PORT ELIZABETH – A three-day-old baby found earlier this week dumped and partially buried in sand is recovering well at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police said on Friday. Police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge said members at Kwadwesi police station named her “Sindiswa”, meaning “saved” in Xhosa. Beetge visited the hospital and took photos of baby “Sindiswa” to show the community of Nelson Mandela Bay that she was doing well and getting stronger. Kwadwesi Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Singapphi Sijako was overwhelmed by phone calls and community members wanting to donate clothing and nappies for the little girl. VIDEO: Baby found in a rubbish bag “We wish to thank our community for opening their hearts to this young little survivor. A special thank you also for those that assisted in the search for the mother. Donations can be dropped off at Kwadwesi police station and will be handed to the social workers dealing with this matter,” he … [Read more...]

PORT ELIZABETH – A three-day-old baby found earlier this week dumped and partially buried in sand is recovering well at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police said on Friday. Police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge said members at Kwadwesi police station named her “Sindiswa”, meaning “saved” in Xhosa. Beetge visited the hospital and took photos of baby “Sindiswa” to show the community of Nelson Mandela Bay that she was doing well and getting stronger. Kwadwesi Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Singapphi Sijako was overwhelmed by phone calls and community members wanting to donate clothing and nappies for the little girl. VIDEO: Baby found in a rubbish bag “We wish to thank our community for opening their hearts to this young little survivor. A special thank you also for those that assisted in the search for the mother. Donations can be dropped off at Kwadwesi police station and will be handed to the social workers dealing with this matter,” he … [Read more...]

PORT ELIZABETH – A three-day-old baby found earlier this week dumped and partially buried in sand is recovering well at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police said on Friday. Police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge said members at Kwadwesi police station named her “Sindiswa”, meaning “saved” in Xhosa. Beetge visited the hospital and took photos of baby “Sindiswa” to show the community of Nelson Mandela Bay that she was doing well and getting stronger. Kwadwesi Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Singapphi Sijako was overwhelmed by phone calls and community members wanting to donate clothing and nappies for the little girl. VIDEO: Baby found in a rubbish bag “We wish to thank our community for opening their hearts to this young little survivor. A special thank you also for those that assisted in the search for the mother. Donations can be dropped off at Kwadwesi police station and will be handed to the social workers dealing with this matter,” he … [Read more...]

PORT ELIZABETH – A three-day-old baby found earlier this week dumped and partially buried in sand is recovering well at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape police said on Friday. Police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge said members at Kwadwesi police station named her “Sindiswa”, meaning “saved” in Xhosa. Beetge visited the hospital and took photos of baby “Sindiswa” to show the community of Nelson Mandela Bay that she was doing well and getting stronger. Kwadwesi Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Singapphi Sijako was overwhelmed by phone calls and community members wanting to donate clothing and nappies for the little girl. VIDEO: Baby found in a rubbish bag “We wish to thank our community for opening their hearts to this young little survivor. A special thank you also for those that assisted in the search for the mother. Donations can be dropped off at Kwadwesi police station and will be handed to the social workers dealing with this matter,” he … [Read more...]

(JOHANNESBURG) October 20, 2017 – Getting active always feels good. But it feels even better when it’s for a good cause. Port Elizabeth residents will be doing just that when the KIA Cyclethon in support of the Smile Foundation comes to town at Baywest Mall this Saturday, 21 October 2017. Shoppers and spinning fans are invited to join some of their favourite celebrities, including Algoa FM Sports Editor, Neil Bissiker, in the hot seat as they spin their way through the afternoon, raising some much-needed funds for the Smile Foundation at the same time. Sportsman and Smile Foundation Sport Ambassador, Keith Buhr, will MC the event. Keith is a familiar face in the local community, and an active supporter and promoter of the foundation and the important work it does. The Smile Foundation is an NGO dedicated to helping children with treatable facial anomalies gain access to the therapy, surgery and post-operative care they need to live happy lives. The foundation’s work includes assisting … [Read more...]

She agreed to join him for a drink at the bar later but said she needed to change out of her performance outfit first.“He joined me in the lift and said he would wait for me. I felt a little uneasy as he entered my suite‚ but beckoned him into the lounge and asked him to wait there while I changed‚” she wrote.“I entered my bedroom‚ closed the door and began to change. A few minutes later the door opened and he entered and without a word grabbed me and forced me onto the bed from behind. He overpowered me and painfully raped me. It must have been over in about 20 seconds although it felt like a lifetime‚” she wrote.“He left immediately without saying a word.”While Facebook users hailed her for finally speaking out‚ she revealed her fear.She said she had been encouraged to share her experience amid the trending ‘Me Too’ hashtag on social media where women have been sharing their experiences of sexual violence.Ferguson had begun dropping hints of her sexual ordeal earlier this week‚ … [Read more...]

She agreed to join him for a drink at the bar later but said she needed to change out of her performance outfit first.“He joined me in the lift and said he would wait for me. I felt a little uneasy as he entered my suite‚ but beckoned him into the lounge and asked him to wait there while I changed‚” she wrote.“I entered my bedroom‚ closed the door and began to change. A few minutes later the door opened and he entered and without a word grabbed me and forced me onto the bed from behind. He overpowered me and painfully raped me. It must have been over in about 20 seconds although it felt like a lifetime‚” she wrote.“He left immediately without saying a word.”While Facebook users hailed her for finally speaking out‚ she revealed her fear.She said she had been encouraged to share her experience amid the trending ‘Me Too’ hashtag on social media where women have been sharing their experiences of sexual violence.Ferguson had begun dropping hints of her sexual ordeal earlier this week‚ … [Read more...]