Traffic delays expected around George due to N2 closures

N2 closures

Road users in and around George – including people using the N2 between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, can expect traffic diversions, crossovers between carriageways and traffic delays over the next eight weeks due to N2 closures. The closures are the result of construction of a pedestrian bridge over the N2, which will link the … Read moreTraffic delays expected around George due to N2 closures

Cape Town Buskers Festival Artists Announced

Cape Town Buskers Festival

Street performers fresh from the international festival circuit and some of SA’s hottest buskers will converge on the V&A Waterfront for the Cape Town Buskers Festival. This is the third Buskers Festival for the city. It will be held between 1 and 11 November, with the performers having rest days on 6 and 7 November. … Read moreCape Town Buskers Festival Artists Announced

Overstrand Municipality beaches again secure Blue Flag status

Overstrand Municipality blue flag

The Overstrand Municipality has once again secured Blue Flag status for Grotto, Kleinmond and Hawston beaches as well as pilot status for Castle Beach in Pearly Beach. A total of 46 beaches, 8 marinas and 12 sustainable tourism boats around South Africa have been awarded Blue Flag status for the 2018/19 season. Riana Steenekamp, Overstrand Municipality … Read moreOverstrand Municipality beaches again secure Blue Flag status

Family fun and more drivers at George Driver of the Year 2018

George Driver of the Year 2018

Come see George’s top professional truck and bus drivers showing off their skills at the George Driver of the Year 2018 Competition. The event is happening at the Eden Meander shopping centre parking lot on Saturday. George Municipality Traffic Chief, Donovan Saptoe, said the annual competition was growing every year. Furthermore, he said it would … Read moreFamily fun and more drivers at George Driver of the Year 2018

Transnet National Ports Authority tests helicopter service

Transnet National Ports Authority

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is exploring options to introduce a helicopter service at its Port of Cape Town. This is to assist with operations during major swells and to increase the availability of service during stormy conditions. Weather related disruptions and high swell conditions have plagued Cape Town recently. As a result, this has … Read moreTransnet National Ports Authority tests helicopter service

Umalusi ready for 2018 Matric exams starting Monday

leaked matric paper

Quality assurer, Umalusi, has completed its groundwork ahead of the 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and is confident they will be rolled out in a credible manner. “I can report that our system is ready to administer the 2018 final examinations smoothly. Assessment bodies have been hard at work in the past few months … Read moreUmalusi ready for 2018 Matric exams starting Monday