The Lower Sundays River canal will be shutdown for 10 days as from 24 June 2024 until 4 July 2024 for rehabilitation work. The work to be undertaken will be at the upstream and downstream tie-in section. The scope entails preparing the working area (dewatering of canal, excavating and demolishing the old existing concrete canal panels both upstream and downstream, removing spoilt material and backfilling with new material. Construction of subsoil drainage shaping the canal and installing the … [Read more...] about Lower Sundays River Canal to close
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94 Years of the River Mile
The pre-entry excitement is rising as Nelson Mandela Bay gets ready for the 94th running of the historic River Mile on Sunday 18th February at the picturesque Cannonville village along the banks of the Sunday’s River. The inaugural race was held in the river at Redhouse on Sunday 20th January 1924 and was declared by all to be a huge success. Perhaps the greatest feature of the race was the fact that 48 men started and 44 completed the distance. A handsome cup was presented by Mr AW Murrell, … [Read more...] about 94 Years of the River Mile
Sundays River businesses demand more state contracts
Hundreds march upon municipal offices as Sundays River business owners demand more state contracts By Joseph Chirume Nearly 300 entrepreneurs from the Sundays River Valley Municipality in the Eastern Cape marched to municipal offices on Wednesday to demand that more state contracts be given to local businesses. The group, led by the Sundays River Valley Business Forum (SRVBF) — which is an amalgamation of various business owners operating in Kirkwood, Addo and Paterson — say the … [Read more...] about Sundays River businesses demand more state contracts
Largest Citrus Empowerment Deal in SA
The launch of a R300-million black economic empowerment project in the citrus-rich Sundays River Valley in the Eastern Cape could have significant ramifications for the rollout of similar empowerment deals around the country which until now have experienced very limited success. The difference between the newly launched Ikamva Lethu empowerment project and other failed agricultural empowerment deals is the collective, long-term buy-in by both land owners and previously disadvantaged members … [Read more...] about Largest Citrus Empowerment Deal in SA
DA requests SAPS to act on plundering of lemon orchards in Sunday’s River Valley
Dear MyPE The plundering of the orchards in the Sunday's River Valley by a highly organised criminal network is placing thousands of jobs at risk and must stop. Millions of rands worth of lemons are being stripped from orchards in the valley using 30-ton trucks and bakkies that are driven into the orchards at night. Export-quality lemons are being targeted, which can sell for more than R10 000 a ton. On Friday myself and DA Shadow MEC for Safety and Security, Bobby Stevenson MPL, … [Read more...] about DA requests SAPS to act on plundering of lemon orchards in Sunday’s River Valley
3 000 potholes remain unrepaired in Sunday’s River Valley
Dear MyPE There are over 3 000 potholes in the Sunday's River Valley Municipality (SRVM), but it remains unlikely that they will be repaired soon. It is inconceivable that a region with the second largest contribution to the economy of the Eastern Cape is constrained by collapsing infrastructure. This has a direct negative effect on the economy of SRVM in particular and the Eastern Cape in general. In response to legislature questions I submitted to the MEC of Cooperative Governance … [Read more...] about 3 000 potholes remain unrepaired in Sunday’s River Valley
Suspension of water supply to Sunday’s River Valley
Dear MyPE It has come to the attention of the Democratic Alliance that the Sundays River Valley Municipality has failed to make payments to the Lower Sundays River Water User Association since July of this year. The outstanding debt amounts to R 1 005 569.45. The citrus industry in the Sundays River Valley is the second largest contributor to the economy of the Eastern Cape. Restricting or suspending water supply will not only infringe the constitutional right of everyone to have access to … [Read more...] about Suspension of water supply to Sunday’s River Valley
Nurturing Wellness in Citrus Industry
Big role players in the regions citrus industry are leading the way with employee wellness, in particular, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) in the sector. Agricultural workers health and wellness has long been a contentious issue in South Africa and was put into focus at the 3rd bi-annual Round Table session for the Agricultural Wellness Management Programme facilitated by the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC EC), and held at the Sundays River Citrus Company (SRCC) … [Read more...] about Nurturing Wellness in Citrus Industry
Redhouse (Sundays?) River Mile Fever Time
Africa's oldest open water swimming event, the SPAR River Mile, takes place next month as part of a two day festival of sports and entertainment at Sundays River. Started in 1924 in Redhouse on the Swartkops River, the River Mile has grown into one of Nelson Mandela Bay's premier social events attracting thousands of social swimmers and spectators from around the country each year. The 2013 SPAR River Mile Festival takes places on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February with an action packed … [Read more...] about Redhouse (Sundays?) River Mile Fever Time
The Power of 33
A lesson for all GRQ (Get Rich Quick) Tenderpreneurs. Today 4 female and 29 male Kirkwood based emerging farmers celebrated by symbolically receiving the key to their farms. In 2007 the Sundays River Farming Trust (SRFT) was established consisting of four farming entities situated between Addo and Kirkwood in the Sundays River Valley. Four farms; Willowtree, Siyathemba, Glengrove and Eendracht The farming land were purchased by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) … [Read more...] about The Power of 33
Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
Youngsters from the Sundays River Valley are being taught that they "are in control" of their lives by Gauteng-based motivational speaker Lesedi Mamabolo on Nelson Mandela Day as part of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees community outreach to break the cycle of poverty. Mamabolo will be helping launch an anti-litter campaign in the Valley, which is being sponsored by the non-profit Wildsfees organisation. "Litter is just one of the symptoms of poverty and a community that has lost pride in … [Read more...] about Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
Body Recovered in Sunday’s River After Tragic Boating Accident
Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 14h10 on Sunday 25 March, NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a man missing after falling from a boat on the Sunday River near Port Elizabeth. "It appears that the boat had been executing a tight turn when a 34 year old Port Elizabeth man, Lesley Vermaak, had fallen out of the boat and disappeared under water. "Our NSRI Port Elizabeth volunteer sea rescue duty crew towed a sea … [Read more...] about Body Recovered in Sunday’s River After Tragic Boating Accident
Municipal manager found guilty of financial misconduct to head Sundays River Municipality
The current Municipal Manager of Bitou Municipality (Plettenberg Bay) has been accepted as Municipal Manager of Sundays River Municipality despite being found guilty of financial misconduct. The incumbent, Lonwabo Ngoqo has been found guilty on four of seven financial misconduct charges brought against him in 2011. Despite a less than favourable financial situation at Sunday’s River Municipality, Ngoqo has requested in his letter of acceptance that the offered salary of R850 000.00 be … [Read more...] about Municipal manager found guilty of financial misconduct to head Sundays River Municipality
One Man’s 58th Redhouse River Mile Attempt
The 2012 SPAR Redhouse River Mile, Africa's oldest open water swimming event, will be taking place at Cannonville Village, on the Sunday's River on Sunday 19 February and will be restricted to the first 1,000 mile swimmers only. Started in 1924, the event is celebrating its 88th anniversary with organisers, Zports, expecting another bumper event supported by SPAR Eastern Cape and the 7 Associate sponsors of the event, who have ensured that the 2012 event is able to carry a cash prize pool … [Read more...] about One Man’s 58th Redhouse River Mile Attempt
Sundays River Valley citrus industry could collapse due to declining roads infrastructure
The citrus industry, one of the largest foreign exchange earners for the Eastern Cape, is under threat due to declining road conditions. The amount of foreign exchange earned by the citrus industry from exports from the Sundays River Valley is approximately R1, 5 billion per year. A total annual (6 month season) crop is around 400 000 tons of fruit. However, due to the declining roads I am informed that only 60% or 270 000 tons will be exported this year. Apart from the threat of … [Read more...] about Sundays River Valley citrus industry could collapse due to declining roads infrastructure
