On June 23 2000, when – like now – Cape Town was in the icy grip of mid-winter, South Africa suffered what was called the world’s worst coastal seabird environmental disaster.That was the day when the fully laden ore-carrier MV Treasure broke up and sank some 8km north of Robben Island while a salvage tug was attempting to tow it to safety. The stricken vessel spilled more than 1,100 tons of highly toxic heavy fuel oil into the ocean, covering with oil tens of thousands of African Penguins from … [Read more...] about Latest science confirms plummeting penguin population
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Kariega Man’s R900 000 Willys Jeep
The Jeep® Willys became iconic almost the moment they started production in the middle of World War II becoming indispensable for the military and then singlehandedly introducing the concept of Sports Utility Vehicles decades before the concept became fashionable.One South African fan spent his entire life yearning to have his own Willys. Vincent Koekemoer loves the vehicle so much that his wife almost divorced him when she had to count out the money in cash for his second one. It cost him R21 … [Read more...] about Kariega Man’s R900 000 Willys Jeep
Transnet monitoring port operations as adverse weather continues
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Transnet says it is continuously monitoring operations at the ports of Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura amid adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. In a statement, Transnet explained that strong winds have led to high wave swells that have led to shipping movements being suspended at some ports for safety reasons. However, no major incidents have been reported thus far. “The strong winds, which have created high swell conditions, must … [Read more...] about Transnet monitoring port operations as adverse weather continues
Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed
Part of the James Kleynhans water treatment works in Makhanda, has been undergoing an upgrade since 2015.The deadline for completion of the James Kleynhans water treatment works upgrade in Makhanda has been missed for the second time this year. Amatola Water, which is undertaking the upgrade, had an initial completion deadline for April, but then extended it to June. As implementing agent, it appointed a new contractor, Water and Wastewater Technology SA, in November last year. Makhanda has … [Read more...] about Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed
Kariega flood victims forced to move back to sodden land
Ruben Smith and Natasha Julie were forced by the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to return to their waterlogged shack at Old Lapland informal settlement on Sunday. Along with other residents affected by flooding on 1 June, they had been accommodated in a student residence in Kariega for the past month. 225 people, including a newborn baby, had to flee the Old Lapland informal settlement when it was flooded on 1 June. They have been accommodated in a student residence in town, but on Sunday they … [Read more...] about Kariega flood victims forced to move back to sodden land
Strong Rugby Showing from Eastern Province
Eastern Province and Western Province claimed big wins on the final day of the U18 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg, and they also contributed the most players (11) of a new Elite Player Development squad that was named on Friday.EP proved too strong for the hosts in the final match of the competition. The girls from the Eastern Cape led 10-0 at the break, before lifting the tempo in the second stanza. Lukhanye Lolo (wing) scored two tries in EP’s 36-0 win. Meanwhile, WP … [Read more...] about Strong Rugby Showing from Eastern Province
Court asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all
Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrated a court victory outside the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda in September 2022. The Constitutional Court has been asked to put an end to the exploration right granted to Shell to do seismic testing off the Wild Coast. Wild Coast communities and environmental justice organisations have asked the Court to rule against a decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal earlier this year. The Supreme Court gave … [Read more...] about Court asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all
2024 Standard Bank Ovations Awards
The energy was contagious as artists from the National Arts Festival’s Fringe gathered at The Monument in Makhanda at midnight on Saturday, 29 June for a ceremony to announce the 2024 Standard Bank Ovations Awards winners.Standard Bank Ovations are awarded throughout the Festival to shows on the Fringe that stand out. Shows that have earned an Ovation carry the badge on their show pages and posters to guide audiences to the best of the Fringe. The panel sees all the new works on the Fringe and … [Read more...] about 2024 Standard Bank Ovations Awards
Bafana draw with Botswana in COSAFA Cup clash
Bafana Bafana were held to a goalless draw in the group stages of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup on Saturday.This as national football side took on Botswana at the at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The Group A match ended in a 0-0 stalemate just days after the 1-1 draw against Mozambique in the opening match of the regional tournament. “Coach Helman Mkhalele’s team had multiple chances to win the match, but just as they did against … [Read more...] about Bafana draw with Botswana in COSAFA Cup clash
Zimbabweans in South Africa welcome rollout of e-passports
A Zimbabwean father who lives and works in Gqeberha says for the first time in years he will be able to apply for documents for his children locally through the Zimbabwean e-passport pilot programme.Garikai, currently a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holder, says two of his children have been struggling to get documents for years, while his youngest, aged six, was born in South Africa and is also undocumented. Next month, Garikai will join many Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa to … [Read more...] about Zimbabweans in South Africa welcome rollout of e-passports
Last-minute Lottery funding for the National Arts Festival
Five days into its 11-day celebration of the arts, the National Arts Festival received confirmation of much-needed funding from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).The festival, which takes place in Makhanda in winter each year, started on 20 June and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Festival CEO Monica Newton previously told GroundUp they had applied to the NLC for funding in August last year. The NLC had been a regular funder, disbursing R86-million to the the festival since … [Read more...] about Last-minute Lottery funding for the National Arts Festival
CSA And BCCI Announce Upcoming Series
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are delighted to confirm the scheduling of yet another thrilling KFC T20 International (T20I) series, which will see India traveling to South Africa in November 2024. The KFC T20I Series will consist of four matches beginning on Friday 8 November at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. The next match is scheduled to take place in the friendly city of Gqeberha on Sunday 10 November at Dafabet St … [Read more...] about CSA And BCCI Announce Upcoming Series
Graves across Nelson Mandela Bay ruined by storm
Over 100 graves at Matanzima Cemetery in Kariega have been flooded since a storm hit the Eastern Cape more than ten days ago.Even the dead were not spared the storm that hit the Eastern Cape on 1 June. More than ten days after it struck, over 100 graves remain flooded in Matanzima Cemetery in Kariega. Tombstones and graves in cemeteries across the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, including Matanzima and Bucwa Cemeteries in KwaNobuhle, Gerald Smith near Kwalanga, and Despatch Cemeteries, were … [Read more...] about Graves across Nelson Mandela Bay ruined by storm
Scramble for water in Kariega as municipality fails to keep its promise
Families rushed to fill buckets from a tanker as the water shortage in Kariega entered its 10th day.It took less than 30 minutes for a 20,000-litre tanker to run out of water in KwaNobuhle in Kariega on Tuesday afternoon as more than 100 residents pushed and shoved to get water. The crowd, including children and old people, had gathered in Xuma Street before the truck arrived. When the water stopped flowing, the crowd kept turning the taps trying to get a few drops, until the driver announced … [Read more...] about Scramble for water in Kariega as municipality fails to keep its promise
Djibouti Notes CPPI with ‘Dismay’
Djibouti – The Government of the Republic of Djibouti has taken note with dismay of the “Container Port Performance Index 2023” report published on Wednesday, June 5, by the World Bank in partnership with the private company S&P (Standard and Poor’s).According to this report, the Port of Djibouti has dropped from the 26th position worldwide in 2022 to the 379th position in 2023. This decline of over 350 places in a single year is obviously absurd and does not reflect any tangible reality on … [Read more...] about Djibouti Notes CPPI with ‘Dismay’
