World Hearing Day: 3 March 2017 – World Record Attempt for the most hearing tests done in one day: “Hearing is the soul of knowledge and information of a high order. To be cut off from hearing is to be isolated indeed.” Helen Keller The South African Association of Audiologists (SAAA) has planned a number of initiatives for World Hearing Day which includes outreach and awareness programs. The main event is scheduled at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto, where SAAA in association with … [Read more...] about World Hearing Day: 3 March 2017 – World Record Attempt for the most hearing tests done in one day
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Motsoaledi to set the record straight on employment status of doctors and pharmacists
Motsoaledi to set the record straight on employment status of doctors and pharmacists: The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Thursday, 19 January 2017 brief the media on the employment status of medical doctors and newly qualified pharmacists in South Africa. Recently, there has been a lot of misleading public pronouncements about the employment status of these medical professionals. The minister will during the briefing update the nation on the status of employment for health … [Read more...] about Motsoaledi to set the record straight on employment status of doctors and pharmacists
Nyongo in shape to chase street mile record
Nyongo in shape to chase street mile record: Port Elizabeth runner Amos Nyongo will be out to make an impact when he competes in the Bestmed Eden Street Mile Series, which starts in Oudtshoorn on Saturday. Photo: Full Stop Communications Port Elizabeth runner Amos Nyongo has set his sights on improving his record of 3:52:99 when the Bestmed Eden Street Mile Series kicks off in Oudtshoorn on Saturday. A 1 500m track specialist, the 39-year-old from KwaZakhele will line up against several top … [Read more...] about Nyongo in shape to chase street mile record
Tegeta sets record straight on Barloworld application
Tegeta sets record straight on Barloworld application: Tegeta notes media reports regarding an application issued by Barloworld against Optimum Coal Mine (Pty) Ltd (“Optimum”). Following its purchase of Optimum in April this year, and whilst Optimum was still in business rescue, Tegeta inherited a disputed balance with Barloworld. Optimum has instructed its bankers to settle the balance (under protest) and insisted on delivery of all supporting documents and invoices to … [Read more...] about Tegeta sets record straight on Barloworld application
Oakbay Investments Sets the Record Straight on Optimum Coal Transaction
Oakbay Investments Sets the Record Straight on Optimum Coal Transaction: Yesterday, Oakbay (www.OakbayInvestments.co.za) received questions from media who speculated that the Business Rescue Practitioners for Optimum Coal Mine (“OCM”) may have alleged that a pre-payment made by Eskom was inappropriately used to fund part of the consideration for the acquisition of the shares of the seven target companies which at the time belonged to Optimum Coal Holdings (“OCH”). This … [Read more...] about Oakbay Investments Sets the Record Straight on Optimum Coal Transaction
Record of engagements with #FMF
Record of engagements with #FMF: Below is a record of NMMU's engagements and responses to the demands of the #FeesMustFall movement for your interest. 1. Introduction and Background The university met the Fees Must Fall Movement on the 2nd and the 13th October 2016 to engage on the original issues contained in the petition submitted to management as well as on other additional issues ancillary to the petition. These meetings were viewed as an opportunity for management to better … [Read more...] about Record of engagements with #FMF
Record return for Wheelchair Wednesday
Record return for Wheelchair Wednesday: At the SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday handover ceremony at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium today were (back, from left) SPAR EC promotions and advertising manager Wendy Westraadt, APD executive director Brian Bezuidenhout, SPAR promotions and advertising controller Roseann Shadrach, executive mayor Athol Trollip, SPAR promotions and advertising assistant Debadene Baatjies, and (front, from left) wheelchair recipients Vuyisile Maewe, JK Mbola and Nombulelo … [Read more...] about Record return for Wheelchair Wednesday
UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights
UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights: Children’s rights in South Africa will be reviewed by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on 19 and 20 September in sessions that will be webcast live. South Africa is one of the 196 States that have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and so is required to be reviewed regularly by the Committee of 18 independent experts. In addition, members will examine South Africa’s … [Read more...] about UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights
Mthatha news: NFD Weekend Wrap: AmaZulu, AmaTuks and Mthatha Bucks record wins
NFD Weekend Wrap: AmaZulu, AmaTuks and Mthatha Bucks record wins: AmaTuks drew first blood after 17 minutes, Thabo Moseki firing in a scorching shot. The Cape side threw more numbers forwards in the second half and had their equaliser when Bongani Fakude scored after a scramble in the box. The Tshwane team struck the ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Fee crisis: lasting solution vital: AT THE HELM: Newly inaugurated Walter Sisulu University vice-chancellor and principal Professor Rob … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: NFD Weekend Wrap: AmaZulu, AmaTuks and Mthatha Bucks record wins
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
Longest coral die-off on record – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Longest coral die-off on record by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Researchers believe the coral bleaching event that began in 2014 could extend well into 2017, thanks in part to El Niño. Marine Science Today Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Give and take: Researchers analyze how nutrient pollution can negatively impact important ecological relationships by Sardine Run Port … [Read more...] about Longest coral die-off on record – Featured Blog
Russell Domingo in the news
Hashim Amla's Record in Last Six years Better Than Most: Russell Domingo: Johannesburg: Hashim Amla may have had a torrid time in the Test series in India, but coach Russell Domingo backed the South African captain to come good in the Test series against England. (Hashim Amla Admits Nagpur Pitch 'Probably Toughest' he Has ... Russell Domingo - Read more on NDTVSports.com 'Lot of work to do with Test side' - Domingo: If, when Russell Domingo started coaching, he had been told he would … [Read more...] about Russell Domingo in the news
2015 Had a Record Number of Shark Attacks. Here’s Why. – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 2015 Had a Record Number of Shark Attacks. Here’s Why. by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Ninety-eight people were bitten by sharks last year and six were killed, but experts say it’s not time to panic. National Geographic News Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Study accurately dates coral loss at Great Barrier Reef by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: The timing of significant … [Read more...] about 2015 Had a Record Number of Shark Attacks. Here’s Why. – Featured Blog
SANRAL sets the record straight on Wild Coast Road plans
Port Elizabeth, 05 February 2016: THE South African National Road Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) today dismissed misinformation concerning the Wild Coast Road including incorrect reporting of a court case, wrong claims that the planned route could be changed and allegations that there is no environmental management plan and strategy in place. “SANRAL disagrees with Cape Town-based law firm Cullinan and Associates’ assertions that the legal case was becoming complex, because we [SANRAL] followed an … [Read more...] about SANRAL sets the record straight on Wild Coast Road plans
Record Review with Kevin Bryan – Port Elizabeth
Record Review with Kevin Bryan: Shawn Phillips - Perspective (Talking Elephant). Shawn Phillips has somehow managed to maintain a musical career spanning more than half a century despite this innovative Texan performer's obvious disdain for the lure of fame and popularity. The man ... Shawn Phillips - Read more on Mansfield Chad Winterproof first responders: Winterproof first responders. By Steph Crosier, Kingston Whig-Standard. Sunday, January 3, 2016 10:02:20 EST PM. Paramedics … [Read more...] about Record Review with Kevin Bryan – Port Elizabeth
