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The Duncan Village Buy Back Centre.
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Another BCMDA project hits trouble as buy-back centre stalls

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
Gonubie Beach closed to bathers after sharks were spotted feasting on a whale carcass.

Gonubie Beach closed after sharks seen feeding on whale carcass

Multiple shark sightings off KuGompo City's shores have forced the temporary closures of Nahoon and this week Gonubie beach…

  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi.
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ANC powers to victory in Port St Johns, where its candidates were nearly excluded

Following an eleventh-hour Constitutional Court reprieve after missing the candidate registration deadline, the ANC secured a…

  • Lulamile Feni
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Farewell to 'Big Ben': Wild Coast mourns passing of gentle giant Ben Dekker

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ANC defectors also pick up UDM council seats in metro

  • Asanda Nini

Students should never become casualties of financial disputes

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Defence questions credibility of accuser in racial slur hearing

  • Ziyanda Zweni
Simon Harmer is ready for the Bangladesh challenge as they look to build on the cricket series win over Australia
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Harmer ready to make up for lost time

Proteas off-spinner Simon Harmer is determined not to rest on South Africa's Test series win over Australia, shifting his focus to the upcoming…

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Former Border and EP u20 winger Lithalethu Nombakuse who has joined the Blue Bulls Daisies.
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Bulls Daisies sign rising ex Border and EP speedster Nombakuse

The Bulls Daisies have bolstered their squad with the signing of rising Eastern Cape rugby sensation Lithalethu Nombakuse ahead of the 2027 season.…

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Nathi Mankayi
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Eastern Cape singer Nathi Mankayi sells out homecoming shows

Eastern Cape musician Nathi Mankayi has sold out two performances at the Guild Theatre in East London as he launches his Buyelekhaya Tour.

  • Nwabisa Mahlambeni
IN THE WINGS: One of around 100 vintage and classic cars from across the Eastern Cape ready to roll out of their stables and onto the Port Alfred Country Club fields on Saturday 5 December is this 1962 DKW – ‘probably the most attractive DKW ever made’ according to owner Brian Sparg. DKW was the precursor to Audi.

The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show is back on the road

The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show, sponsored by H-Mart, will take place at the Port Alfred Country Club on Saturday 5 December, rescheduled from…

  • Sue Maclennan
Flying the Eastern Cape flag at the 2026 edition of the global Business Process Enabling SA conference, hosted in Cape Town this week, are Dedeat MEC Nonkqubela Pieters and her team, as well as key partners from the EC Development Corporation and EL Industrial Development Zone. The conference brings together international investors and top industry innovators in the field from the UK, US, and Australia.

Surging business services sector adds 1,612 EC jobs

The Eastern Cape’s global business services sector experienced a significant surge in 2025, adding 1,612 net jobs to bring its total provincial…

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UDM supporters during a recent service delivery march in KuGompo City.
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ANC defectors also pick up UDM council seats in metro

Several ward councillor candidates who fell short in the local government elections,…

  • Asanda Nini
UDM president Bantu Holomisa. File photo.
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UDM guns for power in Buffalo City, KSD

Following significant losses in the local government elections, the African National Congress…

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UDM King Sabata Dalindyebo mayoral candidate, Prince Mlimandlela Ndamase.
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'We love ANC, but we love our houses more'

Frustrated by persistent service delivery failures, dry taps, and potholes, affluent…

  • Lulamile Feni
Ngcobo Yethu Civic Organisation formed in November 8,2025, has won three seats in the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality at its first attempt to enter the political space during last week's local government elections. Pictured is chairperson Gcobani Nkwele.
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New civic group wins seats in Dr AB Xuma amid ballot controversy

Despite celebrating its first anniversary on Sunday, the Ngcobo Yethu Civic Organisation…

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With ANCYL regional secretary Mzobanzi Nkwentsha, second from left, as he addresses a gathering of about 50 people, are incoming councillors Nokulunga Ngxingo (Ward 13), Unathi Klaas (Ward 10) and Bekithemba Mabona (Ward 2)
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Makana ANC's young guard rules out working with DA in coalition

Winning just 10 out of 25 seats in the Makana local council, the ANC has lost its majority…

  • Sue Maclennan
Outgoing three-term Coffee Bay councillor Jeffrey Msakeni.

Long-standing Coffee Bay councillor happy to take back seat after election loss

After 15 years representing the Wild Coast communities of Coffee Bay and Hole-in-the-Wall,…

  • Lulamile Feni
Electoral Commission of South Africa officials at the results operational centre at the East London International Convention Centre.
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ActionSA and PA set to make debut in BCM council

ActionSA and the PA will make their debut in Buffalo City’s 100-member council with two seats…

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SACP Eastern Cape secretary Xolile Nqatha.
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Communists stand and deliver in Eastern Cape

Contesting elections on its own for the first time, the South African Communist Party (SACP)…

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ANC Eastern Cape provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane.
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Haggling begins as parties vie for control of hung councils

Political parties have started intense negotiations to take control of hung municipalities in…

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Bhekizenzo Gigi, centre, has held onto Ward 14.
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Independent councillor Gigi holds onto seat in Kumkani Mhlontlo

Independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi has won a second term as Ward 14 councillor in the…

  • Lulamile Feni
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Eastern Cape singer Nathi Mankayi sells out homecoming shows

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IN THE WINGS: One of around 100 vintage and classic cars from across the Eastern Cape ready to roll out of their stables and onto the Port Alfred Country Club fields on Saturday 5 December is this 1962 DKW – ‘probably the most attractive DKW ever made’ according to owner Brian Sparg. DKW was the precursor to Audi.

The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show is back on the road

  • Sue Maclennan

Mdantsane teen Black Mamba determined to make his mark

  • Sinazo Ngange
Multitalented Eastern Cape artist Luthando Mzi says he discovered his gift when he was in primary school in 2006
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Qonce musician uses song to speak out against gender-based violence

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Thami Dickson
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Thami Dickson appointed business manager of Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM

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The boat Solo slides into Gonubie river on the way to the ocean.

DELORIS KOAN | When male laundry pride must give way to womanly acts of love

Artist Juliet Greig

IN THE GARDEN | At home with artist Juliet Greig

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Nia Pearl takes The G Lounge stage at Berlin November 2026

The band Georgetown will perform live at Bay Collective in Beacon Bay on Friday, starting at 8pm.
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East London Gig Guide: top events and entertainment this November

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Outdoor adventure day in Cintsa backs rehabilitation of rescued horses

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Simon Harmer is ready for the Bangladesh challenge as they look to build on the cricket series win over Australia
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Harmer ready to make up for lost time

Proteas off-spinner Simon Harmer is determined not to rest on South Africa's Test series win…

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Former Border and EP u20 winger Lithalethu Nombakuse who has joined the Blue Bulls Daisies.
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Bulls Daisies sign rising ex Border and EP speedster Nombakuse

The Bulls Daisies have bolstered their squad with the signing of rising Eastern Cape rugby…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Highbury FC have parted ways with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi
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Highbury part ways with head coach Vilakazi

Highbury FC have mutually parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi following…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Dafabet Warriors opener Jordan Hermann smashed a sparkling 95 runs from 54 balls to help the Warriors overcome the Titans in the final match of the Yesplay Pro20 Cup Super Eight Stage at Supersport Park on Wednesday.
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Boast, Hermann drive Warriors home as Finals Day looms

Jordan Hermann struck a commanding 95 and combined with JP King in a record partnership to…

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Zubayr Hamza believes his time at the Lions has given him a different perspective ahead of his Proteas return
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Hamza returns with fresh perspective

Top-order batter Zubayr Hamza reflects on how four seasons with the DP World Lions shaped his…

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Silver medallist South Africa's Tatjana Smith poses with her medal after the women's 200m breastsroke swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on August 1, 2024.
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South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands

Double Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith has announced she is switching her…

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Bradley Birkoltz, the man behind the Xerox Lightning Fast, enjoys a perfect morning at the 10km race

Excitement as Jilingisi wins Xerox Lightning Fast 10km

The Xerox Lightning Fast 10km took its name originally in 1986, perhaps more in hope than…

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The Merrifield College team were crowned Eastern Cape provincial champions at the 2026 Alexander Forbes Battle Boards Tournament.
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Merrifield chess teams enjoy successful 2026 season

Merrifield Prep School and College have enjoyed an outstanding 2026 chess season, claiming…

Referee Allen Matakane counts out Abelo Tokwe, who was knocked out by Lonwabo Sizani, in their junior-lightweight clash at the Guild Theatre last week.

Sizani's camp caution against shortcuts despite redemption victory

The handlers of Mdantsane knockout specialist Lonwabo Sizani, who has bounced back to winning…

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Pitso Mosimane (coach) of Bafana Bafana during the South African national men's soccer team training at Milpark Stadium on Monday (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Job threatened McCarthy makes Kenya dangerous test for Bafana - Mosimane

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has warned his squad against complacency ahead of their…

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Students should never become casualties of financial disputes

Examinations are generally a stressful moment for many students. It is a time that must be incident-free so that students can have maximum…

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Coalitions must deliver, not divide

The much-awaited results of the local government elections are out. We congratulate the Electoral Commission of SA for delivering on its mandate…

ByNkosikhulule Nyembezi

Point Of Order | South African voters punish delinquent councillors in local elections

Several delinquent councillors have spent the past five years trying to undermine South African democracy. Last Wednesday, a combined…

ByVusumzi Vusie Mba

Vusumzi Vusie Mba | Province needs progress, not former Bantustan capitals rivalry

Dear Prince Mlimandlela Ndamase, Ah Mandlezulu! I write this open letter not out of disrespect, nor out of disregard for the traditional leaders and…

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Voters deliver clear mandate for accountability and basic services

Millions of South Africans have cast their ballots in the local government elections, delivering an unmistakable message that communities demand…

BySiphiwo Fumbeza

INSIGHT | Agoa loss: SA needs trade diplomacy, not political theatre

The fallout surrounding South Africa's trade relations and potential loss of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act highlights the…