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- Eastern Cape had net migration of 278 261 during 2001 - 201130 Oct, 2012
The Eastern Cape had a net migration of 278 261 people between 2001 and 2011 according to the census figures released by Statistics South Africa this morning. The figures show that over the 10-year period, 436 466 people left the Eastern...
- Major growth in containers at Ngqura03 Oct, 2012
The number of containers handled at the Port of Ngqura adjacent to the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) rocketed from 28 008 in April this year to 63 857 in August, according to figures released by Transnet Port Terminals. The port was officially opened in March...
- MEC outlines plan to make Mthatha a major economic hub30 May, 2012
Transport MEC Thandiswa Marawu has spelled out a vision for the development of Mthatha that will see it become “the next urban centre”. Replying to the debate on her Budget in the Bhisho Legislature, the MEC said the first phase of the plan had seen the handing over of t...
- Alfred Nzo and Chris Hani among 21 rural councils selected for support29 May, 2012
The Alfred Nzo and Chris Hani district municipalities are among 21 rural districts nationally that have been earmarked for special support, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi has told the National Assembly. Replying to a question, Baloyi said OR T...
- Give municipalities greater revenue and tax handles says commission28 May, 2012
The Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) says that municipalities, particularly non-metro institutions, should be “encouraged to play a more direct role in economic growth”. In its submission on the 2013/14 Division of Revenue Bill, the FFC says it believes that one way...
- Eastern Cape requires more than 500 mathematics teachers25 May, 2012
Some 532 Schools in the Eastern Cape had indicated that they needed additional mathematics teachers, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshega has told the National Assembly. Replying to a written question, she said in addition 482 schools had indicated that they required additional t...
- Cacadu district municipality relocating head office to Kirkwood22 May, 2012
The Cacadu District Municipality is planning to move its head office from Govan Mbeki Avenue to Kirkwood and has now called for property owners in the town to indicate whether they are willing to alienate a portion of their property to the CDM and if so, at what price per hectare. C...
- Warning to automotive industry on introduction of Carbon Tax15 May, 2012
The proposed carbon tax to be levied by Government could become as great a debacle as e-tolling, Associate Director at Deloitte, Izak Swart has told an Energy Seminar hosted by the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC). He warned the automotive sector to monitor the policy &...
- Directorate recommends approval of Newton Park Restaurant15 May, 2012
The Human Settlements Directorate has recommended that an application to operate a licensed restaurant from 35 Sixth Avenue, Newton Park should be approved. The intention is to operate the restaurant from the existing property and retain the rest for residential purposes. ...
- Programme in place to resolve lease challenges15 May, 2012
The Human Settlements Directorate should assume responsibility for all land and building leases “because similar legal aspect, technical considerations and disposal processes apply”. This is one of the recommendations of a task team set up by Chief Operating Officer Isra...
