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IT will be lovely to see the back of the ore dumps and tankers. However we will all be dead before there is ever a leisure development on that poor little waterfront.
Leading EC farmer dies at 81
LEADING Eastern Cape merino wool farmer Roy Berrington, 81, was buried last week at the 1820 Settler village of Sidbury. He died following a short illness.
Healthy nation a successful one
WE seriously need to jack up the way we look at health. A nation is judged by its success in every sphere, and if you want a top producer and economic powerhouse, look no further than healthy citizens.
Teachers treated badly
IT’s not surprising that 70% of those readers polled felt teaching should be declared an essential service and teachers prohibited from striking, but it’s likely they never experienced short pay, no pay, theft of salaries, lousy working conditions, pathetic increases and incompetent management at all levels.
Columnist generalises on hiring of employees
IN response to Kazeka Mashologu Kuse’s column, “If maid wants the salary, she must earn the money” (February 14), I discern a form of generalisation in the content.
Cutting down trees kills 214 birds
ON Saturday February 10 two trees were cut down in Fort Beaufort, and 214 birds (adults and young) were killed in the process. This was as a result of one man’s campaign against birds nesting in the trees adjacent to his property.
Pupils must pick the right subjects
PARENTS must take an active interest in the subjects that their kids choose at school. The reason is very simple: maths and science will get you a job or internship most times.
Now do something about mess
THE Herald cover-page article, “Health MEC blasts staff” (February 15), really hit the proverbial nail squarely on the head.
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Big challenges face premier
EASTERN Cape premier Noxolo Kiviet in her state of the province address today must decisively spell out how the provincial government is going to improve governance so we can create the right climate for economic growth and job creation.
Pick young players for Warriors lineup
THE Warriors’ 10-match unbeaten run on home ground has come to end, well done Cobras (“Cobras crack Warriors’ defences”, February 16). So what’s the game plan, Warriors coaching staff?
Protesters get what they voted for
THE editorial comment of The Herald, as well as that of many other newspapers, often refers to the lack of service delivery. We read how whole communities protest against a lack of free housing, the lack of policing, corruption, etc.
Not Kolbe involved in scam
I AM writing to you to clarify the identity of the George Kolbe mentioned in the article, “Pensioners tell of scam heartache” (February 7). Unfortunately this has caused some confusion and my family, who live in Port Elizabeth, are being asked whether this is a relative or not.
Outstanding assistance from team
I WISH publicly to thank and commend the Eastern Cape Emergency Services, most particularly the crew of ambulance #A646, as well as the paramedic, believed to be Mr Botha.
Put jobs before name changes
THE DA is committed to reconciliation and redress This means rectifying the wrongs of the past, and having an inclusive approach to the culture and heritage of all people.
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THE union that forced Dr (Linda) Jones out at Dora Nginza now seeks to do likewise with Siva Pillay. Morals and a work ethic are resented in the state health sector.
Once councillor elected, too busy to address problems
I’M a very concerned citizen of Motherwell. In 2010 there was construction development in the street I live in NU-2 Zamukulungisa, but nothing further has been done.
Under-reporting polishes police statistics
RECENTLY, policemen manipulating crime statistics made headlines. There is however a more subtle but very effective way to achieve lowering of crime numbers reported by the police.
Zuma fiddles while country burns
A STORM comes, blows wind, wreaks havoc, leaves debris behind and then the dust settles. So it is with President Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation address last week, and editors and commentators have all waxed lyrical on the topic.
Nuclear power has many risks
IN response to the letter, “We need power, so drop scare tactics” (February 2), yes, we need power (energy), but we also need to try to protect and conserve our coastline, our country and the earth – what is left of it anyway!
Use a reputable leasing agent
IN response to the article, “Tenants have landlords over a barrel” (February 9), generalising that “letting agents are not doing their jobs properly”, we wish to point out that we at Harcourts Beachfront screen our tenants properly, we conduct thorough credit and reference checks before presenting tenants to landlords.
Children benefit from mass events
I HAVE simmered for a few days over the Indaba column written by Piet Naude on February 7 (“Mass events with selfish goals”).
Need to preserve wetlands
CONGRATULATIONS to NMBM conservation officer Wesley Berrington for rediscovering the lobelia zwartkopensis (“‘Extinct’ wetland plant rediscovered in Bay”, January 31)!
Don’t ruin Earth for our kids
IN reaction to “An observer’” regarding apparent “scare” tactics by anti-nuclear lobbyists trying to create awareness as to the dangers of Eskom building a nuclear power station at Thyspunt (“We need power, so drop scare tactics”, February 2), it’s ironic that you end your letter by saying “let’s move forward into the 21st century”.
Beware two con artists
THIS is a warning to all schools and businesses in the Central area. There are two women, one middle-aged and one younger, who are conning their way into offices.
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JULIUS Malema reminds me of something said to me years ago: “I would rather keep my mouth closed and thought to be stupid than open it and remove all doubt”.
Police car used for shopping
MY wife was waiting in her car for our son to return from the Bluewater Bay Spar at 5.57pm on Friday, when she noticed a woman in civilian clothes carrying shopping bags to a SAPS vehicle.
Who else at CSA received bonuses?
CRICKET has been in the media quite often recently, but mainly for the wrong reasons. The entire saga regarding the Cricket South Africa (CSA) bonus “scandal” has made for very interesting reading and even viewing because of some of the role players.
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R300m could be huge boost
IT is great to see young people being able to swing golf clubs on the new Uitenhage Golf Club facility (“In the swing”, February 13).
Residents interested only in service delivery
THE current conundrum in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is hard-hitting to us as a community, as this power struggle tampers with service delivery.
Municipality must jack up security for park
WHAT a pity that yet another great Port Elizabeth tradition seems to be slipping from our grasp. The Mannville theatre in St George’s Park is well known to thousands of matric pupils who have eagerly flocked to watch their setwork Shakespeare every year at this time.
Thank you to league
WE should like to extend our congratulations and thanks to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League. Over the past two weekends it has held spayathons at its Cleary Park Clinic, and managed to treat and sterilise 102 animals during this time.
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