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Road Accident Fund’s road safety programme equips learners
The Deputy-principal of Mthatha Community Full Service School, Nomvula Mjali, confirmed that the initiative hosted by the officials from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) would bring change to this school.
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Foundation secures destitute family a new house
A single mother of five from Mpeko Village in Mthatha, who was living in a dilapidated mud structure on the verge of total collapse, has received a new three-bedroomed house built by the Gcinabantu Hutchison Ngcukayitobi Foundation (GNF), in partners
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Cele fulfils request for more police vehicles in Bityi
Police minister, Bheki Cele, has delivered two police vans to the Bityi Police Station as part of the South African Police Service (SAPS) efforts to ensure that adequate resources are made available for the troubled area.
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Ward councillor amongst three murder victims in Qumbu
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape is shocked over the brutal murder of Councillor Mkhululi Khonza, Qumbu Mhlontlo Local Municipality Ward 23 councillor. His funeral will take place on September 2, at Balasi Administrative Area in Qumbu.
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New homes for disaster victims
Elderly women, Notshu Ntonga and Noncedile Velaphi, both 89-years-old, had their dignity restored after Eastern Cape Human Settlements MEC, Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi, handed over keys to their new houses recently.
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State closes its case in the Enyobeni Tavern owners’ trial
The state led its last witness in the case against the Enyobeni Tavern couple Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu sitting in the East London Regional Court last week.
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Police murderer sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment
Mkhanyisi Gcwabe (46) was convicted and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment by the Ntabankulu High Court for murdering a police officer, Sergeant Mzuvukile Siphendu (40), who was attached to Tabase Police Station in Mount Fletcher; he was sentenced on…
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Joint operation leads to arrest of suspects in possession of drugs in Mthatha
In a disruptive operation led by Mthatha Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) jointly with Public Order Police (POP) from Gqeberha deployed in OR Tambo district, King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality Traffic Officers, K9 Mthatha Police and Tactical Response Team (TRT), two…
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Suspect arrested for alleged R2.8 million family trust fund theft
The Mthatha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team of the Hawks jointly with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) arrested Khayalethu Sakawuli (60) in Mthatha on August 25 for allegations of theft of family trust funds.
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Matanga committed to development
Newly-elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) in the Amathole region, Mbongeni Matanga, and his committee, have promised to focus on the development of sport in all areas under Amathole.










