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Gqeberha: Gqeberha: Name Change – The city was officially renamed Gqeberha in 2021, reflecting its Xhosa name, which means “place of wild water.” Gqeberha: Historical Significance – Gqeberha was founded in 1820 as part of the British settlement scheme, aimed at establishing a British presence in the region. Gqeberha: Natural Harbor – Gqeberha boasts one …
Gqeberha Gqeberha: The Empire is on every weeknight at 21.00hrs on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) Here are this week’s Gqeberha: The Empire season 2 teasers. Monday 9 September 2024Episode 171 Hlumelo receives an ominous message. Nontle tries to defend her new man despite her doubts about him. Tuesday 10 September 2024Episode 172 Nozuko’s baby …
Name: Gqeberha topographic map, elevation, terrain. Location: Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 6006, South Africa (-34.12184 25.45865 -33.80184 25.77865) Average elevation: 37 m Minimum elevation: -2 m Maximum elevation: 284 m Source: google.com Read More at the Source
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Kwazakhele Clinic reopened after police dismissed threats of criminal activity. The Eastern Cape Department of Health on Friday announced the reopening of Kwazakhele Clinic in Nelson Mandela Bay, Gqeberha, after being temporarily closed due to false crime threats. “The clinic was temporarily closed on Wednesday after healthcare workers were alerted by community members to potential …
Out of the blue: Traffic was brought to a standstill when a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a Gqeberha suburb. It seems that even pilots should be afraid of South Africa’s notorious potholes these days. This after a pilot and his two passengers, survived a life-threatening crash-landing – only to …
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South African road users face daily obstacles, from broken traffic lights to lawless driving and, of course, the dreaded potholes. Although frustrating, we often make jokes about the condition of our roads as a way to cope with our daily struggles. But you know you have a real problem when potholes are even starting to …
Alleged corrupt cops appeal against the refusal of bail
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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, …
Seth Thorne ·6 Sep 2024 Media mogul and ‘Dragon’ Lebo Gunguluza is known for his business acumen and entrepreneurial zest— but his journey to the Dragon’s Den and a multi-million rand media enterprise was littered with hurdles and many setbacks. Gunguluza was born in Elalini, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), in the 1970s in a …
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 …
Cabinet commends efforts to fight crime
Cabinet has commended the signing of the Cooperation Agreement to Combat Crime in the Western Cape.
The agreement enhances collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders to address safety and security concerns.
Signed last Friday, the agreement paves the way for sharing technology and resources, information, and best practice to improve the state of public policing.
“Through community-driven initiatives, the integration of resources and the development of innovative strategies, the agreement allows for a united front between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the province and communities to combat crime and promote public safety,”acting Minister in The Presidency, Maropene Ramokgopa said during a post Cabinet media briefing.
Ramokgopa reiterated government’s warning against crime, fraud and corruption.
“Government has zero-tolerance for crime, fraud and corruption; and will hold those who violate the laws of the country accountable. Cabinet remains determined to ensure that South Africa is a society where all people feel safe; and the recent arrests and conviction of suspects involved in various serious crimes demonstrates the commitment to push back against crime,” Ramokgopa said at the briefing held in Cape Town on Thursday.
READ | Criminals will face full might of the law - President Ramaphosa
Quarterly crime statistics
Cabinet also noted the increase in contact crimes in the latest quarterly crime statistics for the first quarter from April to June 2024, which indicated that more still needs to be done to ensure every citizen feels safe.
Ramokgopa said the SAPS, led by the Ministry of Police, is actively fighting these crimes through recent operations, including a confrontation with suspects in Milnerton, Cape Town, resulting in fatalities and arrests and operations in the Eastern Cape focusing on Mthatha and Nelson Mandela Bay. Arrests related to extortion activities have also been made in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Free State.
“Government is implementing a whole government approach, including signing cooperative agreements with provincial and local governments; rolling out operational plans in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay, with plans to replicate in all metros; [and] engaging with sister departments to improve collaboration against crime.”
READ | SA's crime figures "tell sobering story"
National Policing Policy
The Minister also announced that the National Policing Policy is set to be completed and adopted by the end of October 2024. It will address issues such as police stations and infrastructure based on norms and standards.
The policy will serve as an overarching framework for policing and will accommodate the provincial needs and priorities in line with section 206 (1) and (2) of the Constitution. – SAnews.gov.za
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Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:12
Review on metros' performance in housing delivery
The Department of Human Settlements has started a series of engagements to review the performance of housing delivery in all metropolitan municipalities in the country.
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the department was concerned about the performance of the metros, with leadership and governance instability being a major factor in the performance of human settlements delivery.
Kubayi said the department had therefore started a process of meeting all metros to assess performance and determine the interventions necessary to expedite delivery.
“Our first engagement was with the Gauteng Metros last week and it was noted that although improvements have been visible with some metros, there is a need for intervention in the City of Ekurhuleni.
“We intervened in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan by establishing a War Room to complement the technical capacity in the city. We have seen the significant improvements with the Nelson Mandela Bay due to the intervention of the War Room,” Kubayi said.
She said the City of Ekurhuleni will be afforded a similar intervention, to ensure acceleration of service delivery and respond to the needs of the people of Ekurhuleni.
“We will continue these engagements with eThekwini, Mangaung, Buffalo City and the City of Cape Town in the next few weeks, and where necessary, we will provide the appropriate interventions for the metros,” Kubayi said.
Verification of housing subsidy beneficiaries
Meanwhile, Kubayi said the department is considering appointing a team of legal experts with expertise in large forensic investigation, forensic audit, and data analysis to deal with the injustices in the housing subsidy sector.
The Minister said the department has noted concerns raised by the public regarding housing subsidies provided by government through Breaking New Ground (BNG).
Kubayi said some BNGs were allocated to people who are not rightful beneficiaries, either because the beneficiary list was manipulated or because of syndicates operating across the country who illegally take housing units from rightful owners and sell them to non-deserving citizens.
“There are those that were sold BNG houses within a period of eight years in contravention of Section 10A of the Housing Act, that BNGs are occupied by foreign nationals with no information as to what led to that situation.
“The team is expected to provide a report that will provide clarity on the ownership of the houses, the occupants and where necessary initiate steps for legal action so that corrective measures are taken,” Kubayi said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Tue, 08/27/2024 - 15:20