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In the News Today: The South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) reveal that Tshedza Pictures Productions telenovelas Outlaws received 11 nominations, while The River received 11 nominations for this year’s Telenovela and Soap Awards. The nominees for the 18th ceremony was announced on Thursday, 05 September. ABOUT THE SAFTAS The awards serve to encourage entrepreneurship and …
Source: google.com Gqeberha: Beautiful Beaches – Gqeberha is renowned for its stunning beaches, such as Hobie Beach and Kings Beach, which attract both locals and tourists
In the News Today: The Hawks have confirmed that a ransom demand has been made for a woman kidnapped on her way to a Port St Johns resort on Friday. Police and private investigators are working around the clock to rescue a woman who was kidnapped while travelling on the N2 from East London to Umngazi …
Orlando Pirates have joined Mamelodi Sundowns in exercising a controversial loan rule – but does it help? Pirates had to review their loan agreements with PSL clubs during the off-season, after they dropped two points early last campaign following a 1-1 draw against Chippa United, where they were denied maximum points by…continue reading HERE. Source: …
Four people were shot dead during a mass shooting in Zwide on Friday night. The incident occurred in Sompontsha Street at around 10pm when unknown assailants opened fire on a VW Polo. All four occupants were killed. According to police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, three of the victims died at the scene, while the fourth …
Source: google.com Nelson Mandela Bay: Historic Settlements – The area is home to several historical settlements, with evidence of ancient human habitation dating back thousands of years
CAPE TOWN – Residents in the Western and Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal as well as Gauteng have been warned to be on high alert as bad weather conditions set in over the weekend. The SA Weather Service has issued an orange Level Six warning. It said these provinces will experience strong winds, heavy downpours …
GQEBERHA, EC – Motorists are still stuck on the N3 route between Kwazulu-Natal and the Free State, with heavy snowfall making travel impossible. Some people have been stuck on the roads for 24 hours, in the cold, without food or water. We now bring in Gift of the Givers on some of the relief efforts needed for …
ACTOR Oros Mampofu has expressed his gratitude for being part of Gqeberha: The Empire, a Mzansi Magic telenovela that’s approaching its final episodes. Oros joined the popular show in its second season, taking over the role of Ntando Mxenge from Phila Madlingozi. In an interview with Daily Sun, the actor shared his deep appreciation for …
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for further distributive weather conditions as snowfall continues to blanket the N3 highway, particularly between Warden and Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving motorists stranded for hours. The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre said it had convened a joint operations centre meeting on Saturday morning to …
Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Makhaya Komisa urged motorists to be vigilant, particularly on the N2 highway in Gqeberha which is partially closed due to rough seas and rising tides. On Friday morning, SA Weather Service senior forecaster Wayne Venter said the cold snap is not uncommon. “It is not unusual for this time …
continue reading HERE. Source: google.com Kariega: Rich Flora and Fauna – The surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts
In launching the First Aider in Wellness workshop on Wednesday, 18 September, at the University’s Business School in Gqeberha, the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences is taking a proactive step towards fostering a healthier and more supportive work environment. Professor Michelle Mey, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics Sciences, led the inaugural …
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 …
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water
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 …