Gqeberha

The moans and groans about the new name for Port Elizabeth – Gqeberha – continue. Gqeberha residents still refer to the city as PE and refuse to use ‘that’ name. So – here is a compromise for the transition: For any events in Gqeberha before 22 February 2021 we can refer to the timeline as […]

By now you would have heard the words from DA Leader John Steenhuisen warning the voting public that an ANC/EFF coalition will lead to the end of the end for South Africa. Now, we all know that this scare tactic is one more marketing ploy to get South Africans voting for the DA. BUT just […]

The Auditor-General’s office has withdrawn its erroneous finding linking Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack’s name to a painting business which has been doing business with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The Municipal Finance Management Act prohibits municipalities from doing business with companies whose directors or shareholders are employees of the State. 20 April Update: Apparently the […]

Dear Mr Silinga The reason for my letter is multi-fold but mainly addresses how TNPA continues to deny Gqeberha, South Africa a continued proven opportunity to international recognition through a sport that needs access to the sea via your ports. Mr Silinga, I ask for you to please put some time aside in your busy […]