronavirus morning update: Numbers from Gauteng hospitals, and arrests over Covid-19 relief funds: Your latest coronavirus news: More than 2 000 Covid-19 patients fill Gauteng hospitals; and five people have been arrested for Covid-19 UIF irregularities. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Volkswagen’s expansive commitment to local motorsport revealed: Volkswagen Motorsport will be represented in the SupaCup category by 2016 Driver Search winner and 2017 Polo Cup Rookie winner, Jonathan … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Coronavirus morning update: Numbers from Gauteng hospitals, and arrests over Covid-19 relief funds
Court ruling allow reopening of ECD sector
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the ruling by the North Gauteng High Court that Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) may reopen, and we implore the centres to open as soon as possible while adhering to Covid-19 Health and Safety guidelines issued by the Department of Social Development (DSD). The sector has been in turmoil since the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown due to the Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu’s ineptitude and unwillingness to engage with the … [Read more...] about Court ruling allow reopening of ECD sector
Eastern Cape becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 Corruption
Dear MyPE The Eastern Cape is fighting for its survival, battling the deadly Covid-19 outbreak on the one hand, and the cancerous spread of corruption on the other. Not only is the province one of the epicentres for the Covid-19 outbreak, it is fast becoming the epicentre of Covid19 corruption. While government pleads for residents to wash their hands in the fight against the disease, it has now come to light that various municipalities across the province have been getting their hands … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 Corruption
Coronavirus morning update: SANDF medics deployed to Eastern Cape, and latest on schools – Port Elizabeth in the News
Coronavirus morning update: SANDF medics deployed to Eastern Cape, and latest on schools: SANDF medics join Cuban doctors to battle Covid-19 in Eastern Cape; and back to school for Grades 6 and 11, but only some Grade Rs. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Military medics deployed to combat dire Covid situation in the Eastern Cape: Dozens of military medics were deployed on Sunday to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in the Eastern Cape, SA’s third most affected province, where there … [Read more...] about Coronavirus morning update: SANDF medics deployed to Eastern Cape, and latest on schools – Port Elizabeth in the News
Three quarters of Brits afraid to eat out at restaurants as Coronavirus lockdown measures eased – Lockdown News
Three quarters of Brits afraid to eat out at restaurants as Coronavirus lockdown measures eased: Nearly three quarters of Brits say they fear eating at restaurants, following Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plea for the country to "eat out to help out". Polling has found 73 per cent are worried about ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Ministers and NHS bosses hail Super Saturday a success saying vast majority of pubgoers acted sensibly: MINISTERS and NHS bosses have hailed Britain’s … [Read more...] about Three quarters of Brits afraid to eat out at restaurants as Coronavirus lockdown measures eased – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown: What was it like finally going to the pub and hairdresser’s again? Those who did it tell us – Lockdown News
Coronavirus lockdown: What was it like finally going to the pub and hairdresser's again? Those who did it tell us: Pubs, hair salons and camp sites were among the businesses reopening on Saturday after more than three months of lockdown. Laura said: "It feels so amazing to be out and we want to support the ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Landlord's agony as driver smashes through pub FOUR HOURS before restrictions were lifted: The Swan Inn at Little Chart, near Ashford in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown: What was it like finally going to the pub and hairdresser’s again? Those who did it tell us – Lockdown News
South Africa VS Coronavirus: Exports keeping agriculture afloat – Port Elizabeth in the News
South Africa VS Coronavirus: Exports keeping agriculture afloat: In the sixth part of our series on the impact of COVID-19 on South Africa, we look at the agriculture sector, where the citrus industry is exporting record volumes to Asia, following a surge in demand ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. To safely reopen, facilities throw rules out the window and embrace creativity: From drive-through exhibits to roaming robot dogs, creative solutions have arisen to meet the need for social … [Read more...] about South Africa VS Coronavirus: Exports keeping agriculture afloat – Port Elizabeth in the News
