Wild Coast: Constitutional Court Says No to Shell Appeal Bid
But way is open for Shell to apply for another renewal of seismic survey permit
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DHL Stormers Taking Investec Champions Cup to Gqeberha
The DHL Stormers will take on French side RC Toulon in Round One of the Investec Champions Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. History will be made on December 7 when Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the first-ever Investec Champions Cup match in the South African rugby heartland of the Eastern Cape. Tickets …
New Bok Women Coach, Swys de Bruin, on Camp in GQ
Swys de Bruin is determined to not only prepare the Springbok Women for a best ever performance at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, but to also deliver eye catching performances at next month’s WXV 2 in Cape Town. SA Rugby confirmed De Bruin’s appointment as Performance Coach for the Springbok Women on …
Refreshed Polo Vivo
Since its market introduction in 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been South Africa’s top selling passenger model with over 425 000 units sold across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Volkswagen has refreshed the Polo Vivo with the new front-end design, new infotainment, new seat trim design and enhanced safety features to continue its success …
Bumper 2024-2025 Cricket Season Ready to Light Up Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium
Cricket fans are in for a thrilling 2024-2025 season as Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium gears up to host a spectacular array of domestic and international matches. The season kicks off on 29 September with the Dafabet Warriors launching their CSA T20 campaign against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins. Fans can look forward to four action-packed …
Surprise move in litigation over African Penguins
New minister wants to settle case brought by conservation groups
Pensioners Dropped From Community Works Programme
Department of Co-operative Governance wants to end “double-dipping”
Malta-flagged cargo vessel loses 99 containers at sea off South Africa east coast: SAMSA
Pretoria: 17 August 2024 Adverse weather conditions impacting South Africa this past week have led to yet another large container vessel losing as many as 99 containers off the east coast of South Africa, according to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). In response, a navigational warning to sailing vessels has been issued and … Continue reading Malta-flagged cargo vessel loses 99 containers at sea off South Africa east coast: SAMSA
The Unseen Unsung Heroes of our South African Coastline
The South African coastline stretches approximately 2,798 kilometers. This extensive coastline borders both the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east, featuring a diverse range of ecosystems, beaches, and marine life. In addition to the above South Africa is responsible for a substantial marine area, known as the Exclusive Economic …
Search for seafarer fallen overboard a ship underway south of Cape Recife, Eastern Cape: SAMSA
Pretoria: 19 August 2024 A search is currently underway for a seafarer who reportedly fell overboard a Liberian flagged cargo vessel, the MV Serenity Diva, 44 miles south of Cape Recife in the Eastern Cape on Monday, reports the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). In a brief statement, the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) … Continue reading Search for seafarer fallen overboard a ship underway south of Cape Recife, Eastern Cape: SAMSA
Grounded vessel on South Africa’s west coast tears further into pieces as wintry, stormy weather continues to wreck it: SAMSA
Pretoria: 20 August 2024 More than 200 people are being drawn in to ramp up the clean-up of oil from the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy cargo vessel after the last few days’ wintry and stormy weather on South Africa’s west coast teared the wreck further into pieces, reports the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). … Continue reading Grounded vessel on South Africa’s west coast tears further into pieces as wintry, stormy weather continues to wreck it: SAMSA
UDTA Project to make taxi criminals easier to identify
Sticker campaign launched in Kariega
Why a Tax Dispute is Good News for African Penguins
Numbers of breeding pairs in Algoa Bay have bounced back since bunkering stopped
Rail theft accused using “Stalingrad tactics”, court hears
Decision on the High Court review brought by Syed Mohiudeen postponed
Agriculture Minister must investigate failed R43 million Mantusini Dairy Project
[Listen to Heinrich Muller MPL – Shadow MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform speak on this] Dear Editor The multi-million rand government funded Mantusini Dairy Project near Port St Johns, that was promoted as an empowerment project to uplift hundreds of poor local households, has been closed. On Wednesday, 31 July 2024, I conducted …
SIU starts its probe into street lights tender in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Some streets in the metro have been dark for years
Nurses stop work after finding human waste at clinic door
Mabandla Clinic in Kariega still has no fence or wall
Beneficiaries are still battling with SASSA’s new biometric system
Pilot programme rolled out to help recipients of the Social Relief of Distress grant to verify their identity
Mpondoland dagga growers left out to dry
Six years after the Constitutional Court judgment, small-scale dagga growers are sliding deeper into poverty while businesses profit in South Africa’s “cowboy” cannabis industry
Apartheid-era hostel causing a stink in Eastern Cape town
More than 200 families live in the dilapidated Molo hostel in Butterworth without toilets - and the smell is annoying the neighbours
Seal attacks contribute to African penguin’s looming extinction
Namibian breeding colonies decimated by predation
Exploring the Growth Potential of the E-Bike Market in South Africa
In recent years, the E-Bike market in South Africa has seen a significant rise in popularity, with more individuals opting for eco-friendly and convenient modes of transportation. Two key players that have contributed to this growth are WOWeBikes and Green Riders, each bringing their unique offerings to the market. WOWeBikes: Pioneering Innovation in E-Bikes WOWeBikes, …
Nelson Mandela Bay in the dark due to dodgy street light tenders
SIU investigating alleged maladministration in the municipality
Makhanda learners demand maths teacher
Mary Waters Secondary School learners have been protesting since Monday