Written warning for ambulance driver: An ambulance driver whose reckless driving angered a motorist so much it led to a bizarre chase from Uitenhage to Port Elizabeth, has been issued with a warning for reckless driving. This is according to provincial health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Metro to get tough on illegal dumping: In a build-up to the campaign, Bobani visited the Koedoeskloof Tip in Uitenhage with the media, where he found poor working conditions at a … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Written warning for ambulance driver
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Grahamstown in the news: Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather
Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather: On Christmas Day, Somerset East, Cradock and Graaff-Reinet will swelter at 32°C or 33°C. Port Elizabeth, East London and Port Alfred will be between 22°C and 23°C. Uitenhage will be 28°C, Grahamstown 26°C and Patensie 27°C. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. South Africa: Hawks Arrest Three Traffic Officers for Corruption: Furthermore, they trio allegedly demanded and received bribes from motorists travelling on the N2 road between King … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Gale warning tomorrow, but fine Christmas weather
Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape
Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape: Uitenhage police have issued a warning to motorists to be alert when approaching intersections and junctions. The warning came after a reported incident of hijacking and rape in Uitenhage on Friday. Police said that “around 14:45, a man and a woman in a ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape
Grahamstown in the news: Trollip issues varsity crisis warning
Trollip issues varsity crisis warning: This comes after a group of concerned parents resorted to the Grahamstown High Court in a bid to force NMMU to resume activities Various stakeholders, including NMMU management, SRC members, leaders of the #FeesMustFall movement, as well as members of the ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Murder trial for Rhodes fee activist: A Rhodes University student at the forefront of the #FeesMustFall campaign on campus appeared briefly in the Grahamstown … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Trollip issues varsity crisis warning
Southern Cape water restrictions warning
Southern Cape water restrictions warning: WATER CRISIS: The chief executive officer of the Gamtoos Irrigation Board, Pierre Joubert, is concerned that water restrictions may have to be implemented by September to preserve agriculture and jobs in the Gamtoos Valley. Photo: Phillip Henn “To this day it has not been done and this borders on a punishable offence. Despite harsh words between representatives of the Department of Water Affairs and municipal officials, nothing has been done,” he said. … [Read more...] about Southern Cape water restrictions warning
Shark warning? – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Shark warning? by Millerslocal.co.za - Millerslocal's Blog: You're standing on the beach and just spotted a fin cruising near to the line-up. How do you get the attention of the ou's in the water to give them a head's up to get their leg's up? Screaming like a banshee doesn't always work cos if the surf's biggish or the guys are sitting far out, they aren't gonna hear you no matter how loud you holler.Waving your arms about like a … [Read more...] about Shark warning? – Featured Blog
Shark warning flag out at Hobie Beach – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Shark warning flag out at Hobie Beach by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: I could not believe my eyes at about lunch time today when I spotted a post of Facebook about a shark warning flag flying at Hobie Beach. I just had to go and look for myself. Jip, there it was. Fluttering on the breeze on this warm and muggy Tuesday afternoon. I snapped a pic (obviously the one in this post) with my phone and headed for the pier … [Read more...] about Shark warning flag out at Hobie Beach – Featured Blog
Extreme Caution advised for coastal areas
The NSRI are urging extreme caution to the public around the coast as cold fronts are bringing high swells and dangerous sea conditions around the coastline. A man was swept off rocks in Hermanus and despite an extensive search he is missing after being swept off the rocks by a wave during the Full Moon Spring high tide. In Knysna the NSRI sea rescue base has been flooded causing damage but the sea rescue station remains operational and on high alert. According to the South African … [Read more...] about Extreme Caution advised for coastal areas
Possible Red Tide Warning
Following the recent discolouration (red sea water) of sea water in some areas of the Nelson Mandela Bay coastal area and the subsequent tests and consultations that we have made with experts on this field, we would like to send a warning to the members of the public to be cautious. We would like to advise them not to consume shellfish from our costal area until such time we are convinced that it is safe to do so. The municipality with its stakeholders who are specialists in this field are … [Read more...] about Possible Red Tide Warning
There is a reason why we refer to WILD Animals
As South African National Parks (SANParks) readies to host an influx of thousands of visitors during the eighth annual SA National Parks Week from 9 to 13 September 2013 - which offers free entry to National Parks, a disturbing trend in local parks has to be brought to the attention of visitors. Despite instructions upon entering Park gates to visitors not to get out of their vehicles within the game viewing areas except in designated areas, Park Management at the four SANParks within the … [Read more...] about There is a reason why we refer to WILD Animals
South African Facebook Users Urged to be Vigilant
Editor's Notes: Oh and while you are about it apply the same lessons below to Snail Mail, E-mail, the Telephone, your Cellphone, Strangers in a Public Place, Over Friendly Uncles and Aunts, Touchy Feely Politicians and Grumpy Old Men Wearing Columbo Style Jackets. Facebook users should be more cautious when using the social networking forum to avoid becoming victims of crime, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, has warned. He cautioned Facebook users … [Read more...] about South African Facebook Users Urged to be Vigilant
The Beach of Death
Stop and ask yourself; "Why when there is a shark scare on any of SA's beaches, media all over the world dedicate reams of column centimetres to it, but, when people drown almost daily on a stretch of our coastline we couldn't give a rats ass?" So ridiculous have we become that even when the Waka Waka singer had a Kaka Kaka moment whilst being "nearly attacked by a 'Sea Lion' in Cape Town" (See: Cape Town is Trending on Twitter Today) the media and social media sites went crazy talking about … [Read more...] about The Beach of Death
