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Court sets aside ADM municipal manager’ appointment
Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Xolile Nqatha has welcome an East London High Court’s decision to set aside the appointment of Dr Thandekile Mnyimba as Amathole District Municipality municipal manager.
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Police seek public assistance in identifying two bodies found in Ntabankulu
Police are seeking the assistance of the public to identify two women bodies that were found at the forest in Ntabankulu on Wednesday, June 22.
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Doccie recognising rural sports stars making waves globally
The highly anticipated documentary, filmed in 2021, that celebrates four rural sports stars from the Eastern Cape, who have gone to represent South Africa internationally, has been completed and is ready to be aired.
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Burn treatment plans extended to meet growing needs
Every year, 3.2% of South Africa’s population is affected by burns. Sadly, 60% of these cases are children.
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SANRAL explains cancellation of major Eastern Cape tenders
The cancellation of the tenders for the Mtentu Bridge and the rehabilitation of the R56 was necessary to ensure compliance with the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited’s (SANRAL) procurement processes, said SANRAL board chairperson, Themb
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MEC saddened by the passing of six learners
The MEC for Education, Fundile Gade, has learnt with sadness about the tragic passing of six learners, aged between 14 and 17, from Ndamase Senior Secondary School in Ngqeleni.
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ECHTL calls for collaboration to protect winter initiates
The Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders (ECHTL) has called on all who are involved in the winter initiation season, including initiation schools, parents, health workers, NGO partners and others, to work together to ensure that the 2022 winter
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Buddying filmmaker produces eye-opening short film on GBV
Up-and-coming film producer and a survivor of gender-based violence (GBV), Zama Qhwesha (22), has recently completed filming her short film titled Noloyiso, an eye-opening production that tackles the burning issue of GBV.
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WSU graduate’s story of tragedy and triumph
Despite a devastating childhood which was plagued by multiple counts of sexual abuse and an unstable home environment, Andiswa Lugomo (25) has fought her way to obtaining her first tertiary qualification from Walter Sisulu University (WSU).
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School hosts awareness campaign to overcome social ills
The low performance of learners from Ntlambela Primary School in Libode had led the school management team to try to find a solution by hosting an awareness campaign, with the aim of talking to the learners about things that could…
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