Local News
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BCM, Amatola Water in a rush to fix damaged water infrastructure
The Buffalo City Metro (BCM) and Amatola Water maintenance teams have been hard at work repairing several damaged water pipelines which led to persistent water outages affecting many areas in…
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Battle of Lurhwayizo commemorated
Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, unveiled a bronze bust of liberation stalwart Mbulelo Alfred Ngono, during the 38th Anniversary of the Battle of Lurhwayizo, which took place in…
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Man sentenced to 31 years for brutal assault and rape
The Zwelitsha Regional Court has sentenced Bulelani Klaas (27) to 31 years of direct imprisonment for the assault and rape of a 19-year-old woman, which took place at Tyutyu Village…
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Mass food poisoning hits Mthatha agricultural school
The Eastern Cape Emergency Services responded to alleged food poisoning at Gobizizwe Agricultural School in Mthatha. The emergency call was received at about 13:00 yesterday, 13 August. According to the…
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Starz rises with new album
Hip-hop artist, Sethu Ndzwayiba (21), from Mthatha, and known as Starz, has recently released a new album titled N.A.N.C.Y. He shared that his love affair with hip-hop began in his…
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Swimming lessons to save lives
The manager for Xceptional Aquatics, Tanya Wolff, confirmed that swimming classes have started at Umtata Health Club in Mthatha. She explained that these lessons aim to reduce drownings in rural…
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Brotherhood brings hope with soup kitchen
Members of the Mthatha Brotherhood Social Club (Amapantsula) in Mthatha spent Mandela Day in a different way as they engaged in humanitarian work by hosting a soup kitchen for the…
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Hope restored with uniform donation to Mthatha learners
Umtata Sanlam Branch Manager, Gordon Simanga, confirmed that the company donated school uniforms to learners from Tiphini Primary School in Mthatha last week, aiming to restore their confidence. Simanga explained…
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Inaugural Afrosoul meets gospel experience a success
About a thousand people checked in at the Buffalo City Stadium for a fun-filled day of music and entertainment at the inaugural AfroSoul Meets Gospel Experience on 2 August. The…
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Female-led N2 roadblock yields R42,100 in fines
Buffalo City law enforcement agencies opened Women’s Month by netting R42,100 in traffic fines during a major roadblock operation on Friday, August 1. Police spokesperson, Captain Hazel Mqala, said different…
