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Choir pupils with visual disabilities from Khanyisa Special School in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, are heading to the US to compete on America’s Got Talent, a televised talent competition that attracts a variety of performers including singers, dancers, comedians and magicians. To prepare to showcase their talent in the US, the Khanyisa Special School choir members …
Madibaz swimming captain Dylan Botha won bronze in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke at the University Sport SA gala in Pretoria earlier this month. Despite the challenges of competing at altitude, the pair picked up three bronze medals between them in Pretoria earlier this month. Botha, who captained the team, placed third in the …
Abstract visual artist and graphic designer Xolela Madlanga is launching the “I Am” range of scarves throughout Heritage Month, in cooperation with the Fabric Bank. “This collection celebrates women in leadership who make way for those coming after them, take time to mentor others and aim to leave an impact on the lives of other …
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 …
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 …
Department of Co-operative Governance reverses decision to end contracts of about 35,000 employees who also get old age grants
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: …
Award-winning South African comedian Dalin Oliver is returning home after a whirlwind 6-country, 13-city tour across Europe and the UK, and he’s gearing up to bring the laughs to audiences nationwide with his latest one-man show, 90 Day Comedian. Hot off the international comedy circuit, Oliver will be making stops in Johannesburg, Durban, Paarl, East …
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 …
Transnet works to curb shipping delays
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has enhanced its ability to curb shipping and cargo-handling delays caused by long waves that impact vessels berthed at its ports, thanks to the delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units destined for the ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.
From the 52 units procured by TNPA in September 2023, this batch brings the total number of mooring units delivered to 12 and adds to the eight that were installed in the Cape Town and Ngqura ports prior to this acquisition.
In a statement on Tuesday, Transnet said the timely delivery solidifies the execution of the Transnet Recovery Plan, which aims to improve operational efficiencies and increase the value of service to customers.
Shipping and cargo handling operations at the Cape Town and Ngqura ports are often impacted by strong winds reaching 35 to 50 knots and high sea swells exceeding 3.5 meters.
Such inclement weather conditions cause operational and safety disruptions leading to delays in vessel movements.
A hydraulic tension mooring unit is a system placed on the quayside to ensure the safety of docked vessels by mitigating the severity of long-wave effects on vessels. The benefits include minimised downtime and safety incidents during operations.
“The introduction of the shore tension units at the Port of Cape Town has significantly improved our vessel operations,” said National Operations Manager at CMA CGM South Africa, Leon Reddy, commenting on the delivery as one of the shipping lines that are benefiting from the installed shore tensions.
“With the ability to keep our vessels stable and secure alongside the berth, we have seen a notable reduction in vessel movement and ranging.
“This has resulted in increased container productivity and reduced port stay times, leading to improved overall efficiency and reduced costs. We support TNPA's initiative to invest in additional shore tension units and look forward to continued cooperation to enhance port operations," he said.
TNPA has procured 52 shore tension units with an allocation of 16 units for the Port of Cape Town with six delivered, 14 for the Port of Durban, eight for the Port of Port Elizabeth, six for the Port of Ngqura with all six delivered, four for the Port of Saldanha and four for the Port of Richards Bay.
The phased delivery of the rest of the units will be completed by early 2025.
TNPA is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient economic functioning of the national port system, which it manages in a landlord capacity.
It provides port infrastructure and marine services at the eight commercial seaports in South Africa – Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay and Ngqura. – SAnews.gov.za
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Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:53
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 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 line between organised worship and cult like behaviour can oftentimes be blurred. One finds well meaning supporters of one religion acting in a very un-christian (un-religious?) manner by accusing a rival church of being a cult. Sometimes I think that that behaviour just adds petrol to the fire of religious intolerance and divides us …
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 …
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 …
Cwenga Tasana, 21, from Khayelitsha, finished runner-up behind Gqeberha’s Mason ‘Beasty’ Booysen following a hard-fought battle in this year’s Red Bull Dance Your Style national final, held at the Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha, at the weekend. Cwenga booked her spot in the finals after wining the Cape Town leg of the competition, at the Waterfront, …
Pretoria: 12 September 2024 Work to identify a vessel responsible for pharmaceutical bottles washing ashore along the South African east coast from Gqeberha through to nearby north eastern towns on the Indian Ocean coastline, is actively being investigated, says the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). For identification, analysis and safe disposal of the pharmaceutical … Continue reading Mop up underway of containers and pharmaceutical bottles found on the South African eastern coastline: SAMSA