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President Ramaphosa reaffirms deadline for resolution of Bela Act controversies

At a recent ANC event in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed ongoing concerns surrounding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act.

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Madonsela calls out 'bullying' and 'supremacist' tendencies ...

Former public protector Thuli Madonsela has urged African leaders to consider US president- elect Donald Trump’s threat “as a cue to diversify your ...

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In a digital age where misinformation is making its rounds, a reliable news source like DispatchLIVE has never been more crucial. We vow to continue championing those who do not have a voice and through the power of word, help create an Eastern ...
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'Don't take law into your own hands': Ramaphosa warns against residents closing ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned people not to take the law into their own hands.

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No festive cheer expected at the pumps in December, warns AA

The Automobile Association says while motorists’ plans will be dampened by increases, they are unlikely to result in ...

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Heatwave conditions expected in eastern provinces until Friday

A heatwave with persistently high temperatures is expected in the eastern provinces, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, ...

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WATCH | Border Management Authority on festive season control at ports of entry

The Border Management Authority is briefing the media on Monday on festive season operations at ports of entry.

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

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Government will provide six-month supply of ARVs to HIV patients: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that the government will provide HIV-positive patients with a six-month ...

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Hawks circling BCM’s ‘money pool’ shambles

Buffalo City Metro officials responsible for the dismal failure of the R30m Mdantsane swimming pool upgrades may land ...

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Child drowns swimming with friends in East London

Tragedy struck when a young boy drowned in East London on Sunday afternoon. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) ...

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Eastern Cape navigating out of recession territory

The Eastern Cape has moved out of a recession — but only just. This is according to a recent Eastern Cape ...

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Holly and Mimi Rey uncover SA’s best family-friendly vaycays in ‘Reycation’

SPONSORED | Viva Nation TV’s new fun-filled travel series will leave you giggling — and eager to book your next family ...

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Eastern Cape records significant drop in new HIV infections

New HIV infections in the Eastern Cape have reduced by 64% since 2000. The province has also seen a significant ...

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Creative industry shines at Berlin November

Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts and fashion lovers flocked to the small town of Ntabozuko on Saturday to ...

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‘Big Brother’ joins fight against criminals in Mthatha

About 102 CCTV cameras will be installed in and around Mthatha, including at taxi ranks, to help fight rampant crime ...

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Brightest and best of business in the region honoured

In a glittering event themed “A Night in Africa”, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) honoured exceptional ...

OPINION | Public works debacle cannot be allowed to drag on until April

The Eastern Cape provincial government’s landlords, contractors and their subcontractors face inevitable layoffs and a bleak Christmas season. The ...

OPINION | ANC power battles are inappropriate

The ANC elective conferences are often characterised by unseemly jostling for positions, court challenges, disruptions and delays. Those fighting tooth and ...

BEHIND THE NEWS | We found you, we heard you, we felt your pain

Asinamanzi etephu kulelali — We don’t have tap water! Agqibela kudala ukuphuma amanzi kwezitephu — There’s been no water in these taps for a long ...

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LISTEN | Short film set in Eastern Cape ...

A short film set in the Amakhala Game Reserve has made waves across the globe as the second chapter to another film ...

LISTEN | Extortion concerns taken ...

Deputy defence minister Bantu Holomisa does not believe intervention by soldiers is the answer to solving a “protection ...

LISTEN | Foundation calls for individual ...

Government should not interfere with people's lives.That is a view of Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara.

LISTEN | NSPCA has serious concerns over ...

Amid the heated discussion over the export of South African livestock, Wednesday was a bustling day at the harbor in ...

LISTEN | NSPCA raises alarm over ...

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has raised the alarm over an infectious disease outbreak at a feedlot housing ...

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US proposes $7.54bn loan to Stellantis, ...

The US energy department said on Monday it is planning to loan up to $7.54bn (R137.26bn) to a joint venture of Chrysler ...

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down from ...

Ambitious and costly four-year plan to make world’s fastest and smallest computer chips left to two lieutenants

Brightest and best of business in the ...

In a glittering event themed “A Night in Africa”, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) honoured exceptional ...

Elon Musk’s Starlink ordered to cease ...

The communications regulator has not issued a licence as the application is under review

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WATCH | Happy 30th for Mthatha Ultra Shell

Exactly 30 years ago, Shell SA took a huge bet on two bright, hungry young locals, affording the best friends an ...

Boxer's shares jump 16% on market debut

Shares in discount grocer Boxer rose 16% on their trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on Thursday.

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LIVE UPDATES | Restaurants, hairdressers ...

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng is 13,023, with 3,716 recoveries and 87 deaths.

22,000 Edcon employees get retrenchment ...

SA's biggest non-food retailer Edcon has served 22,000 of its employees with notices of retrenchments as it blames ...

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Tyla announces star-studded line-up for ...

From amapiano DJ Kelvin Momo to singer-songwriter Daliwonga - Tyla's two-day tour line-up announced.

Miss SA’s national costume showcased at ...

AFI and Miss SA catch the ire of pageant fans after she hit the catwalk at a recent fashion show.

These were South Africa’s top-selling car ...

New car sales continue to climb but bakkies had another slow month

Creative industry shines at Berlin ...

Thousands of horse racing enthusiasts and fashion lovers flocked to the small town of Ntabozuko on Saturday to ...

Doc Shebeleza's family asks for prayers ...

Kwaito legend Victor Bogopane, popularly known as Doc Shebeleza, is fighting for his life in hospital.

South Africa's first solar EV charging ...

Wolmaransstad premises offer six off-grid DC fast charging and two AC points.

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SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s ...

An attempt to launch last month was postponed hours before liftoff.

James Earl Jones, renowned actor and ...

American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a ...

WATCH | Canadian fashion mogul Peter ...

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of four counts of ...

WATCH | WHO chief says the world needs to ...

The chief of the World Health Organization said he was shocked by the world's insufficient action to stop the crisis in ...

WATCH | Fisherman says migrant’s phone ...

A fisherman who rushed to a capsized boat carrying migrants attempting to reach the UK says he and others were ...

Man, 50 others go on trial in France for ...

A 71-year-old man is on trial in France accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her in ...

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Boxing Mecca

How Sontlaba’s conditioning skills helped ...

Rising East London boxing trainer Lonki Witbooi has revealed the secret behind the resurrection of former two-time ...

Ngxaka-Luthuli clash set to be elevated ...

Mthokozisi Ngxaka and Thami Luthuli will be crossing their fingers that Suyakholwa Kuse wins on Friday so that their ...

East London boxing trainers’ row turns ...

Police are investigating assault charges against boxing trainer Khangelani Jack following an altercation with fellow ...

Tyamzashe’s boxing passion runs deep ...

Drivers hoot at a man being pushed in a wheelchair in NU 7 Mdantsane, but he does not stop or be distracted from ...

Promoter anoints Teyisi before SA title ...

Just a few months ago, after Siseko Teyisi’s childhood trainer said the boxer would not be rushed into a national ...