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Mpumzi Mshweshwe

Mpumzi Mshweshwe is passionate about shedding light on the problems faced by people who would otherwise not have been seen or heard. He grew up in Braelyn, a community that engraved in him the sense of ubuntu.

The Bhisho Airport at Bulembu near Qonce.

Ciskei-era Bulembu Airport to become international export hub — Mabuyane

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane says the provincial government been given the green light to operate Bulembu Airport as a cargo hub and intends using the facility to export agricultural products and support the struggling automotive…

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ANC in race to finalise candidate lists with deadline looming

The ANC in the Eastern Cape is in a race against time to resolve branch-level disputes or risk contesting parts of the province without councillor candidates. Only 10 days are left before the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) August 28 deadline.

  • Asanda Nini
  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
Mavuso Msimang alongside Samora Machel (on the left) at the Rhodes Liberation Symposium in Makanda Picture Anam Baba

‘Anti-foreigner campaign undermining solidarity that helped end apartheid’

SA citizens’ increasingly hostile response to migration risks damaging relations with the country’s neighbours and undermining the regional solidarity that helped defeat apartheid, a symposium in Makhanda has been told.

  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
Several Eastern Cape roads have been closed while police, traffic authorities and emergency personel are dangerous monotoring routes during the sudden snowfall acrosss the province.

Heavy snow shuts Eastern Cape roads

Heavy snowfall and severe weather have shut several major mountain passes across the Eastern Cape, with emergency teams assisting stranded motorists and authorities warning drivers to stay off affected roads.

  • Asanda Nini
  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
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

Legal battles loom over renaming of East London, Graaff-Reinet

Major legal battles over the recent decision to change the names of East London and Graaff-Reinet are on the cards.

  • Asanda Nini
  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
Leading Nelson Mandela Bay regional figures and members from ActionSA joined the Democratic Alliance (DA). They were welcomed by DA EC Provincial Leader, Andrew Whitfield MP, DA EC Provincial Chairperson, Yusuf Cassim MPL, DA NMB Mayoral Candidate, Retief Odendaal MPL, and DA Winterhoek Constituency Leader, Horatio Hendricks MPL. Pictured here: DA EC Provincial Leader, Andrew Whitfield Picture Werner Hills
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Whitfield to focus on economy in return to provincial legislature

Former deputy minister aims to champion fight against unemployment and poverty

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US technology giant Amazon has backed a R1.5bn environmental restoration project in the Eastern Cape expected to create more than 11,000 sustainable long-term jobs over the next decade while helping revive one of SA’s most threatened ecosystems. Picture: Amazon News

R1.5bn environmental restoration project unveiled

Spekboom initiative backed by US tech giant set to create jobs and boost Eastern Cape rural economy

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Police have appealed to the public in helping track down missing K9 unit member, Floppy.

K9 police dog Floppy missing after robbery suspects escape

Eastern Cape police have appealed for help in tracing a K9 police dog that went missing on Friday during the pursuit of suspects after an armed robbery.

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Eastern Cape authorities say they are pushing for zero deaths during the upcoming initiation season. Picture:

Zero-death goal set for June initiation season

Traditional nurses and surgeons vetted, parents warned against illegal schools

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Mlindelwa 'Man B' Tyekana appeared in the magistrate’s court in KuGompo City on Friday.

Ex-cop among two accused with Man B in teen shooting case

Prominent businessman and entertainer Mlindelwa “Man B” Tyekana appeared in the magistrate’s court in KuGompo City on Friday for his first bail appearance in a teen shooting case.

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addresses party members during the unveiling of the Eastern Cape provincial task team at the City Hall in KuGompo City on Thursday night.

Fresh legal threat looms as ANC unveils Eastern Cape task team

As the national ANC officially inaugurated the party’s Eastern Cape provincial task team at the City Hall in KuGompo City late on Thursday, fresh warnings of legal action against the troubled party again emerged.

  • Asanda Nini
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Port Alfred-based construction company Top Rock Aggregate Group, which claims it signed a R90m contract with Joktel-linked entities in January for landscaping and civil works at the Fish River Resort, has halted all work at the site amid fraud allegations.

Hawks probe alleged fraud in Fish River resort revival project

The Hawks are investigating fraud allegations linked to a proposed R4bn redevelopment of the abandoned Fish River Resort near Port Alfred, months after investors promised to transform the site into a luxury tourism destination that would…

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
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Dale College rugby players in a huddle after beating Selborne College in Qonce on Saturday.

Dale pip Selborne in tense 165th anniversay showdown

Grit and determination were the deciding factor as Dale edged Selborne 31-27, with the Dale Reunion Weekend clash being decided in the last minutes at the Qonce school’s A-field graveyard on Saturday.

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NEW BROOM: Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata Newly appointed Provincial Commissioner for Eastern Cape SAPS.

‘I’m fit for purpose,’ says new Eastern Cape police chief Ncata

Newly appointed provincial commissioner vows to deal decisively with criminals

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