Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Step 67 of 204 going up the Campanile: The Campanile is actually seen as the starting point of Route 67 going up the hill and ending at the Donkin Reserve. With the refurbishment and re-opening of the Campanile recently, it is now fully part of Route 67 and one of the novel bits that was added to the Campanile was marking step number 67 as you climb up the tower's 204 steps.Just for those unfamiliar with what Route 67 is, it … [Read more...] about Step 67 of 204 going up the Campanile – Featured Blog
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Staying one step ahead is key for award-winning retailer
Staying one step ahead is key for award-winning retailer: SPAR Acres owner Shannon Joubert (fifth from right) and his staff celebrate being named the Eastern Cape store of the year in the SPAR category at the recent awards function at the Mpekweni resort near Port Alfred. Photo: Supplied Faced with plenty of competition in their area, the SPAR Acres team have made it a top priority to learn from their rivals and to ensure they do everything just that much better. That has led to them being named … [Read more...] about Staying one step ahead is key for award-winning retailer
Injury setbacks put a spring in Kingwill’s step
Injury setbacks put a spring in Kingwill’s step: Bestmed Madibaz athlete Kelly Kingwill is geared up for the World Student Games this month after overcoming a lengthy period of rehabilitation following a succession of injuries. Photo: Supplied Forced to go through a lengthy period of rehabilitation may just have provided the impetus Kelly Kingwill needs as she continues to resurrect her athletics career at the World Student Games this month. After showing her promise as a junior and earning … [Read more...] about Injury setbacks put a spring in Kingwill’s step
PE in the news: Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions
Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions: Port Elizabeth - Land occupiers evicted three weeks ago in Port Elizabeth are struggling to find alternative accommodation. Some are elderly and some are disabled. In June, following a court interdict obtained by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Now for a big exodus at Kings: It will be a farewell outing for many as the Port Elizabeth franchise comes to terms with their Super Rugby exit and an expected … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions
Uitenhage in the news: Thousands back call for Zuma to step down
Thousands back call for Zuma to step down: Earlier, protests calling for Zuma to step down got off to a mixed start in the Bay. In Uitenhage, small groups braved the morning chill and gathered at intersections around Kamesh and Mosel, asking for motorists to “Hoot to fire Zuma”. DA MPL Marshall ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Thousands back call for Zuma to step down
Adv Madonsela must step back and allow processes to unfold
Adv Madonsela must step back and allow processes to unfold: The Presidency is concerned about continuing public statements by the former Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela on matters relating to President Jacob Zuma and the report entitled State of Capture. Adv Madonsela has discharged her duties as the Public Protector and has no further role to play in the process regarding the said Report. Her unwarranted public attacks on the President, as happened in Stellenbosch on Thursday, are … [Read more...] about Adv Madonsela must step back and allow processes to unfold
Why state capture is a regressive step for any society
Why state capture is a regressive step for any society by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Articles: Allegations that President Jacob Zuma's friends, the Gupta family, corruptly dictate cabinet appointments have plunged South Africa into a political crisis. ShutterstockThe state is a very important institution, determining “who gets what, when, and how”, in Harold Lasswell’s definition of politics. As such, various interests will always attempt to influence the state to achieve their … [Read more...] about Why state capture is a regressive step for any society
Adding Hope to Supplier Development in Nelson Mandela Bay
Developing local South African businesses as suppliers is something that we should all be encouraging, not only because of our high unemployment levels, but also for socio-economic reasons. Business success rates in South Africa are not good; in fact they are quite poor. “One in 10 businesses survives in the first three years, while 80% of entrepreneurs are struggling with their financials and many are not tax compliant,” says The Hope Factory’s CEO, Annie McWalter. Supplier Development is … [Read more...] about Adding Hope to Supplier Development in Nelson Mandela Bay
