Bogus cop warning following Gqebera house robberies: Police in Gqeberha issued a warning to residents to be wary of bogus police officers who have been robbing homes in the Kabega Park policing area. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. South Africa: Coega SEZ gets thumbs up as an investment destination: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is ending the year with positive feedback from its investors. In a statement on Wednesday, the CDC said the recent Investor Perception Survey shows that 83% … [Read more...] about Bogus cop warning following Gqebera house robberies – Gqeberha in the News
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New Sports Field For Gqebera Township Youngsters – MyPR.co.za
New Sports Field For Gqebera Township Youngsters: Work is due to start on a new multipurpose sports facility at the Heatherbank Primary School, which serves the Gqebera community in Port Elizabeth. Part funding of R70 000 has been provided by the proceeds of the 2019 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which was hosted in association with the Eastern Cape Department of Health and the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. Once completed the school will have a multi-purpose playing field … [Read more...] about New Sports Field For Gqebera Township Youngsters – MyPR.co.za
Opening of the Gqebera Public Library, Walmer
As part of our mandate to promote the culture of reading, writing and learning; Nelson Mandela Bay (NMBM) Library service will officially open the Gqebera Public Library on 05 June 2017. The opening of Gqebera Public Library serves as an extension to the existing 25 Libraries in the metro. The freshly designed building conveniently located in the heart of the Walmer Township, will offer a range of services including lending and research services which will benefit the community. The Gqebera … [Read more...] about Opening of the Gqebera Public Library, Walmer
Izizwe Project
The Izizwe Project focuses on the community and especially the children of the townships of Gqebera, more commonly known as Walmer Township, in Port Elizabeth. The main goal of the project is to uplift the lives of underprivileged children. The project consists of several programs to offer an education and an assistance to the children of the township: Pre, Primary & High School as well as extra activities such as homework guidance, dance lessons (Step- Up Academy) and restoration … [Read more...] about Izizwe Project
Building a new generation of readers through book donations
The Nelson Mandela Bay Libraries, in partnership with the Walmer Angels Project, has embarked on an ambitious project to build a new generation of readers, starting with a pilot project that started at the end of March in Gqebera (Walmer Township) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Experience gained by participating in this project will be invaluable for future library activities. The project includes a number of activities, including storytelling and reading at 16 crèches and to the … [Read more...] about Building a new generation of readers through book donations
Business assist Ratepayer’s with donations to assist destitute
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the private sector put their hands together to assist 40 inhabitants of Makazana Street, Walmer Gqebera after 21 shacks were razed to the ground yesterday. Safety and Security Standing Committee Chairperson Cllr Wandisile Jikeka said at this stage the municipality's Disaster Management Unit issued 80 blankets, 60 mattresses and four bags of soup to the affected people who are still accommodated at two nearby churches. Branches of Pick n Pay in … [Read more...] about Business assist Ratepayer’s with donations to assist destitute
Ratepayers assists as approximately 40 people left destitute after fire ravaged informal settlement
The ratepayers of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality are generously providing relief to approximately 40 people from Walmer Gqebera after a devastating fire engulfed more than 20 shacks in Makaezana Street on Sunday morning. The destitute are receiving mattresses, blankets, food parcels and other necessities from the municipality’s Disaster Management Unit and are being accommodated at two nearby churches. The fire department was informed at 11:50 of the fire. When the first vehicle … [Read more...] about Ratepayers assists as approximately 40 people left destitute after fire ravaged informal settlement
