QONCE- The Buffalo City Metropolitan Geographical Names Committee (BCMGNC) is seeking input from residents and stakeholders for renaming provincial geographical features. This exciting initiative aims to shine a spotlight on notable figures and echo the vibrant history and culture of the region. “We believe that our geographical features should tell the story of who we…
EAST LONDON- The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature recently wrapped up a dynamic three-day strategic planning session at the East London International Convention Centre. Chaired by Honourable Tony Duba, the session brought together 17 committees to bolster oversight and accountability measures. Honourable Duba underscored the vital role of committees in upholding accountability, citing key insights from…
Eastern Cape Department of Education has declared all schools in the province alcohol-free zones, ending the practice of selling liquor on school premises. The Department issued an order instructing school governing bodies (SGBs) and principals to stop selling alcohol, citing the SA Schools Act which does not permit the sale of alcohol. The Department’s acting…
Amapolisa aseGqeberha athi indoda eneminyaka engamashumi amane anesine (44) ekurhaneleka ukuba “yayingumntu onomdla” ngokubulawa kwetshantliziyo lasekuhlaleni, uPamela Mabini, idutyulwe kwirenki yesitalato iNjoli ngoMvulo. Isithethi samapolisa uKapteni Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, uthi ityala lokubulala liyaphandwa kulandela udubulo emini emaqanda. Uthi umfi ufunyenwe enamanxeba amaninzi okudutyulwa. “Umphandi ungqinile ukuba umfi ebengumntu onomdla kwityala lokubulala uPamela Phumla Mabini…
Abahlalutyi baqikelela ukuba imali karhulumente iya kuqhubeka nokujongana nobunzima obukhulu ukuba ukukhula kwezoqoqosho kuhlala kudodobala kwaye amatyala ahlala enyuka. Oku kuza njengoko umphathiswa wezemali u-Enoch Godongwana elungiselela ukwenza intetho yohlahlo lwabiwo-mali ebilindelwe ngabomvu, neyahlehliswa kwinyanga ephelileyo ngenxa yokungaboni ngasonye kwikhabhinethi yeGNU. INtetho yoHlahlo-lwabiwo-mali, phakathi kwezinye, ijolise ekulinganiseni ukukhula koqoqosho kunye nenkxaso kwabo babuthathaka kuluntu lwethu…
South African airline CemAir has announced a significant delay in the return of its commercial flights to and from Plettenberg Bay Airport, underscoring persistent operational and infrastructural challenges at the facility. Originally set to resume services in April 2025, CemAir has now postponed flights until at least September 2025. The delay follows the collapse of…
BIZANA- The Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality in Ward 16 (Bizana) joined forces for a joint operation on Tuesday, 4 March. The focus was inspecting spaza shops and championing safe food handling practices. “We want to ensure that the food available in our community is not only delicious but also safe for consumption,” shared a municipality…
EAST LONDON- The Greenest Municipality Awards 2024/25, held at the prestigious East London International Convention Centre, celebrated outstanding efforts in environmental management and sustainable development in the Eastern Cape. The event, attended by esteemed guests including MEC Nonkqubela Pieters and MEC Zolile Williams, highlighted the importance of a clean environment and sustainable growth. MEC Pieters…
A significant shift for the Kolisi Foundation, Rachel Kolisi has announced her departure from her role as CEO, a position she has held since the organisation’s inception in 2020. Founded by Rachel and her former husband, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, the foundation has focused its efforts on critical societal issues, including food security, education, sport…
BIZANA-Abafundi ababini ababesakuba ngabafundi bolawulo kwezolimo kwiziko lemfundo ephakemeyo iSayidi TVET college uZikhona Bhantshi kunye no-Athayanda Mdanyana, baye bazimisela ukulwa nentlupheko kunye nentswela ngqesho kwidolophu yabo ngezolimo baseka ifama egama layo liyi ANZ Greenfields. Oku kuza emva kokuba esi sibini sifumene uqeqesho kwezolimo kwinkampani iHarry Gwala Agriculture. Ukuncipha kwamathuba omsebenzi kweli kukholele ekubeni bazithathele ezandleni…
