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The multimillion-rand Emthonjeni Arts artists’ retreat centre in Hamburg, which was built by the Amathole District Municipality’s economic development arm Aspire as a creative hub for national and international artists, closed at the end of 2014.

Emthonjeni revival plan sparks community backlash

Plans by the Ngqushwa Municipality to lease the derelict R40m Emthonjeni arts facility to private investors have triggered pushback from Hamburg residents, who claim they have been excluded from decisions regarding community land.

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Ex-Enoch Mgijima municipal manager Zondani acquitted of fraud

The Makhanda High Court has set aside the fraud and corruption convictions of former Enoch Mgijima municipal manager Nokuthula Zondani. The appeal court ruled the trial magistrate miscalculated contract values, prompting plans for a civil…

Vehicles trapped on the road at Mqanduli.

Flooding cuts off towns and disrupts services across OR Tambo district

Heavy rains have cut off access to towns such as Mqanduli and disrupted services across the Eastern Cape's OR Tambo District, leaving communities isolated as disaster teams assess the damage.

Eastern Cape great-grandma Nowanele Mvuza of Dutywa died on her 119 birthday. Picture: Supplied
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Centane great-grandmother in line for record, dies on 119th birthday

Eastern Cape centenarian Nowanele Yucu Mvuza, who was undergoing verification to be officially recognised as the world's oldest person, passed away on her 119th birthday.

Premier Oscar Mabuyane met the University of Fort Hare council at Lillian Diedericks House in Bhisho on Tuesday.
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University precincts may be built in Bhisho, Dikeni and KuGompo City

The Eastern Cape government and the University of Fort Hare are exploring the creation of university precincts across Bhisho, Dikeni, and KuGompo City to integrate higher education infrastructure with regional development.

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…

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