Government has declared a National State of Disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape and North West provinces.The declaration, made in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, was on Monday gazetted by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. The National Disaster Management Centre has, in terms of Section … [Read more...] about THIS State of Disaster Would be Welcomed With open Arms in Gqeberha
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Alien vegetation removed from catchment areas to save every drop
In a tactical move to save every drop of water in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, the NMBM is intensifying its alien vegetation clearing and catchment management work. First priority being the critical Impofu and Churchill Dams.With the total dam levels standing at a critically low 12.62% as at 14 February 2023, the Municipality is working tirelessly to remove the alien trees that are fast encroaching into the actual dam basins and upper reaches of the catchment areas of these major dams, due to … [Read more...] about Alien vegetation removed from catchment areas to save every drop
The Game Changer Against Bangladesh
Meg Lanning hailed a successful return for ‘game-changer’ Georgia Wareham after the leg-spinner’s starring role in Australia’s eight-wicket win over Bangladesh.The 23-year-old, who ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament 15 months ago, took three for 20 to help restrict Bangladesh to 107 and earn the Player of the Match award in her first appearance of the competition. Australia skipper Lanning then led the reply with an unbeaten 48 as the reigning champions completed their second successive … [Read more...] about The Game Changer Against Bangladesh
Madibaz primed for stiff Varsity Shield examination
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Arnouw Nel has firmly rejected any thoughts of complacency as his team gear up for their opening FNB Varsity Shield match in Gqeberha on Thursday.The Nelson Mandela University outfit begin their programme against Tshwane University of Technology Vikings at Madibaz Stadium, kicking off at 4pm. Despite having come down from the top-tier Varsity Cup competition, in which they competed for the past two years, Nel was convinced that they would still face a proper examination … [Read more...] about Madibaz primed for stiff Varsity Shield examination
ISUZU partners with Move The Nation
GQEBERHA – ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) is proud to announce its sponsorship of Move The Nation, an organisation that seeks to foster a culture of running and healthy living in South Africa.Move the Nation, founded by influential fitness enthusiasts Kabelo Mabalane and Peteni Kuzwayo, is a specialist consulting and activations enterprise seeking to expand the opportunity for active living, recreation, and sport in society. The sponsorship will see ISUZU support Move The Nation as a … [Read more...] about ISUZU partners with Move The Nation
Local Athletes For Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50Km Ultramarathon
The 3rd edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km is set to take place on 26 February along the scenic beachfront of Gqeberha and with the event attracting some of the world’s best athletes, local athletes will be looking to shine in a race which will be broadcast live through SuperSport on the day.“I am thrilled that our Nedbank Breaking Barriers 50km after only two years is now ranked by World Athletics as an elite label event and and an International Ultrarunners Association gold … [Read more...] about Local Athletes For Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50Km Ultramarathon
“Orange Army” Saluted for its Sterling Sunrisers Support
There is a new winning team in South Africa and it’s from the Eastern Cape – the Sunrisers, which beat the Pretoria Capitals to take the trophy in the inaugural SA20 cricket tournament.For their home games, the Sunrisers were inspired by an “army” of enthusiastic and loud orange-clad fans who filled the St George’s Park Cricket Ground thanks to a strategic radio-led marketing campaign by Algoa FM.The Eastern Cape Sunrisers beat the Pretoria Capitals by 4 wickets at the Wanderers today after the … [Read more...] about “Orange Army” Saluted for its Sterling Sunrisers Support
“Orange Army” Saluted for its Sterling Sunrisers Support
There is a new winning team in South Africa and it’s from the Eastern Cape – the Sunrisers, which beat the Pretoria Capitals to take the trophy in the inaugural SA20 cricket tournament.For their home games, the Sunrisers were inspired by an “army” of enthusiastic and loud orange-clad fans who filled the St George’s Park Cricket Ground thanks to a strategic radio-led marketing campaign by Algoa FM.The Eastern Cape Sunrisers beat the Pretoria Capitals by 4 wickets at the Wanderers today after the … [Read more...] about “Orange Army” Saluted for its Sterling Sunrisers Support
Suspected cable thieves caught in the act tampering with electricity infrastructure
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Metro Police has once again made a successful arrest after officers caught three men red-handed tampering with electricity infrastructure and in possession of stolen copper cables in Kempston Road, Gqeberha.The arrest took place around 1:50am on Sunday, 12 February 2023, as members were busy patrolling in the area. The Metro Police officers noticed three men tampering with an electricity box and approached them to investigate. Upon investigation they found … [Read more...] about Suspected cable thieves caught in the act tampering with electricity infrastructure
CSA 4-Day Series Resumes With More Cricketing Action Across The Country
JOHANNESBURG: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Four-Day Series is set to resume with both Division One and Division Two teams in action this week.South Africa’s premier red-ball competition will return on Thursday, 09 February 2023 with Division Two’s AET Tuskers at home against Eastern Cape Iinyathi in Pietermaritzburg whilst Mpumalanga Rhinos face up against Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers in Uplands College in White River. The Northern Cape Heat and Eastern Storm encounter moved from the … [Read more...] about CSA 4-Day Series Resumes With More Cricketing Action Across The Country
Solar Installer Best Practices
With increasing electricity prices and extended load shedding the ‘continued normal’, the pressure on industry to supply and install Solar and Renewable Energy plants has increased exponentially. This increased demand has fuelled the entry into the renewable energy market of many more ‘unqualified players’ hoping to cash in on the market boom. Naturally this muddling of the landscape by newcomers creates disharmony in the market with unqualified and downright dangerous installations taking place … [Read more...] about Solar Installer Best Practices
Pretoria Capitals march into Betway SA20 Final
Wednesday, 8 February: The Pretoria Capitals became the first team in history to advance to the inaugural Betway SA20 Final with Rilee Rossouw and Eathan Bosch playing starring roles in a tense 29-run victory in the first semi-final against the Paarl Royals at the Wanderers. Rossouw held the Capitals’ innings together with 56 off 41 balls as the table-toppers posted a competitive 153/8 after being inserted by the Royals. It was a surface that was not conducive to … [Read more...] about Pretoria Capitals march into Betway SA20 Final
TedX Meets Wikipedia Meets WebMD Meets Virgin Active Meets Book Club Meets Zoom Meets Goldster
Goldster is a targetted online community that addresses health and wellness issues for those of an older generation.The name Goldster is a play onn words – Oldster, Golden Oldie and chosen to emphasise the positive in being “Old but Gold!” Local winepreneur and well know Gqeberha resident, Olga Hafner liked the product so much that she nagged and nagged the founders and, as a consequence, South Africa is the first country to be targeted as a stand alone community in the world. Yet another kudo … [Read more...] about TedX Meets Wikipedia Meets WebMD Meets Virgin Active Meets Book Club Meets Zoom Meets Goldster
World’s top women cricketers padding up for Bay battles
Teams from seven of the world’s top women’s cricketing nations will be in Nelson Mandela Bay over the week from Sunday, February 12 to Monday, February 20, for the action-packed ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.A limited number of early bird R30 tickets is still available. “Everything is ready for the five matches which will be played in the St George’s Park Cricket Stadium,” says Ms Leigh Deyzel, Event Project Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay Local Organising Committee. “The rain which has fallen … [Read more...] about World’s top women cricketers padding up for Bay battles
Full 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA – CAPE TOWN CITY HALL 9 FEBRUARY 2023Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President David Mabuza, The Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former Deputy President Baleka Mbete, President of the Pan African Parliament, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Chief Justice Raymond … [Read more...] about Full 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa
