“It may be my fifth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, but trust me, the excitement bubbling under the surface in the lead up never goes away,” says Australia captain Meg Lanning.For one, it will be the first time I and most of the squad have been to South Africa, and while we can’t wait to drink in the culture, we still have a job to do. Not that it will come as a shock, but there is a title to defend, so sightseeing will have to wait. A new country brings new challenges, most notably adjusting to the … [Read more...] about Australia Seek Three in a Row
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Municipality extends condolences to families of Kwazakhele shooting
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victims of the tragic shooting that took place in Kwazakhele yesterday evening on Sunday, 29 January 2023.Mayor Odendaal committed to making all municipal security resources available to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in their investigation. Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the home where the shooting took place to assure family members and the community that they will not rest … [Read more...] about Municipality extends condolences to families of Kwazakhele shooting
Africa’s time to shine – Makhaya Ntini
Former Proteas fast bowler and cricket legend, Makhaya Ntini, says the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup starting in 10 days will be a special celebration of cricket on the continent. This is the first time South Africa is hosting a Women’s T20 World Cup, an occasion which will take the profile of women’s cricket in South Africa and the continent to new heights.Ntini was speaking at a festival of street cricket at Kenako Mall in Gqeberha, where the official 10-day countdown to the opening match between … [Read more...] about Africa’s time to shine – Makhaya Ntini
Metro kicks-off public participation meetings
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality role players are expected to engage in robust and insightful conversations from this week when the City takes the public participation meetings to various communities to make submissions for the new Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Spluma) By-law.This is in line with Section 156(1)(a) and (b) of the Constitution, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), which confers on municipalities the executive authority and the right to administer local government matters … [Read more...] about Metro kicks-off public participation meetings
Young national sprinter relishes fresh chance with Madibaz
Rising star Tjaart van der Walt plans to use a move to the Madibaz Athletics Club in Gqeberha as a steppingstone to take his sprinting prowess to the next level.The 400m specialist, who has linked up with Nelson Mandela University this year, comes with a strong pedigree having represented South Africa at the World Junior Championships in Colombia last year. With that experience under his belt, he has set his sights on an upward curve in his career with the move to Madibaz a key part of the … [Read more...] about Young national sprinter relishes fresh chance with Madibaz
The Light in my Eyes: Local youth shine in international film
Placing a bright Hollywood spotlight on the awareness and integration of visually impaired people, local youth from Gqeberha were featured in an international film which premiered world-wide on Thursday, January 26.The Light in my Eyes was filmed and produced by an international team and shares the experiences of youth with visual impairment from Egypt, Ghana, the Netherlands, the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories, Uganda, Botswana, and South Africa. The premiere of the film was … [Read more...] about The Light in my Eyes: Local youth shine in international film
Meet New Deal Party Cluster Chairman Bongani Ngema
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Deal Party Cluster has appointed Bongani Ngema as its new chairperson. He replaces Kieron Jordaan, managing director at Purem, who now moves into the Vice Chairperson role, after undertaking significant groundwork to get the Cluster operational. Jordaan will continue to play an active role in the work of the Cluster and will be an integral part of their soon to be instituted MANCO. Ngema currently works for Orion Carbon Engineering as a … [Read more...] about Meet New Deal Party Cluster Chairman Bongani Ngema
SUPERSPAR Gelvandale Certified Halal Compliant by Al-Akbar
Confusion about SUPERSPAR Gelvandale’s halal compliancy has been cleared up to the satisfaction of the Muslim community and SPAR Eastern Cape authorities.The Al-Akbar Halal Authority and a team of inspectors re-inspected the Gqeberha store on January 11, a week after withdrawing its certification, and found it to be halal compliant. Two days later, representatives of Al-Akbar and the Muslim community officially handed over the certificate to store manager Rohan Seymor. Community leader Shaykh … [Read more...] about SUPERSPAR Gelvandale Certified Halal Compliant by Al-Akbar
Humbled and Grateful – Cool Idea Nemesis Shines in Cape2Rio
Gqeberha has a proud history of competition in the Cape 2 Rio Yacht Race.Who can forget the first time that Phil Gutsche unleashed his magnificent spinnaker, cut in the colours of our new South African Flag, in the first race under democracy? Gutsche completed many races – first on Witchdoctor and then on Warrior. Our city can boast of an entry in the first ever Cape to Rio – Flame – with one of the youngest sailors in the fleet coming from Muir College – Jimmy Swinnerton. Cool Ideas, Nemesis … [Read more...] about Humbled and Grateful – Cool Idea Nemesis Shines in Cape2Rio
Gqeberha News: Security guard stumbles on body
JUST IN | Eight people killed, three injured as gunmen attack guests at house party in Gqeberha News24 Eastern Cape police commissioner Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene said the murders were “a blatant disregard for human life”. Police Minister … Gunmen Kill 8 At Birthday Party In S.Africa: Police | Barron’s Barron’s Gunmen opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at the weekend in a township in South Africa, killing eight and wounding three … Seven killed at … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: Security guard stumbles on body
Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run celebrates a decade of spectacular trail running in 2023!
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Celebrating a decade of spectacular trail running in 2023, adventure seekers can look forward to experiencing trail running at its best on Sunday 04 June when the annual Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run returns to ATKV Buffelspoort. “We are excited to celebrate the 10th running of the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run in 2023,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run celebrates a decade of spectacular trail running in 2023!
Please Tell Me that my Assumptions are Wrong Minister Cele!
Nelson Mandela Bay has been under siege lately with accelerated gang violence in the Northern Areas leaving 7 (or more?) dead.That violence has now spread over to Kwazakhele where 8 people were killed at a house party in Gqeberha. Admittedly 8 is more than 7 and one wonders if there is a conversation going on in the Minister’s Office: AIDE: “Minister, gang violence is escalating in Gqeberha’s Northern Areas with 7 people dead so far!” CELE: “Gqeberha’s Northern Areas is where most of the non-ANC … [Read more...] about Please Tell Me that my Assumptions are Wrong Minister Cele!
Cruise Ship Season Continues To Be A Major Boost For Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is excited about the booming cruise ship season that has contributed immensely to the rejuvenation of the City’s tourism economy.This week alone the City has seen three cruise ships docking at our shores with a combined 4 764 tourist passengers. On the 25th of January the City welcomed the Aida Aura cruise liners carrying 1 266 passengers, departing on the 26th of January 2023. It was joined by the MSC Orchestra cruise liner on the same day with 1 300 … [Read more...] about Cruise Ship Season Continues To Be A Major Boost For Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
Ditch the 4×4 – THIS Solar 5×5 is Much Cheaper and Has a Much Higher ROI
Let’s first warn sensitive readers that we will be using two South African swear words extensively in this article: Eskom and Loadshedding.If you have a weak heart or are prone to uncontrolled bursts of anger when things go wrong then please move on and read gentler tomes such as War and Peace or watch a particularly violent World War movie… “With the advent/promise of continued loadshedding by Eskom for the forseeable future, let’s just say it outright – the solution to an infrastructural … [Read more...] about Ditch the 4×4 – THIS Solar 5×5 is Much Cheaper and Has a Much Higher ROI
Electricity Pricing Comparison Across the Eastern Cape
One would think that with NERSA approving Eskoms electricity tariffs that we would have standard tariffs across the country but that is a fallacy as each municipality sets it’s own tariffs and products available to the consumer. Consequently navigating the tariffs can be a bit of a nightmare/thumbsuck.Straton Solar have done some heavy lifting and say; “NERSA does publish the tariffs for every municipality in the country so we have extracted some example figures that are more pertinent to most … [Read more...] about Electricity Pricing Comparison Across the Eastern Cape
