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Burglars target BCM library, hall
A library and a hall in the Buffalo City Metro have been broken into in separate incidents this week.
Satisfying outcome as tourists enjoy Buffalo City festive season
The 2025 festive season drew thousands of tourists to the province, with Buffalo City metro welcoming a major influx of visitors who crowded beaches and entertainment areas
Ebuhlanti ready for festive season after R31.6m upgrade
The long-awaited and controversial Marina Glen redevelopment project is finally complete, ending months of construction, delays and anticipation from East London residents.
Metro shines light on Qonce for opening-of-season festivities
The festive spirit is lighting up the Buffalo City Metro as the city gears up for popular annual switching on of the Christmas lights.
Title deeds finally presented to hundreds of Mdantsane residents
Hundreds of families in Mdantsane finally own their homes after human settlements minister Thembi Simelane presented them with their title deeds on Thursday.
BCM’s sewage woes threaten Qonce community health
Buffalo City metro has again come under criticism for the state of the Schornville sewer plant, which is said to be causing spillages into water sources in Qonce.
Battle with metro over electricity tariffs far from over
While Buffalo City residents may have won the recent Bhisho high court battle with the metro over its “basic charge” to be added to its electricity tariffs, the fight is far from over. The judgment will be put on hold as the city is set to appeal.
Residents step up to restore pride to BCM suburbs
Buffalo City Metro residents are rolling up their sleeves to transform their neighbourhoods, taking on cleaning and maintenance work themselves in a grassroots effort to restore pride and order to the city.
Metro approves R29m ‘hardship relief’ for staff
Metro approves payment to restore ‘harmonious relations’ after bitter strike
BCM announces debt relief for senior citizens
The Buffalo City Metro BCM council has approved a set of debt relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden of retired and elderly citizens who continue to face economic challenges.
When joy leads the journey
Mdantsane-born Thobane Vumindaba founded Labtronic Solutions, transforming it into a multimedia studio that amplifies local voices.
Justice department cleaners go without pay for three months
Scores of cleaners scrubbing the floor, cleaning the bathrooms and ensuring the courts in East London are squeaky clean have been left in limbo, having not been paid their salaries for three months and counting.
New captain of ECDC ship has many skills
Seasoned public sector executive Lulama Mbobo-Vava stepped in as interim CEO at the ECDC last week.
BCM military veterans guarding coast ‘not paid for four months’
Military veterans on coastal protection duties in the Buffalo City Metro (BCM) region say they have not been paid for four months.
UPDATE | Two dead, one wounded in Southernwood cash-in-transit heist
Three people were shot during a cash-in transit heist in Southern Wood Spar on Monday morning





























