One of the Eastern Cape’s most deeply rural districts is positioning itself to become a major player in the green energy sector, with three investors lining up projects worth more than R2.5bn over the next three years.
Buffalo City College students living at the Fairview residence say they are being forced to endure unsafe and deteriorating living conditions despite the accommodation being accredited by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
Children in Mdantsane are swimming in unsafe, dirty dams due to a lack of proper facilities, risking their lives as several drownings have occurred in these waters over the years.
UDM president Bantu Holomisa has called on the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) to investigate allegations that ANC activists in Buffalo City Metro are using municipal employment opportunities under the EPWP to buy votes.
A whistleblower in the troubled Mthatha-based King Sabata Dalindyebo local municipality has blown the lid on nepotism in the institution, alleging certain managers were employing relatives and their children in posts not advertised and…
The article argues that South Africa’s progress depends not only on effective governance but equally on responsible citizenship, civic pride, and community engagement.
A string of murders of women runners in Johannesburg’s East Rand has left South African women fearful and forcing them to arm themselves or alter their routines for safety.
Eight gunmen killed 17 people and wounded 15 others in a bar shooting near Johannesburg, also robbing patrons and torching vehicles before fleeing.
A record-breaking El Niño is forcing top chefs worldwide to adapt their menus due to unpredictable weather impacting ingredient availability, quality, and prices.
Nineteen-year-old Asande Gogwana from Dimbaza, Qonce, is launching her music career with her debut Afro-soul single Indoda, a heartfelt plea for men to treat women with respect and make them feel safe.
Nine women were found murdered in Ekurhuleni over the past two to three months, with one victim, Thabiso Nokulunga Mncunu, believed to have links to Gqeberha.
South Africa's municipal crisis is marked by widespread service delivery failures, technical bankruptcy, and mismanagement, especially in the Eastern Cape, where many municipalities cannot meet basic operational costs or spend government…
Auditions are opening for Inyewe, a new isiXhosa drama being developed for SABC — with the production expected to create up to 250 jobs for actors, creatives and local businesses. Auditions hit Dutywa, KuGompo City and Dikeni from…
Eastern Cape actress Cwayita Mayekiso-Gaya has landed a role as a hospital administrator in e.tv’s new drama Land of Mills and Money after years of pursuing her acting dreams and overcoming repeated rejection.
Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane urged that Heritage Day should focus on restoring dignity, confronting moral decay, and addressing issues like gender-based violence and corruption, rather than being reduced to just a braai day.
The OR Tambo District Municipality has allocated R1.5 million for a feasibility study to explore the economic revival of Ngangelizwe, a historically significant township in Mthatha, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and support for…
Five frontrunners have emerged from 43 applicants vying to become the next vice-chancellor of the University of Fort Hare.
Many heritage sites in the Eastern Cape, particularly in Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay, are suffering from neglect, vandalism, and insufficient community involvement, threatening the preservation of the region’s rich history. W
The SACP has emerged as the fourth-largest political party by candidate numbers for South Africa's 2026 local government elections, marking a historic shift from its traditional alliance role with the ANC.
The SPAR Heritage Tour, supported by SPAR Eastern Cape, celebrates Heritage Month by bringing live music, culture, and community spirit to towns across the province, including Port Alfred, Qonce, and Mdantsane.
