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The DA welcomes the findings of the Public Protector into the lack- and incorrect delivery of workbooks to schools in the Eastern Cape. We feel that our complaint has been vindicated by this report, especially in the light of the Education Department’s unresponsiveness to the concerns we had been raising. Our recommendation, that specific action to be taken against the national … [Read more...] about Education DG should be fired

The DA condemns in the strongest terms the shooting of Lieutenant-Colonel Nomalizo Dukumbane on Tuesday evening in the strongest terms. This is an immense tragedy not only for the family, the SAPS but also the loss suffered by the whole community. The SAPS is our frontline against the assault on our safety and security by the criminal element. Each time a member of the SAPS is … [Read more...] about Shooting of Elliotdale Station Commissioner condemned

Proceeds from the ADAM concert in Port Elizabeth on December 23 will go towards helping the Pearson Boys first hockey squad to raise their game through playing in Europe. It will be the first time that Port Elizabeth fans will see the band with Christoff de Beer, who has replaced Joe Foster. The tour will “expand the boys’ borders in terms of the different styles of play and … [Read more...] about ADAM concert raising funds for future hockey Springboks

The DA welcomes the swift arrest by the SAPS of a suspect in the farm murder of Jonathan Troskie last week in the Cookhouse area. They must continue to pull out all stops to arrest all culprits involved in this ghastly deed so that the climate of safety and security can be improved in our rural communities for the benefit of all the people. Each time a farmer is murdered it … [Read more...] about Arrest of suspect in Cookhouse farm murder welcomed

Organisers of The Herald VW Cycle Tour have upped the ante by taking technical assistance to the next level at both the mountain bike and road events on February 1 and 2. Official technical support partners Cyclo Pro-GT will host a neutral support zone near the start/finish venues at the Addo Polo Club on the Saturday and at Port Elizabeth’s Hobie Beach on the Sunday. According … [Read more...] about Cycle tour offers all round technical support