The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) wishes to advise travellers that the R336 road upgrade is in progress between Kirkwood and Addo until 13 June 2024.Phase one of the upgrade will include stop-and-go sections where motorists must expect to wait approximately 10 minutes at each closure. The current stop-and-go sections will also be operational over the Easter weekend. The stop-and-go section at Sonop Street in Kirkwood is between Mimosa Street and Main Street. The … [Read more...] about Upgrade of the R336 route between Kirkwood and Addo has commenced
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Adidas Unveils Nature-Inspired Federation Away Kits For FIFA Women’s World Cup
As proud partners to nine of the teams competing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ – adidas unveils the away kits for Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Spain, and Sweden, having already unveiled the eye-catching designs for Italy and Jamaica earlier this year and with the kits for the Philippines, still to be released in the coming months. As all eyes turn towards this year’s showpiece event, each federation kit is inspired by nature, celebrating the iconic scenery … [Read more...] about Adidas Unveils Nature-Inspired Federation Away Kits For FIFA Women’s World Cup
Electricity State of Disaster to End
Ponder this: You own a small business. One of your employees acts on your behalf You are sued in court for your employees actions And lose a great deal of money. What do you do? Disciplinary Action for the employee And a possible loss of a job for that employee Even if not – that employee will always be tagged as being ‘unreliable’! In Government the following happens all the time: An MP and a sitting President declare a State of Disaster (or something else) Civil Society challenge and win, … [Read more...] about Electricity State of Disaster to End
April Fuel Price Brings Some Relief
Consumers of diesel, paraffin and gas will breathe a little easier following price decreases in all fuels and slight changes in the prices of petrol.This after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) released the updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin for the month of April. The new prices are as follows: 93 grade petrol will decreased by one cent per litre 95 Petrol is expected to increase by two cents per litre Diesel 0.05% will go down by some 73c Diesel 0.005% is expected … [Read more...] about April Fuel Price Brings Some Relief
Eskom PFMA partial exemption withdrawn, FOR NOW
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says National Treasury has withdrawn Eskom’s partial exemption from the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) granted to the power utility last week.Godongwana announced the withdrawal during a joint meeting of Parliament’s Committee on Appropriations, the Standing Committee on Finance, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on the Auditor General and the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises. The exemption would have allowed Eskom … [Read more...] about Eskom PFMA partial exemption withdrawn, FOR NOW
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality introduces sign language in all Council meetings
To deliver inclusive, and effective communication for all its residents, including people with disabilities, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, today, introduced sign language as an official language during Council meetings.The use of sign language seeks to facilitate equitable access to services and information and promote multi-linguism, thus the Municipality will now have sign language interpreters for all Council meetings, said Municipal Spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya. On a medium to long … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality introduces sign language in all Council meetings
Bay Council approves load shedding mitigation strategy to curb economic meltdown
As part of its load shedding mitigation strategy, The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council, yesterday, approved a plan to mitigate against the rolling blackouts caused by load shedding and negatively affecting residents and the local economy in the short, medium, and long term.Member of the Mayoral Committee for Electricity and Energy said: “This is in response to the municipality’s dwindling revenue collection from the sale of electricity as well as the pertinent need to soften the crippling … [Read more...] about Bay Council approves load shedding mitigation strategy to curb economic meltdown
Legal Aid SA Widens Access To Legal Services
The Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA) Means Test, used to determine if applicants qualify for legal aid, has been revised upwards to cater for increases in the Consumer Price Index. This will enable access to legal services to a wider group of people.The changes come into effect on 1 April 2023. Below is a summary of the new Means Test threshold. Legal Aid SA considers what applicants earn, after tax, and own: Applications for legal aid in criminal/civil cases – applicants must earn less … [Read more...] about Legal Aid SA Widens Access To Legal Services
Absa takes Strava campaign to the next level
Gqeberha, 27 March 2023 – The proudly African bank, Absa, announced its four-year partnership with the Run Your City series of events in 2021 with a bold goal to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. As part of the bank’s strategic intent to do more for the communities in which they operate, Absa launched a campaign titled Together we do more, Siyabangena, to encourage Absa colleagues, customers and community members to be an active force for good and raise funds via the Strava community to … [Read more...] about Absa takes Strava campaign to the next level
Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
Who said an MBA degree must be all work and no fun?Tangible Africa, an engagement project of the Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation, has partnered with Henley Business School to present an interactive workshop aimed at introducing postgraduate executive students to programming concepts and Big Data. Tangible Africa’s coding App, RANGERS, and other fun, tangible coding techniques are being used in a tailor-made workshop for executive postgraduate … [Read more...] about Business Schools pilot coding App to tackle Big Data
South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu gets her wings!
Onthatile ‘Thati’ Zulu, a 23-year-old professional hockey player from Pretoria, takes her career to new heights with Red Bull. The year kicked off with a bang for the University of Pretoria graduate who relocated to Cape Town to explore some opportunities. Thati believes this is the year to elevate her game both on and off the field. Historically, women athletes have been far behind their male counterparts when it comes to sponsorship deals. However, the narrative is changing as more and more … [Read more...] about South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu gets her wings!
Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Popular Algoa FM presenter and aviation enthusiast Charlton Tobias is about to fly solo with his own Saturday morning show between six and nine.During the week “Charlie T” remains part of the Algoa FM Breakfast team together with Wayne Hart and Lee Duru. “I am delighted to be hosting Saturday Breakfast which will dispense the same humour and fun with a Saturday twist, accompanied by some giveaways. I am really looking forward being in the hot seat again,” says Tobias. “It has been a while since … [Read more...] about Time for Charlie T to Fly Solo
Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K boasts an impressive local and international field!
The inaugural Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will start at 07:00 at the Kings Beach Precinct on Sunday 02 April 2023. Event organisers could not wish for a better start to the series as the country’s best will line up against a deep international field in what is sure to be a race that will set the benchmark for the rest of the series.“Gqeberha is a fresh and exciting addition to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the … [Read more...] about Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K boasts an impressive local and international field!
Rachel Kolisi Calls On South Africa To ‘Pitch Up In Pink’
JOHANNESBURG: Ahead of Sunday’s highly-anticipated encounter between the Proteas and the Netherlands, Rachel Kolisi has made a passionate plea for South Africans to make their presence felt at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in recognition of the iconic Betway Pink ODI.As ever, the Pink ODI is a flagship fixture on the cricket calendar, and spectators are particularly encouraged to ‘pitch up in pink’ in support of cancer awareness and early detection. This year also marks the sixth anniversary of … [Read more...] about Rachel Kolisi Calls On South Africa To ‘Pitch Up In Pink’
Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River
The reseal of the N2 National Road between the Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River in the Eastern Cape Province will improve the surfacing for a smooth and safer travel experience in the area, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.The R57-million project will also create the much-needed job opportunities for the local community and SMMEs of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. The adjudication process of the tender is currently underway, and a contractor will … [Read more...] about Plans to reseal N2 between Jeffreys Bay and Gamtoos River
