In fact I had a Donald Trump moment with this refrain ringing in my head; “So much winning!” minus the tiny hands waving in the air, though!The Dafabet Warriors Cricket team at the close of play yesterday had set the North West Dragons a target of 443 runs to win their four day CSA game at St Georges Park, Gqeberha and the prospects of the NW Dragons reaching that were pretty dismal. This after the Warriors had the opportunity to force the Dragons to bat on after their dismal first innings of … [Read more...] about Why I woke Up Smiling This Morning
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Goodbye Izinyoka
Illegal electricity connections will be a thing of the past for the residents of Elephant Park informal settlement in Ward 60 following the connection of 700 hundred shack dwellers to the innovative electrification on Wednesday, 23 November 2022.The 700 shack dwellers were part of more than 2000 residents in the area that had connected illegally to the Municipal power grid. NMBM Electricity and Energy Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Lance Grootboom joined hundreds of residents in celebration of … [Read more...] about Goodbye Izinyoka
Scientists warn that it’s make-or-break time for Africa’s oceans.
Marine experts from around the world met in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a week in October for a symposium on the importance of cutting-edge science and innovation in underpinning marine conservation policy decisions in Africa. Photo: SUPPLIEDLeading marine researchers and scientists caution that it’s make-or-break for Africa’s governments to enact and enforce ocean policies. Marine experts from around the world met in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a week in October for a symposium on the … [Read more...] about Scientists warn that it’s make-or-break time for Africa’s oceans.
Sidwell Fire Station celebrates 50 years of selfless service
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on Tuesday, 22 November 2022, celebrated Sidwell Fire Station’s 50th anniversary.During the celebration held at the Sidwell Fire Station, NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Retief Odendaal hailed fallen and present firefighters who continue to serve and protect NMB communities with dedication and humility. Opened on 8 November 1972, the station is the City’s oldest operating fire station with a rich history as one of the busiest fire stations in the country. Mayor … [Read more...] about Sidwell Fire Station celebrates 50 years of selfless service
Innovative electrification for 700 families in Wells Estate
Christmas has come early for 700 families in Wells Estate, Elephant Park informal settlement, who will be switched on for innovative electrification by NMBM Mayoral Committee Member for Electricity and Energy, Cllr Lance Grootboom on Wednesday, 23 November 2022.After years of connecting to the grid through illegal electricity connections, the residents who will be connected as the last phase of the 2900 Elephant Park informal settlement unit connections, will officially get their illegal … [Read more...] about Innovative electrification for 700 families in Wells Estate
Gqeberha News: Stuurman ruled out of Test tour to Australia
Something else from MyGqeberhaOpen your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance / Themes. You can’t remove an ACTIVE theme, so first activate a different theme which will enable you to delete a theme – activating the default WordPress theme, Twenty Fourteen, is fine. THEN Click the deactivated theme to see it’s details and click the Delete button in the right bottom corner of it. https://youtu.be/nPCofHzhyPM Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Views Since 15 July 2022: 0 Gqeberha's Latest News … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: Stuurman ruled out of Test tour to Australia
Last chance for electricity tampering residents as NMBM extends Amnesty Project
Following the successful 60-day Electricity Tampering Amnesty Project first phase, which started from 1 February 2022 to 30 April 2022, NMBM is now rolling out the second phase of the Amnesty Project to give consumers a last chance to come forward and declare electricity meter tampering to assure that all associated fees and charges will be waived to start on a clean slate.This comes after more than 23 000 applications were received in the first phase, exceeding the initial 12 464 expected … [Read more...] about Last chance for electricity tampering residents as NMBM extends Amnesty Project
Blue Flag Status for Local Cricketing Club
Zwide-based United Brothers Cricket Club is one of 14 in the country to have been awarded “blue flag” status by Cricket South Africa (CSA) in 2022.It has met the criteria of strong administration capabilities, adequate facilities, fielding a minimum number of teams in the league, and sustainability of coaches for the 2021/2022 season. Clubs are required to score 90 per cent or more in their Club Quality Index evaluation for the Blue Flag Club status. United Brothers Cricket Club will be … [Read more...] about Blue Flag Status for Local Cricketing Club
Gqeberha News: South African sailor comes to rescue of Finnish veteran
Something else from MyGqeberhaThis seems to be a common problem with a certain plugin…. For me the following error occurred whilst setting up a WordPress Plugin called BusinessDirectory – after installing and setting up the pages I got the following error when trying to Add a Business Directory Link: “It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this … [Read more...] about Gqeberha News: South African sailor comes to rescue of Finnish veteran
I Suspect That Koeksemoer Would Put This Better: Zuma v Walus
South African citizens were rocked by the release of decisions in two diametrically polarised cases on Monday this week: The constitutional court on Monday declared Justice Minister Ronald Lamola’s decision to deny parole to Janusz Walus, who murdered South African Communist Party leader Chris Hani in 1993, irrational and ordered that he be released within 10 calendar days. South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the decision to release ex-president Jacob Zuma on early … [Read more...] about I Suspect That Koeksemoer Would Put This Better: Zuma v Walus
NMB 1City Marathon & 21.1km
Local athletes are gearing up to take part in the Nelson Mandela Bay 1 City Marathon and 21km at the Fariview racecourse in Greenbushes on Saturday, 3 December.Last year the marathon event attracted over 1000 eager runners with KwaZulu-Natal’s Mphatyo Nodolo, of Ama-Ravens Athletics club, sprinting to the finish-line in 2.16.04. Irvette van Zyl, of Nedbank running club, and the first SA female to break the women’s 50km IAU Marathon world record in the 2021 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers … [Read more...] about NMB 1City Marathon & 21.1km
Tips to keep your spending under control this festive season
As Black Friday and the festive season looms closer, consumers become vulnerable and tend to spend money on unbudgeted items or shop beyond their budget.South Africa has adopted the concept of Black Friday, a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. Black Friday, which will be on 25 November this year, encourages local stores to offer big discounts. The Free State government has since cautioned consumers to be wise spenders and save during Black Friday and … [Read more...] about Tips to keep your spending under control this festive season
Downhill All the Way – Inspiring Youth Using an Old Oil Can
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Airborne Motul oil can, as Squadra Corse take off at Red Bull Box Cart Race Photo: Supplied by @redbullza and photographer @craigkolesky Not every motorsport race is about winning; sometimes, it’s the taking part that really counts, and the impact that a team can have simply by participating. The Red Bull Box Cart Race, held on Sunday, 06 November in Cape Town’s … [Read more...] about Downhill All the Way – Inspiring Youth Using an Old Oil Can
The Baton of Hope – The Seeds of Hope are in our Hands
Rustic rhino impressions handcrafted into a wooden horn create the ‘Baton of Hope’ which represents the cumulative efforts of local Nelson Mandela Bay rhino activists to draw attention to the ongoing rhino crisis – an ancient species signifying a tipping point that represents many species at risk. As part of the annual awareness drive by rhino focused NPC ‘One Land Love It’ (acronym OLLI), a number of athletes have joined the ‘OLLIMove’ challenge to rise above complacency and consider their … [Read more...] about The Baton of Hope – The Seeds of Hope are in our Hands
CSA Women’s Provincial Division One Action Returns After National Break
JOHANNESBURG – As the year winds down, the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s One-Day Cup and T20 Cup levels up with a full round of Division One fixtures after an extended break due to the Momentum Proteas training camp earlier this month.In the headline encounter of the Top Six matches, the spirited Hollywoodbets Dolphins host the undefeated Six Gun Grill Western Province at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Another eye-grabbing clash will be the repeat of the Juskei Derby this … [Read more...] about CSA Women’s Provincial Division One Action Returns After National Break
