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Zuma 'a wolf in a sheep's skin': Mbeki reflects on 30 years of freedom

Mbeki questioned why Zuma would be part of attempts to render ineffective Sars which was responsible for the majority of the government’s revenue.

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Fraud case of health department spokesperson Kupelo transferred ...

The matric certificate fraud case of Eastern Cape health department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo has been transferred to the East London specialised ...

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BCM temporarily suspends controversial overtime policy

After nearly being thrown into turmoil by a potentially crippling strike, Buffalo City Metro has decided to temporarily suspend its controversial ...

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Farmer shot dead, 200 animals stolen as stock ...

Stock farmers in Mthatha and Tsolo are under siege with more than 200 animals stolen last week, a stock owner gunned down and another farmer wounded after he engaged in a fierce gunfight with rustlers.. An emerging farmer, Themba Madolo, 65, ...
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Visiting specialists restore dignity to children

Two of SA’s top paediatric surgeons were at Frere Hospital last week to repair complex congenital defects in children ...

Politics

Taxi operators fuming over nonpayment by MK Party, EFF

With campaigning gaining momentum before the hotly contested May 29 election, two political parties in the Eastern ...

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Ramaphosa to honour writer and journalist Nontando ‘Noni’ Jabavu

Legendary Eastern Cape writer and journalist Nontando “Noni” Jabavu will be honoured posthumously with the Order of ...

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OFF TRACK | Gran surfers lend campaign 5,600 years of life experience

Women who have seen and done the impossible, and who have discovered the youthful joy of surfing, are joining the ...

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

School News /

UFH ranked among world's top 2,000 universities for 2024

SPONSORED | The University of Fort Hare showed a remarkable ascent in the latest URAP World Rankings measuring academic ...

Boxing Mecca

SA boxing great Dingaan Thobela dies aged 57

Former world champion and darling of SA sport Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela has been found dead at his Joburg flat ...

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Lawyer testifies he was warned he would follow in footsteps of slain prominent lawyer ...

A lawyer who made it clear he was "forced to be here" testified in the trial of alleged underworld crime boss Nafiz ...

Politics

IEC calls for speedy probe of MK Party’s alleged fraudulent signatures

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has called for police to expedite their investigation into reports Jacob ...

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Flu season loading: Vulnerable groups urged to vaccinate

The health department is urging South Africans to take precautionary measures to protect themselves against respiratory ...

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Dalindyebo’s estranged wife also backing EFF

East London businesswoman Queen Nolubabalo Khazeka Mcinga-Dalindyebo, estranged wife of AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya ...

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Mud schools a reality for many Willowvale pupils

As the country celebrated three decades of democracy on Saturday, pupils at several schools in Willowvale only hear ...

Careers

Phanda Mzansi provides helping hand to township and rural businesses

Eastern entrepreneurs of Phanda Mzansi, a nonprofit organisation aimed at uplifting the community, understand the ...

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Province out of options in decades-old Ikamva legal battle

A high court bid by three Eastern Cape government departments to have two decade-old judgments rescinded has failed — ...

Public needs to see action against heritage site vandals

Graves are sacred spaces that hold deep emotional significance for families and friends of the deceased. More so the final resting place of world-renowned and ...

LETTERS | By remembering Hani’s dedication to the struggle, we honour his memory

April 10 marked the 31st anniversary of the assassination of Chris Hani, a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and leader of the SACP.  Hani’s ...

Unpaid state pensioners deserved better treatment

One of the biggest advantages of a secure job is not just being able to pay for your monthly expenses, but also knowing that every month a small amount is ...

Multimedia

‘Bring back Arthur Zwane to finish the season,’ says Chiefs legend Fani Madida: Arena Sports Show

In the 16th episode of the 'Arena Sports Show', presenter Clauiee Grace Mpanza, regular guests Sizwe ‘Click Click Bang’ Mabena and Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Fani ‘Didiza’ Madida to discuss the ...

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LISTEN | Foundation calls for individual ...

Government should not interfere with people's lives.That is a view of Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara.

LISTEN | NSPCA has serious concerns over ...

Amid the heated discussion over the export of South African livestock, Wednesday was a bustling day at the harbor in ...

LISTEN | NSPCA raises alarm over ...

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has raised the alarm over an infectious disease outbreak at a feedlot housing ...

LISTEN | Long and desperate property ...

If BCM's town planning unit does not sharpen up, construction companies will migrate to municipalities that don’t take ...

LISTEN | UDM growing stronger in Eastern ...

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says he remains positive about his party’s future in the Eastern Cape and has issued a ...

Business

ELIDZ bids farewell to long-serving CEO, ...

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has unveiled three new investments, collectively valued at about ...

New era on hand for BT Ngebs

BT Ngebs City Mall is getting ready for a major facelift, say its new owners. The Mthatha mall opened to much ...

Tesla’s Musk likely to unveil $2bn-$3bn ...

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2bn-$3bn (R38bn-R57bn), mainly for building a new ...

East London retailers feel cold wind as ...

With municipal costs now higher than rent, a number of shops in Vincent Mall are mulling whether they can afford to ...

Small businesses want bigger slice of BCM ...

Business leaders want to challenge the way tenders are decided in the metro to ensure more work comes to small ...

Meetings Africa spurs major economic ...

SPONSORED | The business events industry’s vital role in revitalising the economy is undeniable, highlighting the need ...

Global smartphone market set to rebound ...

Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound 3% this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging ...

Africa

LIVE UPDATES | Restaurants, hairdressers ...

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng is 13,023, with 3,716 recoveries and 87 deaths.

22,000 Edcon employees get retrenchment ...

SA's biggest non-food retailer Edcon has served 22,000 of its employees with notices of retrenchments as it blames ...

Lifestyle

Prime Circle to rock East London with new ...

One of SA’s top rock bands, Prime Circle, is coming to East London on Wednesday with their new sound and fresh ...

Only two Jaguar F-Type ZP Editions will ...

Jaguar has announced its full transition to electric vehicles starting in 2025. To mark the end of its era in internal ...

TikTok’s Mandisi Tshingana starts new ...

Mandisi Tshingana, a TikTok star known for his side-splitting videos, has embarked on a new business venture — ...

FIRST DRIVE | Updated Kia Picanto will ...

The popular budget car gets a restyle to spruce it up in a competitive segment

Carmaker Chery creates a humanoid robot ...

Curvaceous Mornine will act as a salesperson, information provider and caregiver

Nissan, Mazda unveil new models for China ...

Nissan and Mazda unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday, signalling a fresh push by Japanese ...

World

Russia to target Nato nuclear weapons in ...

Russia will make Nato nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they are deployed there, the TASS news ...

US reaches $138.7m civil settlement with ...

The US Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million civil settlement with hundreds of victims of former USA ...

Nato drills in Finland are provocative, ...

Nato exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative in ...

SA calls for probe after reports of mass ...

The department of international relations and cooperation says reports about the discovery of mass graves in Gaza calls ...

Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but ...

Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, ...

Teen charged with terrorism over Sydney ...

Thousands of Muslims gathered in mosques across Sydney for regular prayers on Friday despite concerns about retaliatory ...

Sport

Boxing Mecca

Injury woes in Chippa camp for Swallows ...

Chippa United have to deal with injuries to key players heading into their DStv premiership game against Swallows ...

SA boxing great Dingaan Thobela dies aged ...

Former world champion and darling of SA sport Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela has been found dead at his Joburg flat ...

Injuries hamper SA team in Mandela Boxing ...

Once again injuries hampered the SA team's participation in the recently concluded inaugural Mandela Boxing Cup event ...

Cafu on brink of fighting for two world ...

Duncan Village boxing phenomenon Phumelela Cafu will probably challenge for two world titles if he wins his mandatory ...

Hem wins Eastern Cape boxing title

Young boxing talent Siyabulela Hem may have pushed veteran boxer Luthando Mbumbulwana into retirement after forcing ...