Mthatha - Government officials in the Eastern Cape have told President Jacob Zuma that while they are working hard to speed up the improvement of poor infrastructure at Mthatha airport, they will need about R300 million to complete the work. Zuma was in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, where he wrapped up a two-day visit to the province. He was visiting key … [Read more...] about Millions needed for Mthatha airport
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Zuma rolls up his sleeves, promises better service
Mthatha - President Jacob Zuma wrapped up his two-day Eastern Cape visit today by telling the residents of Mthatha in the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality that government was working hard to address their challenges, but that they needed to be patient. Zuma visited the province as part of government's service delivery monitoring campaign. On Wednesday, he … [Read more...] about Zuma rolls up his sleeves, promises better service
East Cape MEC visits home to probe allegations of abuse, fraud
Mthatha - Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Pemmy Majodina decided to personally inspect an old age home following allegations of fraud and abuse of the residents levelled at its staff and management. Majodina visited Empilweni Old Age Home in Mthatha, vowing to "get to the bottom of the allegations" and take action against those responsible. "We must recognise that … [Read more...] about East Cape MEC visits home to probe allegations of abuse, fraud
Decision to re-introduce Kei rail service spot-on
East London - Nomthi Hlazo is just one of thousands of commuters that have used the Eastern Cape's Kei Rail passenger service since its re-introduction a month ago. The East London resident, who recently used the train to visit her family in Mthatha, said the service was a welcome return and described her seven-hour journey as a "pleasant experience". "It was such a … [Read more...] about Decision to re-introduce Kei rail service spot-on
Mthatha airport upgrade bid process to be fast-tracked
East London - The Eastern Cape Transport Department is working on fast tracking the tender bid evaluation process in order to get work started as soon as possible at the Mthatha airport. Department director of communications, Ncedo Kumbaca, said following last week's deadline for tender submissions, the department's bid evaluation committee would sit this week to evaluate … [Read more...] about Mthatha airport upgrade bid process to be fast-tracked
