The top 30 Grade 11 12 learners from the Govan Mbeki Maths Development Unit (GMMDU) were invited to the merSETA Winter School, held at the NMMU in Port Elizabeth from Sunday, 23 June to Friday, 28 June 2013. These learners attended the maths and science programme with GMMDU over 12 Saturdays from January this year. The learners are from the rural areas of Cradock, … [Read more...] about Promoting engineering as a career
EP Kings – 13, Steval Pumas – 29
The Pumas fought their way to a 29-13 victory against a spirited EP Kings side featuring the union’s back-up players due to the Vodacom Super Rugby clash between the Bulls and Southern Kings. The Friday 28 June game was played in front of a disappointingly small crowd in sharp contrast to previous clashes between the two sides which have seen previous attendance figures close … [Read more...] about EP Kings – 13, Steval Pumas – 29
Wilder and Bigger
The Longhair and I have been playing ‘frog in a blender’ with the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees for some time now. Every year we travel up to Kirkwood and stay for just a bit longer. This year we arrived on the Saturday morning and stayed until 9:30 pm before tackling the road home. The one disappointment was having to drink coffee and hot chocolate whilst all around me people were … [Read more...] about Wilder and Bigger
2014 Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists announced
On Friday 28 June 2013 four finalists, judged according to the originality, need, sustainability and profitability of their business concept, were chosen as ABSA Your Money Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists. Each finalist received R2000, to open up their bank account and register their business. Where applicable each will be enrolled with the various Seda’s. Each … [Read more...] about 2014 Novice Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 finalists announced
Vodacom Bulls 48 (31) Southern Kings 18 (13)
The Vodacom Bulls secured first place in the South African Conference and booked their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series with an emphatic win over the Southern Kings at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. Saturday’s win over the Southern Kings means that the Vodacom Bulls will be crowned South African Conference champions in a fortnight’s time and will go on … [Read more...] about Vodacom Bulls 48 (31) Southern Kings 18 (13)