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Prepare for summer driving
RESEARCH has shown the importance of preparing for the coming heatwaves of summer.
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Newly promoted Mighty Eagles FC qualified for Nedbank Cup last 32
MIGHTY Eagles FC made a historic moment this past weekend after winning 3-0 against Fort Hare University FC in the provincial decider held in Alice.
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13 spaza shops closed, 30 foreign shopkeepers arrested
ABOUT 13 spaza shops were closed down for non-compliance, and 30 illegal immigrants, including a minor, were arrested following the Buffalo City security cluster’s latest raids on defiant foreign shop operators in the Metro on Tuesday, 19 November.
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BCM awarded Blue Flag pilot status as cruise ships dock at East London port
The Buffalo City Metro has been awarded a Blue Flag pilot status recognition by the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA). This is excellent news for the metro, as a total of 14 luxury voyage ships are expected…
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BCM mayor joins raid operations – over 2,000 spaza shops risk closure
A Buffalo City Metro special council meeting has resolved to shut down more than 2,000 spaza shops for non-compliance, issues relating to bylaws, and operating without valid licences throughout the Buffalo City region.
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Artist touched by community support
Creative arts practitioner Yakha Mlali promised a spiritual awakening of mind, body, and soul, and he delivered. Fusing ancient traditional dance and modern moves, Mlali stunned and captivated his audience with his electrifying performance during his production, Iingoma Zomnqungqo on…
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R5.6 million new fire truck engine unveiled to combat disasters
THE Amathole District Municipality (ADM) unveiled a new R5.6 million fire truck engine fitted with the necessary equipment to combat disasters in the Amathole district.
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EC celebrates national Doctors’ Day in style
To acknowledge and thank doctors for their great service, the Eastern Cape government hosted doctors who work in state health facilities around the province to a special treat to celebrate National Doctors’ Day on the 16th of November.
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EL IDZ donates R500,000 digital computer lab to school
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), in partnership with Microsoft South Africa (SA), recently handed over a R550,000 state-of-the-art community-based digital computer laboratory at Umtiza High School, situated in the Fort Grey area on the outskirts of East London.
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Mountaineer empowers Eastern Cape girls
A MOUNTAINEER, Andiswa Siwela, from Qhakazana locality in Willowvale, is on a mission to help girl learners in the Eastern Cape Province by providing reusable sanitary products. Due to work commitments, she currently resides in Cape Town.









