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Sikho Ntshobane has been a journalist within the Daily Dispatch media family for almost 25 years, covering issues affecting communities across the province.
Sand truck owners in the former Transkei have accused the police of harassment and officials of imposing crippling fines when they are caught collecting sand from rivers, saying the government should help them comply with the law rather…
Government has spent about R500m on the long-awaited Umzimvubu Water Project, which is now about 15% complete and expected to cost R9.63bn. Water & sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina revealed the expenditure during an oversight visit to…
Areas such as Lusikisiki along the Wild Coast, with its world-renowned Magwa Falls, scenic beaches and rolling mountains, need to be assisted to realise their full tourism potential to help grow the economy of rural communities. The call…
A life-size bronze statue of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was unveiled in her hometown of Mbizana, Eastern Cape, to honour her legacy as a courageous anti-apartheid leader.
One of the Eastern Cape’s most deeply rural districts is positioning itself to become a major player in the green energy sector, with three investors lining up projects worth more than R2.5bn over the next three years.
A whistleblower in the troubled Mthatha-based King Sabata Dalindyebo local municipality has blown the lid on nepotism in the institution, alleging certain managers were employing relatives and their children in posts not advertised and…
The OR Tambo District Municipality has allocated R1.5 million for a feasibility study to explore the economic revival of Ngangelizwe, a historically significant township in Mthatha, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and support for…
The construction of a small harbour at Port St Johns along the Wild Coast is progressing, with an estimated cost of R220.13 million, though the final figure will be determined after technical planning and design.
From fixing potholes and streetlights to tackling crime, poverty and the rising cost of municipal services, mayoral hopefuls are promising to turn around the troubled King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality after the November 4 local…
A new single-cab bakkie from the OR Tambo district municipality’s fleet was hijacked on the N2 between Mthatha and Qumbu, marking the second such incident in two months. The hijacking occurred near the Number 10/Gungululu turn off
Vuyolwenkosi Marareni, a former extension officer in the Eastern Cape, claims he was unfairly penalized with monthly pension deductions after taking early retirement under a government offer that promised no penalties.
The OR Tambo District Municipality announced a six-month debt amnesty scheme offering up to 60% discounts to qualifying consumers who settle their municipal arrears within set timeframes, aiming to improve revenue collection and sustain…
With local government elections approaching, the contest for Mthatha’s mayoral seat in King Sabata Dalindyebo municipality intensifies amid pressing issues like crumbling infrastructure, high crime, unresolved land claims, and unemployment.
Two years after VIP protection officer Sisonke “Big-Boy” Madyibi was shot dead in front of his family, his brother Lwazi Madyibi has criticized police for a lack of updates and progress in the investigation.
OR Tambo district municipality mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana has described ongoing vandalism to infrastructure meant to assist communities with clean water as a double-edged sword, warning that ordinary citizens were the biggest losers.
