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I have today submitted a motion to the standing committee on Sports Arts Recreation and Culture demanding the tabling of a detailed report on all challenges facing our libraries in Nelson Mandela Bay. The recent closure of libraries across the Metro is an indictment on our administration and that of our Province and it is an insult to our communities. Libraries are a critical … [Read more...] about We demand a library report

Genus Longhair – difficult to photograph. Found close to sea water and outdoor sushi bars. Professes to like chillies and curry. Today is the Longhair’s birthday please indulge me in using this space to wish her Happy Birthday. It is kinda lonely here as she had to go off to work today – we normally take the day off work and spend birthday’s in the Straton household in an orgy … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday

The Presidency has discouraged speculation surrounding former President Nelson Mandela’s health. This comes as local and international media and social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook buzz with conjecture. Uploaded to Youtube by: sabcdigitalnewsPosted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration … [Read more...] about Presidency discourages speculations on Madiba

In a bid to increase levels of global competitiveness, component manufacturers in the automotive hub of Nelson Mandela Bay have spent a week engaging with one of the world’s leading proponents of Total Productive Maintenance. The Eastern Cape Automotive Cluster, which is pioneering the Total Productive Maintenance  (TPM) approach to manufacturing in South Africa, has been … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Auto Cluster leads the way

Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, after seeing her father on the afternoon of 26 June said today; “Yes Tata’s situation is critical”. In an interview on SABC and commenting on the media ‘frenzy’ Makaziwe said; “It’s very crass, the fact that my Dad is a global icon, one of the 25 influential people of the 21st century does not mean that people cannot respect the … [Read more...] about Mandela accuses foreign media of racism