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South Africa's Ramaphosa heads to US for AI visit

Six people died in a head-on collision between a Toyota Quantum and a truck on the N2 near eMaxesibeni on Saturday morning.

Thirteen dead in 24 hours as horror crashes plague Eastern Cape N2

LULAMILE FENI Six people, five males and one female, believed to be university students, have died following a head-on collision…

  • Lulamile Feni
A 37-year-old man, convicted of raping his 12-year-old daughter, was sentenced to two life terms by the Bhityi regional court near Mthatha on Friday.

Eastern Cape father sentenced to two life terms for raping 12-year-old daughter

LULAMILE FENI A 37-year-old man, convicted of raping his 12-year-old daughter, was sentenced to two life terms by the Bhityi…

Seven killed in N2 crash, including five-year-old boy

  • Sivenathi Gosa

Tribunal against judge accused of racial slur moved in-camera due to complainant's medical condition

  • Ziyanda Zweni

Border Rugby turmoil deepens amid fraud probe

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Daily Dispatch Local Heroes celebrated at glittering gala dinner

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Microsoft battles global Outlook outage, rules out signs of malicious activity

A major global outage has disrupted Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams and Copilot, affecting users across 74 countries while…

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Sterling House in East London CBD is one of the WSU residences affected.
HIGHER EDUCATION
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Landlords carry out threats to cut student power and internet

Thousands of Walter Sisulu University students were left without electricity and Wi-Fi during exam preparations after private accommodation…

  • Asanda Nini
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  • Buhle Sirayi
  • Onela Rungqu
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

It's mayor or back to parliament for UDM's Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

It is mayorship or nothing for UDM deputy president, member of parliament and the party's mayoral candidate in Buffalo City Metro, Nqabayomzi…

  • Asanda Nini
Phakama Eastern Cape member and Mthatha ratepayer Phikolomzi Adonis who challenged for the mayorship of KSD Municipality in the recent municipal elections. Picture: SUPPLIED

Newcomer Phakama's priority is to hold KSD municipality accountable

Despite securing only one seat in the Mthatha-based King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality, newcomer Phakama Eastern Cape says it is not…

  • Sikho Ntshobane
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GIG GUIDE | Top events and live entertainment happening across Buffalo City metro

Discover upcoming events across Buffalo City this November, featuring live music, charity galas, theatre shows, markets, and fitness competitions.

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Phakama Eastern Cape member and Mthatha ratepayer Phikolomzi Adonis who challenged for the mayorship of KSD Municipality in the recent municipal elections. Picture: SUPPLIED

Newcomer Phakama's priority is to hold KSD municipality accountable

Despite securing only one seat in the Mthatha-based King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local…

  • Sikho Ntshobane
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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  • Aphiwe Deklerk
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…

  • Sikho Ntshobane
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)…

  • Asanda Nini
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…

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
  • Asanda Nini
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IN THE GARDEN | The best shade-tolerant herbs to cultivate in kitchen pots

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The Bunnahabhain distillery, founded in 1881, on the Scottish island of Islay.

A VINE TIME: Islay favourite Bunnahabhain makes a welcome return to South African shelves

  • Sam Venter
ENTERTAINMENT
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GIG GUIDE | Top events and live entertainment happening across Buffalo City metro

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Eastern Cape singer Nathi Mankayi sells out homecoming shows

  • 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

  • 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

  • Onela Rungqu
Thami Dickson
BROADCASTING

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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Opening batter Jordan Hermann helped the Dafabet Warriors beat Boland by eight wickets at Newlands to reach the YesPlay Pro20 Cup final, where they will face either Western Province or the Lions.
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Warriors Storm Into Pro20 Final

The Dafabet Warriors stormed into the YesPlay Pro20 Cup final after securing a dominant…

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New Highbury coach Clinton Larsen
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Larsen vows to build on Highbury FC's foundation rather than start over

Newly appointed Highbury FC head coach Clinton Larsen aims to build on his predecessors'…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Matthew Boast sends down a delivery during their Pro20 Cup cricket match against the Titans in Centurion on Wednesday
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Warriors ready to embrace finals day pressure, says Stubbs

Captain Tristan Stubbs praises the Dafabet Warriors' ability to handle pressure after…

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Chippa United midfielder Azola Tshobeni
SOCCER

Confidence and family fuel Tshobeni's rise at Chippa United

Chippa United midfielder Azola Tshobeni discusses how returning to the Eastern Cape and…

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Former SA paceman Charl Langeveldt, who previously worked with Bangladesh, will join the Proteas as a bowling consultant for the upcoming cricket series against the Tigers.
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Conrad expects Bangladesh to challenge Proteas

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has cautioned the Proteas against underestimating…

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The NMBCA Premier League continues this weekend, with PECC and Gamrose meeting again after their T20 clash last Saturday — this time in the Premier 50-over competition. Here, Gamrose batter Bennie Ruiters plays a shot
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Bay Premier League cricket race gathers pace

The Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier League heads into another packed weekend…

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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…

  • Amir Chetty
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Opinion

Whose human rights matter most?

The Trump administration has slashed vital funding for South Africa's HIV programmes while spending hundreds of millions of dollars to resettle…

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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…