STERKSPRUIT- Learners at St Teresa Secondary School in the Joe Gqabi District, Eastern Cape, are attending school on empty stomachs after the suspension of the School Nutrition Programme (SNP). The Eastern Cape Department of Education has confirmed the disruption, attributing it to an administrative issue stemming from the school’s unauthorised contract with a service provider—a…
KINGSTOWN- Police in the Eastern Cape are searching for unknown gunmen who killed five people in separate incidents. The shootings were less than five hours apart. Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, said the motive for both incidents is not known at this stage. In the first incident, the bodies of three…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied that taxpayers will foot a R740 million bill to fund the National Dialogue, saying the event will be conducted at minimal cost and will be hosted at free venues such as community halls, schools and churches. Speaking at the launch of the inaugural National Convention of the National Dialogue at…
Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) in the Eastern Cape is embarking on a series of empowerment programmes aimed at providing women access to information on economic and developmental opportunities by government. This drive is under the 2025 Women’s Month overarching theme: “Building Resilient Economies for All” which is anchored within one of the priorities…
GQEBERHA- Nelson Mandela Bay is facing a tough time after losing 42,000 jobs in the automotive sector due to a 25% tariff imposed by the United States. This sharp decline has pushed the official unemployment rate in the area from 22.3% to 26.4%, while the expanded unemployment rate has soared from 27.1% to 35%. The…
EAST LONDON- East London recently hosted a helpful workshop organized by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in collaboration with the Department of Social Development (DSD). The event, held at the Premier Hotel Regent on August 11, 2025, aimed to assist non-profit organizations in navigating the funding application process. One of the attendees was a soccer…
Former President Thabo Mbeki has revealed critical reasons behind his foundation’s withdrawal from the National Dialogue, a government-led initiative aimed at uniting South Africans to tackle pressing national issues. Central to Mbeki’s decision is the uncertainty surrounding the R700 million budget allocated for the dialogue. Mbeki’s foundation, along with other notable legacy foundations, including the…
Many police officials are likely to face the music and be suspended if police commissioner Fannie Masemola is to be arrested, according to crime analysts. This comes in the wake of allegations that the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) obtained a warrant of arrest against Masemola. The alleged arrest is related to abuse of slush…
In a significant career shift, Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear has announced his departure from the TV news channel to take up a new role as a media liaison at the Department of Tourism. The announcement, made via his social media account on X (formerly Twitter), has elicited a range of reactions from the public…
According to a preliminary investigation, inmate Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges that he got the cellphone found in his possession from another offender who has since been released on bail. In a parliamentary reply, Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald said the investigation could not point to anyone responsible except Matlala himself, who was caught with…
