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Mayoral committee session sets the tone for the new term
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality Executive Mayor, Mesuli Ngqondwana, convened an extended mayoral committee (MAYCO) meeting on January 19, which was attended by the mayoral committee members, council speaker, Ntandokazi Capa, council chief whip,
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Imbizo tackles vulgar speech
Members of Pan South African Language Board (Pensalb) hosted an imbizo at Mayfair Hotel, in Mthatha, with the aim of outlining Xhosa words that people find hard to use as they are associated with vulgar language, last week.
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Decrease in road traffic deaths
Eastern Cape Transport MEC, Weziwe Tikana-Gxotiwe, has challenged the people of the province to build on the largest decline nationally in road fatalities over the festive season, as announced by national Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula.
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Top matric achiever aims to assist his six siblings
A former learner (18) from Gobinamba Senior Secondary School in Mthatha, Mpendulo Ndzoyiya, who was the top matric achiever in the Eastern Cape, has promised to “bring light” to his family once he finishes his medical degree at the University…
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Academic gives valuable advice as schools reopen
Mthatha academic and businessman, Dr Andile Nontso, has shared valuable advice on things that parents, teachers, and learners can use to ensure a stress-free school year, following the start of the new school calendar year, as schools in coastal prov
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Passion drives determined Waterfall community activist
Zuzeka Magqaza (46), of Waterfall in Mthatha, is making a name for herself through the many good deeds she does for her community, such as rescuing the young from drug abuse, family conflict resolution, HIV and Aids activism, as well…
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Businesswoman helps family rebuild home destroyed by storms
At least one family, among many who lost their homes due to heavy rains and storms that battered the OR Tambo District Municipality in recent weeks, has been thrown a lifeline after Qumbu-born businesswoman, Ayanda Kasa, donated building materials to
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Heavy rains damage bridges in Mhlontlo area
United Democratic Movement (UDM) member, Councillor Zakheni Nondaka, has appealed to the government to ensure that it replace temporary bridges which had been damaged by heavy rains. Nondaka said there were three bridges which were affected in Mhlont
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Award-winning Inga Mfono to drop new single
Afropop artist, Inga Mfono, will be serenading his fans and lovebirds alike with the release of his latest single, a romantic melody, titled Ntliziyo Ndise, scheduled to officially drop on February 11.
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Nyandeni hauled before SAHRC for service delivery failures
NYANDENI Local Municipality Mayor, Councillor Zamekile Nondlevu, and acting municipal manager, Zamangwane Masumpa, appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) last week, January 21, to answer for the lack of service delivery at








