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Eastern Cape mourns the passing of Premier’s mother
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Gra Nolandile Mabuyane (79), mother of Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane. She passed away on 16 September 2025, […]
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East London unites for citywide clean-up drive
To commemorate both World Clean-up Day and National Clean-up Day, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business, in partnership with the Buffalo City Municipality, led a citywide clean-up campaign in East London […]
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Teachers suspended amid allegations of abuse, misconduct
Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Department of Education, Malibongwe Mtima, confirmed that seven educators from St John’s College in Mthatha have been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of sexual […]
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Operation Shanela II results in 1 228 arrests accross the Eastern Cape
EASTERN CAPE – Operation Shanella II has resulted in the arrest of 1 228 suspects for various crimes between 15-21 September. According to the police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, who also noted that 16 unlicensed firearms […]
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EC police release composite sketches of seven rape suspects using Facebook job scams
eMaxesibeni – The detectives from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in eMaxesibeni have released composite sketches of seven rape suspects who lure victims with job opportunities via Facebook. According to the police spokesperson, […]
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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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France leads Western nations in historic recognition of Palestinian State at UN summit
NEW YORK – French President Emmanuel Macron led a wave of Western nations in officially recognising a Palestinian state during a landmark United Nations summit Monday, defying Israel and its key […]
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Young farmers hop into profitable rabbit farming business
Zimbini Nodize (23), founder of the Sli & Mbini Cooperative from Corana locality in Mthatha, confirmed that their group of young farmers specialise in rabbit farming in order to make […]
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WSU student publishes controversial book
A fourth-year student from Walter Sisulu University, currently doing an Advanced Diploma in Public Management, Sipho Ellen Tshaka (29), has published his third book titled, I Think God Is Gay. […]
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220 new police constables welcomed in EC ceremony
The South African Police Service (SAPS) senior management officially welcomed 220 newly appointed police constables at a ceremony held at the Mthatha Stadium in Mthatha last week. The new officers […]










