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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 …
Gqeberha based BA Systems have completed a number of high profile projects in Nelson Mandela Bay, the Eastern Cape, South Africa and abroad. In this article we explore the benefits and cost savings that Building Automation and Management Systems offer to the industrial, commercial, retail and domestic consumer. What is Building Automation? Key Components Benefits …
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 …
Nelson Mandela Bay's efforts to combat crime pay off
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents in a series of coordinated operations.
This follows multiple joint compliance operations conducted over the weekend across various areas, which yielded significant results.
A comprehensive joint compliance operation including Metro Police, the South African Police Service (SAPS), various municipal departments, and Immigration Services, was executed.
This led to the issuing of fines for the shops operating illegally, resulting in their closure; the issuing of fines for illegal dumping; the confiscation of 203 male enhancement tablets and 203 skin lightening creams valued at R10 650 and the issuing of 24 traffic fines.
A liquor compliance operation was also conducted in the Humewood/Central area with the participation of Metro Police, SAPS, Immigration Services, and Traffic and Licensing departments. The operation resulted in the arrest of six undocumented foreign national and two arrests for drunken driving.
Operation Shanela was also conducted in the Humewood/Central area with the involvement of the SAPS, Metro Police, and Traffic and Licensing, leading to five arrests for drunken driving.
A liquor compliance operation was also conducted in Walmer, involving SAPS and Immigration Services. The operation resulted in the arrests of twelve undocumented foreign nationals, and one arrest for drunken driving.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary Van Niekerk said the operations underscored the municipality’s intensified efforts and steadfast commitment to maintaining law and order.
Van Niekerk said collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies and municipal departments have been pivotal in achieving these successes.
The Mayor also encouraged the community to continue supporting such initiatives to create a safer environment for all.
"Our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our residents is unwavering. These operations highlight the dedication and hard work of our law enforcement agencies and municipal departments. Together, we are making Nelson Mandela Bay a safer place for everyone," Van Niekerk said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Wed, 09/18/2024 - 12:19
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 …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality pushes to spend funds before December
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the metro is working hard to spend 40 percent of the R361 million Informal Settlements Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) in an effort to accelerate essential service delivery and stop underspending.
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Human Settlements, Thembinkosi Mafana, said the metro is working closely with senior officials and project managers to make sure that spending and the quality of work tally with the timeframes stipulated in the process plan.
"We want to push all our efforts to spend at least 40 percent of the allocated funds by the December 2024 break so that by January when we reopen, we accelerate performance even more,” Mafana said.
The standing committee this week visited a number of active sites that are funded under the ISUPG, including the Arlington Landfill Site fencing that has been funded for R15 million. Other visits included sites for housing delivery funded for R50 million, roads and storm water infrastructure and electrification of shacks and temporary houses.
The grant covers a number of deliverables that form part of holistic human settlements, such as servicing sites, relocation of communities from vulnerable areas, provision of services like water, electricity, and sanitation to the development of parks and creation of a safe and sustainable environment.
Mafana noted that the municipality’s job must not end at approving budgets at standing committee and council.
“We must follow through in spending, quality of work and monitor adherence to timeframes,” Mafana said.
The MMC added that the ISUPG site visits, which form part of the MMC and the standing committee oversight responsibility for the current financial year, will from now be a standard item in the Human Settlements standing committee financial year plan.
"Our people are living in distress in flood plains and other unliveable conditions, we must then move with speed in relocating them and provide them a decent life,” the MMC said.
Mafana noted that in the last financial year, 2023/24 the metro was allocated R333 million and managed to spend within the stipulated timeframe R317 million.
During the second site visits on Tuesday, the standing committee visited projects in areas including Kariega, among others. – SAnews.gov.za
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Wed, 09/18/2024 - 09:50
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 Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Awards (NMBTA) proudly announced the winners for the 2024 awards during a prestigious gala event, highlighting excellence in the region’s tourism and hospitality sectors. This year, eight categories showcased the talent and dedication of the local businesses and individuals contributing to making Nelson Mandela Bay a premier tourist destination. 2024 …
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 …
In an exclusive interview with KickOff, Chippa United chairman Siviwe ‘Chippa’ Mpengesi has responded to the allegations made regarding the club’s new signing, Boy Madingwane. The Chilli Boys recently announced the signing of the 22-year-old exciting player in a three-year deal. However, Baroka FC chairman Khurishi Mphahlele has since disputed… Read More at the SOURCE …