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Port Alfred boosts blood donation drive January 21, 2026
With the assistance of Round Table 177 Port Alfred, the SA National Blood Service (SANBS) Eastern Cape successfully collected 38 units of blood from donors through its mobile station at the Heritage Mall in the town on Saturday. Known as “Red Saturday” the drive sees five countries – South Africa Namibia, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Tanzania – participating in this historic event that targets achieving a total of 10,000 units of donated blood in line with the campaign slogan, “One Day, One Continent, One Purpose.” […]
Sparks fly at name change meetings November 28, 2025
MARK CARRELS and SUE MACLENNAN Three emotionally charged meetings last week about proposed name changes for Alexandria, Port Alfred and the Kowie River had contrasting outcomes. The Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee (EPGNC) on Wednesday hosted the first public participation meeting at Wentzel Park Hall in Alexandria; the second across the R72 at KwaNonkqubela Hall. The third meeting took place in Titi Jonas Multipurpose Centre in Nemato, Port Alfred, the following […]
Waterborne sewerage system upgrades in Port Alfred: what you need to know October 16, 2025
The basis for the upgrade of the waterborne sewerage system in Port Alfred is multifaceted. One reason is the need for more water to operate the Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at full capacity, which will be sourced from the waterborne sewer system that directs effluent to the Port Alfred Wastewater Treatment Works. Additionally, the Municipality […]