Portrait of lover wins BP prize Jun 18, 2008
Wylie, 35 today, graduated in fine art from university in South Africa and is now based in Hackney, east London. "I like the tension in the painting," he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Robber poses on CCTV Jun 12, 2008
The teenager was captured as he admired his look in the reflection of the camera lens, seconds after he had stolen it from a 16-year-old boy on a tram in Bromley, South East London. British Transport Police released pictures of the mugger, who struck on a tram running between Elmers End and Woodside stations. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Spain braced for wave of attacks as Eta calls off ceasefire Jun 1, 2008
Separatist group rearmed during hiatus, PM warned Opposition parties hit out at failed peace process. Thursday June 7 2007. (Yahoo News -- Spain)
Percy signs for WP May 29, 2008
Newman and Lawson were named in the WP side to play against the Border Bulldogs in East London on Saturday, but will join up with Chester Williams' Emerging Boks instead. 365 Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2008 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Emergency measles steps ordered May 20, 2008
There have been over 200 cases in south east London in the first five months of this year ... But the Health Protection Agency has told the six trusts in south east London - Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich - to give the second jab one to three months after the first ... HPA disease control expert Diana McInnes said: "The increase in measles cases is of concern and we know that large numbers of children are still not fully protected. "In south east London we are... (BBC News)
Legal row over arms ship Apr 21, 2008
Heading to East London. The broadcaster SkyNews reported that the ship appeared to be heading back down the South African coast, towards the port of East London. (iAfrica.com)
Did fleeing arms shipbreak SA maritime law? Apr 20, 2008
Ship heading to East London, or Angola. The broadcaster SkyNews reported that the ship appeared to be heading back down the South African coast, towards the port of East London. (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe Crisis: Arms Shipment On The Move Apr 19, 2008
At first it was thought the ship would head for Mozambique but it appears to be heading back down the South African coast, towards the port of East London. The 300,000-strong South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) said it would not unload the weapons because they fear Robert Mugabe would use them to crack down on election opponents. (Sky News)
White knight could rescue power plants Apr 16, 2008
Amatola is a power trading firm based in East London that is 74 percent owned by empowerment companies ... This energy is then sold to DaimlerChrysler South Africa and the municipalities of East London and Tshwane. (Business Report, South Africa)
Using Time Off to Gain Experience Apr 11, 2008
Carroll worked in Duncan Village of East London, South Africa, from May to August 2007. Preparing for such an expedition began in December 2006. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Rabies outbreak in East London Apr 9, 2008
Following an outbreak of rabies in and around East London, state veterinary services are urging dog owners in the area to visit their mobile clinics to get their pets vaccinated against the deadly disease ... "Tragically, those who succumb to the disease did not get correct post-exposure treatment. People who are exposed to dog bites must seek immediate medical attention. "Following the confirmed outbreak of dog rabies in East London, in Nahoon [and] at the Bonza Bay area, the veterinary... (iAfrica.com)
7/7 'inspired airline plotters' Apr 8, 2008
The plot involved transforming a top-floor flat in Walthamstow, east London, into a bomb factory in July 2006, Mr Wright told the court ... A police search of his home in Barking, east London, revealed he had slept on a mattress and had very few personal possessions ... Another defendant, 29-year-old Umar Islam, was found to have photographs of the 7 July suicide bombers and a martyrdom video by the gang leader at his home in Plaistow, east London, the jury was told. (BBC News -- UK)
Sanlam coughs up after broker's gamble Apr 6, 2008
The widow, Elizabeth September of East London, approached Sanlam when she retired, hoping to be able to live off the returns of her investment. She said Jordaan motivated her to invest with Fidentia Asset Management. (Business Report, South Africa)
An ill windWhy hope for the future has changed to despair in Cape Town Mar 30, 2008
My friend leaned across and told me of a visit to East London just up the coast. The matriculation results had just come out. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zulu leader speaks out on Aids crisis after son's death Mar 24, 2008
This article appeared in on Monday May 03 2004. It was last updated at 01:34 on May 03 2004. (Yahoo News -- Africa AIDS Epidemic)
Easter First: Bookies Open On Good Friday Mar 21, 2008
" William Hill welcomes move Those that want to place a bet need look no further than 'the dogs'. Many greyhound tracks across the UK are also taking advantage of the new legislation, holding races today for the first time.At the home of dog racing, Walthamstow in East London, they're hoping for a busy day."We're not sure how many people will come down," marketing manager Ann Aslett said. "It'll be a bit of a test. "Rev Carey is concerned about what more may follow. And he says there's an irony:... (Sky News)
The week aheadWhat could be grabbing the headlines in the next seven days Mar 10, 2008
Mega worship: A missionary group founded in India in the 1920s is to unveil its plans for a 12,000-capacity mosque in East London. The group, which bought the site 12 years ago, has faced considerable local opposition to the plans, which would create the largest site of worship in Britain. (BBC News)
Arsenal draw 0-0 against Wigan Mar 10, 2008
Tottenham Hotspur increased the pressure on under-fire West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley after handing the east London side a third successive 4-0 defeat with Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov netting twice at White Hart Lane. Gilberto and Darren Bent were also on target for Spurs. (International Herald Tribune)
Heineken and Diageo agree joint ventures Mar 7, 2008
According to the latest Lonely Planet London guidebook, East London is the city's new "ground zero of cool". Tokyo's Nikkei gains nearly two percent with exports up on a less weak than expected U.S. services survey. (International Herald Tribune)
* Record stand leaves South Africa in the driving seat Mar 1, 2008
This was Smith's second double ton against Bangladesh after reaching the mark in 2002 in East London. McKenzie reached his third Test century and first in seven years in style, dancing down the pitch to left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique for a straight six over long on. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Smith leads South Africa to strong start Feb 29, 2008
The previous best was 87 in East London six years ago. It was Smith's 21st test half-century, coming soon after he notched his 20th in the second innings of the first test, which South Africa won by five wickets in Dhaka. (International Herald Tribune)
Associated British Foods looks tasty in tough times Feb 26, 2008
For example, it is equipping Boeing s new 787 with wing deicers, sound-proofing the Airbus 400M, and will also supply power systems to rail upgrades in East London ahead of the 2012 Olympics. All these projects will boost its balance sheet. (Times Online)
Coming soon: surfing on the Thames Jan 10, 2008
Six-foot swells are set to break on the Thames at an attraction aiming to tempt the growing ranks of urban surfers to taste the "quintessential California surf lifestyle" in the unlikely surroundings of a disused dock in east London. From 2011, the world's first outdoor artificial surfing machine will try to rival the Atlantic breakers of Devon and Cornwall using cleaned river water. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
A daring escape Dec 31, 2007
Sparks was the editor of one of the only other liberal papers of the time, the Rand Daily Mail, and calls his old counterpart at the East London-based Daily Dispatch as "my oldest and closest friend." ... As Woods life became increasingly endangered, Haigh recalls driving down to East London to discuss the possibility of the escape. (iAfrica.com)
SA ranking in jeopardy Dec 31, 2007
The West Indians, who lost badly to South Africa A in East London, looked a different side at St George's Park. Perhaps it was the return to action of Chris Gayle, whose whirlwind 66 set the islanders up for their commanding first innings total of 408, or perhaps new coach, Australian John Dyson, who took over at the start of the tour of South Africa, is making his presence felt, but the islanders looked a happy bunch on the field. (iAfrica.com)
* Ontong hits a century as the West Indies struggle Dec 22, 2007
AFP, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA Saturday, Dec 22, 2007, Page 18. Justin Ontong hit an unbeaten century as the touring West Indians struggled on the second day of their four-day match against South Africa A at Buffalo Park on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Windies struggle as Zondeki stars for South Africa A Dec 21, 2007
PACE ACE: Only one West Indian managed to register a half century as a rejuvenated Mondeki Zondeki ran through the tourists' batting line up AFP, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA Friday, Dec 21, 2007, Page 22. Fast bowler Monde Zondeki took five wickets as the touring West Indians made a stuttering start on the first day of a four-day match against South Africa A at Buffalo Park on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Veteran Pollock steals the show in Ntini benefit match Dec 16, 2007
AFP, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA Sunday, Dec 16, 2007, Page 23. Veteran South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock sent the West Indies crashing to defeat against a Makhaya Ntini Invitation XI in a rain-affected opening match of their tour at Buffalo Park on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Car-ringing gang members jailed Dec 15, 2007
Imran Ganchi, 29, from Ilford, east London, was jailed for six years for car theft and money laundering ... Ganchi and Kaduji, 21, from Forest Gate, east London, forger Nawaz, 31, from Luton, Bedfordshire, and Hussain, 31, from Moseley, Birmingham, admitted conspiracies involving car thefts and money laundering between 2003 and 2007. (BBC News -- UK)
Bribery charge for textile firm owner Dec 11, 2007
The owner of a textile manufacturing company in East London has been charged with trying to bribe two labour department inspectors to withdraw a compliance order for failing to pay his staff a total of R8 000 in outstanding wages. A department spokesperson said a docket had been opened and the R400 [bribe] given to the inspectors has been attached as evidence. (Business Report, South Africa)
Coastal sales perk up| Dec 10, 2007
Roy Taylor of ERA Sun in East London is also expecting a good holiday property sales season. East Londons economy is doing well. (iAfrica.com)
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: BMW Ranks Highest in Automotive Initial Quality in South Africa Dec 6, 2007
The Mercedes-Benz East London passenger vehicle assembly plant that produces the Mercedes-Benz C-Class leads other South Africa plants in initial quality, with 103 PP100 ... "The Mercedes-Benz East London plant was recently retooled to produce left-hand drive vehicles, which are exported to the United States," said Walters ... Assembly Plants Following the highest-ranked Mercedes-Benz East London assembly plant in the passenger-vehicle plant rankings is the Toyota plant (151 PP100) that produces... (PR Newswire)
McKenzie leads SA 'A' Dec 6, 2007
Neil McKenzie will lead the South Africa A team in their four-day match against the touring West Indies to be played at Buffalo Park in East London starting 19 December. The A side will be hoping to complete the double, having previously beaten New Zealand in their tour match earlier this year. (iAfrica.com)
Outsourcing offers easy employment opportunities Nov 28, 2007
While most BPO operations are in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape cities such as Port Elizabeth and East London are increasingly becoming preferred locations. These cities offer lower labour costs along with infrastructure developments and access to school leavers and recent graduates. (Business Report, South Africa)
From 'Ogyekrom' to 'Asikyre kurom' Nov 26, 2007
Ghanaians urged to go back home THE Ghanaian High Commissioner to South Africa, Dr Jimmy Ben Heymann, called on the Ghanaian community in East London in South Africa, to return home to "taste the sweet fruits of success" of the country's economic turn-around. But some of the 300 Ghanaians who congregated in the George Randall Primary School hall on Saturday were hesitant to heed Heymann's call, saying they have already become attached to South Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rainbow nation's grim times Nov 9, 2007
Many believe the real reason was her criticism of government policy on HIV/AIDS and her response to reports of unusually large numbers of still births at a hospital in East London, which Madlala-Routledge described as a "national emergency" only to be slapped down by her boss. Nokuzola Ntshona, the deputy hospital manager at the East London Hospital Complex, was also sacked after writing to Mbeki highlighting problems at the hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Eskom pushes power cuts to the limit Oct 29, 2007
This is the amount consumed by a city the size of East London or Bloemfontein, or by 10 ferrochrome furnaces. Bloomberg reported that the power rationing came as Eskom lost a quarter of its electricity supply. (Business Report, South Africa)
Outages exhaust load-shed deals with major users Oct 28, 2007
During the supply crisis Eskom "exhausted" its load shedding agreements with major users, particularly BHP Billiton's two aluminium smelters in Richards Bay, which consume power equivalent to a city the size of East London. Without these agreements widespread supply outages are likely to happen more readily. (Business Report, South Africa)
Actor Patrick Mynhardt dies Oct 26, 2007
He attended Bethulie School and De La Salle College in East London, before discovering his talent on stage during a "disastrous" spell at Rhodes University in Grahamstown. According to the website, Mynhardt joined the National Theatre Organisation in 1953, leaving for London the next year to train at the Central School of Drama. (iAfrica.com)
Explosives manual youth sentenced Oct 26, 2007
Judge Peter Rook told Patel, of Clapton, east London, that a custodial sentence was necessary to deter others from hoarding similar material. Patel was only 17 when police found the American manual on home-made bombs at his wife's family home in August, last year. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Support for Mbeki slides| Oct 23, 2007
Even in one of his main strongholds, the city of East London in his home province of the Eastern Cape, Mbeki's rating has dropped from 84 percent to 56 percent in the last 12 months. Mbeki wants another ANC stint. (iAfrica.com)
Harrods silent for Diana and Dodi Oct 21, 2007
" Edith Robbs, 70, from Stratford, east London, said simply: "She was special. We loved her. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Retsol maps way to challenge big chicken groups Oct 10, 2007
Five more Chicken King branches would be launched in Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Limpopo before the end of the year. The chicken market in the country is growing. (Business Report, South Africa)
Acsa profits from solid passenger growth Oct 2, 2007
Passengers through Kimberley airport grew by 25 percent to 132 000 people, East London airport saw a 16. 7 percent rise to 698 000 passengers and at Port Elizabeth airport passengers grew 10. (Business Report, South Africa)
Poor education blamed for technical skills crisis Sep 30, 2007
The programme is run at the Soshanguve campus of the Tshwane University of Technology, Stellenbosch University and Walter Sisulu University in East London. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
Will too much be expected too soon of U-17 Cup finalists Spain and Nigeria? Sep 12, 2007
John Terry often mentions the Senrab boys club in east London, where he played competitive games as teenager. But I don't recall Wayne Rooney thanking his dad for forcing him to do shuttle runs up and down his local park in Croxteth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SA's health crisis| Sep 12, 2007
" A fellow elderly patient chimed in that travelling long distances to other health centres was a real hardship. "Some of us are pensioners, struggling, and have no money to travel long distances to get medical help," he said on condition of anonymity. The government is particularly sensitive about criticism of the health service and South African President Thabo Mbeki reacted furiously to a recent expose of conditions at a hospital in East London. A doctor who did go public about the situation... (iAfrica.com)
Talk of shift in MIDP fails to dim view of premium car makers Sep 11, 2007
Rainer Schmuckle, the chief operating officer of Mercedes Car Group, said the fact that the company had decided to expand the manufacturing capacity in its East London plant and to produce left-hand drive models along with the new C-Class demonstrated "just how confident we are in the capabilities of South Africa as a manufacturing location". However, the MIDP "is a necessary condition" to offset South Africa's logistical disadvantage because the country was so far from the major vehicle... (Business Report, South Africa)
Car sector leads expansion - Mbeki Sep 7, 2007
It was self-evident that the automobile sector would play a significant role in ensuring the country achieved the higher rates of economic growth it needed, Mbeki said at Daimler Chrysler's launch of the Mercedes-Benz W 204 C Class in East London. He said the Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) review undertaken in 2005 was scheduled for completion in December. (iAfrica.com)
East London IDZ gains three investors Aug 29, 2007
East London - The Eastern Cape's second industrial development zone (IDZ), the East London IDZ, welcomed three new investors on Friday, marking a spectacular takeoff for the industrial project that aims to position itself as a hub for vehicle and agroprocessing manufacturing ... Simphiwe Kondlo, the chief executive of the East London IDZ, said the zone had completed rolling out transport and electricity infrastructure, and was now settling in interested investors ... "The East London IDZ is in... (Business Report, South Africa)
East London puffs up over R100m plant Aug 29, 2007
East London - An American cigarette company has invested R100 million in a manufacturing plant in East London aimed at exporting almost 500 million cigarettes a month to the US market ... The firm bought the old Marley factory outside East London for R4 million, spent R8 million refurbishing it and began manufacturing in January ... He said East London had been chosen because of its proximity to another cigarette company with which technology could be shared, and because it had a port. (Business Report, South Africa)
Kyalami 9-hour is back! Aug 25, 2007
The annual Border 100 races at the historic East London Grand Prix circuit on 15 December and the already well-established and brilliant Springbok Series Revival Races at Zwartkops in Pretoria on 2 February and at Killarney in Cape Town on 9-10 February 2008 together offer a unique South African summer circuit for historic racers from around the world. These four classic events not only give competitors the chance of entering all four meetings or choosing the best out of them to suit their own... (iAfrica.com)
Acsa will 'hopefully' be set for 2010 Aug 17, 2007
East London airport passenger-traffic grew 16. 3 percent to 698000 last year, Port Elizabeth grew 10 percent to 1. (iAfrica.com)
Critics of latest rate hike should point fingers at treasury Aug 17, 2007
Bloemfontein, Kimberley, East London and Port Elizabeth are now destinations on more people's agendas. Yes, it is coming off a low base. (Business Report, South Africa)
* Springboks romp to convincing victory against Namibians Aug 17, 2007
It was also the Boks' second biggest win after their 134-3 victory over Uruguay in East London in 2005. Bok captain for the day, Victor Matfield, was naturally a satisfied man afterwards. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Boks post ton in World Cup warm up Aug 16, 2007
It was also the Boks' second biggest win after their 134-3 victory over Uruguay in East London in 2005. advertisement - story continues below. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bikers' feud could hold key to motorway murder Aug 14, 2007
No one at the Hells Angels premises in Hackney, east London, would comment on the murder yesterday and there was no reference to the victim on the In Memoriam section of the club's website. A spokeswoman for Harley-Davidson also said the company had no comment. (Guardian Unlimited)
South African Official Fired 'For Doing My Job' Aug 11, 2007
"In February this year, Tshabalala-Msimang took a medical leave of absence to undergo a liver transplant, but rather than appoint Madlala-Routledge to the post of acting health minister, transport minister Jeff Radebe was asked to oversee the health ministry.Tshabalala-Msimang returned to her post shortly before the third South African AIDS Conference in June, and then withdrew from the conference because she believed her deputy was given a more prominent role, an allegation disputed by the... (allAfrica.com)
S. African credited with fighting AIDS is ousted from post Aug 10, 2007
Then in July, the officials clashed over allegations of high infant mortality at a government hospital in East London. Madlala-Routledge paid a surprise visit to the hospital and condemned the standard of care, saying it reflected a national emergency in healthcare. (Boston Globe)
Manufacturing sector's exports lousy - Mboweni Aug 8, 2007
In a slide presentation in East London on the structure of the domestic economy, which also appears on the central bank's website, he said manufacturing made up 16 ... "Now CPIX [consumer price index less mortgage costs] is above the upper limit," Mboweni said in a speech in East London. (Business Report, South Africa)
Dog Forced to Eat Dead Pals Among UK Cruelty Cases Aug 2, 2007
In another case, inspectors found a three-year-old dog starved to death in a house in east London while 1,000 hens were rescued from a maggot-filled pit in a farm in Essex after escaping from battery cages. Some of the hens could barely walk because they had hardened lumps of excrement the size of tennis balls encrusted around their feet, the RSPCA said. (Planet Ark, United States)
* Sports Briefs Jul 27, 2007
The stretch Mercedes was taken and then driven into a van in east London on Tuesday evening. Scotland Yard refused to name the men but said a 41-year-old and 38-year-old were being questioned. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fertiliser destroyed, but cadmium lingers Jul 15, 2007
This was apparently due to zinc sulphate fertiliser sourced from China and distributed from East London to Bathurst by Protea Chemicals, a subsidiary of Omnia Chemicals ... The fertiliser, used by 40 pineapple farmers in East London, contained 67 percent cadmium and was classified as hazardous waste in its concentrated form. (Business Report, South Africa)
FNB hits back at ATM criminals Jul 11, 2007
Arnold said the initial installation at 500 ATM sites across the country had already commenced, with successful pilots in Port Elizabeth, East London, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria. These had led to 148 completed cases and 17 criminal convictions. (iAfrica.com)
Poison pineapples put 2 500 jobs at risk in rural areas Jul 11, 2007
Allen Duncan, the chairman of the Pineapple Association in East London, which represents 40 farmers, said cadmium was not dangerous to humans in small quantities, but was toxic in larger doses. The cadmium levels found in the exported canned pineapples exceeded the maximum of 0. (Business Report, South Africa)
