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Gqeberha residents are invited to join eight action-packed PUMA NITRO™ RUNS that will be hosted in the friendly city in the buildup to the second annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K that will take place on Sunday 07 April 2024. “We are thrilled to launch our PUMA NITRO™ RUN campaign in the picturesque city …
Don your glad rags and sparkles and head over to the Baxter on 27th February for Opera UCT’s Gala Season Showcase. Cape Town is blessed with some of the world’s best operatic talent, with much of it currently resident at the University of Cape Town’s opera school, Opera UCT. Following its inaugural year as a …
The Grandest complex will close between 18 and 21 February 2024. GrandWest will be shutting down all operations across the complex from Sunday, 18 to Wednesday, 21 February. GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo says, “The complex was built 23 years ago and in that time technology has raced ahead. Frequent power cuts have also taken …
Johannesburg, South Africa – Loadit, a pioneering truck rental and moving service, is redefining the industry standards with its exceptional customer service, efficient booking process, and comprehensive coverage in major South African cities. Celebrated for its customer-centric approach, Loadit has consistently received high praise from its clientele, as reflected in its impressive 4.9-star rating from …
In the bustling city of Cape Town, amidst the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, there exists a crucial service often overlooked: refuse removal. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, the impact of efficient waste management cannot be overstated. Let’s delve into why refuse removal in Cape Town is a vital aspect of …
The university says its own accredited and leased residences have already reached full capacity
Transnet steps up efforts to curb shipping delays
The first batch of four hydraulic mooring units procured by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports have been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.
The batch is part of the 52 units procured by the authority.
TNPA General Manager for Infrastructure, Thecla Mneney, said: “This marks the first of a series of major port equipment deliveries at our commercial seaports this year. We continue to make progress in fast-tracking the implementation of key investments in port infrastructure to improve operational efficiencies and provide quality service to the maritime industry”.
The TNPA also explained the uses of the units.
“A hydraulic tension mooring unit is a system that is placed on the quayside to ensure the safety of vessels alongside and mitigate the severity of long-wave effects on vessels. The units assist with stabilising vessels alongside during strong winds, adverse weather conditions and high swells. The benefits also include minimized down-time and safety during operations.
“The new mooring units increases TNPA’s capacity to prevent excessive surge motions of vessels alongside, bringing the total number of units to six at the Port of Cape Town and four at the Port of Ngqura.
“TNPA has procured 52 shore tension units with an allocation of 16 units for the Port of Cape Town, 14 for the Port of Durban, eight for the Port of Port Elizabeth, six for the Port of Ngqura, four for the Port of Saldanha and four for the Port of Richards Bay. The phased delivery of the rest of the units will be completed by early 2025,” TNPA said. – SAnews.gov.za
NeoB
Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:30
Various groups of people from the Cape Winelands District and the City of Cape Town, including academics specialising in issues around health, healthcare consultants, workers and representatives from health and tobacco trading and farmers' associations shared their support or rejection of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill during public hearings conducted by the Portfolio Committee on Health in Paarl yesterday.
Some academics rejected the Bill. They based their stance on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and noted that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, one of the leading authorities on ENDS worldwide, authorised the sale of about 23 e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn and snus products. They therefore argued that there is a moral obligation to promote ENDS as safer products for adult smokers.
Some participants rejected the Bill on the basis that the Department of Health had not embarked on wider consultations before developing the Bill. As a result, the Bill in its current form is devoid of scientific substance. They also called on the department to embark on in-depth research and consult as widely as possible. They said ignoring smokers on an issue about tobacco and smoking is a big mistake.
There were also objection to the Bill on economic grounds, as some participants feared that it would contribute to the closure of tobacco companies. The Bill would therefore impact negatively on revenue collection and lead to retrenchments and unemployment.
Other participants in the public hearings rejected the Bill on the grounds that it would have a negative impact on indigenous traditions, as tobacco is a major element in their traditional rituals.
Those who supported the Bill based their support largely on health grounds, citing available statistics on smoke-related deaths. They called for tobacco advertising to include information about the side effects of tobacco. They also argued that the government, as part of its fight against drugs, should ban smoking.
The committee Chairperson, Dr Kenneth Jacobs, welcomed the contributions to the Bill made by participants in the public hearings. He assured them that the committee will consider all their views before it compiles its report on the Bill, which will then be submitted to the National Assembly for its consideration.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Marking its second anniversary on Sunday 7 April 2024, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will boast an exhilarating “Schools Challenge” that is guaranteed to spark exciting competition amongst the region’s top athletics schools. “The Schools Challenge will add an exciting team element to what is usually an individual sport,” says Michael Meyer, Managing …
Police are investigating – following an adult female, believed to be a local, who was discovered lifeless in the water, off-shore of Clifton, on Sunday morning. The circumstances remain unknown and Police are investigating. A group of local open water swimmers, while swimming off-shore of Clifton’s Second Beach, noticed the female face down in the …
The Western Cape Government (WCG) is further ramping up its efforts to step in where Eskom needs ever more support to fix the electricity outage in the Central Karoo. “Staff across the WCG have been assisting with all sorts of support that Eskom needs to expedite this issue, from procuring drilling equipment, to transporting and …
Government activities for the week 12 to 16 February 2024
On Monday, 12 February, the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will launch the 2024 SGB Elections Campaign in Pretoria.
On Monday, 12 February, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille will address the Africa Air Expo at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Western Cape.
Also, on Monday leading though till Wednesday (12-14 February), the Agricultural Research Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development will host their first-ever joint annual conference at the ARC-Vegetable, Industrial and Industrial Medicinal Plants.
From Sunday 11 February up until Sunday, 18 February, Sport, Arts and Culture as well as the South African Football Association will host the Football for Humanity international showpiece at the Athlone stadium.
On Tuesday, 13 February, the Department of Health will observe the National Epilepsy Week. -SAnews.gov.za
Neo
Mon, 02/12/2024 - 13:00
CAPE TOWN, 30 January 2024: Africa’s Green Economy Summit, taking place from 21-23 February 2024 in Cape Town, not only features the continent’s major sustainability thought leaders, but also provides a springboard for companies operating in the green sector to sell themselves to investors. The event brings together key African stakeholders – including investors, project …
They demanded Germany stop supporting the war on Gaza and resume funding UNRWA
The SA Police Services and NSRI, in cooperation with CoCT (City of Cape Town), are urgently appealing to anyone that can assist to identify (or provide information as to contact details for family) of a white adult female (believed to be aged in her 50’s), a swimmer at Clifton’s Second Beach, Cape Town, wearing a …
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure’s roads maintenance project between Wolseley and Touwsrivier is well underway and looks set to be completed before the end of 2024. This periodic maintenance project is located between Wolseley, Ceres, and Touwsrivier along the R46. The project provides for the periodic maintenance on the road between Wolseley and Ceres …
Between 1 November 2022 and 24 November 2023, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) issued 169 fines to licensed liquor outlets across the province, amounting to R 6 990 000. Forty-nine (49) of these fines totaling R 2 100 000 were issued to licence holders in the priority areas. Simultaneously in the same period a …
SA’s perspective on global issues found expression in Ubuntu concept
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa’s unique perspective on global issues has found expression in the concept of Ubuntu, which informs the country’s approach to diplomacy and shapes its vision of a better world for all.
“It was the commonly shared values of Ubuntu that motivated us as a government to mobilise our sharpest legal minds to prepare a solid case to be presented to the International Court of Justice in the hopes of arresting the genocide in Gaza, which the UN Secretary-General has called an unprecedented catastrophe,” Mashatile said.
Mashatile made the remarks at the Eighth Annual Ubuntu Awards 2024 ceremony, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday night.
Hosted annually by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the awards recognise South African industry leaders, including eminent people and ordinary South African citizens for their distinguished service and contribution to promoting South Africa’s national interests and values across the world.
The event takes place after the opening of Parliament and brings together captains of industry, civil society leaders, members of Cabinet and eminent persons, in addition to all Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to South Africa.
Delivering his keynote address, Mashatile said President Cyril Ramaphosa's reference to Tintswalo during the sixth administration's final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday solely serves as an indication of the bare minimum achievements that South Africa has achieved over the last three decades.
“We are cognisant that to some, Tintswalo may appear to be an unattainable ambition for a variety of reasons; but, as government, we want the life of Tintswalo to mirror the life of every person and the possibilities that exist for all South Africans, possibilities that exceed Tintswalo’s wildest dreams.
“To achieve this, we must all come together as government, NGOs [non-government organisations], private sector and communities to build a society that will see everyone with equal opportunities,” Mashatile said.
The Deputy President said the reference to Ubuntu in the interim Constitution created hope of an equal and just society, which does not discriminate against people on the grounds of their culture, race, gender or religious beliefs.
Mashatile reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring that South Africa maintains its position as a prominent nation in diverse sectors in the coming years, thereby effecting positive change both domestically and internationally.
Awards winners
The recipients of Ubuntu Wards included, amongst others, South Africa’s Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, who received an award in the category of Ubuntu Sports Diplomacy Award (Male). Multichoice received an award in the category of Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award (Africa); MaXhosa Africafounder and owner, Laduma Ngxokolo received the Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award (Global).
Ambassador Mohammed Dangor was honoured with the OR Tambo Lifetime Achievement Award, while 30-year-old female farmer from Khayelitsha, Ncumisa Mkabile received Ubuntu Youth Diplomacy Award.
Ngxokolo said he is super honoured to be acknowledged by DIRCO and sponsors through the award.
"We have knocked at the doors of DIRCO many times and they have graciously opened. MaXhosa is a growing organisation, it will grow by strategic networks that we are building with DIRCO and various other stakeholders within government and fraternity.
Ngxokolo noted that MaXhosa brand is in a business of selling Ubuntu, African art, and business of selling culture.
“African culture is still a new industry that we stumbled upon, and we were brave enough position our brand around the world. We were confident believe that culture is important, and we believe that every country has brands and their economic driving force,” he said.
Ngxokolo said that the brand currently has 300 staff members and is looking to recruiting 100. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Sun, 02/11/2024 - 13:40
President Ramaphosa to attend Football for Humanity match
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today attend the Football for Humanity match between the Palestinian national team and the South African Football Association (SAFA) Third Division at Cape Town's Athlone Stadium.
The Football for Humanity international showpiece, held under the theme, 'Peace, Hope, and Solidarity', aims to provide Palestinian players with the opportunity to enjoy their favourite sport in conditions of peace and sound infrastructure.
The Presidency said the event symbolises South Africa's historic solidarity with the people of Palestine in their struggle against illegal occupation and violent excesses by the State of Israel.
The Football for Humanity event will showcase the Palestine National Football Team in two exhibition matches on Sunday, 11 February and Sunday, 18 February 2023 at the Athlone Stadium.
The second match, also to be held at Athlone Stadium, will feature a South African Invitational XI facing off against the Palestinian visitors in the Freedom Cup.
The Palestinian National Football Team, fresh from their historic achievement in the Asia Cup, where they qualified for the Round of 16 for the first time, touched down in Cape Town on 8 February 2024.
The South African side will be coached by football legends, Boebie Solomons, Dr Jomo Sono and Farouk Khan, adding a significant layer of expertise and leadership to the occasion.
The Presidency said the match holds great significance, as it takes place on a day embedded in the history of South Africa and in a momentous period for the Palestinian solidarity movement.
“It was on this day, 11 February, in 1990 that former President Nelson Mandela was released from prison, marking the victory of the liberation struggle against apartheid.
“It is noteworthy that the matches occur in the 30th year of South African freedom, a time when South Africa has taken decisive and historic steps on the global stage in the fight for Palestine's liberation and the end of the conflict in Gaza,” the Presidency said in a statement.
According to the Presidency, the Palestine Football Association has expressed enthusiasm about participating in these matches, recognising their focus on humanity and peace.
“The Football for Humanity match is poised to be a fitting display of the power of sport to promote peace and unity, echoing the sentiments of former President Mandela, who believed that sport has the unique ability to unite people in ways little else can,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Sun, 02/11/2024 - 08:35
Successive failure of construction companies leaves families waiting
They also want a unified bargaining forum
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa, arrived in South Africa from Cote d'Ivoire to join the Presidential Golf Challenge in Cape Town on Friday, 9 February 2024.
Speaking to Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) on the sidelines of this engagement, Minister Kodwa reflected on Bafana Bafana's performance at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire and provided an update on matters facing Boxing South Africa (BSA).
Reflecting on Bafana Bafana's performance at AFCON, where the national team reached the semifinals of the tournament for the first time in 24 years, the Minister expressed optimism about the team's future.
Minister Kodwa says, “When Bafana Bafana lost to Mali, I said to them that it was a shock, but there are lessons to be learnt and that they will get to the semifinals. Indeed, they got to the semifinals.”
The Minister adds, “What is clear for me now is that after a long time with Bafana Bafana, we now have sufficient building blocks for a national team to prepare for the next World Cup.”
Minister Kodwa once again the emphasised the importance of focusing on sports development at grassroots level.
The Minister says, “We must focus on grassroots to build on. Bafana Bafana have done us proud as a country. All our national sports teams are performing extremely well. Bafana Bafana have come to the party.”
Minister Kodwa also reflected on the urgency of the BSA matter that is currently before the court. The Minister once again highlighted government's focus to stabilise leadership and governance at BSA.
The Minister says, “We are dealing with the issue. It takes time, but we have got to be careful in whatever we do.”
The Minister adds, “In a matter of days, I am considering a number of options, including that in the interim while we are dealing with the issue of the main application of the court ruling, whether we should consider appointing an administrator to do the same work that the Board would have done. We are considering that because we do not want licensees, the boxers, and the sport of boxing to suffer because of the lacuna that is there because the board was interdicted.”
Minister Kodwa also says, “I want to bring boxing to its glory days. Whatever we do, we must make sure that there is clarity on issues of governance, there is clarity on issues of stability of leadership.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of South African Government.
Deputy President to attend Ubuntu Awards on Saturday
On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday attend and deliver the keynote address at the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Hosted by the International Relations and Cooperation Minister, the awards recognise South African industry leaders, eminent people and ordinary South African citizens for their distinguished service and contribution to promoting South Africa’s national interests and values across the world.
The event takes place after the opening of Parliament and brings together captains of industry, civil society leaders, members of the Cabinet and eminent persons, in addition to all Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to South Africa.
Past winners have included performance artists, athletes, major South African companies and social upliftment foundations.
Winners from previous years include, among others, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Esther Mahlangu, Black Coffee, the late Hugh Masekela, Trevor Noah, Pretty Yende, Caster Semenya, Wayde van Niekerk, Gift of The Givers and the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.
The Ubuntu Awards were launched in 2015 to celebrate South African citizens who play an active role in projecting a positive image of South Africa internationally through diligent service in their respective fields. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Fri, 02/09/2024 - 10:56
The Dallmayr Mrs. South Africa’s class of 2024 has been officially unveiled. Among the semi-finalists for 2024 is Cape Town’s very own Kim-Lee Ricketts. She wears multiple hats as an Industrial Psychologist, Artist Manager, Fashion Designer, and Public Speaker. Kim-Lee is deeply passionate about people development, as well as youth and women empowerment. She firmly …
