Below is an extract of a speech made by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader Athol Trollip in Cradock, as part of his provincial campaign road show. The maintenance of existing infrastructure and infrastructure-led growth is the DA's alternative to the ANC-led Inxuba Yethemba municipality's neglect. Cradock continues to suffer regular raw sewerage spills into the Fish River and residents having to deal with contaminated tap water. What is needed is an environment that inspires confidence for … [Read more...] about Solutions for Cradock, Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet
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EPRU clears confusion over ‘cancellation’ of Graaff Reinet Craven Week Trials
The Eastern Province Rugby Union has acknowledged that confusion exists around the staging of the Craven Week Trials for High Schools this weekend in Graaff Reinet, by the EP High Schools Rugby Association. Reports reaching EPRU indicate that it is being suggested that the Union has cancelled said trials. The EPRU would like to set the record straight by informing all parties that this is not at all the case, and that the EPRU has not cancelled any activities surrounding the staging of … [Read more...] about EPRU clears confusion over ‘cancellation’ of Graaff Reinet Craven Week Trials
2013 International Mohair Summit dishes up a gem
Today saw the launch of the second International Mohair Summit at the Granary in Port Elizabeth. South Africa is responsible for more than 50% of the world's mohair production. The 2009 summit was an initiative of the Jansenville Mayor, Cllr Sizwe Alfred Mngwevu. First to speak was the mayor of Graaff Reinet, Cllr Khunjuzwa Kekana. One can't help but draw comparisons between Cllr Kekana and other Mayors closer to home as she certainly needs praise heaped upon her as she spoke to the point, in … [Read more...] about 2013 International Mohair Summit dishes up a gem
East Cape Rift Valley Fever Outbreak
An outbreak of Rift Valley Fever has been confirmed in Graaff-Reinet and Kei Mouth. According to the Eastern Cape’s Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Department, state vets have confirmed the deaths of three sheep in Kei Mouth and a cow in Graff-Reinet as a result of the disease and are trying to determine the extent of the outbreak. The department has called for all susceptible stock to be vaccinated under supervision of a veterinary official using a new needle for each … [Read more...] about East Cape Rift Valley Fever Outbreak
