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Entle Mbonyana

Entle Mbonyana is a third-year Public Relations Management student at Walter Sisulu University. She is currently gaining hands-on experience through an internship programme at the Daily Dispatch.

CALLING FOR HELP: Inxuba Yethemba municipality mayor Noncedo Zonke.
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Eastern Cape mayor accuses male ANC comrades of ‘emotional abuse’

An Eastern Cape mayor has sent an SOS to national and provincial ANC bosses, pleading for their intervention in what she described as “emotional and political abuse” allegedly endured by women leaders of the party in the province.

Bonisile Grey from Macleantown speaking to the Daily Dispatch about his proposed name change for East London to KuGompo City. Picture: MARK ANDREWS © DAILY DISPATCH
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The story of KuGompo: How a wave and rock inspired East London’s new name

Man who made submission, Bonisile Grey, explains why it carries significance

Sport, arts and culture MEC Sibulele Ngongo is being dragged to court after allegedly failing to provide a nonprofit organisation with the reasons why East London’s name had to be changed to KuGompo City. Picture MARK ANDREWS
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Goodbye East London, hello KuGompo City

East London will officially become KuGompo City, while Graaff-Reinet is to be renamed Robert Sobukwe Town after sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie approved 21 geographical name changes across SA.

Roughly 40 shacks went up in flames in East London's lower CBD on Friday night. Picture: Mark Andrews/Daily Dispatch
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Outpouring of support for East London shack fire families

Friday's fire destroyed 61 shacks in the C2 settlement in Hill Street

A Buffalo City beach festival. The 2025 festive season drew thousands of tourists to the Eastern Cape.

Satisfying outcome as tourists enjoy Buffalo City festive season

The 2025 festive season drew thousands of tourists to the province, with Buffalo City metro welcoming a major influx of visitors who crowded beaches and entertainment areas

FITTING TRIBUTE: The former family home of a renowned Eastern Cape artist is set to open in her memory on Saturday, this time as a gallery, filled with art and memories, with an indigenous plant nursery and coffee shop.
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Former family home of artist to reopen as gallery

The former family home of a renowned Eastern Cape artist is set to open in her memory on Saturday, this time as a gallery, filled with art and memories, with an indigenous plant nursery and coffee shop.

A pipe burst late on Sunday nightm disrupting water supply in parts of Mnquma Local Municipality.
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ADM acts fast to restore water supply

The Amathole District Municipality (ADM) has moved swiftly to address concerns following a recent water supply interruption in parts of Mnquma Local Municipality, caused by a pipe burst along Centane Road near Msobomvu Stadium.

The beachfront was filled with excitement as different artists from across the Eastern Cape took to the stage, delivering energetic performances that kept the audience entertained throughout.
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Successful beach festival hailed as ‘vibrant, inclusive event’

Orient Beach came alive on Saturday as thousands of music lovers and festival-goers gathered for the Buffalo City Beach Festival.

Sanlam has teamed up with award-winning knitwear designer Laduma Ngxokolo of MaXhosa to create a stylish cuff
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Iconic fashion brand Maxhosa set to move production to ELIDZ

Production and manufacturing operations for internationally recognised fashion house Maxhosa Africa are being relocated to the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ).

HOLIDAY SPARK: The festive spirit is lighting up East London as Buffalo City Metro’s Christmas lights and decorations add cheer to the beachfront, drawing families and holidaymakers to the seaside.
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Metro shines light on Qonce for opening-of-season festivities

The festive spirit is lighting up the Buffalo City Metro as the city gears up for popular annual switching on of the Christmas lights.

The provincial education department is set to employ hundreds of grade R teachers permanently.
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Hundreds of grade R teachers in line for permanent posts

Almost 900 Eastern Cape grade R teachers will soon have permanent government jobs, pending adoption of the new budget later in November.

Chantal Pillay (second from left), founder and director of TCMM, walking with models down the runaway.
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Fashion and glamour combine to raise funds for worthy cause

Lights and local talent lit up the stage at Hemingways Casino on Saturday night as TC Model Management hosted its annual Met Gala Dinner, raising funds for the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC).

EBMQ has been nominated for Best Music Video at the 2025 Crown Gospel Awards.
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Celebrated gospel group receives awards nomination for standout track ‘Josefa’

The Evangeli Best Men Quintet (EBMQ), a celebrated gospel group from Mthatha, have reached a major milestone in their 25-year musical journey — earning a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2025 Crown Gospel Awards.