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J-Bay in the news: Take caution around all water – NSRI

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Take caution around all water – NSRI: On Sunday morning‚ the NSRI in Jeffreys Bay were patrolling the coastline when they noticed distress flares being shot off by two people on a jet-ski about 1.5 nautical miles off-shore of Paradise Beach. A father and son from Gauteng were rescued from ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Exercise caution in the water: NSRI: Earlier on Sunday morning at around 10.33am, the NSRI in Jeffreys Bay were conducting a visibility patrol along the coastline when … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Take caution around all water – NSRI

Uitenhage in the news: Nelson Mandela Bay reduces water consumption ahead of festive season

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Nelson Mandela Bay reduces water consumption ahead of festive season: Rosedale swimming pool in Uitenhage remains closed and will be opened as soon as all structural repairs have been completed. The municipal-owned but privately run McArthur pool complex is running as normal. While the Newton Park swimming pool remains open ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Joy as missing dog found 40km away after a month: How Laylah ended up in Colchester remains a mystery. However, Van Niekerk alerted … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Nelson Mandela Bay reduces water consumption ahead of festive season

Working for Water keeps polluted Swartkops alive

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Working for Water keeps polluted Swartkops alive: Port Elizabeth – Access to clean water is a basic human right but, were it not for the ongoing battle being fought by Working for Water, the future could be very bleak, with the fish and plant populations in polluted Eastern Cape rivers being wiped out. Ensuring that this does not happen falls to the Gamtoos Irrigation Board which is responsible for the management of alien vegetation in the Swartkops River system, among other provincial projects … [Read more...] about Working for Water keeps polluted Swartkops alive

Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave

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Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave: Supplied Photo: Madibaz water polo coach Delaine Christian has made a big impact on the sport at Nelson Mandela University this year. After earning the women’s bronze medal at the University Sport South Africa week and capturing the Port Elizabeth men’s league title, the Madibaz Water Polo Club can look back on a highly satisfactory year. The successes over the past 11 months have provided a boost for the club, with coach Delaine … [Read more...] about Madibaz water polo teams ride crest of the wave

Motherwell Water Shutdown

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Residents, business in Motherwell are advised that the water supply to Motherwell will be shut down on Wednesday 15 November 2017 at +- 07h00. This is required in order to install a zone water meter. The shut down will affect the Motherwell area, namely NU 1, NU 5, NU 6, NU 7, NU 8 and NU 9. Work is envisaged to be complete by the Wednesday afternoon. Water tankers will be dispatched to the affected areas. Exact location of water tankers will be communicated to Ward Councillors of … [Read more...] about Motherwell Water Shutdown

Mthatha news: WSU’s power, water cut off

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WSU’s power, water cut off: Parts of Walter Sisulu University’s Zamukulungisa campus in Mthatha have been without water and electricity for almost a week now. The whole site, except for the library, was plunged in to darkness on Tuesday and had no water from Wednesday morning. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Municipal officials get bail: Picture FILE The three officials from King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality’s vehicle testing station appeared in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court earlier this … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: WSU’s power, water cut off

Clarity Sought on Water Leak Reporting @AtholTrollip ?

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Dear MyPE What is the use of posting all the information about water leaks and water wastage if leaks can be left for weeks before any repair is done. How can people escalate these issues. The fault report centre seems to be able to only that. report the fault to the relevant department? How do they handle subsequent reports for the same fault? How is the loop closed to remove a report? If a report is not closed can it stay in the system indefinitely?? Thank you and Regards Eric … [Read more...] about Clarity Sought on Water Leak Reporting @AtholTrollip ?

No Water on Old Seaview Road after burst pipe

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Due to a burst water pipe, residents on Old Seaview Rd are without water. A Team has been sent to the site to address the problem and water will be restored as soon as possible, however no time frame can be provided as of yet. The Municipality has apologized for this inconvenience and say that they will keep residents informed of further developments. … [Read more...] about No Water on Old Seaview Road after burst pipe

This Weekend’s Expected Rainfall over each of our Dams

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This is the expected rainfall over each of the dams serving Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay from now until Sunday 17 September 2017: Loerie Dam: 31.6 mm Kouga Dam: 22.6 mm Impofu Dam: 25.1 mm Groendal Dam: 42.4 mm Churchill Dam: 13.7 mm Total: 135.4 mm See more here: http://mype.co.za/new/2017-dam-levels/81558/2017/01#Forecast … [Read more...] about This Weekend’s Expected Rainfall over each of our Dams

I don’t need to tell you that something is wrong here

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By 'HERE' I am referring to the mastering of one basic skill for delivery of one basic product by every administration reporting to government elected by the citizens of a country. This press release was sent out by the Government News Agency today: Have your say on domestic water, sanitation services The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has gazetted the Draft National Norms and Standards for Domestic Water and Sanitation Services for public comments. The public comments are open … [Read more...] about I don’t need to tell you that something is wrong here

Temporary or Private Prepaid Electricity Meters solve landlord headaches

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The pressure on landlords with regards to controlling electricity consumption by tenants increases every day. Landlords could be ultimately held responsible for the consumption of electricity on their properties and this opens them up to abuse by an errant tenant. A number of solutions are available to landlords: Invoice the tenant, in arrears, for electricity consumption Charge a tenant a fixed rate, in advance, for electricity consumption Install a municipal prepaid meter on a … [Read more...] about Temporary or Private Prepaid Electricity Meters solve landlord headaches

Phase Two of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works Officially Commissioned

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The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Cllr Athol Trollip, today, August 21, 2017, officially commissioned the long-awaited Phase Two of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works, bringing huge relief to the already pressurised water distribution to the City. Since 2008, the Metro has been experiencing severe drought conditions, which saw the water levels of the major supply dams dwindling to their current low state, to such an extent that water restrictions were implemented by the … [Read more...] about Phase Two of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works Officially Commissioned

Sailing, Drumming, Racism, Comedy and Water in Port Elizabeth [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. This weeks selection from videos worth watching about or from Port Elizabeth: 40% Water Loss vs 125 litre savings - Iniquitous! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLC2VfHmLII Remember when 003: Pipe to Bellbuoy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI80RIUFXkQ Wallbanger at the start and finish of 2017 Vasco Da Gama Race - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXNOErx9rKQ Ta Fire takes internet by storm with his funny, quirky videos - … [Read more...] about Sailing, Drumming, Racism, Comedy and Water in Port Elizabeth [video]

Uitenhage in the news: WATCH: Water crisis in full gush

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WATCH: Water crisis in full gush: The five plumbers were split into three sections of the Bay – the western parts, the Ibhayi areas, and Uitenhage and Despatch. One of the plumbers attending to a water complaint on Saturday explained that the spike at the weekend was as a result of the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Operator - Uitenhage: A client in the Car Manufacturing industry is looking for staff for their factory in Uitenhage, Port Elizabeth. These are the positions available: The … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: WATCH: Water crisis in full gush