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Major South African banks offer Department of Home Affairs (DHA) supported passport and smart ID services at their branches and offices, with some sites processing between 5,400 and 6,800 applications monthly. MyBroadband asked Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank about their most popular bank branches for these services. We excluded Discovery Bank and Investec as …
By Anita Dangazele A 68-year-old woman and her five grandchildren were killed in a fire in the early hours of Thursday morning in New Brighton, Gqeberha. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the fire started at about 4am on Thursday. “On arrival in Chris Hani informal settlement … a completely destroyed shack was found. The …
Choir pupils with visual disabilities from Khanyisa Special School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, are heading to the US to compete on America’s Got Talent, a televised talent competition that attracts a variety of performers including singers, dancers, comedians and magicians. To prepare to showcase their talent in the US, the Khanyisa Special School choir members …
Madibaz swimming captain Dylan Botha won bronze in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke at the University Sport SA gala in Pretoria earlier this month. Despite the challenges of competing at altitude, the pair picked up three bronze medals between them in Pretoria earlier this month. Botha, who captained the team, placed third in the …
Abstract visual artist and graphic designer Xolela Madlanga is launching the “I Am” range of scarves throughout Heritage Month, in cooperation with the Fabric Bank. “This collection celebrates women in leadership who make way for those coming after them, take time to mentor others and aim to leave an impact on the lives of other …
By Michelle Gumede The Beijing Auto Industrial Corporation (BAIC) SA group is shaking off its bumpy and tardy manufacturing debut in SA, where it has fallen short of most of its predetermined production capacity targets, saying it has plans to gradually cultivate the local market to support production at its Gqeberha facility for both domestic …
Celebrated Afrikaans musician and entertainer Kurt Darren is set to christen the stage of Gqeberha’s brand new dinner theatre venue later this month. Centrestage @ Baywest opens its doors on September 26. The 400-seater cabaret styled venue is a collaboration between the popular entertainment company and Lineout, a local eventing, sound and lighting company. The venue …
by Thinus Ferreira M-Net has cancelled the troubled and low-rated isiXhosa Gqeberha: The Empire telenovela on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161), produced by Tshedza Pictures, after two seasons and 520 episodes. Shirley Adonisi, M-Net director of local entertainment channels, confirmed that Gqeberha: The Empire has been cancelled, with the show filmed in the Eastern Cape province that …
Mzansi Magic is preparing to close the chapter on its acclaimed telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire after 520 episodes and two seasons. Produced by Tshedza Pictures, the show is allegedly being cancelled due to low viewership. TshisaLIVE has learnt that the telenovela scored 620,154 viewers, while Umkhokha: The Curse scored 1-million viewers. Shirley Adonisi, director of local entertainment channels …
Ambitious Chippa United boss Siviwe Mpengesi has encouraged his players to follow his example and think big. If they believe they can win the Betway Premiership league title this season, it is possible, the Chilli Boys chair said this week… continue reading here. Source: google.com Kariega: Wildlife Reserves – The town is close to several …
EASTERN CAPE – The South African National Roads Agency has been accused of neglecting route R-75 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The road between Gqeberha and Kariega has been marred by broken traffic lights, damaged guardrails, and overgrown vegetation.The DA in Gqeberha says SANRAL has neglected its … Read More at the SOURCE Source: google.com Kariega: …
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the westbound carriageway of the N2 highway, between John Tallant and Settlers Way in Gqeberha, may be temporarily closed or reduced to one lane due to forecasted high sea swells from Tuesday, 17 September 2024 through to Friday, 20 September 2024. During the …
Mzansi Magic’s telenovela ‘Gqeberha: The Empire canned Mzansi Magic telenovela Gqeberha-The Empire has been cancelled. The report comes months after DStv rubbished cancellation reports which made headlines. In July, famous entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela announced that the show has been canned. In a statement released on DStv’s website, the channel confirmed that Gqeberha: The Empire is scheduled to …
Read More at the SOURCE Source: google.com Kariega: Cultural Events – The town hosts various cultural events throughout the year, celebrating its diverse heritage and community spirit
South African women’s surfing champion Anastasia Venter (RSA) came into this event knowing that she has a lot of work to do if she wants to qualify for the WSL World Junior Championships at Pollok Beach in Gqeberha on Sunday, 15 September, 2024. With her mind set on this goal, Venter was on a roll …
Read More at the SOURCE Source: google.com Kariega: Historical Architecture – Many of the town’s buildings reflect its colonial past, showcasing a mix of Victorian and Cape Dutch architectural styles
Read More at the SOURCE Source: google.com Nelson Mandela Bay: Wildlife Conservation – The metropolitan area is involved in various wildlife conservation efforts, focusing on protecting endangered species and habitats
Read More at the SOURCE Source: google.com Gqeberha: Gqeberha’s Role in Apartheid – Gqeberha played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement, with various protests and demonstrations taking place in the city
The last sprint down the home straight proved how much Kate van Jaarsveld wanted the gold as the Farrarmere resident fended off a strong challenge from Athletic Free State’s Este van Tonder to win her first national title on September 7. Nothing could have stopped her this time after missing out on the top three …
When the Dispatch arrived at dusk, East London’s King Phalo Airport was at a standstill, with no flights departing or arriving. Long queues formed outside the FlySafair offices as passengers inquired about refunds and alternative routes. A nearby FlySafair employee informed passengers that buses had been organised to transport them to Gqeberha. “They’re first-come, first-served,” …
Madibaz Sport’s athletics manager Bernard Petersen said it had been several years since Mandela University had hosted the event and that the 2024 edition at the South Campus would be the ideal opportunity to compete against the best in the country. The event consists of men’s and women’s individual and team categories, while mixed relays …
The board of inquiry report into the deaths of three navy officers during a submarine exercise off Kommetjie last year has the feel of an Apartheid-era whitewash about it, says a former military judge. Retired Colonel Brian Plaatjies is now a lawyer representing Commander Romero Hector, the widower of Lieutenant Commander Gillian Elizabeth Hector, the …
PORT ALFRED – Residents of the Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape are still baffled following the discovery of containers carrying medicine. It’s believed the consignment may have been washed out to sea from a ship coming to deliver the medication. Gqeberha residents, who may have picked up the contents, are being asked not …
Four men who thought they could frighten police with a hunting rifle during a high-speed chase have found themselves behind bars. The incident occurred Gqeberha on Tuesday evening and led to the seizure of a hunting rifle and the arrest of all four occupants of a white VW Polo. It all started when police spotted …