Shamsi Opts Out of National Contract
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Proteas Men’s spinner Tabraiz Shamsi have today jointly announced that the 34-year-old has decided...
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Housing Activists Welcome City’s Intention to Develop Mowbray Golf Course
For years Reclaim the City and Ndifuna Ukwazi have been calling for leased golf courses to rather be used for social housing
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Galebekwe Tlhapi appointed new North West MEC of Arts and Culture
Galebekwe Tlhapi appointed new North West MEC of Arts and Culture
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has announced the appointment of Galebekwe Virginia Tlhapi as the new MEC of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation.
The appointment follows the resignation of Collen Maine.
The Premier cited Section 132 (2) of the Constitution, which allows the Premier to effect changes in the composition of the Provincial Executive Council (PEC).
“I wish to take this opportunity to thank Honourable Maine for his contribution during his tenure as MEC.”
The Premier has since congratulated the new MEC, who officially assumed her responsibility with effect from Tuesday, 1 October 2024.
Tlhapi, who served as an Economic Development MEC in the previous administration, was sworn in by the Provincial Acting Judge President Hanry Peterson at Mahikeng High Court on Tuesday.
According to reports, Tlhapi’s appointment is aimed at closing the gender parity deficit in the province.
Maine was voted out as MEC in September this year to make way for a female member in the Executive Council of the North West.
“This after the ANC [African National Congress] National Executive Committee instructed its North West and Mpumalanga structures to appoint more women as MECs because the provinces were led by male Premiers,” the City Press reported.
Maine has since been redeployed to the position of Deputy Speaker in the provincial legislature. – SAnews.gov.za
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The Art of Bow Hunting in South Africa
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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality receives water conservation boost
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality receives water conservation boost
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has hailed the launch of a R68 million water treatment plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa as a major boost for water conservation.
Based in Deal Party, Gqeberha, the only carbon Black producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, will now pump treated wastewater from the neighbouring Fishwater Flats Wastewater treatment plant and treat it onsite to meet its production standards for non-drinking water use.
Van Niekerk said the launch is a testimony of what the city is capable of when it works closely with big business.
"These symbiotic relationships can be in the interest of the common good and not just the bottom lines of the business community. Thank you to the international and local management of Orion South Africa for making today possible.
"It is truly a trendsetting step that will hopefully encourage other major businesses to follow in their footsteps. Thank you for the vote of confidence in our city. We truly appreciate your investment,” Van Niekerk said.
The usage of treated wastewater at its production plant in Deal Party, frees up drinking water that will no longer be used by the company and translates to a long-term financial benefit as treated wastewater is cheaper while also contributing towards the preservation of precious drinking water.
Orion Chief Director, Corning Painter said the investment is meaningful since it contributes to water conservation in a water-scarce area.
“While several companies use treated wastewater from Fishwater Flats for various applications, Orion South Africa is one of the first to use large volumes of wastewater for the purpose of producing carbon black,” Painter said. – SAnews.gov.za
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Enhance Your Home With a Steam Room
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Hollywoodbets Pro Series Contracted Squads Announced
JOHANNESBURG: As the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s Professional Domestic League enters its second professional season, it proudly steps forward under...
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