It's been a year since 114 schools in the rural areas of Transkei were damaged by storms but only 52 have been repaired so far. It is inconceivable that learners and educators in the other 62 wrecked schools are forced to brave the elements of nature. Tornados and heavy storms are an annual phenomenon from November to February in the former Transkei-area. Currently there is … [Read more...] about Tornado season: Department needs dedicated fund and task team for storm damaged schools
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Zuma Visits Mandela in Qunu
Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela received a special visit from President Jacob Zuma on 18 July, Mandela Day, who presented him with an architect's impression of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Bridge. Mandela spent his birthday at his home in Qunu. Earlier on, school children countrywide sang 'happy birthday' for Mandela. The legacy bridge will be constructed across … [Read more...] about Zuma Visits Mandela in Qunu
Foreign Tourist Missing in Transkei, Presumed Drowned
John Costello, NSRI Port St Johns station commander, said; "On 18 April at 11h50 NSRI Port St Johns volunteers were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Ntafufu River Mouth, 6 nautical miles North of Port St Johns. We launched our sea rescue craft Freemasons Way and on arrival on-scene, in 35 foot breaking swells with a 10 knot North Easterly wind, in … [Read more...] about Foreign Tourist Missing in Transkei, Presumed Drowned
