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Moonsamy and Galiem shine as Titans thump Warriors in Gqeberha: Rivaldo Moonsamy and Dayyan Galiem’s half-centuries ensured that the Momentum Multiply Titans walked away with a comfortable six wicket victory in their CSA T20 Challenge match against the Dafabet Warriors at Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. Moonsamy scored a quick-fire 73 …
In the News Today: The sun was setting over Gqeberha, casting long shadows across the cityscape as I arrived at the Dockside Brewery. My journey began with an Uber ride from my hotel, a mundane start to what would become an extraordinary evening. The driver, a silent companion, dropped me off at the brewery, a …
Lyle Foster withdraws from Bafana for second match against Congo: “Foster was injured during the first meeting between the two sides at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium after a clash with Congo goalkeeper Christopher Mafoumbi. He suffered an injury to his left knee and was subsequently sent to scans for further analysis. Safa said Dr Tshepo Molobi, …
Message to Mngqithi? Broos hails Man-of-the-Match Mokoena: Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once questioned the absence of midfielder Teboho Mokoena from recent Mamelodi Sundowns matches, after the midfielder’s Man of the Match performance against the Republic of Congo. South Africa made easy work of Congo with a 5-0 hammering courtesy goals from Bathusi …
Deadline looms to upgrade Nelson Mandela Bay prepaid electricity meters
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged prepaid electricity customers to update their meters before the November 2024 deadline.
This, as the municipality started the process of updating prepared electricity meters in April 2022.
The programme is being implemented in phases to replace the old KNR1 meters with the new KNR2 system.
The municipality’s Electricity and Energy Portfolio Head, Zanele Sikawuti, commended customers for updating more than 146 921 meters to date.
She urged the remaining customers to join the programme, as the current devices will expire on 24 November 2024.
The directorate is employing various strategies, including door-to door visits, call centre assistance, and an enhanced communication drive to reach the thousands of residents who have not yet updated their meters.
A total of 1 263 meters were updated between 9 September and 4 October 2024.
“However, we still have 169 868 meters that need to be updated, including those that have been tampered with, damaged, or are faulty. We continue to urge all residents and business owners with prepaid electricity meters to update their meters before the current devices expire in November 2024,” Sikawuti said.
Sikawuti reiterated the municipality’s commitment to delivering an uninterrupted power supply to customers and ensured that the 24 November 2024 deadline would cause minimal disruption to electricity provision for all customers who purchase electricity.
She urged residents to cooperate with the municipal teams and be at home when they visit.
“Ward councillors have the information on when our teams will visit wards and residents must allow us access to their homes. The refusal of access has been a challenge and, while we understand there are various reasons for this, our teams are clearly identified as municipal workers.
“It is critical for customers to update their meters. After the deadline, they might be able to buy electricity, but tokens will not be accepted by the outdated meter,” Sikawuti said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:44
In the News Today: As Bafana Bafana continue taking football to the people of Mzansi in their quest to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Siya crew has been informed of where the next home fixture could potentially take place. Bafana defeated Congo 5-0 on Friday thanks to a first half brace …
In the News Today: SAFA president Dr. Danny Jordaan has confirmed Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie joined the association’s recent NEC meeting to discuss the implementation VAR, among other things. SAFA held their recent Ordinary NEC Meeting in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, this weekend, and VAR was among the matters discussed. McKenzie pledged …
Hugo Broos on NMB Stadium Security: “I think in the future, and it is not up to us, but as a coach I will have to ask the people of Safa if they are sure of the security in the stadium they chose. I can’t understand why before the break, I saw for an example …
In the News Today: South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies to key African destinations, starting November 2024. SAA will also increase its flights to Mauritius in December and to Perth in January next year. Starting in November, SAA will operate 12 weekly flights to both Harare and Lusaka, …
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana attacking midfielder Themba Zwane described the night of earning his 50th national team cap as “special”. Zwane ran onto the pitch at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for his half century of appearances and was equally influential as South Africa thumped Congo Brazzaville 5-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of …
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted fear of forfeiting their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier against Republic of Congo in Gqeberha on Friday night… continue reading HERE. Nelson Mandela Bay: Name Origin – The district is named after Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid revolutionary, …
The Bafana Bafana match against Congoa Brazzaville could almost be defined as the national football teams ‘Springbok Moment’ as they pounded the net with 5 goals, As everyone is saying about the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the Gqeberha fans; “Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie!” Note to other teams and other sporting codes: …
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Congo Finally Land: In a dramatic turn of events, Congo arrived in Gqeberha late on Thursday for their vital Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Bafana Bafana on Friday. They arrived in the city after 6pm and then went straight to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for a light training session to relax their …
Bafana Bafana to face Congo Brazzaville
Bafana Bafana are all set to face Congo Brazzaville in tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Ggeberha.
The South African senior men’s national team will host the Congolese at 7pm.
“The boyz [sic] are ready,” Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, said in a social media post on X on Friday.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said his team has prepared well in the last few days.
“I’m more comfortable now than I was in the beginning of our camp.
“Again, I saw a very hungry team this week. We trained very well this week; we prepared ourselves very well and this is something I like about this group. I think everybody was aware of the fact that our games against Uganda and South Sudan were not our best games, and that we were lucky to achieve those 4-on-6.
“And then you see the immediate reaction of the group, and it means we did a lot of progress also on that level, the mental level. After the performances of September, we will again motivate each other and be ready to have good results, two good results against Congo tomorrow and next week on Tuesday,” the coach said ahead of Friday’s game.
Captain Ronwen Williams said the spirit in the camp has been exceptional.
“There’s been a change in mentality, and you could see it this week in training. Once the team was together, the team spirit was there again,” said Williams.
In its statement, the South African Football Association (SAFA) said the visitors arrived in the Eastern Cape on Thursday afternoon and had their first training session at the match venue in the evening.
Following tonight’s match, Bafana Bafana will travel to Congo to play the return match on Tuesday, 15 October. -SAnews.gov.za
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Fri, 10/11/2024 - 13:02
In the News Today: From 7 January 2025, SAA will increase flights to Perth in Australia – a popular destination among South Africans – from three to five times a week. Flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Perth were reinstated at the end of April this year after a three-year hiatus following the onset of …
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his full complement of players after Luke le Roux joined the camp in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Tuesday. The South African senior men’s national team host Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they …
In the News Today: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that midfielders Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams have been withdrawn from the squad for different reasons. Mbatha and Adams will be replaced by Bathusi Aubaas and Sinoxolo Kwayiba. Both players were initially named in the 23-man squad for the clash due to take place …
In the News Today: A former FNB employee, who was found guilty of fraud, has been sentenced to an effective 15 years behind bars. Bantu Ntutwana, 36, was sentenced in the Gqeberha Regional Court alongside his co-accused 45-year-old Lunga Sinyaza. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape said in addition to 15 years …
In the News Today: After a search, Ithuba has confirmed that the winner of the R8.5m Lotto plus 1 jackpot, an elderly man, has claimed his payout. An R8.5m lottery jackpot winner from Nomathamsanqa, near Addo in the Eastern Cape, says he will consult his ancestors to guide and inform the decisions he makes with …
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In the News Today: After weeks of urging the lucky player to come forward, the National Lottery operator, Ithuba, has announced that the R8.5 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot from the September 18 draw has finally been claimed. The winner of the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot travelled to Gqeberha to validate his winning ticket, because he …
Municipality condemns murder of young woman by metro officer
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality has condemned the killing of a young woman in Motherwell, allegedly by an off-duty Metro Police member.
NMB Metro Police Acting Commissioner, Advocate Andrew Moses, said the incident took place in Maku Street, Motherwell NU2, on Sunday afternoon.
The officer, who is now facing a murder charge, is believed to have been in a relationship with the deceased.
The Acting Commissioner has, on behalf of the Metro Police management expressed shock and dismay at the incident and sent condolences to the family of the deceased.
“As a department, we are saddened by this incident, but we want to assure the community that we will work with the South African Police Service during the investigation,” Moses said.
The suspect is detained at Ikamvelihle police station, where he had handed himself over to the police.
"We wish to reiterate to the community that as a department, we condemn any and all kinds of violence, especially against women and children... We will be seeking the immediate suspension of the member to allow the legal process to unfold without any undue delays or interferences,” Moses said.
The Acting Commissioner noted that the police member was not on duty at the time of the incident.
“The preliminary report suggests that it was not an official firearm that was used, but rather an illegal firearm,” Moses said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Tue, 10/08/2024 - 10:19
In the News Today: Garnett Tarr smashed a blistering half century from just 28 balls to help the ITEC Knights to a competitive total of 166-9 and ultimately victory by 16-runs in their T20 Challenge match against the Dafabet Warriors at St.George’s Park in Gqeberha on Sunday. An opening stand of 107 between Matthew Breetzke …