Local News
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Three life sentences for Willowvale killer
The High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division of Mthatha, sentenced Thando Mgqobhozi (30) to three life imprisonment terms for two counts of murder and rape, as well as…
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Eastern Cape flood recovery efforts ongoing
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government hosted a media briefing last week at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, providing updates on disaster management and relief efforts in response to the…
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Shoprite combats ‘hygiene inequality’ with R5 shampoo and body wash
Shoprite is adding a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, as well as a body wash, to its growing range of R5 products in an effort to combat hygiene poverty. Both items…
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EC automotive operators receive boost from R50 Million automotive sector blended finance scheme
HAVING overcome his fear of soaring human resource and rental costs, Vukile Sokoyi finally took the plunge in February 2018 and opened his automotive business, Soma Workshop in East London…
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Viva con Agua to host Youth Day WASHA League Tournament in Elliotdale
Viva con Agua is thrilled to announce the return of its impactful WASHA League tournament, taking place on June 28 at Rhatshaza, Thafelehashe, in celebration of South Africa’s Youth Day.…
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Ntabankulu Municipality empowers youth through agricultural learnerships
Ntabankulu Local Municipality celebrated Youth Day (June 16) in a unique and meaningful way as young people under the municipality signed contracts and received study materials for an Agricultural Learnership…
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Chess sensation represents SA in Kenya
Young East London chess ace, Tumi Balura of Fort Grey on the outskirts of East London, landed at the King Phalo Airport recently after representing South Africa at the 2025…
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Serving with purpose despite break-ins at East London’s popular restaurant
Ever heard of a chicken quarter-leg that slaps harder than a break-in alarm or “ceiling entry cocktail” to start your evening in a jazz bar? This is an East London-based…
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Plans to reopen thwarted by yet another burglary
Due to a recent spate of burglary and vandalism incidents at the East London Aquarium, the historic marine museum is currently closed to the public. The marine wildlife recovery and…
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Eastern Cape floods leave 4 724 households homeless
At least 4,724 households are now homeless in the Eastern Cape province, according to the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), which reports that 6,869 households were affected in total.…
