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Economics, not politics must drive inner cities

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Webmaster

The development of South Africa’s cities is critical to creating jobs and improving economic growth rates, but without partnerships, finding niches, being uber competitive and technologically advanced, this will not happen, delegates at a development conference heard on the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Paul Verryn: man of the people

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Webmaster

by Reports by Katlego Moeng PAUL Verryn is a member of the dying breed of activist priests. A church minister since he was 21, Verryn says all he ever wanted was to fight for – and with – the poor. … Continue reading →

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U’hage residents call for Maphazi to step down, independence

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Webmaster

DISGRUNTLED Uitenhage residents called for Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Nondumiso Maphazi to step down and for Uitenhage to become independent of the Bay municipality. Councillor Mike Kwenaite said residents had called Maphazi and Deputy Mayor Bicks Ndoni to a meeting … Continue reading →

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SA launches Visitor Information Centres aimed at 2010 World Cup

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Webmaster

South African Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Thursday launched the first 2010 Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in Port Elizabeth. The three centres, developed at a cost of R6,7-million, would form part of the legacy project for the 2010 FIFA … Continue reading →

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