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WATCH LIVE | State capture: Jacob Zuma testifies

Former president Jacob Zuma is expected to appear for the first time before the commission of inquiry into state capture on Monday.

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‘Lobola link to stock theft’

Thieves seeking to profit from the custom of lobola are to blame for stock theft in Mthatha, Ngcobo and Mqanduli, according to police.

News

Boy sent home as fees unpaid

A six-year-old Grade R pupil from Kuswag Laërskool in East London has been been ordered not to attend class by the school governing body (SGB) ...

Politics

WATCH | Desperate MK vets defy order

The ANC uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association in the Eastern Cape defied an order by party secretary general Ace Magashule and held a provincial elective conference in Buffalo City and announced new leadership.

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EC teen charged with murder after stick fight ...

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a young man to death during an altercation in Willowvale, Eastern Cape, at the weekend.

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'I'm alleged to be the king of corrupt people' - Zuma

“I have been vilified, alleged to be the king of corrupt people” were former president Jacob Zuma’s first words at the ...

Lifestyle

Singing of love, respect, peace

While most young musicians do not miss a chance to boast about flashy cars, girls and “stacking up the cash”, a young ...

Sport

Washie takes its toll

Notwithstanding having been run in the mildest of weather conditions, the 2019 Washie 100 Miler was not without drama ...

News

All eyes on Zuma

Former president Jacob Zuma, who has been central to allegations of state capture, will address the Zondo commission of ...

Business

WATCH | EL to Asia undersea cable delayed

The much-anticipated undersea telecommunications cable that will link East London to Mauritius and India will be ...

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Embattled Steinhoff reports major losses

South African retailer Steinhoff reported a $401 million (R5.6-billion) half-year loss from continuing operations on ...

Opinion

OPINION | Thugs protecting state capture leaders

In the realm of law and order, South Africa is a country of press releases and words of condemnation – but no action.

Arts Festival

Arts Festival CEO resigns, leaves indelible mark

National Arts Festival chief executive Tony Lankester has resigned after 12 years at the helm of the continent’s ...

Sport

Bulldogs target Valke in Currie Cup First Division clash

The Border Bulldogs will be targeting a full house of points when they take on the Valke in their Currie Cup First ...

Sport

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon epic to win fifth title

Novak Djokovic again proved the toughest of nuts for Roger Federer to crack as he repelled everything the Swiss could ...

News

Twist as NPA official claims ‘hit’ was big lie

A senior NPA official who was arrested last month for conspiring with hitmen to kill his wife, a regional court ...

News

FULL STORY | Heartbreak of family endures as Zuma is found not guilty

“She’s gone. There is nothing I can do about it,” said Adina Dube outside court on Friday after Duduzane Zuma was found ...

News

Fleet vulnerable to abuse, theft

The apparent hijacking of a mortuary van in the Eastern Cape has thrown the spotlight on the provincial transport ...

News

Bhisho women take stand as initiate death toll rises

Bhisho Legislature female members have broken their silence and vowed to take a centre stage on the traditional ...

Opinion

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EFF thugs are a short hop from Idi Amin, and it suits the ANC fine

Malema’s morons won’t be stopped because their snouts are in the same state capture trough as some ANC leaders

Justice Malala Columnist

OPINION | Thugs protecting state capture leaders

In the realm of law and order, South Africa is a country of press releases and words of condemnation – but no action.

Fezeka Bayeni

OPINION | The legacy of Sisi Hlehle lives on

The Eastern Cape has lost one of its legends, a theatre genius, a film star and a community builder. Nomhle Nkonyeni made both her name and that of her ...

‘You can arrest me, but don't stop me': BLF barred from Zondo Commission:

The Black First Land first party was denied access to the state capture inquiry in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Monday allegedly for wearing party regalia.

‘You can arrest me, but don't stop me': BLF barred from Zondo Commission:

WATCH LIVE: Former President Jacob Zuma appears at state capture inquiry

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City

Cameras fail to net crime

Different stories are being told why none of Buffalo City Metro’s CCTV cameras recorded a hit-and-run crime in which ...

City

R500k needed for repairs as hall ...

The vandalised NU10 community hall in Mdantsane will cost Buffalo City Metro (BCM) up to R500,000 in repairs after the ...

City

BCM has least murders but most sexual ...

Of all nine metros in South Africa, Buffalo City has shown the longest and most sustained decrease in its murder rate.

City

No respect for city’s cemeteries

East Londoners are too scared to visit city cemeteries to pay respect to their loved ones’ graves. That’s the shocking ...

City

Two more Bonza Bay beach knife muggings

Pristine Bonza Bay beach, one of East London’s mugging hot spots, claimed yet more victims this week when two women ...

City

Site of beauty falling into shoddy state

Buffalo Pass should be one of the shining lights of East London, but continues to be a site of some of the city’s most ...

City

Money-for-garbage a hit in EL

The first Eastern Cape-based Packa-Ching mobile buyback centre was launched at the Khaya Youth Community Development ...

City

DA in a froth as BCM shrugs off motion on ...

An animal rights motion criticising the East London zoo vanished from council on Wednesday in a move that angered DA ...

City

‘No swimming’ at Quenera due to sewage ...

East London residents, including the thousands of children who are enjoying school holidays, have been warned against ...

City

WATCH | Public toilets at beaches in ...

While scores of people are expected to flock to East London beaches during the school holidays, the appalling state of ...

City

Wildlife filmmaker Varty joins protest to ...

World-renowned South African conservationist and wildlife filmmaker John Varty is adding his voice – and those of his ...

City

Beach facilities fall apart

Just months after Buffalo City Municipality spruced up the city’s beaches for holidaymakers, complaints are circulating ...

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Sport

Washie takes its toll

Notwithstanding having been run in the mildest of weather conditions, the 2019 Washie 100 Miler was not without drama ...

Sport

Washie takes its toll

Notwithstanding having been run in the mildest of weather conditions, the 2019 Washie 100 Miler was not without drama ...

Sport

Athletes follow in Madiba’s footsteps

Sport, recreation, arts & culture MEC Fezeka Bayeni has called on the people of the Eastern Cape to continually live up ...

Sport

Chippa boss on the ball

There were plenty of happy smiles for youngsters of Nkalweni Village in Ngqamakhwe on Saturday as for the first time ...

News

EC teen charged with murder after stick ...

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a young man to death during an altercation in Willowvale, ...

Sport

Bulldogs target Valke in Currie Cup First ...

The Border Bulldogs will be targeting a full house of points when they take on the Valke in their Currie Cup First ...

Sport

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in ...

Novak Djokovic again proved the toughest of nuts for Roger Federer to crack as he repelled everything the Swiss could ...

Sport

Undefeated Phuzi faces sternest test yet ...

The professional boxing career of undefeated cruiserweight Akani “Prime” Phuzi from Malamulele in Limpopo is starting ...

Lifestyle

Singing of love, respect, peace

While most young musicians do not miss a chance to boast about flashy cars, girls and “stacking up the cash”, a young ...

Lifestyle

EL teens awarded scholarships to NYC

Four East London teens have been awarded scholarships towards their tuition at the New York Film Academy after their ...

Daily Life

If the glass still fits

Antique dealer David Glick is the first to admit that his profession can have something of a stuffy image. However, if ...

Arts Festival

Arts Festival CEO resigns, leaves ...

National Arts Festival chief executive Tony Lankester has resigned after 12 years at the helm of the continent’s ...

Lifestyle

WATCH | Veliswa Skeyi back in studio to ...

Former Lord Comforters lead singer Veliswa Skeyi is in the studio recording her 13th album, Nyathela.

Entertainment

DJ’s new album to surprise fans with ...

Platinum selling DJ Prince Kaybee is working on an EP titled Crossover Music, which is due for release later in 2019.

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WATCH LIVE | State capture: Jacob Zuma testifies

‘Lobola link to stock theft’

Boy sent home as fees unpaid

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'I'm alleged to be the king of corrupt people' - Zuma

Singing of love, respect, peace

Washie takes its toll

All eyes on Zuma

WATCH | EL to Asia undersea cable delayed

Buffalo City Municipality State of the City Address 2019 - 26 July 2019

Embattled Steinhoff reports major losses

OPINION | Thugs protecting state capture leaders

Arts Festival CEO resigns, leaves indelible mark

Bulldogs target Valke in Currie Cup First Division clash

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Wimbledon epic to win fifth title

Twist as NPA official claims ‘hit’ was big lie

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Bhisho women take stand as initiate death toll rises

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No respect for city’s cemeteries

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