Previously black-listed consumers have been given a new lease on life by cabinet who have approved a proposal that will soon allow those consumers who manage to settle their debt and can afford to take up more debt, access to more credit as soon as they have settled their debt. Briefing journalists on Tuesday, following a cabinet meeting, Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams … [Read more...] about Breathing space for black-listed consumers
So close for Eastern Province in Southern Amateur Provincial tournament
The first half of the clash between Western Province and Eastern Province proved to be epic, with the Port Elizabeth side taking a narrow 9-8 lead at half time. But the flood gates opened for WP after the break as they increasing their try tally to six to outscore the opposition by two tries. This was sufficient to cancel out the two extra penalty kicks the Eastern Cape side … [Read more...] about So close for Eastern Province in Southern Amateur Provincial tournament
Exporter of the Year Banquet 2013
On the 30 August 20123 the Exporters Club of South Africa – Eastern Cape hosted their prestigious Exporter of the year banquet. This was the largest banquet to date with 500 seats booked at the Boardwalk Convention Centre. One new category was introduced this year, being the IDC Job creation award. The judges for the SJM Flex Environmental award were Dr Anton de Wit (NMMU), … [Read more...] about Exporter of the Year Banquet 2013
EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
The EP Kings team that will take on the SWD Eagles in their next ABSA Currie Cup First Division clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening remains relatively unchanged from the team that beat the Leopards 44 to 26 in Potchefstroom. Ath the announcement attended by EP Kings head coach David Maidza, Captain Tiger Mangweni and Scrumhalf Nicholas Vergall (who had a … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs SWD Eagles
The Brigadier and the Foot Soldiers
I have lived in Ward 1 – Summerstrand for 35 years. Naturally, during this period I have seen many changes in how the suburb has been treated and governed by the local government. In the old days, when it was “Whites Only”, we had voluntary City Councillors (with no pay) serving us. But post 1994, things changed for the better and the demands on councillors became much more … [Read more...] about The Brigadier and the Foot Soldiers
