http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php Eastern Cape Provincial Governemnt RSS feed en-us http://www.ecpg.gov.za/modules/content/content_images.php?id=39 http://www.ecpg.gov.za/ 2008-07-22 10:40:00 ECPROV News The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is continuously reaching out to impoverished communities with its Assistance to the Poor (ATTP) Programme and is currently busy with an Outreach Programme to inform deserving residents on how to benefit from this. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=91 2008-07-17 05:41:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster will hold its inaugural meeting at the Regent Hotel in East London on Friday 18 July 2008 at 9am. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=90 2008-07-09 10:47:00 ECPROV News Community Church in Bhisho went an extra mile when on July 06, 2008 invited the Eastern Cape Department of Social Department in an effort to establish how they can assist to fight social illnesses. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=89 2008-07-03 03:41:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Provincial Government exhibition stand at the 2008 Grahamstown Annual National Arts Festival has received massive interest from festival lovers. The stand which is located at Yellow Wood Terrace, Settler’s Monument receives more than 60 visitors per day, young and old. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=88 2008-07-03 03:24:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape government has been financially supporting one of the province’s cultural groups that is entertaining patrons of the Annual Arts Festival through their music and dance that reflects the province’s cultural diversity. The group, which is known as the Eastern Cape Ensemble has taken a center stage at this year’s festival as all their shows are full to capacity. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=87 2008-07-02 11:04:00 ECPROV News Premier Nosimo Balindlela graced the launch of Epainette Mbeki’s book, which was held during the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. The colorful occasion was also blessed by the presence of the Eastern Cape MEC for Arts and Culture and the Vice Chancellor of Rhodes University. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=86 2008-07-01 09:55:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Government in partnership with the Eastern Cape Tourism Board has made it possible for the Eastern Cape Crafters to actively participate in 2008 National Arts Festival. Exhibitions by crafters from all seven district municipalities play a much greater role this year in the stylish tent dedicated to Eastern Cape Craft at the Village Green. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=85 2008-06-27 12:09:00 ECPROV News Minister of Arts and Culture Palllo Jordan has given praise to the Eastern Cape Premier for her homestay initiative, Kwam Emakana, which has seen dozens of Grahamstown township people benefit as the city hosts the 34th Annual Arts Festival. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=83 2008-06-27 04:42:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is for the first time taking part in exhibitions at the 2008 Grahamstown National Arts Festival. The province is using a collective approach where the whole province is being profiled as a brand. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=84 2008-06-09 10:19:00 Dept Public Works News The recent established Afrikaanse Taalraad (ATR – an Afrikaans language board) signifies a fundamental turning point in the history of the Afrikaans language and its speakers in general http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=81 2008-05-28 05:10:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will visit the Matatiele bus accident victims and families of the deceased in Matatiele and Cedarville tomorrow at 9am. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=80 2008-05-28 01:12:00 Dept Public Works News The Provincial Department of Public Works wants to extend its apologies to those members of the public who have been inconvenienced by the standard security measures at its offices. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=79 2008-05-22 05:56:00 ECPROV News Two Hospitality Lectures from Lower Saxony will be in the Eastern Cape from the 19 of May until the 29 of May. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=78 2008-05-22 01:21:00 ECPROV News Walmer Town Hall, Eastern Cape MEC for Safety and Liaison Mr Thobile Mhlahlo will hold another meeting with all Walmer Township-based Somalian businessmen at the local police station boardroom on Friday 23 May 2008 at 12h00. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=77 2008-04-24 03:20:00 Dept Public Works News In the spirit of business unusual Eastern Cape Public Works MEC Christian Martin has intensified efforts to develop the youth by announcing that seven students from Matatiele will be included in the APTCoD programme. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=76 2008-04-21 12:46:00 ECPROV News MEC Xasa delivers a house to a tearful 64-year-old Mrs Nodathini Mafu during the Imbizo Focus week in Port Elizabeth. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=75 2008-04-16 12:29:00 ECPROV News Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour delivers vehicles and brings reconciliation at Sundays River Valley during imbizo focus week http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=74 2008-04-16 12:24:00 ECPROV News Department of Agriculture’s six-pegs policy delivers Tractors to OR Thambo Farmers during Imbizo focus week http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=73 2008-04-16 11:19:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo today announced that the Department of Safety and Liaison will host a Relay Against Crime in June 2008. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=72 2008-04-10 02:01:00 ECPROV News The South African President Thabo Mbeki remembered those who died and those who still live with bullets within their bodies as something very serious when he declared the Duncan Village Massacre Memorial Monument open. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=71 2008-03-31 12:20:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will officially launch the Africa’s Best 350 Ltd Bus Operations at the Mbizana Airstrip Grounds on Tuesday 01 April 2008 at 10am. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=70 2008-03-25 01:04:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will lead a delegation of 197 Community Police Forums members and officials from the Department of Safety and Liaison, Office of the Premier and SAPS on a Western Cape Study Tour focusing on promotion of integration of crime prevention initiatives. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=69 2008-03-19 10:50:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape license and miscellaneous fees will increase by 8% as from 01 April 2008, as per the Executive Council Resolution, which is in line with the CPIX Index for 2008/09 as announced by the Minister of Finance in his Budget Speech. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=67 2008-03-19 04:39:00 ECPROV News On 28 March, 2008 the people of the Eastern Cape, South Africa and the international community will commemorate 23rd anniversary of the brutal killing of 30 people during the Duncan Village Massacre http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=68 2008-03-13 04:16:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport in partnership with ENGEN will officially open a Specialised Maths, Science and English Saturday School of Excellence for the Buffalo City area at the ABC Hall, University of Fort Hare East London Campus on Saturday 15 March 2008 at 12h00. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=66 2008-03-11 09:36:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape Premier Ms Nosimo Balindlela will today, Tuesday 11, 2008 outline to the Provincial Legislature how her department (Office of the Premier) intends to spend the R383 million budget it has been allocated by the Provincial Treasury for the 2008/2009 financial year. This event will be held at the Good News Church in King Williams Town at 14H00. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=65 2008-02-29 09:17:00 ECPROV News Transport Minister Mr Jeff Radebe will attend the launch of the Kei Rail Passenger Service on Saturday 01 March 2008 in Mthatha at 06am. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=64 2008-02-29 09:14:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will host an SAPS and Private Security Industry Workshop in Port Elizabeth on Monday 03 March 2008 at the City Hall’s Reception Room at 8h30. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=63 2008-02-27 09:27:00 Dept Public Works News Eastern Cape Public Works MEC has fulfilled his target in creating almost 40 000 jobs for the 2007/08 financial year. In his 2007/08 policy and budget speech last year, the MEC committed the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to upscale its impact on the jobs and skills market in the province. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=62 2008-02-26 03:46:00 ECPROV News As part of its Safety and Security Month (February 2008) Programme, the Eastern Cape Department of Safety and Liaison will host a Workshop for Tarveners operating in the OR Tambo District http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=61 2008-02-25 11:43:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will officially launch the Kei Rail Passenger Service in Mthatha on Saturday 01 March 2008 at 6am. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=60 2008-02-25 11:39:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will host a signing ceremony of R107million Black Economic Empowerment deal http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=59 2008-02-19 09:41:00 Dept Public Works News In an attempt to further strengthening the machinery of government to ensure that it has the capacity to respond to our development imperatives, six Cuban professional Technical Advisors arrived in Bhisho last week. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=58 2008-02-18 11:39:00 ECPROV News To date, more than 300 people have been employed since the start of the upgrade project at the Bhisho Airport last year. These are labourers from villages surrounding the airport and some of them have already received training from the Department of Labour, while others are still going through the same training programme in various fields of construction, including fencing, painting etc. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=57 2008-02-18 10:04:00 Dept Public Works News The acting Head of the Department of Public Works, Mr Vuyani Nazo, and the entire staff pays tribute to a gigantic servant of the poor, MEC Christian Martin on the occasion of his 40th birthday tomorrow, 18 February 2008. This is a cause for celebration of 4 decades of a dedicated life to the struggle of bettering the quality of life of all South Africans. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=56 2008-02-08 04:39:00 ECPROV News EC Rural Inaccessible Roads Programme Implementation in full swing http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=55 2008-02-07 02:54:00 ECPROV News Eskom’s Southern Region General Manager, Mr Peter Craig presented a state of power security in the province to the Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) Lekgotla which concurred with national cabinet decision that the unplanned power outages be treated as a national electricity emergency that has to be addressed in a vigorous and co-ordinated manner, looking at short, medium and long-term solutions to energy sources in the province. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=51 2008-02-07 02:53:00 ECPROV News The Eastern EXCO Lekgotla appreciates the momentum and speed with which the preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup in the province are going. The EXCO Lekgotla was meeting in East London to draft a Government Programme of Action for 2008-09. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=50 2008-02-06 02:56:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News This morning, Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport donated 90 bicycles worth R52 110 to rural schools from Seymour and Cathcart. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=53 2008-02-06 02:55:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News As part of its Safety and Security Month Programme, the Department of Safety and Liaison in partnership with the SAPS and Metrorail will launch the Eastern Cape Railway Police Programme in Port Elizabeth in the morning of Monday 11 February 2008. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=52 2007-12-13 05:46:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will lead a roadblock, which will be mounted on the N2 near Coega in Port Elizabeth on Thursday 13 December 2007 at 11h00. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=49 2007-12-12 09:52:00 ECPROV News As we enter the festive period, I wish all the people of the Eastern Cape and our visitors to our beautiful province a safe, peaceful and fun-filled holiday season. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=48 2007-12-10 08:51:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape Premier Nosimo Balindlela will this evening Friday, 07 December 2007 give Balasela Excellence Awards to individuals, government departments and parastatals which according to the Premier have successfully implemented government programmes that are aimed at improving the lives of the people. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=47 2007-12-03 09:49:00 ECPROV News About 1.2 million members of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) have prayed for the forthcoming ANC Conference in Limpopo and improved service delivery in the Eastern Cape during a special Mass Prayer Meeting at the Bhisho Stadium today (Sun 2nd December 2007). http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=46 2007-11-30 12:34:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will officially launch the Provincial Arrive Alive Campaign on Monday 03 December 2007. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=45 2007-11-23 01:17:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Provincial Government will on November 25, 2007 practically demonstrate its caring nature for the people of the province when it launches this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=44 2007-11-22 01:03:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Province will be participating in the internationally renowned Soccerex exhibition from the 25 to 28 November 2007, hosted by Gauteng to showcase the province’s readiness to host the Fifa Soccer world cup in 2010. The event is deemed as the first South African edition of the world’s biggest business to business football exhibition. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=43 2007-11-09 10:32:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Today, Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will address the memorial service of the slain Port Elizabeth-based nationally acclaimed gospel star Zolile Ndyawe to be held at Nangoza Jebe Hall at 17h30. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=41 2007-11-09 03:43:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News The National Heads of Department Forum for Secretariats of Safety and Security will be hosted by the Eastern Cape on Monday 12 November 2007 at the Holiday Inn Garden Court in Port Elizabeth. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=42 2007-10-29 12:09:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will host a Safety and Security Summit for 2010 FIFA World Cup at the Coega Village in Port Elizabeth on 01-02 November 2007 http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=40 2007-10-22 11:21:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will launch the Nelson Mandela Bay Operation Coca (Clean Up) at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth, on Monday 22 October 2007 at 14h30 http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=39 2007-10-22 11:18:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News On Monday 22 October 2007, Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo will address the Consultative Conference on the Integration of Search and Rescue Services in the Southern Africa Region to be held at the Cape Training Centre in Port Elizabeth from 22-26 October 2007 http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=38 2007-10-19 11:56:00 ECPROV News Hannover, The Eastern Cape Premier, Mrs Nosimo Balindlela’s historic address to the Lower Saxony Landtag (Provincial Parliament) received a standing ovation and thunderous applause from all members of parliament and the public in the gallery http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=37 2007-10-18 10:13:00 ECPROV News On Monday, 15 October, Premier Nosimo Balindlela met with Mr. Bernd Bischoff , President and CEO, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, at the company Headquarters in Munich, Germany http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=36 2007-09-04 04:13:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News MEC MHLAHLO TO ADDRESS THE RTMC MEETING IN PORT ELIZABETH - Eastern Cape MEC for Safety, Liaison, Roads and Transport, Mr Thobile Mhlahlo, will address the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) meeting to be held at the Pine Lodge in Port Elizabeth tomorrow 04 September 2007 at 09h00. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=31 2007-08-14 11:12:00 ECPROV News Following a three-day gathering, the Eastern Cape Executive Council Lekgotla has directed all government departments to focus their APPs informed by the 24 National Apex Projects aimed at massifying service delivery http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=32 2007-08-09 11:19:00 ECPROV News Eastern Cape commemorates its Women’s Month by awarding, among others, successful Provincial Female Farmers, launching women economic projects, and holding seminars aimed at economic advancement of women. The activities will take place at various local and district municipalities in the province. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=34 2007-06-18 11:16:00 ECPROV News In an effort to fulfil its role and responsibility to the people of the Province and to deliver on its Provincial Growth and Development Plan goals, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG) has entered into a formal collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) to create a public-private interface. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=33 2007-05-08 11:45:00 Dept Housing and Local Gov News Anouncement of the new Executive Authority for department of Housing, Local Government & Traditional Affairs http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=28 2007-03-14 03:34:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News MEC Mhlahlo to hold gospel against crime show http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=21 2007-03-14 03:31:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News MEC Mhlahlo Embarks on Learners' Safety Programme http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=20 2007-02-23 02:31:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News MEC Mhahlo to host a provincial CPF indaba http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=14 2007-02-15 02:10:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News EC Launches Safety and Security month http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=13 2007-02-15 01:48:00 Dept Safety and Liaison News Mec Mhlahlo to host boxing against crime Tournament http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=12 2007-02-07 02:39:00 ECPROV News The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) will hold a three-day Lekgotla in Port Alfred from the 11 January to 13 February 2007. http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=5 2007-02-07 02:35:00 ECPROV News All Members of the media are hereby invited to join the Eastern Cape Premier, Nosimo Balindlela to her State of the Province Address (SOPA). http://www.ecpg.gov.za/index.php?module=news&id=4