It was announced earlier that Port Elizabeth has a new name, Gqeberha. Carl tracked down MEC Fezeka Nkomonye to find out why the decision was taken to change the name.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 for boxing promoter Mzimasi Bra Mzi Mnguni.
Mnguni died at the age of 73 at an East London hospital over the weekend.
In 2016, Mnguni was awarded the Steve Tshwete Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution in sport by then sports minister Fikile Mbalula.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 for world-renowned boxing promoter Mzimasi Bra Mzi Mnguni.
Eastern Cape Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture MEC Fezeka Nkomonye made the announcement
Mnguni died at the age of 73 at an East London hospital on Saturday, following a long illness after he had a stroke in 2014. As a result of the stroke, he had limited use of his limbs and used a wheelchair.
MEC vows to save historic old Harbour Board building stripped by vandals and left to rot PREMIUM By Michael Kimberley - 23 January 2021
With all windows bricked up from the inside, Port Elizabeth’s old Harbour Board building regarded as one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in SA has been left to decay after being stripped since being vacated.
Most of the brass doorknobs, rods, plates, gold-plated taps, backing strips, fireplace surrounds and chandeliers have been stolen from the Fleming Street building.
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