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“I begged her to cling to the tree. I urged her not to give up. But she was screaming and shouting there was a snake in the water, and it was coming for her. And then she ...

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Mandilakhe Pukaza of Mdantsane is the lucky winner of this year’s Daily Dispatch “Win a Car” draw, which took place on Tuesday at the newspaper’s ...

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The time of the year has arrived again to celebrate and recognise community developers, philanthropists and other amazing people who live among us and give back to our communities without expecting anything in return. Local changemakers are given ...
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Marina Glen upgrade taking shape

Buffalo City Metro’s controversial R70m Marina Glen redevelopment, known locally as Ebuhlanti, is now preparing for its second phase, which will include ablution blocks, braai areas, sewer and water connections, an amphitheatre, a communal ...
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Run-up to ANC elective conferences marked by chaos

With the ANC’s regional elective conferences’ silly season in full swing, many incidents of what the party termed ...

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SAHRC probes sewage spillages into Great Fish River

The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating ongoing sewage spillages into the Great Fish River in the ...

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Young athlete’s remarkable feats not about self-glory but bigger purpose

East London resident Joel Smith, 20, dedicates his free time to raising funds for vulnerable children at the Kings ...

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Lejaka promises to stick around and fix BSA woes

New Boxing SA CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka has allayed fears that he might jump ship again, as he did five years ago when he ...

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Outrage after threats made to Gift of the Givers flood support members

The OR Tambo District Municipality has strongly condemned alleged extortionists targeting humanitarian organisation ...

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Parliament welcomes disclosure of Seta board appointments

Minister Nobuhle Nkabane’s compliance comes after sustained pressure from portfolio committee on higher education

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Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an eminent persons group which will guide the national dialogue ...

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Former teacher arrested in fake matric scam

When police and private security officers swooped on a makeshift school for adults in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, a ...

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Cops trace 'most-wanted' suspect in taxi murders

A suspect wanted by Western Cape police in connection with taxi-related murders, extortion and arson has been arrested.

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Councillor arrested over Qonce kidnapping

A Buffalo City Metro EFF councillor may find herself in hot water after being arrested in connection with a ...

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Young people must not just rely on government for jobs, says Mabuyane

Young people must stop the dependence syndrome, waiting for the government to provide jobs,  Eastern Cape premier ...

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UAE pledges R55m in aid for Eastern Cape flood victims

The provincial government has received a R55m donation from the UAE to support flood-relief efforts after the ...

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Identity theft syndicate targeting Sassa grants

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is concerned about the increase in identity theft in the Eastern ...

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‘Pupils taught in mother tongue comprehend better, are more confident’

The Eastern Cape provincial government says it is making strides in addressing literacy challenges among ...

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Youth must be placed in positions where we can introduce change

The Bantu Education system was designed to “train and fit” Africans for their role in apartheid society. Its ...

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