The scramble for semifinal places in the Absa Currie Cup First Division is expected to force the competition to a new level of competitiveness this weekend as the teams attempt to make the most of the three remaining pool matches. With a 15 point lead at the top of the standings, the Pumas have already sealed their home semifinal and will be guaranteed the top spot on the log … [Read more...] about EP Kings on tightrope
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Damning report on the state of the Eastern Cape SAPS
The 10111 Centres are the public’s first port of call in a crisis. These centres together with the flying squad are our front line against the criminal element. The public expects them to be well resourced and fully functional so that they can respond as swiftly as possible to calls of distress. This report is an indictment on the failure of the management of the SAPS to deal … [Read more...] about Damning report on the state of the Eastern Cape SAPS
Ward 6 News September 2013
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 6 councillor, Retief Odendaal’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL APPOINTED ACTING CITY MANAGER Council met behind closed doors to ratify the appointment of Local Government and Traditional Affairs Deputy Director-General … [Read more...] about Ward 6 News September 2013
Losing the battle against fracking
In a General Notice, published by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Bomo Edna Molewa, dated 23 August 2013, there is a clear indication that the state intends to allow exploration for the purposes of shale gas production. The process used to obtain shale gas is colloquially referred to as “fracking”. The Minister has also reiterated in a press briefing in … [Read more...] about Losing the battle against fracking
SAPS reaction time – 30 minutes
The Portfolio Committee on Safety and Security released a report on the SAPS in the Easterbn Cape dated 10 September 2013 which has been described by Bobby Stevenson as the most damning report on the operation (non-operation?) of the SAPS to date. The Portfolio committee in compiling their report visited Eastern Cape South African Police Service (EC-SAPS) Emergency Response … [Read more...] about SAPS reaction time – 30 minutes
