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Mdantsane Art Centre renovation project at a standstill

Artists in Mdantsane have been left stranded as renovations at the R11m Mdantsane Arts Centre have stalled due to disputes between Buffalo City ...

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Excitement, hope as school year kicks off

The 2025 academic year started with the excited patter of schoolchildren on Wednesday, with teachers and principals gearing up for a productive year. Education department spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima said MEC Fundile Gade hoped for a smooth ...

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BCM and Nyda partner in spaza training course

About 100 young business-minded people from across Buffalo City Municipality are enjoying a five-day small business ...

Minister working hard to solve initiation challenges

The national government is looking to find a lasting solution to the fatalities and injuries of initiates in the ...

Three Eastern Cape contestants primed to wow Big Brother Mzansi

Three Eastern Cape contestants are vying for prize money that is yet to be revealed at 2025’s Big Brother ...

Internal investigation scrutinises Super 14 nonpayment fiasco

The Eastern Cape Super 14 conundrum over the 2024 nonpayment of money to Border and Eastern Province rugby clubs is ...

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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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Elderly couple survives brutal attack by robber in Plettenberg Bay

An elderly couple survived an attack after an unidentified man robbed them in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape.

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‘We do not overbook our flights’ — Airlink and CemAir confirm stance

In recent weeks FlySafair has come under scrutiny after admitting to engaging in flight overbooking practices to ...

Politics

Teachers should be paid as much as doctors: Maimane

Build One SA leader Mmusi Maimane believes teachers should be paid the same as doctors.

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One person killed, 11 injured in East London head-on collision

One person was killed and 11 others injured in a head-on collision involving a Toyota Quantum and a seven-seater ...

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AKA murder suspects denied bail

The two men accused of murdering celebrated rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane were on ...

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Body count from Stilfontein mine siege rises to 60

Authorities have pulled at least 60 bodies from the Stilfontein gold mine over two days, police said late on Tuesday.

Eastern Cape paid millions for electricity, water at shutdown school hostel

The Eastern Cape government has, for more than 20 years, paid millions of rand for water and electricity services for ...

Eastern Cape targets 90% pass rate by 2030 as results continue to improve

The Eastern Cape has set its target on achieving a 90% pass rate by 2030, and having upped its performance by more ...

Opinion

OPINION | Congratulations to the class of 2024 for a job well done

The matric class of 2024 have done the nation and themselves proud. It was all smiles and ululations as minister Siviwe Gwarube announced that the national ...

Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

Strengthening the Commitment to End Harassment: A Call to Action During the 16 Days of Activism and Beyond

As South Africa marked the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children from November 25 to December 10, it is important to ...

OPINION | Authorities need to have strict control of traffic flow

With Christmas and New Year’s Day now fully in the rear-view mirror, thousands of holidaymakers have already embarked on the journey back home. However, ...

Ramokgopa's Department plants seeds of growth: Fruit tree donations to Gauteng Schools

Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, conducted oversight visits to several schools across South Africa's economic hub. In collaboration with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, ...

Ramokgopa's Department plants seeds of growth: Fruit tree donations to Gauteng ...

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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 ...

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LISTEN | Extortion concerns taken ...

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

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LISTEN | Foundation calls for individual ...

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

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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 ...

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LISTEN | NSPCA raises alarm over ...

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

Business

BCM and Nyda partner in spaza training ...

About 100 young business-minded people from across Buffalo City Municipality are enjoying a five-day small business ...

Cybercrime tops list of concerns for SA ...

Worsened by rapid development of AI, cyberrisk overrides all other issues, Allianz Risk Barometer reads

Steel needs 'covered in Eastern Cape'

SA’s biggest steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal SA, appears to be going ahead with its threats to shut up its long ...

ArcelorMittal SA pulls the plug on longs ...

The company’s decision could affect about 3,500 direct and indirect jobs

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MTN Uganda secures $100m syndicated loan

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Africa

Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF wants to extend ...

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party wants to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office by two years until 2030, ...

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WMO warns of risk of heart attacks, ...

The heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere is set to intensify this week, causing overnight temperatures to surge ...

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Lauren Dickason to plead insanity in her ...

The trial of a South African woman charged with murdering her three young daughters in New Zealand started on Monday, ...

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Putin, Ramaphosa discuss grain deal and ...

Putin's possible attendance at the summit is delicate for both countries because of an arrest warrant issued against ...

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UN asks Putin to extend Black Sea grain ...

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he extend a deal allowing ...

Lifestyle

Three Eastern Cape contestants primed to ...

Three Eastern Cape contestants are vying for prize money that is yet to be revealed at 2025’s Big Brother ...

Nicholas Nkuna and Gabisile Tshabalala ...

"I have joined a warm family that filled my heart in a way I did not think I needed," says Gabisile.

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WATCH | 'One day at a time': Rachel ...

The couple announced their separation in October after almost a decade together.

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SNAPS | Meet the ‘Big Brother Mzansi: ...

All you need to know about 'Big Brother Mzansi: Umlilo' season 5 contestants.

'It's tough' – Kelly Khumalo on raising a ...

"You choose to be a better person and a better parent, and you choose to heal for your child's sake,"

Memorial service for late singer Winnie ...

A memorial service for the late singer Winnie Khumalo will be held on Wednesday at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg.

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SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s ...

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Sport

Internal investigation scrutinises Super ...

The Eastern Cape Super 14 conundrum over the 2024 nonpayment of money to Border and Eastern Province rugby clubs is ...

Internal investigation scrutinises Super ...

The Eastern Cape Super 14 conundrum over the 2024 nonpayment of money to Border and Eastern Province rugby clubs is ...

Magesi snap up Amaxesibe shot-stopper

Magesi have become the latest Premier Soccer League club to come shopping in the Eastern Cape and have snapped up ABC ...

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‘You have been my home’: Tau pens ...

Bafana star thanks Egyptian giants where he won 12 titles as he heads to Qatar SC