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Siphosethu Ngcangisa is a junior news reporter at the Daily Dispatch. Passionate about storytelling that uplifts communities, she covers local news, social issues, and human-interest stories across the Eastern Cape. A graduate of the University of South Africa (UNISA) with a background in Communication Science.
The Let’s Dance Ballet Academy in Buffalo Flats will take to the stage at Alexander Playhouse on Fridaya dn with The Storm Bird Returns, a production exploring hope, faith and perseverance through the story of a little bird forced to face…
Sonwabile Gingqishe — a former KwaMaqoma petrol attendant — has reached another milestone after his company was recently crowned Best PR Agency at the Prestige Awards in the UK. Gingqishe, 30, established Sonwabile PR Agency in 2019,…
Dimbaza-born artist and content creator Phumlisa 'Cap KillXR' Gayiya reflects on Tupac Shakur's legacy and resilience in his latest single, 'Let Them Know'.
Siphosethu Ngcangisa Eastern Cape writer, playwright and director Unathi Ndlelantle Ngada has reached another milestone in her writing career, with her latest book, What the Walls Remember, becoming her 14th Amazon bestseller. Other…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform with the University of Fort Hare choir at the Guild Theatre on Friday, 2 October, in a tribute concert honoring the late Albert Mazibuko, a founding member who died in April.
Auditions are opening for Inyewe, a new isiXhosa drama being developed for SABC — with the production expected to create up to 250 jobs for actors, creatives and local businesses. Auditions hit Dutywa, KuGompo City and Dikeni from…
Many heritage sites in the Eastern Cape, particularly in Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay, are suffering from neglect, vandalism, and insufficient community involvement, threatening the preservation of the region’s rich history. W
Gospel singer Andile Tsako from Gqeberha has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the upcoming Icebolethu Crown Gospel Awards, recognizing his transition from years as a backing vocalist to a solo artist.
Rachel Kolisi’s Falling Forward documentary drew a full house at KuGompo City’s Guild Theatre, focusing on women, connection, and shared experiences as part of a national tour.
Five KuGompo City majorettes have been selected to join South Africa’s 42-member team competing at the Majorette World Federation Championships in Poland, following years of dedication and success at local, provincial, and national levels.
The DEVO Chamber Orchestra from KuGompo City and the Makana Community Orchestra are collaborating for the first time to present 'A Meeting of Winds,' a concert series in KuGompo City and Makhanda to showcase the Eastern Cape's classical…
Lisakhanya Mabelu started feeding 10 children in Mdantsane NU6 during the June school holidays after noticing many lacked meals outside of school, and the initiative quickly grew to support over 150 children weekly.
Zolisa Madikizela, a former student support liaison officer, leverages her experience in student affairs to mentor and uplift communities in King Sabata Dalindyebo through two non-profit organisations.
A simple question from her daughters about children living on the streets forced social worker Athalia Flanagan to confront one of her own.
For more than a decade, Constance Zziwa has regularly visited prisons and juvenile detention centres, offering spiritual support, counselling and a listening ear to inmates who often have little support beyond the prison walls.
