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Community calls for reopening of rural school
One of the young people from the Mnyameni locality in Centane has appealed to the Department of Education to reopen Dlulisa Senior Secondary School in the district. The school was shut down by the department in 2014 due to conflict…
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Walter Sisulu University medical school officially launched in Lusikisiki
The Walter Sisulu University Rural Clinical School officially launched at St Elizabeth Regional Hospital in Lusikisiki on February 4, addressing healthcare shortages in rural Eastern Cape communities. Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa called it “a practical intervention in one of the…
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Eastern Cape author tackles youth drug abuse through literature
MTHATHA – An author from Zimbane Valley in Mthatha, Lizo Gwebityala, has released a booklet titled Roots and Awareness, aimed at educating children about substance abuse. He began writing the […]
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Onezwa Mbola shares festive, farm-to-table joy with Eastern Cape food garden
A crackling fire, armfuls of freshly harvested vegetables and the company of local farmers set the scene for popular South African content creator and chef Onezwa Mbola’s latest culinary journey […]
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Tshiamiso Trust intensifies outreach in Eastern Cape
The Tshiamiso Trust has commenced the Eastern Cape leg of its outreach programme, marking Phase 2 of the outreach initiative launched in August 2025 to expand access to silicosis and […]
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Shining a light on disability inclusion efforts
ALBERTINA – As South Africa commemorated Disability Day on 3 December, the nation was reminded of the importance of promoting inclusion, equality, and dignity for persons with disabilities, while highlighting […]
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SAPS warns public of sophisticated vishing scam using police insignia
South African Police Services (SAPS) have issued a warning to the public about a sophisticated vishing scam in which criminals are misusing the SAPS name and official insignia to deceive […]
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Equal job opportunities in casinos benefit women: Boardwalk gaming floor manager shares insight
This Women’s Month, we focus on someone who has made working in a casino her career, from Tables croupier to gaming floor manager. Beaulah Louw applied to work at Boardwalk […]
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VIDEO | Body of unknown man retrieved from Thaba Bosiu mountains in Free State
The body of an unknown man was retrieved from the Thaba Bosiu mountains in the Free State. Police are requesting assistance in identifying the man.
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Research: Walking 7 000 steps a day a huge boost to health
People who walk 7 000 steps a day have a dramatically lower risk of a broad range of serious health problems, the largest review of the evidence yet said Thursday. […]