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Zamandulo Malonde

Zamandulo Malonde is a features features and general news reporter for The Herald and Weekend Post, covering lifestyle, arts, entertainment and human interest and general stories in the Eastern Cape.

Neil Jonker demonstrates the art of breadmaking to those that attended his sourdough breadmaking course during the Winter Wild Coast Family Festival in Chintsa last weekend.

Bread-making helps sculptor get over artistic block

Those attending the inaugural Winter Wild Coast Family Festival in Chintsa last weekend were able to participate in a sourdough bread-making workshop given by Western Cape-based sculptor and artisanal bread maker Neil Jonker.

Author Inga Kabane heads project to restore Butterworth High School

Now a self-published author raising her own family, a Butterworth High School alumnus was taken aback when she visited the school to donate her books in 2023 and saw how much her former model C school had deteriorated. What Inga Kabane,…

Francine Zana, a hotel cleaner-turned-entrepreneur who now runs a consultancy and hospitality staff training company.

Francine Zana: from cleaner to entrepreneur

When Eastern Cape entrepreneur Francine Zana dropped out of school and sought a job as a cleaner, never in her wildest imagination did she guess where that crucial decision would lead her.

Mover & Shaker: Businesswoman Francine Zana cleans up the competition

Eastern Cape domestic cleaner-turned-businesswoman, Francine Zana’s life is an inspiring tale of determination and resilience.

‘Back to the Future’ debuted at this year’s Umtiza Arts Festival and received raving reviews

Fun and learning as East London Museum goes ‘Back to the Future’

Young theatre enthusiasts have the opportunity to join Doc and Marty on a quest through time and space as they travel “Back to the Future” on Saturday.

Zakhel'ubomi Youth Development founder Siphosethu Nkanjeni, 33.

Unemployment hasn’t stopped caring woman from assisting community

What started as a small passion project by five friends in Mdantsane has made a positive impact on the lives of many disadvantaged youngsters in the community.

The annual Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride raises funds for prostate cancer research and men's mental health support. Picture HOUSE OF ASHBY PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephen Heger doing his bit for prostate cancer research, men’s mental health

For decades, the biking community has been burdened with the stereotype of gang-related violence and other unsavoury activities. This, some bikers say, is due to the history of the pastime and how it is often portrayed in films. The…

Chloe D giving free beauty classes to girls from safehouses.

Beautician generously shares skills with disadvantaged young women

An avid believer in the adage “when you look good, you feel good,” East London’s Chloe D Beauty owner, Chloe Dyer, is so passionate about her job, she offers her services for free to cancer patients, as well as her expertise to young…

An artist's impression of Herolim Private Hospital, Mthatha's new private hospital currently under construction

New private hospital in the works for Mthatha

Private healthcare for Mthatha residents and surroundings is about to become more accessible with the imminent opening of a new state-of-the-art hospital in the town. Herolim Private Hospital, the latest addition to Africa Healthcare’s…

The Cancer Connection founder Sam Ramsay

NPO founder helping fill the gaps in care for others fighting cancer

While some may view a cancer diagnosis as possibly the end to one’s life, it marked a new beginning for an East London woman who was inspired to start a charity for others walking the same path.

Time to nominate your local heroes

It is nearly time to honour some of the Eastern Cape’s most selfless and impactful changemakers as nominations for the Daily Dispatch Johnson’s Baby Local Heroes awards open on April 1. Daily Dispatch readers are invited to nominate…

The Ebubeleni Jazz in the Park Festival was scheduled to take place on Sunday afternoon

Ebubeleni jazz event called off at last minute

The final act of the Ebubeleni Music Festival was called off on Sunday due to rising Covid-19 cases in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Nelson Mandela Bay UDM mayoral candidate Luxolo Namette addresses party supporters ahead of the party's door to door campaign led by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa across the metro on Saturday

Political heavyweights arrive in Nelson Mandela Bay on campaign trail

Political parties pulled out the big guns on Saturday in a bid to sway Nelson Mandela Bay voters in their favour ahead of the upcoming local government elections on November 1.

Police respond to a cash-in-transit robbery in Durban Road, Kariega, on Monday

Suspects rob cash-in-transit van in Kariega

Police cordoned off a part of Durban Road in Kariega after a cash-in-transit robbery on Monday morning.

Black Excellence Modelling Academy founder Yolanda Bukani

Eastern Cape cancer survivor shows beauty comes from within

“Too athletic, too masculine, just one of the boys.”These may have been silly, meaningless words coming from her schoolmates, but to Gqeberha entrepreneur Yolanda Bukani, who was constantly on the receiving end of them, they were the…