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Students at Rhode have been provided with bottled water after a recent gastrointestinal outbreak left more than 100 students ill.
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Rhodes stomach bug a mystery after food and water contamination ruled out

Health authorities have ruled out water and food contamination as the source of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting over 100 students at Rhodes University in Makhanda.

A scientist tests water samples.

Water contamination concerns probed after Rhodes hit by gastro outbreak

Health authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rhodes University in Makhanda, after preliminary water tests detected E. coli and over 100 people reported falling ill.

Amandla Danca Teatro, the Gompo Arts Centre and Rhodes University  staged 'Enyobeni' at the National Arts Festival.

Enyobeni awareness play to be performed at four Buffalo City venues

The award-winning production 'Enyobeni The Play' returns to four stages across Buffalo City Metro to spark vital discussions on youth safety, accountability, and the tragic 2022 tavern incident.

Eastern Cape pupils taking part in fun, interactive experiments via Merck’s mobile Curiosity Cube

Science on wheels captivates Eastern Cape pupils

Merck’s Curiosity Cube has returned to South Africa for a second consecutive year, delivering hands-on Stem education to nearly 2,500 pupils across 18 Eastern Cape schools. The mobile science lab aims to bridge the gap between classroom…

Soon Fong Lee, 91,  and his wife Chiu-Lan Lee served their last customers on Thursday afternoon.
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His name is Soon Fong Lee

After 95 years of serving East London, the historic Lee Sun & Son corner store in Quigney has permanently closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's early Chinese immigrant community.

The Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehiThe Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIEDcle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Eastern Cape plugs into electric vehicle future with 15 charging sites

The Eastern Cape has rolled out 15 public electric-vehicle charging stations across key travel routes and towns, positioning its automotive sector for the transition to new energy vehicles as it pitches to investors at SA Auto Week.

Eastern Cape Judge Bloem's proposed elevation to Supreme Court widely welcomed

Legal bodies have welcomed the JSC’s recommendation to appoint Eastern Cape judge Gerald Bloem to the Supreme Court of Appeal, citing his extensive experience and judicial integrity.