Kenyatta to tackle thorny SA visa issue: Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta is on a two-day official visit to South Africa, where he held talks with his host President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday on a wide range of issues. On the thorny issue of ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Kenyan, South African presidents urge cease-fire in Ethiopia: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has been welcomed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to start a two-day state visit to South Africa. Ramaphosa met with Kenyatta at … [Read more...] about Kenyatta to tackle thorny SA visa issue – Gqeberha in the News
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JUST IN: Loga gets visa, joins Warriors squad on Tuesday afternoon – Gqeberha in the News
JUST IN: Loga gets visa, joins Warriors squad on Tuesday afternoon: WARRIORS’ coach Zdravko Logarusic will join the rest of the squad in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) after securing his South African visa on Tuesday morning. Loga was detained at OR Tambo ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Alcohol bans in South Africa extremely effective — research: Research published in the South African Medical Journal found that banning alcohol sales in South Africa was more effective at reducing … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Loga gets visa, joins Warriors squad on Tuesday afternoon – Gqeberha in the News
How visa rules will be amended – DHA – Port Elizabeth in the News
How visa rules will be amended - DHA: The Departments of Home Affairs and Tourism have this morning updated stakeholders on progress made on the implementation of concessions that the SA Cabinet had made last year to ease the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic: Durban 10K City Surf Run in South Africa on July 12 postponed. Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on July 25 postponed. Liupanshui Marathon … [Read more...] about How visa rules will be amended – DHA – Port Elizabeth in the News
Meet the Beetles in Grahamstown
Nestled on the university lawns between Lucas Avenue and the Albany Museum, is the ,Meet the Beetles' installation where six, carefully selected Volkswagen Beetles are on display at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. "The purpose of the installation is to provide festival goers with a taste of the treasures of Volkswagen's museum, the AutoPavilion in Uitenhage. The Beetles each have a story which appeals to fans of the iconic "love bug" also crowned the "Car of the 20th Century"," … [Read more...] about Meet the Beetles in Grahamstown
Winners of the VWSA Black Suppliers Ntinga Project announced
Last night, the winners of the Ntinga Project were announced following a full day of presentations. Five Suppliers were named the winners and handed a supply contract which will come in to effect once they complete a 18-month training and mentorship programme successfully. Each of the 10 finalists was given 25 minutes to present themselves, their company and their products to a panel of expert judges who listened, questioned and analysed each presentation. The panel of judges included Thomas … [Read more...] about Winners of the VWSA Black Suppliers Ntinga Project announced
Accept the Challenge VWSA
Dear MyPE Volkswagen South Africa would be getting additional exposure and loyalty if it could be a partner of the 2018 IronMan 70.3 event. Just imagine MAN, Iveco and VW Trucks & Busses being used for logistics and sponsors' personell. The Amarok double cabs and Caravelles could be earmarked for Medical crews and the distinctive Tiguan R-lines being used for ferrying international officials around the Nelson Mandela Metro. The captivating Audi RS3 "baby saloon" could fit very well … [Read more...] about Accept the Challenge VWSA
Winners to receive potential contract and become fully-fledged production suppliers.
Following on from the successful VWSA Black-Owned Supplier’s Day held in 2016, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has extended its assistance to strategically align black-owned suppliers in the automotive sector by launching the Ntinga Project. The project was launched today, 19 October 2017 in Uitenhage. Ntinga is an isiXhosa word which means to soar and by offering business mentorship and training to up-and-coming suppliers, Volkswagen hopes they will rise to great heights in the … [Read more...] about Winners to receive potential contract and become fully-fledged production suppliers.
PE in the news: Nacewa and Gibson-Park to return to South Africa as Cullen looks to move on from visa issue
Nacewa and Gibson-Park to return to South Africa as Cullen looks to move on from visa issue: Ruaidhri O’Connor in Port Elizabeth Leinster coach Leo Cullen has revealed that neither Isa Nacewa or Jamison Gibson-Park were scheduled to start tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 clash with the Southern Kings as the province confirmed the duo will return to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Wallabies finally finding a gear to close gap on the All Blacks: Still, maybe by 2020, the South Africans will … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Nacewa and Gibson-Park to return to South Africa as Cullen looks to move on from visa issue
Good news for PE Tourism
Cabinet's approval of the recommendations to relax South Africa's new visa regulations have been widely applauded by industry role players. Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy said in a statement the tourism industry will benefit from the approved recommendations that travel agents be allowed to make visa applications on behalf of clients and that the birth certificate requirement for travelling minors would no longer include the word "abridged". Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom on Friday … [Read more...] about Good news for PE Tourism
SA Tourism markets ‘will simply fall away’
SA's new visa regulations requiring unabridged birth certificates will result in the country simply not being seen as a family destination over time, Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde said on Tuesday. He was addressing the standing committee on economic opportunities, tourism and agriculture at the Provincial Parliament. He gave the example of a large tour operator who simply changed its marketing for family destinations to places other than South Africa, due to … [Read more...] about SA Tourism markets ‘will simply fall away’
Child Trafficking will not be solved by “mock legislation”
The head of two of the world's biggest travel and tour operator groupings on Tuesday slammed South Africa's new visa regulations as a measure to scare off all families from travelling to South Africa. This comes as more concern was voiced at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting about the impact and effectiveness of new South African visa regulations, especially the requirement for unabridged birth certificates for minors travelling to the country. Lars … [Read more...] about Child Trafficking will not be solved by “mock legislation”
South Africa’s Looming Tourism Tragedy
The countdown has begun for the implementation of South Africa’s new visa rules for children, which from 1 June 2015 requires an unabridged birth certificate for all travelling children travelling to, through or out of SA. While Tourism minister Derek Hanekom has expressed concern about the effect of new visa regulations on the tourism industry he felt it was too early to determine its exact impact on the industry that grew by 6.6% in 2014, reportedly higher than most countries' averages. … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Looming Tourism Tragedy
