Authorities are this morning closing various roads around Qunu in the Eastern Cape, where the late former President Nelson Mandela’s body will be buried on Sunday. It is in his home town that he will find his final resting place. Madiba’s body will be flown from Waterkloof Air Force Base on Saturday to Mthatha Airport or East London, depending on the weather from where it will … [Read more...] about Qunu road closures ahead of funeral
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Uniting young children and building a nation
The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has joined regional radio station Algoa FM in bringing the Christmas spirit to underprivileged children in Port Elizabeth by donating funds to support a KICK Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Walmer. The Ikamva ECD Centre serves as a crèche and learning facility for 38 children, aged from 4 months to 9 years old, in … [Read more...] about Uniting young children and building a nation
SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
One EP Kings player is in contention for the title of Absa Currie Cup First Division Player of the Year – Tiger Mangweni, whilst one other son of Port Elizabeth – Siya Kolisi – has been nominated for the Absa Young Player of the Year award. Five key members of the Springbok squad in 2013 will go head-to-head for the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Award, while the Steval … [Read more...] about SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
A small challenge from ABYC
The Minister of Sport Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, recently announced; “In honouring the mourning period of Madiba, all our sports competitions that have been scheduled for 15 December will be cancelled to honour and mourn the death of Tata. Teams will also wear the black band and sing the national anthem and dedicate coming games in honour of Mandela.” ABYC will honour the … [Read more...] about A small challenge from ABYC
How to deal with an autocratic chairperson
A reader has asked the Property Poser panel to deal with what appears to be a seemingly common problem in sectional title complex management – the autocratic chairperson. The reader writes that her complex’s chairperson acts as if the scheme belongs to him and that the rules are applicable to everyone else but him and his family. She says complaints about other residents are … [Read more...] about How to deal with an autocratic chairperson
