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GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile, GOOD National Youth Chairperson: From the moment a child is born in South Africa, they face barriers in every direction. If they’re lucky, they’ll survive a chronically underfunded healthcare system. If their home is unstable, the chance of receiving help from an overwhelmed and under-resourced social worker is slim, especially …
The news that Goodyear South Africa is closing its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage/Kariega comes as a severe blow to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) and the local economy. More than a thousand workers and their families face an uncertain future. This is a Metro where unemployment already stands at a staggering 33% and the …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has asked the acting City Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), Mr Ted Pillay, to immediately address the illegal electricity connections in Kragga Kamma Road. This street, which runs through various residential neighbourhoods in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), is a hotspot for illegal electricity connections. These connections form …
Lepront and Mc Nicol Win The Royal St Andrews SA Open Championships Presented by Rip Curl Ethekwini Win The Team Event Hayden Mc Nicol © Kody McGregor Louise Lepront © Kody McGregor East Beach, Port Alfred – Louise Lepront and Hayden Mc Nicol are the 2025 SA Open Surfing Champions. Not as big …
East Beach, Port Alfred – Big, feathering peaks could be seen in the darkness. Competitors started arriving for day two of the Royal St Andrews Hotel SA Open Champs presented by Rip Curl. Some surfers quickly got out there. Others slowly got their boards ready, waiting for the sun to rise to see just how big …
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Adriaan Wildschutt walks away with an impressive R200 000 after his record-breaking performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 13 April. The impressive payout forms part of a South African Elite Athlete Incentive Programme introduced by event organisers, Stillwater Sports, at the start of the 2025 Series. Already the holder of …
Port Alfred—Entries for the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Rip Curl Cup, presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest, will close on Monday, April 14th. The Rip Curl Cup is an anchor event for the Port Alfred Easter Festival, the multi-sports, cultural and music festival that takes place annually over the Easter Weekend in …
There are batteries in the WMD (Water Management Device – prepaid water meter) that do run down after a number of years – most people get 8-10 years if the valves are not opened and closed too often (by running out of water) or topped up daily. Here are some reasons why you could be …
© Wharf Street FB Page Port Alfred – an essential feature of the Port Alfred Easter Festival is the street market vibe in town. This vibe is derived from the Good Time Fair and the Four Elements Festival. These take place during the festival, providing wonderful times and fun for the whole family. Live music, craft …
The post VF Plus supports no-confidence motion in NMBM leadership appeared first on Freedom Front Plus. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) gave its full support for the motion of no confidence in the current leadership of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM). The GOOD party councillor, Lawrence Troon, tabled the motion and the Freedom …
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has called on G20 member states to urgently address growing inequality and the erosion of labour income share, warning that these trends threaten global economic stability and social cohesion. The Minister was delivering the keynote address at the second G20 Employment Working Group meeting in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday. …
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In the PR World we have a ‘difficult to define’ relationship with journalists – we hate it when they don’t publish our puff pieces and love them to bits when they do. In any event journalism as an industry is under threat and it is behove upon us as PR Professionals to support and promote …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, has commended the appointment of two senior managers who have been placed in acting roles for the next six months. “We welcome these appointments. We will hit the ground running to fast-track service delivery issues, prioritise the flood related infrastructure interventions in Kariega and other affected areas,” …
Lawrence Troon, Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor for the GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in the Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe following a series of concerning failures in governance and service delivery under her administration. The municipality is grappling with a significant deterioration in service delivery, and it has …
Statement by Lawrence Troon , GOOD Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor: GOOD condemns the recent Nelson Mandela Bay council decision to write off 50% of Premium Precision’s debt, amounting to over R32.5 million. The decision raises serious concerns about fairness and transparency. It is GOOD’s belief that Premium Precision has the ability to raise sufficient capital …
Cape Town, 3 April 2025: The TEARS Animal Rescue Cattery needs help, they are at capacity, with many beautiful, vibrant kittens (under four months), juveniles (4-12 months) and adult cats that deserve to feel loved, cherished and safe! Small kittens are in highest demand so as cats get older it gets harder to find them loving …
Rugby supporters in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape are in for a feast of Test action with the announcement that the Springbok Women will take on Canada in curtain raisers when the Springboks host Italy at Loftus Versfeld and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 5 and 12 July. The Tests against Canada – ranked second …
Residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are facing a huge financial challenge with the new tariff hikes proposed in the Metro’s draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year. These tariff hikes are as follows: Power increases by 12,74% Water and Sanitation by 5,5% Property taxes by 5% Refuse removal by 6% These increases …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) helped to stop the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Council (NMBM) from writing off R2,6 billion in irregular expenditure without sufficient documentation or a thorough investigation. Such a step would constitute a serious violation of financial accountability and transparency. The only reason why the step could not be carried out …
Traffic was briefly brought to a standstill in Kariega on Monday when dozens of taxis blocked streets to protest the poor state of roads and to demand repairs to the Matanzima bridge. Dozens of taxi operators and drivers under the Uitenhage and District Taxi Association (UDTA) in KwaNobuhle, Kariega blocked roads on Monday to demand …
In the PR World we have a ‘difficult to define’ relationship with journalists – we hate it when they don’t publish our puff pieces and love them to bits when they do. In any event journalism as an industry is under threat and it is behove upon us as PR Professionals to support and promote …
The Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) has donated three newly built classrooms to Nomzamo Primary School in Kokstad, Eastern Cape. The donation, which included an assembly point and hygiene packs, was part of ROMPCO’s broader commitment to supporting educational facilities and was made possible through fundraising in partnership with the Ride4Hope and the …
The Annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees has a new home under the Karoo sky. From this year it will be hosted in a purpose-built venue at the Mayogi bomas on the R75 between the two Nqweba turnoffs. To mark the occasion and the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans being accepted as an official language, a free concert …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, has commended the Eastern Cape MEC for Community Safety, Xolile Nqatha and national government for the swift and decisive intervention in deploying additional police resources to strengthen crime-fighting efforts in the region. This follows the arrival of 150 public order police members, including 15 detectives, and crime intelligence …
In the PR World we have a ‘difficult to define’ relationship with journalists – we hate it when they don’t publish our puff pieces and love them to bits when they do. In any event journalism as an industry is under threat and it is behove upon us as PR Professionals to support and promote …
The residents of Kariega in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have shared their thoughts on the significance of Human Rights Day, emphasising the importance of freedom, self-expression, and government accountability. Speaking to SAnews, 17-year-old Luphumelo Hini from KwaNobuhle said Human Rights Day represented her ability to express herself freely and pursue her dreams without restrictions. …
While many have been looking forward to the long weekend provided by Human Rights Day, its commemoration should not only provide an opportunity to connect with loved ones but should also inspire the nation to reflect on the gains the country has made. “What is important as we’re about to celebrate Human Rights Day is …
