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Construction of new Madibaz Cricket clubhouse in full swing
Madibaz Cricket is set to reclaim its home ground advantage as Nelson Mandela University (NMU) begins construction on a new R11 million clubhouse at its South Campus. The University’s Infrastructure…
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Life-threatening diagnosis shines spotlight on need for diverse stem cell donors
A routine doctor’s visit and keen observation of unusually low blood pressure led to the discovery of a life-threatening illness for Gqeberha resident, Zachary Francis. The 21-year-old Nelson Mandela University…
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Warm up hearts with Community Chest Winter Woolly Drive
As temperatures drop, the call for kindness rises. The Community Chest Winter Woolly Drive is collecting warm clothing, blankets and any other winter essentials to help those in need stay…
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Brother-in-law charged with murder of 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntoni appears in court
A family member who stands accused of murdering 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntoni, from Motherwell in Gqeberha, made his first appearance in court yesterday, June 30. The child’s body was found in…
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Huge success for festival that a town united to make it happen
It was all hands-on deck in the town of Nqweba (Kirkwood) when the annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees had to find a new venue. In less than two months a patch…
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The Eastern Cape Tourism Awards 2025 finalists annnounced
The committee of the Eastern Cape Tourism Awards has announced the finalists for the 2025 Awards. This year, fifteen categories are represented, with finalists coming from across the province –…
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Body of missing Lithaliyanda Ntoni (12) found, man (39) arrested
The body of a 12-year-old Lithaliyanda Ntoni, who was reported missing three days ago, has been discovered in bushes near Khabonqaba Street, NU6, Motherwell in the early hours of this…
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Action ahead at Grant Khomo Week
Eleven schools are represented in the Eastern Province U/16 rugby squad, who are ready to produce a huge team effort at the Grant Khomo Week. The week starts on Monday…
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Entries now open for 2025 Pretty in Pink Ladies’ 5km
Entries are now officially open for the fourth annual Pretty in Pink Ladies 5km, taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in celebration of National Women’s Day. Proudly presented by…
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Educator honoured with top environmental Teacher Award
A passion for environmental education has earned a Gqeberha teacher, Dr Adéle Botha, a 2024-2025 Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Teacher Award in Education for Sustainable Development. The FEE is…
