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MBABANE – Eswatini senior men’s national team, Sihlangu is optimistic they will fix their mistakes in their upcoming match against Mali. This is according to Captain Sifiso ‘Ayoba’ Matse, as he spoke during a post-match interview held after their 1-0 defeat against Guinea-Bissau two days back. A lousy goal in the opening period was enough …
By Mykhel Staff Published: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 11:03 [IST] oi-Mark Hoover England’s stand-in skipper Ollie Pope on Friday (September 6) achieved a rare feat as he went on to become the first batter in history of Test cricket to score his first seven centuries against different opposition. Playing his 49th Test match, Pope’s historic …
While he has some way to go to ever match the feats of a former local hero in Hear The Drums, Gqeberha sprinter Cruise Control notched his 12th career victory in facile fashion at Fairview on Friday with another smooth win in the R175 000 non black-type Speedsters Stakes, a feature he won as a 3yo. …
A Cessna Lancer light aircraft crash-lands on a Gqeberha street. Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana. THREE people were lucky to escape when a Cessna Lancer light aircraft landed on a street in Gqeberha. Emergency services were called about an aircraft that had come down in Ysterhout Street, Algoa Park, Gqeberha, on Thursday, 5 September. Police confirmed …
Transport and Community Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, has welcomed the arrest of a man accused of attacking a police officer in Mandela Park on Friday. The Community Safety spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa confirmed that a 45-year-old man was apprehended following the incident involving a 42-year-old Warrenton officer attached to the National Intervention Unit (NIU). “Undoubtedly, members …
Nobody likes traffic. Being stuck in traffic can be boring, stressful if you have places to be, and just plain frustrating. READ: The most expensive suburb in SA’s average house price is R43.9-million South African drivers also have to deal with everything from potholes and busted traffic lights to wildly reckless drivers. Every now and then, …
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Deputy Minister of Public and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has applauded cops for their renewed efforts and energy in dealing with the scourge of extortion across the country. THE DEPUTY Minister of Public and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has applauded the police for their renewed efforts and energy in dealing with the scourge of extortions across the …
A former law firm trust accountant has been found guilty of fraud amounting to R17 million. Liezel Badenhorst was convicted this week in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. Badenhorst, 44, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (known as the Hawks) on July 24, 2024. She appeared in court on the same …
Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo has weighed in on the club’s dispute with Baroka FC over the signature of the highly-rated youngster Boy Madingwane. ‘The Chilli Boys’ announced the signing of Madingwane from the Motsepe Foundation Championship side Baroka two months ago. However, ‘Bakgakga’ claimed that Chippa signed the utility player without their knowledge. …
A group of learners from the Khanyisa Special School for the Blind in KwaDwesi in Gqeberha are heading for America to enter the ‘America’s Got Talent show’. The trip came about after the 13 learners trended on social media for their Gwijo. Their war cry to support the Springboks for last year’s Rugby World Cup …
Protesters block R334 in Kariega after the accident
Progress made in relocating Lapland flood victims
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, says plans to relocate flood disaster victims from a floodplain area in Lapland, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, to a safer area in Ward 48 are progressing well.
Van Niekerk said the initial delay was caused by an application for approval by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on the residential usage of the identified land.
The Mayor said the approval, which has since been received from the department, came with conditions.
Among the conditions is that the metro must appoint an environmental specialist to monitor and guide the work to clear the building site, as well as the relocation and erection of temporary housing structures.
"The supply chain process to appoint this specialist started immediately after the go-ahead from the department was received, resulting in the tender process being concluded on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.
"The appointment of the specialist will now follow and should not take longer than the anticipated two weeks,” Van Niekerk said.
Van Niekerk said following the floods, Lapland residents were moved to temporary accommodation in the town of Kariega, but they went back to their area after the floodwater subsided, to wait for imminent relocation.
In Walmer, Van Niekerk said flood victims are waiting for the electrification of temporary housing structures before they can be relocated.
READ | Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent
“Availability of stock for electrification is causing the delays. Intervention measures have been put in place to speed up the process,” the Mayor said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Fri, 08/23/2024 - 10:48
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Relocation of Walmer flood victims imminent
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Gary van Niekerk says he is satisfied with the process made to electrify temporary houses in Walmer, Gqeberha, where flood affected families will be relocated.
This comes as the metro is accelerating its efforts to ensure that outstanding work is completed in order to bring normality to the lives of the affected residents.
Van Niekerk said that a total of 20 families will be accommodated in the newly built temporary shelters in Walmer.
"We are happy to see work progressing well, as we updated our residents last week about the work that is underway and upcoming developments. Teams are on site electrifying the bungalows, [and] we are happy with the quality of the structures too.
“Water is already connected, and sanitation services will also be in place by the time the residents move in. We anticipate the electrification work will be completed later this month. Once that is done, the families will move in,” Van Niekerk said.
Van Niekerk said the municipality will continue to monitor progress in Walmer and the Kariega sites, where residents from Lapland will be moved to.
He said the municipality will continue to update the residents on developments so that everyone is "on the same page and there is no confusion".
“We are waiting for the greenlight from DEDEAT [Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism], but our teams are on standby, and as soon as that has been finalised, we are ready to clear the site and commence with the construction work.
“We wish to thank all stakeholders who are working with us and thank our residents for their patience with the work underway,” the Mayor said. - SAnews.gov.za
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Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:02
Mayor says municipality will “give full support” to SIU investigators
Residents of Old Lapland informal settlement protested against returning as they fear the dam wall above them will burst
“These are our families and this is causing new pain”
KZN government calls for helping hand for flood victims
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has appealed to the public to extend a helping hand to flood victims by donating essential items such as building materials, as restoration work is underway in the northern parts of eThekwini Metropolitan.
The provincial government is currently on the ground providing relief and humanitarian services to hundreds of people of uThongathi, who lost most of their belongings during the storm that hit the area.
“The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is currently coordinating humanitarian aid relief in uThongathi following the disastrous freak storms, which caused loss of life, damage to property, and left many members of the community without food, clothing and shelter.
“You are urged to help those in need by donating what you can, particularly building materials,” the provincial government said.
Donations can be delivered at the KZN Provincial Disaster Management Centre at 66 Shortts Retreat Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3212. The donations can also be delivered at the uThongathi Sports Centre in Gandhi’s Hill, uThongathi, 4399.
Power supply restored
The eThekwini Municipality reported that power supply has been restored to most areas where electricity infrastructure was severely damaged when the storm hit.
“Affected areas include Burbreeze, Sandfields, Greylands, eMagwaveni, Maidstone and La Mercy. Electricity teams have restored power supply to most of areas in Fairbreeze, Sandfields, Jan Roz and Burbreeze.
“Temporary arrangements are still in place for a continuous supply of electricity. Repair teams are working round the clock to ensure power restoration to Magwaveni area,” the municipality said.
Search for two missing people continues in Kariega
Meanwhile, the search for two missing people following the recent floods in Kariega in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is still underway.
The municipality’s Disaster Management Official, Thomas Cameron, said the metro’s Fire and Emergency Services and lifeguards had joined the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Coastal Water Rescue in the intensified search efforts.
"Currently, we have the SAPS [South African Police Service], who are still busy with the search operations. They are assisted now by other organisations, including our NMBM teams. Their team has now increased to make the search more efficient,” Cameron said.
While a total of 575 residents have been moved from halls and churches and accommodated at lodges and student accommodation facilities, Cameron said more residents were expected to be relocated to newly identified facilities from Sunday.
Cameron said joint operation centres are still running and meetings are being held daily.
“A few people in Gqeberha were displaced and moved to the accommodation centres. There are also two accommodation centres in Gqeberha and six accommodation centres in Kariega,” Cameron said.
Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Zolile Williams, said it will cost the provincial government an estimated R6 billion to repair damaged infrastructure.
Williams said government will find permanent accommodation for displaced communities by 31 July 2023. – SAnews.gov.za
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Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:46
Water tanker runs dry after 30 minutes
Gift of the Givers has been delivering hundreds of litres of water daily and set up 12 soup kitchens in the township of KwaNobuhle.