Bay's St Albans Prison violence 'worst in years'
THE bloodshed at St Albans Prison when two of South Africa's most notorious gangs clashed earlier this year was the most horrific warders had seen in almost three decades, the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court heard yesterday.
'Marry me' bowls over cricket fan
A PORT Elizabeth cricket fan got the best birthday gift a sports-loving woman could ask for last night - a wedding proposal, complete with a diamond ring, at a match. Allister Uren, 33, of West End, asked his girlfriend of 14 years, Clareece Freeman, to marry him in front of about 2000 spectators at the T20 game between the Chevrolet Warriors and Cape Cobras at Axxess DSL St George's.
Magic of Nal'ibali in puppet show
THE popular Nal'ibali booklets aimed at enhancing reading - carried in The Herald on Thursdays - will come to life this month when EduPuppets presents the books through puppetry and narration.
Rage against the machine with trusty typewriter and Tippex
IT WOULD have been wise to alert clever IT people the second I noticed my laptop mysteriously losing power. Usually, on a summery day, I exploit the advantages of my career by working in the garden, beneath a shady tree, tea and rusks at hand.
Essential services run out of money
ON February 28, the adjustments budget was passed at a metro council meeting. While the DA supported the passing of the adjustments budget, I pointed out the lack of funding in some of the directorates for essential services for the balance of this financial year, which ends on June 30.
Let management know of problems
WE extend apologies for the inconvenience experienced by the writer of the letter, "Better management needed" (March 1). Ideally we would have appreciated the opportunity to engage this reader directly as we request feedback from a sample of our royalty season ticket holders as a standard practice after each match.
Make reading fun for children
SHAKA SISULU is the grandson of ANC stalwarts Walter and Albertina Sisulu. He is the founder and chief executive of non-profit organisation Cheesekids for Humanity, a youth-focused volunteer movement that encourages young, privileged South Africans to make a positive difference to more marginalised communities
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ANY company in South Africa, if it told its employees that they might only get their salaries for January and February at the end of March, if they were lucky, would be in big trouble, but why not the Education Department?
Exciting lineup for Opera House
THE Opera House in Port Elizabeth has an exciting lineup for the next few weeks, with South Africa's first gospel opera headed this way later this month.
'Kite' film crew get protective in Joburg
FILM crew working on Hollywood veteran Samuel L Jackson's upcoming film, Kite, kicked up a fuss yesterday as they moved to block pictures being taken of him in downtown Johannesburg.
SA groups pay tribute to Chavez
Unions, political parties and civil society on Wednesday (06/03/2013) paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died after a two-year battle with cancer.
24 more rhino poached since last week
More than 20 rhino have been poached countrywide in the last week, bringing the total to 146 this year, SA National Parks (SANParks) said on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
Green light for Brics Business Council
Johannesburg — Members of the Brics group of emerging economies are setting up a Business Council to strengthen economic ties‚ trade and investment between the business communities of the five countries‚ the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
Transnet heading for tariff overhaul
Transnet CEO Brian Molefe said on Wednesday (06/03/2013) he expects the mining sector to object to plans to hike cargo tariffs on dry bulk by more than two-thirds and reduce those on manufactured goods by almost half.
South Korea says to strike back at North if attacked
SEOUL - South Korea’s military said it will strike back at North Korea and target its top leadership if Pyongyang launches a threatened attack in response to what it says are “hostile” drills between U.S. and South Korean forces.
AG audit slams correctional services
A lack of management and a failure to follow prescribed processes characterises many of the contracts awarded to consultants by the department of correctional services, MPs heard on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
House price hike declines: FNB
The annual rate of increase in house prices slowed between January and February, reflecting the country’s weak economic growth, the FNB House Price Index showed on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
North Korea bans flights, sailing off coasts
SEOUL - North Korea has set no-fly and no-sail zones off its east and west coasts that indicates it will conduct major military drills, but test firing of short-to-medium-range missiles cannot be ruled out, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
Nersa concerned about general electricity prices
Cape Town — The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) is concerned about the general price of electricity and its effect on industry in municipal areas‚ regulatory specialist for electricity Charles Geldard said on Wednesday (06/03/2013) in an address to Parliament’s trade and industry committee.
Probe into Free State website cost
The Free State will determine whether it received value for money in a provincial government website deal, premier Ace Magashule said on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
South African port charges among highest in world
Cape Town — SA’s port charges are among the highest in the world‚ a fact which undermined government’s strategy to promote the export of manufactured goods‚ a trade and industry official said in Parliament on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
Uitenhage teenager found dead
17-year-old McCarthy High school pupil was found hanging from a tree by a rope in the back garden of his home in Uitenhage this morning.
Labour act to be challenged
The Free Market Foundation has launched a constitutional challenge against Labour Relations Act sections allowing collective agreements made in bargaining councils to be extended to non-member employers and employees, Business Day reported on Wednesday (06/03/2013).
Calling all 2013 brides
THE Herald Bride and Groom 2013 is now officially open and couples who live in The Herald circulation area and have married or will be marrying between January 1 and December 31 this year are invited to send in their wedding photographs.
Reaching for the stars
BAY Stars' No 1 goalkeeper Sheldon Baatjies believes his side can make it all the way to the National First Division this year.
'Golden try' for Bertram
THE exciting nature of the Northern Areas High Schools Rugby Night Series was vividly illustrated when Bertram edged Bethelsdorp with a "golden try" in extra time at the Adcock Stadium yesterday.
Bowls briefs
THERE is Wednesday morning mixed bowls at Park Drive, tabs in 9am. Other Park Drive playing sessions are: Tuesday 2pm, Saturday 2pm, Sunday 9.15am, and public holidays 9am.
Not a long way to go to future of motoring
I HAVE seen the future. And it's going to be a life-altering experience. BMW had a fleet of exotic and unique machinery for South African journalists to drive at George in the beautiful Western Cape last week, to give us a taste of what's on the horizon for motorists in the very near future - and we are talking about late next year.
'Fluidic' Glide travels with style
THE battle of the turbo diesels is hotting up. Just about every manufacturer worth its salt has an entry-level diesel in its model line-up.And with the price of fuel set to rise again tomorrow to unprecedented levels, buying a diesel-powered vehicle has become a serious consideration for many.
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LAST month we watched Miracle Rising, last week we watched a man dragged behind a police van in full view of the public! Unbelievable.
Make bus service more user friendly
I AM an avid and consistent user of the Libhongolethu IPTS bus service and would like to share my experience of the service with the public.