Before you vote: The truth about milk prices: Nairobi’s retail milk prices were found to be the second highest in Africa, only after the city of Bhisho in South Africa, according the 2016 Expatistan Cost of Living Index. While Mr Odinga’s claim that dairy farmers receive nearly a fifth of what ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Suffer the little children- MEC Nancy Sihlwayi’s cuts hit abused youths: The Nelson Mandela Metro-based society has already received communication to the effect that … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Before you vote: The truth about milk prices
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R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape
R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape: INVESTMENT CONFIDENCE – A R40-MILLION CONVENIENCE centre and service station development launched in Mthatha represents a vote of confidence in the provincial economy and improved services and facilities on the busy route connecting the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho and inland. Photo: Rob Pollock MAY 29, 2017 – A R40-MILLION CONVENIENCE centre and service station development launched in Mthatha last … [Read more...] about R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape
R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape
R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape: INVESTMENT CONFIDENCE – A R40-MILLION CONVENIENCE centre and service station development launched in Mthatha represents a vote of confidence in the provincial economy and improved services and facilities on the busy route connecting the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho and inland. Photo: Rob Pollock MAY 29, 2017 – A R40-MILLION CONVENIENCE centre and service station development launched in Mthatha … [Read more...] about R40m Fort Gale Junction a vote of confidence for investment in the Eastern Cape
Minister Davies and Deputy Minister Magwanishe to Brief Media on The dti Budget Vote
Minister Davies and Deputy Minister Magwanishe to Brief Media on The dti Budget Vote: Members of the media are invited to a media briefing that will be hosted by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies and Deputy Minister, Mr Bulelani Magwanishe before their address to the National Assembly on the Department of Trade and Industry’s (the dti) Budget Vote. DATE: Tuesday, 23 May 2017 TIME: 12H00 VENUE: Imbizo Centre, Parliament, Cape Town There will be a video link … [Read more...] about Minister Davies and Deputy Minister Magwanishe to Brief Media on The dti Budget Vote
PE in the news: S Africa’s ruling ANC, prez Zuma face deep crisis after vote defeat
S Africa's ruling ANC, prez Zuma face deep crisis after vote defeat: But in last month's municipal elections, the loss of control of the capital city Pretoria, economic hub Johannesburg and port city Port Elizabeth point to the party's new fragility. "The ANC is being consumed by three demons - corruption, factionalism and ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Golden boy Paul ready to fly in Rio: Paul has undergone an intensive three-month training programme in his pursuit of gold. Paul … [Read more...] about PE in the news: S Africa’s ruling ANC, prez Zuma face deep crisis after vote defeat
Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness
Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness: Official Masabatha Selekane (left) assists resident Winky Peter at the special voting station set up at Cheshire Homes on Tuesday. Photo: Full Stop Communications In a prelude to the SPAR Wheelchair Wednesday campaign, disabled voters in Nelson Mandela Bay received an opportunity yesterday to ensure they contributed to the municipal elections. Thanks to a special dispensation approved by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), voting stations were … [Read more...] about Disabled vote raises wheelchair awareness
Uitenhage in the news: Opposition did not vote for Mandela, says Jordaan
Opposition did not vote for Mandela, says Jordaan: Jordaan, also the current mayor, was speaking to the African News Agency (ANA) whilst on the campaign trail in Gerald Smith (ward 48), Uitenhage in a final stretch to charm voters two days before local government elections. Asked if he thought the ANC was ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Residents in Motherwell Left Without a Clinic: I arrived here with my family from Uitenhage in 2010, and that house was unoccupied; … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Opposition did not vote for Mandela, says Jordaan
When you make your X make sure it is the best one ever
With just hours to go before the 3 August Municipal Elections, government has called on all eligible voters to go in their numbers to cast their votes. "We encourage all eligible voters, particularly the youth, to come out on Wednesday and vote, and welcome voters in Vuwani who have committed to express their voice peacefully through the ballot. "While the country is making progress in ensuring that these elections are conducted in a peaceful environment, government has noted that there … [Read more...] about When you make your X make sure it is the best one ever
Only 14% of youth 18 to 19 registered to vote
Millions of voters, thousands of voting stations, hundreds of political parties. The logistics of the upcoming local government elections are massive. Below is a breakdown of the numbers, as released by the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC). There are currently 24.95 million registered voters According to the IEC, this is down from the 2014 general elections when there were 25.39 million registered voters. The reason given was that names of people who had died since then had been removed … [Read more...] about Only 14% of youth 18 to 19 registered to vote
Registering to vote a first step to change in NMB
Dear MyPE In this year's Election, the people of Nelson Mandela Bay have the opportunity to elect a government that delivers better services, cuts corruption and creates jobs. For too long we have been at the mercy of rampant unemployment, corruption, unacceptable housing backlogs, dilapidating RDP homes, murderous gangsterism and drugs - all because the ANC government in NMB has given up on delivering a better future. This week eleven DA billboards have gone up around Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Registering to vote a first step to change in NMB
Practise your 2014 vote online
After 20 years of democracy South Africa goes to the polls once again on 7 May 2014 when citizens will vote for which parties they want to represent them in the National Assembly and their respective Provincial houses of parliament. In a maturing democracy the subtle shifts of power are beginning to be displayed and much is being placed on the vote of the youths who were free born. Once again the allegiance of the youth seems to be fractured along socio-economic lines with the ruling party - … [Read more...] about Practise your 2014 vote online
Did you miss this past weekend’s registration?
Then fear not as the good news continues. In answer to this question: https://twitter.com/botha_pierre/status/399831217778221056 The DA replied wiff some happy news for those first time registration voters who may: https://twitter.com/DAEasternCape/status/399843621152624640 Happy registering people! After this weekends voter registration drive the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said that it was pleased with the way the voter registration had panned out across the … [Read more...] about Did you miss this past weekend’s registration?
Who Would you die for?
A certain Julie Assorted Mal Enema is a hot topic under our humble roof. His utterances are the stuff of Darwin Literary Awards and cause consternation, expletives, crying and banging of computer screens in frustration. The very real threat that millions of ANC followers could very well be of limited intelligence and actually vote the man into a position of significant power (like President of South Africa) is an ever present and worrying thought. Please lobby to get Blade Nzimande a bigger … [Read more...] about Who Would you die for?
Ready, Steady, Vote
Before you read on, vote in the poll in the RHS Sidebar on MyPE. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it's all systems go ahead of South Africa's third Local Government Elections which take place on Wednesday. Chief Electoral Officer, Advocate Pansy Tlakula, addressed journalists in Pretoria on Monday where she also confirmed that officials conducting special votes did not experience major challenges. The state of the art Results Operation Centre (ROC), used during the 2009 … [Read more...] about Ready, Steady, Vote
This is why you are on Holiday on 18 May
Government has reiterated Cabinet's call to all eligible voters to come out in large numbers on 18 May 2011 to exercise their democratic right to elect a government of their choice. "Regular, free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our democracy. Our votes on May 18 will go a long way towards entrenching South Africa as a democratic society with a legitimate government that is accountable, responsive and open," said Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi. He added that government is … [Read more...] about This is why you are on Holiday on 18 May
