Community Highlights
Threefold Cord Academy marks 20 years with weekend celebrations
Threefold Cord Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary with successful fundraising events, supporting a Madagascar school for orphans while addressing contemporary family challenges through expert discussions.
‘Friends of the Museum’ initiative launched
The Uitenhage Historical Museum initiated the ‘Friends of the Museum’ program, inviting volunteers to support heritage preservation, educational activities, and community engagement across its facilities.
Goodyear SA announces Kariega plant closure
Goodyear plans to close its Kariega plant after 80 years, restructuring operations while maintaining sales in South Africa amid significant challenges faced by tyre manufacturers in the region.
Riebeek choir need help to go to ATKV finals
Riebeek College Girls’ High School has been selected for the ATKV Applous finals, needing to raise R300 000 for 53 choir members to attend the event in Pretoria.
Metropolitan Police Commissioners Forum held in NMB
A three-day forum in Nelson Mandela Bay focused on enhancing law enforcement strategies, safety initiatives, and collaborative training among police organizations to address road safety and crime.
Youth build impressive ‘tower’ for charity
Young people from Kariega achieved 195 metres of donations during the “I Can” charity drive, highlighting community spirit, resilience, and teamwork in support of local needs.
NMB Business Chamber launches Entrepreneur Programme
The Entrepreneur Programme, launched by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber with ACSA and iLembe Chamber, aims to empower and develop MSMEs to foster economic growth and job creation.
Compliance deadline approaches for traditional initiation season
The MMC for Public Health emphasises compliance for safe initiation practices, with medical screenings required before the season starting June 14 for out-of-school boys and 27 for scholars.
Lions Club clean up a success in Despatch
The Uitenhage Lions Club launched the Trash to Treasure project, motivating residents to clean up Despatch by exchanging trash for donated items, successfully collecting 916 garbage bags.
Rotary Club host Primary School netball tournament
The third Rotary Super Eleven Netball Tournament featured twelve primary schools, with Dalrose Primary School winning first place and significant community support evident during the event.
