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Suspended metro officials paid millions to stay at home

  • ASANDA NINI
Orient Beach.
SHARK ATTACKS

Beaches to reopen after fatal attack by suspected great white shark

Buffalo City Metro is preparing to reopen Orient and Eastern beaches after open-water swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally…

  • Mike Loewe
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Propella Business Incubator head Masa Mlamla with the creator of the Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB), McKevin Ayaba, at the Awards Summit this week. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Eastern Cape incubator Propella named Champion of the Year

Eastern Cape business incubator Propella has been named Incubation Champion of the Year 2026 at the African Startup Ecosystem…

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Bosom buddies Batyi and Sigaba up ante before title clash

  • Mesuli Zifo

National team to investigate Eastern Cape gastro outbreaks

  • Sivenathi Gosa
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‘Charlotte’s Web The Musical’ comes to life at Guild Theatre

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa

AJ Corbett drives sustainable design and rural development with TCN Architects

Former Buffalo City Metro chief of marine services Siani Zahn.

READER LETTER | Aquarium standards must not slip

The resignation of Siani Zahn (née Tinley) after 30 years at the East London Aquarium should concern every Buffalo City Metro resident who values…

Harnessing abundant sunshine through outdoor solar lighting offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to brighten gardens, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark. Picture: Lighthaus
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IN THE GARDEN | Let the light shine into the night

Discover how outdoor solar lighting can illuminate your garden, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark without harming…

  • Julia Smith
Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES
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Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park, aiming to end their campaign on a high despite missing…

  • Anathi Wulushe
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A VINE TIME | From surfboards to sauvignon blanc, Salt Rock makes waves in wine

Salt Rock Wines founders Rudolph Steenkamp and Xander Grier combine sustainable farming and minimal intervention to deliver serious, terroir-driven…

  • Sam Venter
Operation Smile medical volunteers Dr Bruce Lelala (plastic surgeon), Dr Zamantungwa Khanyile (plastic surgeon trainee) and Dr Thando Dlamini (plastic surgeon observer) provide life-changing surgery to a patient.
PUBLIC HEALTH

Operation Smile brings new hope to Eastern Cape families

Operation Smile returns to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha to offer free, life-changing cleft lip and palate surgeries for children and…

  • Luke Charter
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EFF leader Julius Malema does door-to-door visits with residents of Bhongweni.
SOUTH AFRICA ELECTIONS
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Malema backs scrapping of 35-year age limit on government jobs

EFF leader Julius Malema has pledged to scrap the 35-year age limit on government jobs and…

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
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'We'll still vote for him': Murdered ANC candidate retains support

Despite the murder of ANC ward candidate Ngawonke Bulala, voters in Kumkani Mhlontlo say they…

  • Lulamile Feni
  • Ziyanda Zweni
Julius Malema
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Airport bomb scare delays Malema's Buffalo City election campaign

A bomb scare at King Phalo Airport involving a FlySafair flight delayed Julius Malema's…

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
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Civic groups shift from street protests to council ballot boxes

For decades, civic organisations have been the voice outside council chambers, fighting for…

  • Ziyanda Zweni
Independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi with supporters.
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Independent councillor Gigi fights to retain seat in Kumkani Mhlontlo

Independent ward councillor Bhekizenzo Gigi is campaigning to retain his seat in Kumkani…

  • Lulamile Feni
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Rival parties roll out the big guns in Buffalo City

Political parties are rolling out their senior leaders in Buffalo City Metro ahead of the…

  • ASANDA NINI
Contralesa provincial chair Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyana.
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Contralesa in Eastern Cape faces collapse as chair orders total overhaul

Contralesa (Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa) in the Eastern Cape is facing an…

  • Lulamile Feni
Jacob Zuma.

New book on Jacob Zuma's presidency set for Eastern Cape launch

A definitive new book exploring the political impact and enduring legacy of Jacob Zuma's…

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Long-serving DA councillor Mbongeni Kotana is the party's mayoral candidate for Port St Johns.
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DA mayoral candidate Kotana vows to revive Port St Johns

Former Port St Johns municipal councillor Mbongeni Kotana, who took the troubled council to…

  • Sikho Ntshobane
Knysna municipal offices
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KIM opens criminal case against DA in Knysna coalition row

A political row in Knysna has escalated after the Knysna Independent Movement filed a…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
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Harnessing abundant sunshine through outdoor solar lighting offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to brighten gardens, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark. Picture: Lighthaus
GARDENING
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IN THE GARDEN | Let the light shine into the night

  • Julia Smith
WINE
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A VINE TIME | From surfboards to sauvignon blanc, Salt Rock makes waves in wine

  • Sam Venter
Local youngsters are set to bring a beloved children's classic to life next week as Stirling Primary School presents Charlotte’s Web The Musical at the Guild Theatre from October 28 to 31. Picture: Supplied
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‘Charlotte’s Web The Musical’ comes to life at Guild Theatre

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
Director Nceba Mqolomba
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Eastern Cape short film wins top honours at Malawi film festival

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
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From student-room skits to national acclaim: Olwethu Ncapayi wins big at creator awards

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
GOSPEL MUSIC
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Eastern Cape gospel talent shines at Crown Awards

  • Lulamile Feni
Amandla Danca Teatro, the Gompo Arts Centre and Rhodes University staged 'Enyobeni' at the National Arts Festival.
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Enyobeni awareness play to be performed at four Buffalo City venues

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
Tim Theron as bodyguard Martin Dekker opposite Australian actor Abbie Cornish in the gripping new eight-episode series Invisible which is the adaptation of Deon Meyer's book Blood Safari. 
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Action, stunts, and stardom: Tim Theron takes the lead in Deon Meyer thriller 'Invisible'

  • Barbara Hollands
Brothers Tiaan and Robert Nel with the 9'4" green Pineapple homemade longboard in Jeffreys Bay. Picture: LARA JOUBERT
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AT THE BEACH | Brothers craft DIY longboard to compete in SA championships

  • Nick Pike
Let’s Dance Ballet Academy in Buffalo Flats will take to the stage at Alexander Playhouse on Friday and Saturday with 'The Storm Bird Returns'. Picture: SUPPLIED
BALLET

Faith takes flight in Buffalo Flats ballet production 'The Storm Bird Returns'

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
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Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES
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Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park,…

  • Anathi Wulushe
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Eastern Cape Iinyathi U19 aim to extend stay at to

Eastern Cape Iinyathi U19 look to extend their lead at the top of the Border Club T20 coastal…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Getting an early look at a new book about Eastern Cape rugby were, from left, Yazeed le Roux (PESLT), Bernard Petersen (former Saru player), Sedick Crombie (author) Peter Slabbert and Graeme Sauls (PESLT).
RUGBY

New book recalls untold rugby stories from apartheid years

A new book by Sedick Crombie chronicles the untold stories of Eastern Cape rugby legends who…

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma cracks a smile as he runs to celebrate their innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Dafabet Test at St George's Park in Gqbeberha on Thursday
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Bavuma hails SA's character after win

Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic…

  • Amir Chetty
Zolisa Batyi will face Likho Sigaba at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo City on Sunday next week.

Bosom buddies Batyi and Sigaba up ante before title clash

Zolisa Batyi and Likho Sigaba (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/boxing/2026-10-05-batyi-pins-h…

  • Mesuli Zifo
The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.
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Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's…

  • Amir Chetty
The Warriors Women are looking to get their Hollywoodbets Pro Series campaign moving in the right direction when they face the Garden Route Badgers Women in Oudtshoorn this weekend
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Serame wants Warriors Women to bounce back against Badgers

Following tough opening defeats in Durban, Warriors Women head coach Nkululeko Serame has…

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Jamie Riddle has vowed to turn the disappointments of his recent Ironman World Championship campaign into motivation for a strong comeback after making the difficult decision to withdraw from the race before the marathon leg
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Riddle turns Kona pain into lesson

Triathlete Jamie Riddle reflects on the physical setbacks, tactical errors, and mental…

  • Amir Chetty
Highbury FC's Luke Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat against Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships
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Highbury FC aim to bounce back against Casric Stars

Highbury FC look to revive their Motsepe Foundation Championship promotion hopes when they…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Chippa United coach Brandon Truter commands his troops
SOCCER

Chippa battle Golden Arrows for Carling Cup quarterfinal spot

Chippa United and Golden Arrows collide in a high-stakes Carling Knockout Cup last-16…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
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READER LETTER | Aquarium standards must not slip

The resignation of Siani Zahn (née Tinley) after 30 years at the East London Aquarium should concern every Buffalo City Metro resident who values…

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Bavuma staking his claim as one of SA's cricket greats

Temba Bavuma's match-winning 179 against Australia in Gqeberha has reignited debate over his standing among South Africa's greatest Test captains.

ByChristopher Wild

Biological Inflation: Why Food Security Without Nutrition Is a Mirage

South Africa may celebrate record-breaking harvests of maize and grain, but full silos do not guarantee healthy citizens. Despite producing ample…

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Orient Beach tragedy highlights need for shark spotters

The Buffalo City Metro's open water swimming community is in mourning after the death of Janine Lochrenberg, 65, in the ocean off Orient Beach soon…

ByEditorial Comment
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Residences are meant to be places of rest — not crime scenes

Women students accommodated at Buffalo City College's Fairview residence have been living in fear. Their residence has been broken into on several…

ByNandiswa Mpolweni
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Coalition politics: The hidden election question

When citizens vote in local government elections, many understandably think first about the party they support, the ward candidate they know, or the…