South Africa needs an urgent reset to lead it from a path of national suicide: Throughout the annals of history, national suicides have occurred. The events of the past week in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng are examples of this. People looted and destroyed vital infrastructure such ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Mpengesi given Hunt advice: Former Bidvest Wits official George Mogotsi has revealed what Chippa Mpengesi will need to avoid if they want to keep their new head coach Gavin Hunt at … [Read more...] about South Africa needs an urgent reset to lead it from a path of national suicide – Gqeberha in the News
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Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate – Port Elizabeth in the News
Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate: Port Elizabeth police have raised a red flag with regard to the recent increase in the number of suicides in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. Police spokesperson Col Priscilla Naidu said in the past three ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Murdered PE teen identified by parents: Port Elizabeth police have identified the young teenager whose body was found in the bushes between Gelvandale and Algoa Park on Thursday as Patronicia ... Source: … [Read more...] about Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate – Port Elizabeth in the News
Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate – Port Elizabeth in the News
Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate: Port Elizabeth police have raised a red flag with regard to the recent increase in the number of suicides in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. Police spokesperson Col Priscilla Naidu said in the past three ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Murdered PE teen identified by parents: Port Elizabeth police have identified the young teenager whose body was found in the bushes between Gelvandale and Algoa Park on Thursday as Patronicia ... Source: … [Read more...] about Police raise concerns about rise in suicide rate – Port Elizabeth in the News
Public suicide bid as millions of Thais wait for virus aid – Lockdown News
Public suicide bid as millions of Thais wait for virus aid: A woman who took rat poison this week outside Thailand's finance ministry over the slow rollout of aid during the coronavirus lockdown was promised on Tuesday she would get her money soon. For ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Thousands Of Migrants Head Back To Venezuela To Flee Colombia's COVID-19 Lockdown: Nearly 2 million Venezuelans fled to Colombia in recent years to escape their country's devastating economic … [Read more...] about Public suicide bid as millions of Thais wait for virus aid – Lockdown News
PE Business in the news: Forensic scientist David Klatzow to investigate Mark Minnie’s purported suicide
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Forensic scientist David Klatzow to investigate Mark Minnie’s purported suicide: Minnie was found on Monday with a gunshot wound to the head on a smallholding in Port Elizabeth. Police initially ruled out foul play and said it appeared to be a suicide. Minnie’s relative, Tersia Do... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. South African opposition party tables law to nationalise the central bank: The EFF has sought to brand itself as a driver … [Read more...] about PE Business in the news: Forensic scientist David Klatzow to investigate Mark Minnie’s purported suicide
A gun and suicide note found where body of Mark Minnie was discovered [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/g5JzBE_utdI A gun and a suicide note have been found on the smallholding where the body of author Mark Minnie was discovered last night. Police say the weapon did not belong to Minnie. Minnie is the co-author of the controversial book: The Lost Boys of Bird Island. The book implicates a prominent businessman and two former National Party ministers, including Magnus Malan, as central figures in an alleged pedophilia ring that … [Read more...] about A gun and suicide note found where body of Mark Minnie was discovered [video]
Makhanda in the news: Rhodes rages after suicide
Rhodes rages after suicide: It rained in Makhanda on Tuesday morning but still hundreds of students, staff and lecturers made the solemn march to the Settlers’ Monument, where Rhodes University holds its graduation ceremonies. K... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Before You Arrive We Were Here: Shuma Sopotela’s ‘Indlulamthi’: This production was realized with Lulamil Nikani, the Palestinian actor Ahmad Tobasi and Makhanda-based children from Ntsika High School and several other children … [Read more...] about Makhanda in the news: Rhodes rages after suicide
PE in the news: At least 13 killed, 53 injured in double suicide bombing in Nigeria
At least 13 killed, 53 injured in double suicide bombing in Nigeria: Since 2009, tens of thousands of people have died at the hands of Boko Haram in the region. An estimated 2.5 million people fled their Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Cheetahs get past Scarlets: The Cheetahs, who saw off Edinbrugh 33-13 in Round Nine, claimed another crucial victory in their bid to … [Read more...] about PE in the news: At least 13 killed, 53 injured in double suicide bombing in Nigeria
Why someone said to me; “Buying non alcoholic beer is like paying a hooker to cuddle!”
I challenge you to make a radical lifestyle choice, announce it to your friends and family and then see what happens. Around four months ago I gave up meat - red meat, pork and chicken and to further confuse my mates and family, on 26 September 2017, gave up alcohol. The number of questions and memes sent to me now around my choice are relentless - here are some examples; To all my meat eating friends; Happy Braai Day and to all my vegetarian friends; Lekker Fokken Tuinmaak. When … [Read more...] about Why someone said to me; “Buying non alcoholic beer is like paying a hooker to cuddle!”
The day that Danny committed suicide
Returning home from the official launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police force on Friday 13 May 2016 I remarked to the Longhair that our Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan had committed suicide at the post event press conference. Visibly shocked the Longhair asked for clarity as she thought it had been in the literal sense and not as I had meant - 'political suicide'. The envisaged showcase launch of the Bay's Metro Police force was marred by disgruntled Traffic Officials who claimed that … [Read more...] about The day that Danny committed suicide
Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
Port Elizabeth - A 57-year-old woman, who ran a children's learn and play centre in Kabega Park, is believed to have committed suicide in a vacant plot behind the school on Wednesday morning by setting herself alight. Mandela Bay police spokesperson Captain Johan Rheeder confirmed police had found the body of the woman, who was also a teacher at the school, at around 11:30. Rheeder said the woman had sustained severe burn wounds and was believed to have died from her injuries. "An … [Read more...] about Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
Friday Rant – Sea Faring Litterbugs
On a recent overnight trip to Bird Island I was pleased to discover that officials from the Department of Environmental Affairs rate Bird Island as the cleanest island along the South African coastline. No, this is not because people litter less in Algoa Bay, but because the custodians of the Bird Island Marine Protected Area - the Addo Elephant National Park do twice daily sweeps of the island's perimeter to pick up any flotsam and jetsam that washes up. Next time you toss something … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – Sea Faring Litterbugs
Motion tabled to prevent Van Stadens Bridge suicides
An 85th person committed suicide by jumping off the Van Stadens Bridge on Tuesday 9 October, making it the fourth case this year. The measures that have already been taken, such as cameras to monitor movement on the bridge, is clearly not enough. More must be done to ensure that people cannot gain access to the sides of the bridge at any point. I will today table in motion in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature for a technical investigation into preventing further tragedies from happening … [Read more...] about Motion tabled to prevent Van Stadens Bridge suicides
