| February 21, 2009 |
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Traffic bosses face charges in licence fraud scandal Brian Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER THE Nelson Mandela Bay traffic department has been rocked by allegations of wide-spread fraud and corruption at a senior level.... ‘Plan B‘ in place guarantees World Cup in Bay Brian Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER DESPITE attempts by Nelson Mandela Bay taxi operators to derail plans for an integrated public transport plan to be ready in time for next year‘s Soccer World Cup, tournament organisers say they already have a “Plan B” in place.... Festival heats up with no trophy in sight Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER ORGANISERS of the annual Bay Chilli Festival are hot under the collar – not because they have been enjoying spicy snacks, but because last year‘s chilli-eating champ has disappeared with the winning trophy.... ‘Million dollar man‘ Tyron bowled over by contract Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT EASTERN Cape cricketer Tyrone Henderson is reeling with excitement after being auctioned off for a whopping R13-million.... ‘Inventor‘ Lubbe finally appears in court on R30m fraud charges Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER SHAMED Bay inventor Gervan Lubbe managed to show up at the Port Elizabeth commercial crimes court yesterday after failing to appear two weeks ago due to “financial problems”.... Bullseye as archery pierces Eastern Cape Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER IT has led powerful armies to victory, it has aided in putting food on the table and these days it is seen as an art form as well as a popular Olympic sport.... Cope picks ex-Bay Methodist bishop to top its election list Luyolo Mkentane WEEKEND POST REPORTER THE Congress of the People (Cope) party has chosen Methodist bishop Mvume Dandala, formerly of Port Elizabeth, as its presidential candidate for the April 22 election.... Law in a spin as disk counterfeiting soars Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER A MAJOR DVD and CD counterfeiting syndicate which was bust by police in Despatch earlier this month has revealed the full extent of the widespread crime and the “factories” which are producing pirate copies that are costing the film industry R400-million annually.... Angry parents lay charges against unregistered school Shanaaz de Jager THE parents of pupils at a private Port Elizabeth school which caters for special-needs child- ren are fuming over the unregistered institution‘s “worth- less” education, for which they are paying school fees of R1000 per month. The parents have laid complaints against Tucaway Academy in Springfield with the police, who are now investigating.... Crunch no cramp to SA brides‘ style Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT ECONOMISTS may be divided about whether South Africa is officially in a recession or not, but the Eastern Cape‘s wedding industry appears to be as bullish as ever, with bridal couples pulling out all the stops on their special day.... Families‘ challenge on to go from flab to fab Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER WEEKEND Post‘s Flab to Fab Challenge families took a first step to a healthier life this week when they went to visit their new dietician and trainer.... Bay students fire up nuclear reactor skills Luyolo Mkentane Weekend Post Reporters TWO Port Elizabeth physics students conducting cutting edge research into the pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) – a new generation nuclear reactor cited as one of the solutions to the power shortage – travelled to Russia recently to broaden their knowledge.... Pension increase drop in ocean Barbara Hollands EAST LONDON CORRESPONDENT OLD age pensioner Daphne Muller has only R35 per month with which to buy food and toiletries.... Turin Shroud back in focus Shaanaaz de Jager WEEKEND POST REPORTER AN international television documentary on the controversial Shroud of Turin, which has just been completed, features the work of a Nelson Mandela Bay academic who has been researching the ancient relic for more than a decade.... They‘ve swum 82 Miles but keep going back for more Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER CAMARADERIE, a passion for swimming, a means of keeping fit and great family fun are some of the motivating factors that will get two 65-year-old Bay Redhouse River milers – along with many others – hitting the water tomorrow.... Linkside cricket star sets sights on representing SA Yolandé Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER WITH South African cricket hero AB de Villiers as his role model, it is no wonder that a young Nelson Mandela Bay teenager – our first Sports Star of the Week – is an up and coming young cricketer in his own right.... |
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Why graft hurts so bad IF anyone doubts the pervasive and damaging influence that official corruption can have on society, they need only read our story this morning about rampant bribery and graft in the Nelson Mandela Bay traffic department to understand its impact. As we reveal today, top traffic officials stand accused by five suspended colleagues of taking “kick-backs” to promote certain officers, demanding bribes to issue driver‘s licences and using ratepayers‘ money to fund their holidays. The fraudulent issuing of drivers‘ licences in exchange for bribes poses two obvious problems for society.... 
Deal with life by starting day with egg on your face Brett Adkins BREAKFAST has, for me, always been the ultimate comfort food. And I‘m not talking lazy weekend brunches which you take your time preparing with friends or family. If you know you‘ve got an ultra busy workday ahead, there‘s no better way to put a buffer between a hectic schedule and the business of actually getting yourself going at daybreak, than treating yourself to your favourite morning meal at a good brekkie spot.... 
Massive task awaits Bay United against ‘Downs Chumani Bambani SOCCER REPORTER BAY United have a tough task ahead of them tomorrow afternoon when they face title-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns at the Absa Stadium in East London.... 
Tough talk as business tells Bhisho to come to the party CALLS for all sectors of the government in the Eastern Cape to join forces with organised business in shouting more often and being “much more vocal” to ensure the economic development of the province, were made this week. Representing the region‘s biggest business body, Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Percci) president Siya Mhlaluka and chief executive Odwa Mtati made the call at a briefing on its plans and priorities for the year.... 
Singing on Saturdays Arts Correspondent POPULAR Port Elizabeth singer Charmaine Allison will perform at the SuperSports Arena at The Boardwalk in the Bay every Saturday evening starting tonight.... |
