Monthly Archives: May 2009
VW Citi Golf days numbered
German reports suggest that the Volkswagen Citi Golf — currently produced only in South Africa — will end production in the coming months to make way for Uitenhage to concentrate on the new Polo and Jetta production from 2010. “After nearly 32 years, Citi is clearly nearing the end of its life cycle,” the report … Continue reading
Large funeral for founder of Uitenhage UDF
POLITICAL activists and ANC supporters are expected to turn out in large numbers for the funeral of liberation struggle veteran and former Uitenhage councillor Nosipho Dastile, who will be buried on Saturday. The funeral will be held at the Roman Catholic Church from 9am, while a memorial service will be held at the Babs Madlakane … Continue reading
Bay United crash out after spending R40m
DETAILS have been revealed of how Nelson Mandela Bay PSL soccer club Bay United – now likely to be sold and moving out of the Eastern Cape – spent R40-million. Meanwhile, finger-pointing between Umlilo and the municipality continues with club owner Sipho Pityana expressing disappointment “in the lack of support from the local municipality and … Continue reading
Work on R3,1 Million Clinic Site in KwaNobuhle Starts Today
The contractor, appointed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to build a R3,1 million clinic in KwaNobuhle (Uitenhage), will start with the clearing of the site on Monday, indicating the beginning of better Primary Healthcare Services to the community of Gunuluza. Construction is expected to start a week later. The building of a new 460 … Continue reading