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Deputy Minister opens sexual offences court
As part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, officially launched the Sexual Offences Court at the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court last week.
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Presenter triumphs again
BONGANI Kuzani, also known as KFB, a renowned and multi-award-winning presenter from Unitra Community Radio (UCR) in Mthatha, has once more been honoured for his exceptional work. He recently clinched an award in the “Community Radio Show” category f
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Royal Striders encourage safe holiday celebrations
ROYAL Striders Athletic Club, from Ndabakazi near Butterworth, wishes all athletes in Mnquma and surrounding areas to enjoy their festive season holidays with care and to avoid alcohol abuse.
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Rural women, GBV victims empowered with digital skills
AS part of the Department of Social Development’s efforts to empower Gender-Based Violence victims and rural women, the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, in partnership with the Digital Communications Department, hosted a graduation cere
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Humanitarian award for Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam
FOUNDER and Global President of Afrikan Indigenous Leaders, Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam, was recently honoured with the prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Women with a Mission Gala Dinner in Johannesburg.
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Taxi industry prays for safe festive season
THE Chairperson of the Uncedo Service Taxi Association, Mthatha Branch, Mnikelo Mbopha, confirmed that a special prayer was held for safety during the festive season in Mthatha last week. This was not the first occasion they had organised such a…
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Man (81) overjoyed to receive new house
ZAMIQHINGA Magabane was overjoyed when he received the keys to his first government-built house at the age of 81, after living in a dilapidated family mud structure for years.
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Steady progress on Amathole’s financial recovery
AMATHOLE District Municipality (ADM) has reported substantial progress in its financial recovery plan (FRP), with over 80% of planned activities now fully implemented. This recovery initiative resulted from a provincial government intervention invoki
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ECLB launches festive season road safety campaign
MEMBERS of the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) launched the festive season’s anti-drunk driving awareness campaign at Misty Mount in Libode last week. To ensure the campaign’s success, they collaborated with traffic officers and police personnel fro
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Early Christmas for Qunu kids
A FOAM pit machine, a jumping castle, a train ride, swings, face painting, and a whole lot of delicious goodies; Mthatha’s Nelson Mandela Museum Youth and Heritage Centre was transformed into a magical playland, making it a Christmas carnival the…










