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Drive to Curb Stock Theft

The SAPS’ unremitting efforts to curb Stock Theft in the Eastern Cape are yielding positive results. Stock Theft operations held in the Mthatha, Ngcobo, Qumbu, Tsolo, Mqanduli, Flagstaff and Bizana areas from 1 December 2016 to date has led to the arrest of 377 suspects and the confiscation of 252 cattle, 218 sheep, 212 goats […]
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Minister of Communications will be in Moretele, North West to drive ICT career education campaign

Minister of Communications will be in Moretele, North West to drive ICT career education campaign: Minister of Communications Ms Faith Muthambi will spend a day with learners, parents and teachers from the Moretele Local Municipal area in the North West to showcase career opportunities available to young people within the field of Information and Communication […]
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The welcome sight of a campsite rainbow – Featured Blog

Today’s posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The welcome sight of a campsite rainbow: At the end of each thunderstorm in the Drakensberg there is a rainbow.  Something campers look forward to when the first drops come down. Source: Firefly The Travel Guy. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this […]
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Olympics have inspired me, says Van Dyk

Olympics have inspired me, says Van Dyk: Rio Paralympics handcycle road race champion Ernst van Dyk will address the Provincial Sport Conference in George on Friday and Saturday from the athlete’s perspective. Photo: Supplied One of South Africa’s longest-serving sportsmen, Paralympian Ernst van Dyk, will give his perspective on how the Olympic Games have played […]
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Uitenhage in the news: VW SA fully restores the oldest Beetle in the country

VW SA fully restores the oldest Beetle in the country: A group of Volkswagen SA employees has fully restored what is thought to be the oldest Beetle in South Africa, putting the prize Bug on display at the brand’s refurbished automotive museum in Uitenhage. Back in 1971, VW SA set out to find the oldest […]
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Mthatha news: Joy as land claimants get compensation

Joy as land claimants get compensation: Hundreds of land claimants in Mthatha erupted in celebration with women ululating and men dancing when the government handed over R27.4-million in compensation for land they were forcefully removed from 63 years ago. CASH FOR LAND: Qelana Land Claim … Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews. PUPILS GIVEN TOOLS TO BOOST […]
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Coega’s foreign investment conversion rate higher than the South African average

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has in the last two financial years seen its Foreign Direct Investment conversion rate ranked higher than the South African average in 2015. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report (2016) which discusses the inward fixed FDI conversion rate for South Africa, the average rate […]
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Invitation & Media accreditation for the 2nd South African Youth Awards (#2ndSAYAs) Ceremony

Invitation & Media accreditation for the 2nd South African Youth Awards (#2ndSAYAs) Ceremony: On Thursday, 30 March 2017, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) will be hosting the 2nd South African Youth Awards (SAYAs) ceremony at the St George’s Hotel and Conference Venue, Pretoria. Through the SAYA’s the NYDA seeks to provide a platform to […]
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Sunday Falls Trail – Royal Natal National Park – Featured Blog

Today’s posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Sunday Falls Trail – Royal Natal National Park: How can one visit the Drakesnberg and not do some of the amazing hiking trails the Berg has to offer to take in the magnificent mountain views, streams and waterfalls around?  Over the ten days we spent camping at […]
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Bhisho news: Panel picks holes in Bhisho anti-graft war

Panel picks holes in Bhisho anti-graft war: The Eastern Cape department of education is a fertile ground for graft to flourish because it does not have a specialised unit to investigate allegations of corruption. A panel has poked holes in Bhisho’s anti-graft strategy. For the full story get a … Source: “Bhisho” – BingNews.
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PE in the news: Lily Collins pens open letter to her father Phil Collins

Lily Collins pens open letter to her father Phil Collins: And although it may seem like it’s too late, it’s not. There’s still so much time to move forward.” Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route […]
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Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life

Following a tender process, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Free to attend, on March 25th and 26th, the Port Elizabeth Port will be abuzz as it opens its doors and showcases some of the incredible technology, ocean experiences to be had, […]
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Three Years of Tax-Free Savings Accounts

On 1 March 2017, it was three years since the South African government introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts. With a Tax-Free Savings Account, South Africans can now save and invest R33 000 per tax year (previously R30 000 per tax year) and R500 000 in their lifetime, tax free. This means that depending on the type […]
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Call on South Africans to play their part in the development and empowerment of women this International Women’s Day

Today the world commemorates International Women’s Day, a day that seeks to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Commemorated annually on 08 March, this year Brand South Africa and Owami Women call – a women empowerment stakeholder of Brand South Africa, call on South African businesses, government and civil society to […]
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NMMU Conference to explore value of SA’s cultural economy

NMMU Conference to explore value of SA’s cultural economy: THE SOUTH African Cultural Observatory (SACO) recently opened registration for its annual conference, which this year will explore the interface between the creative economy and development.  Source: NMMU News Latest News. Student injured in on-campus accident recovering well: A student who was seriously injured in a […]
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