Editor: It seems so long since the last elections and the then trumpeting of a caring government.The Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete will today hand over newly built fully subsidized government homes to qualifying beneficiaries, including the elderly and women at the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in Gqeberha. Over 270 houses will be handed over at Polar Park, KwaLanga Township in Uithenhage (Editor: Come now government, didn’t we … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Beneficiaries To Get New Government Subsidised Homes
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#RunYourCity in support of local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Celebrating its 8th anniversary on Sunday 14 May 2023, when entering the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K runners (and walkers) can support one or all five of the event’s charities: Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Cotlands, help2read, Die Burger Kinderfonds and Reach For A Dream. “We are passionate about the sport of road running for many reasons, but what makes it really special is the people,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. “The … [Read more...] about #RunYourCity in support of local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
St Georges Park Groundwater System Commissioned
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s R46million ground water supply project at the St George’s Park has been successfully completed and commissioned, giving much needed reprieve to the depleting local dams that supply water to the Port of Port Elizabeth, Central and Humewood amongst other areas.The project, which commenced from July 2021, is one of the Municipality’s water augmentation projects, which seek to ensure that Nelson Mandela Bay does not run out of water. With a total of four … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Groundwater System Commissioned
uYilo e-Mobility Programme reaches 10-year milestone
uYilo e-Mobility Programme celebrates a decade of enabling and facilitating the ecosystem for electric mobility in South Africa. The programme was established in March 2013 as an initiative of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (then the Department of Science and Technology), with the focus of mobilizing the transition to electric mobility in South Africa.“TIA would like to congratulate the management, staff, and stakeholders who have … [Read more...] about uYilo e-Mobility Programme reaches 10-year milestone
SANRAL wins award for road infrastructure
Eastern Cape, 14 March 2023: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has been recognised for making massive road infrastructure investments in the Eastern Cape province.SANRAL received the Premier’s Special Recognition Award at the Batho Pele Service Excellence and Innovation Awards ceremony held in East London on Thursday, 9 March 2023.The awards recognise public servants and various stakeholders who provide excellent service delivery by putting people first. It also … [Read more...] about SANRAL wins award for road infrastructure
Gift of the Givers to deliver much needed disaster relief to Eastern Cape Communities
The ISUZU Foundation has partnered with Gift of the Givers to donate a R100 000 to help rebuild communities that have been left destitute following the recent spate of torrential flooding in the Eastern Cape.The ISUZU Foundation is a partnership between ISUZU Motors South Africa and its Dealer Network. For every ISUZU Bakkie, Truck or mu-X bought by a customer, ISUZU and its Dealers contribute equally to the ISUZU Foundation. ISUZU Department Executive – Dealer & Business Development South … [Read more...] about Gift of the Givers to deliver much needed disaster relief to Eastern Cape Communities
2023 Reonet Classic
The Port Elizabeth Riding Club is excited to host the 2023 Reonet Classic on the weekend of 24 – 26 March.The PE Riding Club boasts a top-class facility in Lorraine, which has recently undergone extensive renovations and upgrades. The Reonet Classic includes the PE Riding Club Championships and is proudly brought to you by First for Horses. Images here. Highly qualified FEI course designers, namely Colin Ferreira and Ryan Sander, coupled with this stunning facility ensure that the top riders … [Read more...] about 2023 Reonet Classic
Mayor Odendaal Relinquishes Position
Nelson Mandela Nay Executive Mayor, Retief Odendaal today announced changes to the Mayoral Committee. Mayor Odendaal has relinquished the position of Budget and Treasury a portfolio that he kept in his office as a temporary intervention; Cllr Rano Kayser has been shifted from MMC Constituency Services and has been appointed MMC Roads and Transport. Cllr Kabelo Mogatosi has been shifted from MMC Roads and Transport and has been appointed MMC Budget and Treasury. Both Cllr’s Kayser and Mogatosi … [Read more...] about Mayor Odendaal Relinquishes Position
Update on Fire at the Coega SEZ RIC Centre Substation
On Saturday evening, 11 March 2023, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Recruitment and Induction Centre (RIC) substation which feeds Special Economic Zones (SEZ) users located in Zones 3, 4 and parts of Zone 5 caught fire. The fire at the RIC substation has been contained. A damage assessment is underway and contingency plans have been activated.The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro was alerted Saturday night to the fire to advise residents on the impact of the fire. Currently, while the teams are … [Read more...] about Update on Fire at the Coega SEZ RIC Centre Substation
Buck doubles up at SA Open Water Championships while teen Lotter stuns the women’s 10km field
Connor Buck emerged as the dominant force at the SA Open Water Championships at Marina Martinique near Jeffreys Bay over the weekend.There was double delight for the Durban swimmer as he claimed victory in both the men’s 5km and 10km races, the events in which World Championships qualification was up for grabs. It was particularly satisfying for the 20-year-old after just missing out on both titles last year and having to settle for second place. This time round he made sure he was just in front … [Read more...] about Buck doubles up at SA Open Water Championships while teen Lotter stuns the women’s 10km field
St Georges Wellfield to be Commissioned
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality water infrastructure augmentation projects completion is taking shape.The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in January 2023 committed that a number of water infrastructure augmentation projects will be completed by the end of March this year. On Tuesday, 14 March 2023 the St George’s Wellfield (borehole) project will be officially commissioned and connected into the water articulation system. This project will add about 10 million litres of water per day into the … [Read more...] about St Georges Wellfield to be Commissioned
New World Record: Human and Canine Pair to Complete the Iconic Robben Island ‘Freedom Swim’
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Cape Town, South Africa – Nick Bush, serial entrepreneur and adventurer, is about to embark on a new challenge, and this time he’s bringing his four-legged friend Bud along for the ride. Nick and Bud are set to break a new world record by becoming the first human and canine pair to complete the iconic Robben Island swim. The Robben Island swim is a well-known and … [Read more...] about New World Record: Human and Canine Pair to Complete the Iconic Robben Island ‘Freedom Swim’
Trail runners set to #RunTheAfricanX for a cause!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” Megan Pentz-Kluyts (Big Bay, Cape Town) and Susan Rheeder (Parklands, Cape Town) will celebrate their PICKLE JUICE AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race debut by making their entries count and running for a cause, the National Sterilization Project (NSP), the weekend of 17 – 19 March 2023, when SA’s premier three-day stage … [Read more...] about Trail runners set to #RunTheAfricanX for a cause!
F*ck Regular Maintenance, We Prefer Capital Projects
I have a good friend (recently deceased) who, for many years, worked at the Municipality in the Electricity Department.For many years we would discuss the well functioning electricity department and the many characters involved there during the ‘good old days’. One of the glaring missing Standard Operating Procedures that Tony alerted me too again and again was the regular maintenence that the electricity department subjected sub stations and pump rooms to. A team of municipal employees had the … [Read more...] about F*ck Regular Maintenance, We Prefer Capital Projects
The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023
“The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023” will be held on Friday 17 March at the Athenaeum in Gqeberha. What right timing can it be to host this event, our country is going through a lot of unpleasant times, seeing our loved ones slain by gun-toting criminals and experiencing other unbelievable crimes in our beloved country, this bad trend unfortunately is also experienced in our small city of Gqeberha.“By hosting this event we are reaching out to our Maker to send us His … [Read more...] about The Healing Gospel and Afro-Soul Explosion Concert 2023
