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Third Avenue Dip reopened, new lanes for William Moffett to remain

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reopened the Third Avenue…

93-year-old woman murdered in Walmer

A 93-year-old woman was found murdered in her bed in…

Warehouse on fire in Grahamstown Road

A fire has broken out in a warehouse on Grahamstown…

Banks, BASA, Treasury agree to curb irresponsible lending

Representatives of major retail banks, the Banking Association of South…

Unemployment rate rises

South Africa’s unemployment rate had increased from 24.9% to 25.5%…

Wrong to believe inequality has widened since 1994 – Zuma

President Jacob Zuma said it was wrong and scientifically not…

National News

Banks, BASA, Treasury agree to curb irresponsible lending

Representatives of major retail banks, the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) and the National Treasury have signed an agreement aimed at improving responsible lending and preventing households…

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Unemployment rate rises

South Africa’s unemployment rate had increased from 24.9% to 25.5% in the third quarter of 2012, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday. Releasing the third Quarter…

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Local News

Third Avenue Dip reopened, new lanes for William Moffett to remain

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reopened the Third Avenue Dip in Newton Park for…

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93-year-old woman murdered in Walmer

A 93-year-old woman was found murdered in her bed in a granny flat in Prospect…

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Warehouse on fire in Grahamstown Road

A fire has broken out in a warehouse on Grahamstown Road in Port Elizabeth this…

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Walmer land for township expansion to cost R300 million

The land that has been earmarked for the expansion of Walmer Township will cost the…

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Breaking News

International News

Cyclone Sandy lashes US

Hurricane-turned-superstorm Sandy on Monday flooded streets, leaving many parts of New York City in darkness, affecting airports, subways, and even hospitals. Runways at the Laguardian International Airport were…

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UN Taskforce says more must be done to protect young girls

The United Nations High Level Taskforce on women, girls, gender equality and HIV for Eastern and Southern Africa has called for accelerated effort in protecting the rights and…

October 29, 2012 CommentsRead More

SA’s membership of BRICS influences economic breaks

South Africa’s membership of BRICS has contributed to further leveraging economic opportunities for the country’s own development agenda as well as that of the continent. “The world views…

October 26, 2012 CommentsRead More

SA’s ambassador to Oman returns to post pending probe

South Africa’s Ambassador to Oman, Yusuf Saloojee, is at his posting in Muscat, Oman, temporarily, pending the finalisation of an on-going investigation, says the Department of International Relations…

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Business

Banks, BASA, Treasury agree to curb irresponsible lending

Representatives of major retail banks, the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) and the National Treasury have signed an agreement aimed…

November 2, 2012 CommentsRead More

Unemployment rate rises

South Africa’s unemployment rate had increased from 24.9% to 25.5% in the third quarter of 2012, said Statistics South Africa (Stats…

November 2, 2012 CommentsRead More

Wrong to believe inequality has widened since 1994 – Zuma

President Jacob Zuma said it was wrong and scientifically not true that the gap between the rich and poor had widened…

November 2, 2012 CommentsRead More

Medium Term Budget 2012

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Gordhan: SA’s sound institutional framework will steady country

South Africa’s sound institutional framework, built on the foundation…

Gordhan proposes measures to help state spend smarter

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan detailed several initiatives to reign…

MPs welcome Gordhan’s measures to contain debt

MPs have welcomed the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan’s…

Growth in SADC region holds opportunities for SA business

With the continued gloomy outlook in Eurozone countries and…

Gordhan: Depts must seek greater value for money

Departments will have to consolidate programmes and activities, and…

Municipalities to take over housing, public transport

Building new low-cost houses and rolling out public transport…

State finance institutions mooted to help fund infrastructure

Government is exploring options aimed at boosting infrastructure funding…

SARS to introduce mechanism to reduce tax clearance fraud

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that in a…

Entertainment

Bay TV gets DSTV channel from mid November

Nelson Mandela Bay’s very own community television station, Bay TV will be broadcasting on DSTV channel 260 from 13th of November. Speaking at the official launch this…

November 1, 2012 Comments

iFani’s Shake music video shows off Nelson Mandela Bay’s talent

The latest music video to showcase Port Elizabeth has hit the airwaves after its debut launch on E-TV’s Club 808 last week. iFani’s music video, Shake, was…

October 30, 2012 Comments

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Review

Dubbel Gee’s Rating: 9/10 Please note: Trailer above contains strong language The war rages on between Call of Duty fans and Battlefield fans. Judging by comments and…

October 25, 2012 Comments

News from Africa

Growth in SADC region holds opportunities for SA business

With the continued gloomy outlook in Eurozone countries and a slow down in growth in a number of developing economies, a rapidly growing Sub-Saharan Africa holds clear…

October 26, 2012 Comments

SA reiterates call for peace in Mali

The South Africa government has reiterated its call for all role players in Mali to double their efforts to ensure that peace prevails in that country. “South…

October 22, 2012 Comments

Dlamini Zuma: Great opportunities in Africa

Africa is a continent of great opportunities which must be capitalised on in order for it to succeed, says African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson and Home Affairs…

October 2, 2012 Comments

Opinion

Genius urban-farming aquaponics project!

This awesome man is growing food in a concrete radiation area 160km from the nearest farm. His aquaponics system uses fish to create compost to produce nutrients…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Port Elizabeth Based Web Sites You Should Support

Okay, I admit that my basis for requesting you to support these Port Elizabeth based web sites is a little biased as these sites consistently send traffic…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Seller in suspense over instalment sale

A reader has approached the Property Poser panel with a number of questions regarding the sale of a fixed property by way of instalments and also the…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Sci & Tech

Renewable energy programme to bring R47bn in investment

The Department of Energy says it is expecting R47 billion to be invested in the country through Window 1 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme…

October 30, 2012 Comments

Mobile technology can help solve Africa’s social problems

The ability for mobile technology to solve major social problems in Africa is unprecedented, says Communication Minister Dina Pule. “From health to education, mobile technology is changing…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Samsung Galaxy Note II World Tour touches down in Cape Town

Samsung has made it clear they are committed to expanding their product range in developing markets with the recent launch of the Galaxy Note II in Cape…

October 24, 2012 Comments

Extreme Boot Camp

An Experience of a Lifetime…

Hey Warriors!!! Long time no post. But in my defense – I have been really busy networking, doing research, etc. – all the things that make Extreme…

October 17, 2012 Comments

Obesity in South Africa

Hey Boot Campers I’ve noticed something over the past number of years, and I feel compelled to mention it here as it is such a worrying factor for me. …

September 18, 2012 Comments

Hagen's House

Genius urban-farming aquaponics project!

This awesome man is growing food in a concrete radiation area 160km from the nearest farm. His aquaponics system uses fish to create compost to produce nutrients…

October 25, 2012 Comments

More K-Pop! Just what you wanted!

All props to @redsquaw, who turned us on to this K-Pop gem by G-Dragon. We were noting how Gangnam Style by PSY was now the most-viewed video…

October 17, 2012 Comments

My PE

Port Elizabeth Based Web Sites You Should Support

Okay, I admit that my basis for requesting you to support these Port Elizabeth based web sites is a little biased as these sites consistently send traffic…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Today’s Traffic Hooligan is DXV 869 MP

This vehicle, registration number: DXV 869 MP, was spotted in Mercado Centre, Admiralty Way, Summerstrand on 21/09/2012 at around 08:40 am. Now this particular gentleman (see him…

September 27, 2012 Comments

Property Poser

Seller in suspense over instalment sale

A reader has approached the Property Poser panel with a number of questions regarding the sale of a fixed property by way of instalments and also the…

October 25, 2012 Comments

Landlord throws tenant to the dogs

The Property Poser panel has been approached by a reader who relocated from one city to another and moved into a rental property about a month ago.…

October 25, 2012 Comments

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