The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that controlled blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2, section 13, between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass Tuesday 24 October 2017, weather permitting. The blasts will occur at various positions along the N2 between KM 81 and KM 92. Blasting will take place between 2pm and 4:30pm and the road will be closed for approximately one hour during this time. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern…
Author: Staff Reporter
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) will continue with controlled blasting, scheduled to take place Saturday 21 October, on the N2, Section 13 between KM 88 and KM 91, between Grahamstown and the Fish River Pass, weather permitting. The blast will take place at 12 noon, between the KM 80 and KM 81 road markers. The road will be closed. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly, and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Region’s Manager. “SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused”.
The fourth annual Buco Junior Bass Classic took place at Settlers Dam recently. Over 30 juniors from all over the Eastern Cape arrived at the dam to try their luck. Although the dam is very low at the moment, the young anglers were still able to launch their boats. The competition, which catered for boys and girls, was divided into three categories, U9, U13 and U18. Fishing started at 8.30am and the weigh in took place at 1pm, at the main slipway at the dam. A lot of bass were caught and the juniors had a lot of fun during…
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture together with Border Cricket hosted coaching clinics with the South African National Cricket team 20 October in Mdantsane, East London. This follows after the Proteas defeated Bangladesh in the second ODI in Paarl and with it claimed a 2-0 lead in the three match series. The team will conduct coaching clinics with aspiring young talented youth at the one-stop-sport-winter-rose complex that was launched by MEC Pemmy Majodina last year in Mdantsane with the aim of reviving community sport activities. The Proteas will further engage with the future cricketers coming from surrounding schools,…
By STAFF REPORTER With a focus on Financial Planning this month, effectively managing debt remains a key challenge for many South Africans, says Shirley Smith, Old Mutual CEO (Finance Chief Operating Officer). A focus week aimed at promoting professional financial planning for all and creating awareness about the value of financial education and planning, is an initiative of the Financial Planning Standards Board, of which Old Mutual is a key partner. “With consumer inflation seeing a year-on-year increase of 4.6% in July 2017, according to Statistics South Africa, South African households are clearly feeling the pinch,” Smith said, “causing many…
Whether you are looking to start, or you have already established a business, the ENGEN Pitch & Polish entrepreneurial workshop and competition programme is where you want to be on Saturday 4 November 2017 in Port Elizabeth. Now in its 8th year, ENGEN Pitch & Polish has helped approximately 10 000 entrepreneurs to improve the way they present their business to potential funders. Having a polished pitch is the key to growing your business. During the first part of the day, all delegates will be taken through unique, experience-based entrepreneurial training, developed by Raizcorp – described by The Economist as…
Brand South Africa Chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama believes the entity has met its mandate of keeping the country’s reputation and brand intact. Addressing members of the Portfolio Committee on Communications on Wednesday as Brand SA presented its 2016/17 annual report, Kweyama said, “We believe, and the record shows, that Brand South Africa has done well in terms of meeting its mandate of managing the reputation, communicating the brand as well as marketing the brand.” This year, Brand SA was among the winners at the 39th Annual Loerie Awards for the Arrive Alive campaign “After Tears”. It was recognised under the Radio…
Newly-appointed Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says ICASA (the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) is ready to receive complaints related to the theft of mobile phone data. Kubayi was responding to questions during her maiden appearance as head of communications in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament Nkagisang Mokgotsi had asked whether the department has conducted an investigation into the alleged theft of customer data. The minister, who had chaired hearings on the cost of data under the banner #DataMustFall, said ICASA was yet to receive complaints. “The Independent Communications Authority of South…
More than 35 choirs will compete at the OR Tambo Choral Music Festival in Mthatha this weekend. Organised by the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC), the Eastern Cape Music Association (ECCMA) and OR Tambo District Municipality the competition will feature, among others, top Eastern Cape ensemble the Ezibeleni Talent Development Choir. Ezibeleni recently competed at the Eastern Cape Melting Pot Arts Festival, the National Choir Festival and OR Tambo Choral Festival. Another outstanding choir is Ukhozi conducted by Dumisani Tembani, based in the OR Tambo District. They are the reigning champions in the Large Category and they will be…