Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Guest review from: June & Angelique.: It felt like home away from home, neat, tidy and clean with friendly service. Thank you Jack and Kathy. June & Angelique booked out of Dempsey’s on 09/07/2016. Place your Dempseys guest review here. Source: Dempsey's Self Catering. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the … [Read more...] about Guest review from: June & Angelique. – Featured Blog
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RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair
RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair: Sampling kits being used in the field. Photo: The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at the University of Pretoria The Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at the University of Pretoria has developed a ground-breaking technique to collect and catalogue DNA from rhinos and rhino horn which could lead to more convictions of poachers and reduce rhino poaching in Southern Africa.Known as RhODIS, Rhino DNA Index … [Read more...] about RhODIS Rhino DNA database puts poachers in the cross-hair
Quoting H.L. Mencken
"The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, and intolerable..."Related Links: The 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. … [Read more...] about Quoting H.L. Mencken
Kings prop doubtful following Lions game
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that, while a number of players had sustained bumps and bruises during the hard fought game against the Emirates Lions, most were available for selection against the DHL Stormers game this weekend. Most notably, Davids said Tom Botha was possibly not available for selection as he was battling a bit with his back and knee following the game against the Lions. Davids said a few of the players were also showing early symptoms of flu, and … [Read more...] about Kings prop doubtful following Lions game
Quoting Jacob Zuma
"As a citizen of this country, I've got to be honest to the people of South Africa.""The ANC is more important than the Constitution.""the Constitution is only there to regulate matters.""The ANC will rule South Africa until Jesus comes back.""God expects the ANC to rule this country because we are the only organisation which was blessed by pastors when it was formed. It is even blessed in Heaven. That is why we will rule until Jesus comes back. We should not allow anyone to govern our city … [Read more...] about Quoting Jacob Zuma
Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth: 2015 Future of HR Winners Photo: Strike a pose The global economy has come under strain over the last several years, due to lower commodity prices, a shift in demand as well as services which have all affected South Africa greatly over the last two years. Companies that are weathering the current economic climate are those that operate with strategic efficiency and an eye towards the future. These companies maximise human capital by making sure they … [Read more...] about Developing Skills: The Key to Economic Growth
PEPFAR Investing More Than $410 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa
PEPFAR Investing More Than 0 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa: The U.S. government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has approved 2016 Country Operational Plan (COP16) programming and funding of $ 410 million (R 5.7 billion) towards the goal of achieving an AIDS-free generation for South Africa. COP16 will continue the work of COP15 and be implemented from October 2016 to September 2017. In addition to COP16, … [Read more...] about PEPFAR Investing More Than $410 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa
Cost is a significant barrier to healthcare in South Africa reveals the first Future Health Index released by Philips
Cost is a significant barrier to healthcare in South Africa reveals the first Future Health Index released by Philips: The Future Health Index (FHI) provides a benchmark for a country’s perceived readiness to meet some of the key healthcare challenges emerging globally. South Africa is ranked eighth out of thirteen countries surveyed (receiving a score of 56.7 / 100) in a detailed international research study looking into differing levels of the perceived readiness to embrace the … [Read more...] about Cost is a significant barrier to healthcare in South Africa reveals the first Future Health Index released by Philips
Warming pulses in ancient climate record link volcanoes, asteroid impact and dinosaur-killing mass extinction – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Warming pulses in ancient climate record link volcanoes, asteroid impact and dinosaur-killing mass extinction: A new reconstruction of Antarctic ocean temperatures around the time the dinosaurs disappeared 66 million years ago supports the idea that one of the planet’s biggest mass extinctions was due to the combined effects of volcanic eruptions and an asteroid impact. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to visit … [Read more...] about Warming pulses in ancient climate record link volcanoes, asteroid impact and dinosaur-killing mass extinction – Featured Blog
Nelson Mandela Bay Ward Voting Stations – #NMBme2016
There are 254 voting stations dotted all over the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro for the 3 August 2016 Municipal Elections - below is a list of them by ward including address, longitude and latitude. Please note: It can occur that the location of a voting station has to be changed at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances. It is always best to check your voting station address shortly ahead of Election Day by SMSing your ID number to 32810 (cost R1) or dialing *120*432# or checking your … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Ward Voting Stations – #NMBme2016
Quotes from Nelson Mandela ahead of #NMBme2016 Elections
There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile to continue talking about peace and non-violence against a government whose only reply is savage attacks on an unarmed and defenceless people. “True, the struggle will be a bitter one. Leaders will be deported, imprisoned, and even shot. The government will terrorise the people and their people and their leaders in an effort to halt the forward march; ordinary forms of organisation will be rendered impossible. But the spirit of the … [Read more...] about Quotes from Nelson Mandela ahead of #NMBme2016 Elections
IEC to educate EC voters
The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) embarked on a Voter Education Campaign across the province today to encourage and educate residents to exercise their right to vote. The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature on Sunday said residents should expect a visit from Members of Parliament (MPs), National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs), Municipality Councillors and representatives in various towns, who … [Read more...] about IEC to educate EC voters
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
There are 19 Political Parties contesting the 3 August 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. The BIG fight will be between all the candidates in Ward 1 who represent each parties hopes for the position of Executive Mayor. Contesting Ward 1 and by extension vying for the TOP JOB are: African Christian Democratic Party - Lance Patrick Grootboom African Independent Congress - Thsonono Christopher Solomon Buyeye African National Congress - Daniel Alexander Jordaan … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Candidates
All the 2016 Municipal Elections Candidates
The 2016 Municipal Elections take place on Wednesday 3 August. Below is a list of all the Ward and PR candidates for each party and ward within the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality: Party PR List Order No / Ward No IDNumber Fullname Surname African Christian Democratic Party 1 8202075024087 Lance Patrick Grootboom African Christian Democratic Party 2 8312245396081 Lundi Timakwe African Christian Democratic … [Read more...] about All the 2016 Municipal Elections Candidates
DA Makana announces candidates for 2016 elections
On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Ndrew Whitfield announced the 2016 list of DA councillor candidates for the Makana Municipality. The DA recently concluded a rigorous candidate selection process which has produced the best candidates from the pool of applicants who made themselves available to contest the 2016 local elections. Whitfield said; "Between 2009 and 2014 the DA doubled its support in the Makana Municipality and I am confident that we will continue to grow in the 2016 … [Read more...] about DA Makana announces candidates for 2016 elections
