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All hands on deck as Nelson Mandela Bay lashed with heavy rain: Nelson Mandela Bay is grappling with flooded streets, widespread power outages and frustrated residents demanding answers from councillors. The SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 6 warning on Monday as the downpour caused disruptions, with several roads flooding… continue reading HERE. Weather …
Monday, 21 October 2024: Eskom is urging prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024, as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). After this deadline, meters will no longer accept electricity tokens unless they are updated to Key Revision Number (KRN) 2. In response to recent reports, including one from...
Herentals quartet seek COSAFA redemption: Herentials Queens are still cursing their luck after flattering to deceive in their debut international tournament in August. “Vagoni Vebasa’’ made their bow in the CAF Women’s Champions League Cosafa qualifier in Blantyre, Malawi, and for once made a mockery of the odds with some fine performances. Placed in Group B …
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 …
Cape Town: 18 October 2024 South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport has expressed its pleasure and satisfaction with the work of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA, even as the entity is hard pressed to jack up its boots to enhance levels of safety in the country’s waterways for both life and property … Continue reading South Africa’s Parliament ‘pleased’ by SAMSA’s work, and pledges more resources’ support.
Dear Editor As the Class of 2024 prepares to sit for their matric exams, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to every learner who has reached this significant milestone. These final exams mark the culmination of 12 years of dedication, sacrifice, and effort, and I encourage each learner to give their best as they take …
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, …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) proudly welcomes the announcement that Jeffreys Bay, within the DA-led Kouga Municipality, will once again be hosting a leg of the 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Championship from the 11th to the 20th of July 2025. This prestigious event reconfirms the world-class status of Jeffreys Bay as a top …
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 …
The sheer volume of ‘spam’ emails from the Democratic Party that have ‘mysteriously’ made their way into my Gmail inbox refers. Even if I wanted to I do not qualify to vote in the upcoming US elections and, if the Democratic Party cleans up their email list they will save a lot of money (some …
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GQEBERHA: In a high-scoring encounter filled with explosive batting performances, the Dafabet Warriors edged out the Dragons by 21 runs in...
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 …
EASTERN CAPE – Akhatar Rajjab (43) appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 9 October 2024. Rajjab was arrested by the Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks in a joint effort with Walmer Detective Services and Gqeberha Department of Home Affairs on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for allegations of fraud, corruption …
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 …
Cities like Gqeberha are pretty starved when it comes to Top Flight sport at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Springboks snubbed Gqeberha in 2024, The Eastern Province Rugby Team is a shadow of it’s former glory and the Southern Kings a historic Wikipedia entry. BUT, all is not lost as South Africa’s National Football …
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 …