Joshua Gxekwa

19/12/2025

14/12/2025

FREE Online Courses to Combat Energy Poverty — Register Now! ⚡📚

Energy poverty remains a major challenge in South Africa, where many households spend over 10% of their income just to access energy. This limits resources for education, healthcare, and other essential needs.

To address this, the EU-Funded FAIR Project has developed FREE online courses, simplified from the upcoming MSc in Energy Poverty Alleviation Technologies. These 11 modules are designed to equip you with the knowledge to drive change in your home, community, and workplace.

Available Modules Include:
• Module 1: Advanced Research Methodology in Energy Poverty Alleviation Technologies
• Module 2: Energy, Society & Sustainable Development
• Module 3: Synthesis of Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Module 4: Energy Economics & Geopolitics
• Module 5: Climate, Energy Poverty Policy & Justice
• Module 6: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems & Storage
• Module 7: Mini Dissertation
• Module 8: Energy Efficiency Systems in Buildings
• Module 9: Tackling Global–Local Ethical Challenges
• Module 10: Advanced Renewable Technologies
• Module 11: Sustainable Fuels & Transportation

🎥 Intro to the VLE: 👉 https://mooc.fair-msc-project.eu/
📝 Register & Sign Up (Free): 👉 https://mooc.fair-msc-project.eu/login/signup.php

Take charge of your future. Build skills. Drive community impact.
Register today and be part of the solution! 🌱⚡

13/12/2025

In a recent statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressed support for South Africa's participation in G20 cooperation. China looks forward to partnering with South Africa and other G20 members to uphold multilateralism, foster global economic growth, and enhance international economic governance. South Africa’s largest trading partner is China, with bilateral trade reaching an estimated $55.2 billion in 2023, over twice the volume with the United States.

09/12/2025

📢 Applications are Closing Soon!
If you haven’t applied yet for the 2026 Bursary Programme or the Skills Development Programme, now is the time!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get support for your tertiary studies or skills courses. 💙

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📍 Open to residents within a 50km radius of the Tsitsikamma Community Wind Farm, in the communities of Koukamma, AmaMfengu, and Kouga.
📅 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 13 December 2025
𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: [email protected]

🎓 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞: https://bit.ly/2026twftbursary
🔧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞: https://bit.ly/2026twftskills

08/12/2025

Applications Now Open! 📣

The Department of Small Business Development has re-launched the Asset Assist Programme, offering grants of up to R250,000 to support South African MSMEs with machinery, equipment, working capital, and raw materials.
If you’re a micro, small, or medium enterprise in need of a boost this is your chance!

👉 Apply here: www.dsbd.gov.za�🕒 Closing date: 09 January 2026, 23:59

06/12/2025

Boost your MSME with the Asset Assist Programme. Get up to R250k 💰for machinery, equipment & more. Apply online via https://systemsnew.sefa.org.za/SMMEPortal. Closing date: 𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟯𝗵𝟱𝟵.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟬𝟱 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬.

05/12/2025

Film Hub in partnership with , invites film enthusiasts in and around East London to apply for our Creative Media Training Programme!

This intensive 3-month programme offers practical, industry-aligned training in Motion Picture, Video Production & Film Distribution

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, expand your creative portfolio, or take the first step toward a thriving career in film, this programme is the perfect opportunity to level up your craft.

Applications Close: 09 January 2026�Apply here: https://forms.gle/zNYiaxmo713tFaCk7

Don’t miss out, your journey into the world of filmmaking starts now! 🎥

05/12/2025

Calling all entrepreneurs and stakeholders in SA 💡 Don't miss out on sharing your thoughts on the Draft National Entrepreneurship Strategy and Implementation Plan, 2025.

The strategy focuses on 5 key areas to boost entrepreneurial activity in South Africa:
🔹 Enhancing Entrepreneurship Education & Skills
🔹 Facilitating Tech Exchange & Innovation
🔹 Improving Access to Finance & Markets
🔹 Optimising Regulatory Environment
🔹 Promoting Awareness & Networking

Submit your comments by 11 Dec 2025 to [email protected] or [email protected]

You can check out the full document here: https://dsbd20-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/nthembela_dsbd_gov_za/IQCIHHTbhCLzTa6apj7hQh-3AU3RLgy1EkNLnzJd2Qb5F7o?e=dkIeJo
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04/12/2025

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has approved a conceptual framework for a massive aerotropolis project centered around a new runway and a dedicated logistics hub next to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.

Outlined in the Mandela Bay Aerotropolis and Logistics Gateway brochure, the plan is to create an intercontinental air gateway on 450 hectares of unused land southeast of the current airport. This will integrate air, sea, and inland port services to support sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and marine industries.

The plan was approved in principle at a recent economic development committee meeting, with acting trade and investment director Jeremy Dobbin presenting it. It revives long-standing ideas about airport-linked economic zones, inspired by successful projects like King Shaka International Airport's aerotropolis and KwaZulu-Natal's Dube TradePort. The Mandela Bay Development Agency will seek partners, funders, and advisors to lead the public-private partnership.

04/12/2025

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has approved a conceptual framework for a massive aerotropolis project centered around a new runway and a dedicated logistics hub next to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.

Outlined in the Mandela Bay Aerotropolis and Logistics Gateway brochure, the plan is to create an intercontinental air gateway on 450 hectares of unused land southeast of the current airport. This will integrate air, sea, and inland port services to support sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and marine industries.

The plan was approved in principle at a recent economic development committee meeting, with acting trade and investment director Jeremy Dobbin presenting it. It revives long-standing ideas about airport-linked economic zones, inspired by successful projects like King Shaka International Airport's aerotropolis and KwaZulu-Natal's Dube TradePort. The Mandela Bay Development Agency will seek partners, funders, and advisors to lead the public-private partnership.

03/12/2025

Boost your MSME with the Asset Assist Programme. Get up to R250k 💰for machinery, equipment & more. Apply online via https://systemsnew.sefa.org.za/SMMEPortal. Closing date: 𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟯𝗵𝟱𝟵.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟬𝟱 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬.

29/11/2025

REMINDER: 🎨 CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS & CREATIVES! 🎶
NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY — SUMMER SEASON EVENTS 2025

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is excited to invite local artists, musicians, and creatives to submit their work for a chance to be featured in the Summer Season Events 2025 lineup! 🌞✨

We’re looking for talent across a wide range of creative disciplines, including:
• 🎵 Music — bands, vocalists, DJs, instrumentalists
• 💃 Dance & performance art
• 🎨 Visual & creative arts
• 🪘 Cultural & heritage performances

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📌 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please include the following:
• Artist/Group Name
• Short Biography
• Portfolio or Links to Previous Work
• Contact Details
• Technical Requirements (if applicable)

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🌍 WHO MAY APPLY

Artists who live in or originate from Nelson Mandela Bay, passionate about showcasing their talent to both residents and visitors during the Summer Season.

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📮 HOW TO SUBMIT

Send your proposal and supporting material to:
📧 [email protected]
OR hand-deliver to:
🏛️ Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Office
St George’s Park, 31 Park Drive, Gqeberha

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🗓️ SUBMISSION PERIOD

Opens: 25 November 2025
Deadline: 30 November 2025 at 23:00
⚠️ Late submissions will not be considered.