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The multimillion-rand Waterworld development is the subject of an SIU investigation.
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R54m still needed to complete stalled Water World development

The Buffalo City Metro Development Agency needs an estimated R54m and 18 months to complete the stalled Water World Fun Park, which has already absorbed R121m and is under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit.

Nowanele Mvuza of Dutywa will be celebrating her 118th birthday this year. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Centane great-gran in line to become world’s oldest living person at 118

Centane great-grandmother Nowanele Yucu Mvuza is on the verge of making global history as she celebrates her 118th birthday on October 24. Having survived two world wars, the Cold War, and four decades of apartheid, Mvuza is now the…

Photo: East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ)
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Nzimande champions innovation at ELIDZ

Science, technology & innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has called for deeper collaboration between government, industry, and academia to turn research into tangible economic value during a visit to the East London Industrial Development…

Infighting is allegedly delaying the construction of a mall in Port St Johns.
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Port St Johns mall delay blamed on infighting

A proposed R253m shopping mall in Port St Johns has become a source of anger among residents, who blame infighting among ANC councillors for stalling the long-awaited development. Residents said that despite the Port St Johns Local…

The University of Fort Hare has announced Prof Wezile Chitha as its incoming vice-chancellor. He is set to resume office early next year. Picture: SUPPLIED

SRC calls on incoming Fort Hare VC to prioritise student needs

Incoming University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Prof Wezile Chitha will be expected to turn institutional ambitions into tangible improvements in students’ daily lives, the university’s Student Representative Council (SRC) said on…