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Social Impact Enterprise Award nominee | Community campaigns, youth training and grassroots broadcasting drive Link FM's mission

Christian community radio station Link FM continues to transform lives across Buffalo City through community fundraising, youth mentoring initiatives, and grassroots broadcasting.

Border-Kei Chamber of Business CEO Lizelle Maurice (left) with The Entrepreneur 2026 Exhibition Buffalo City Edition winners Prince Masuku, Ngcali Bam and Sandiso Boso alongside Bulelani Veto of Airports Company South Africa’s King Phalo Airport, during the awards ceremony in KuGompo City. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Buffalo City businesses take top honours in entrepreneurship programme

Do Impossibles Enterprise claimed first place in The Entrepreneur 2026 Buffalo City Edition after an intensive 10-week business acceleration programme celebrating local innovation.

voestalpine Automotive Components East London, which operates from the East London Industrial Development Zone’s Automotive Supplier Park, supplies components for locally manufactured passenger vehicles. Picture: SUPPLIED

Corporate Platinum Award nominee | East London: Building a safer, greener future

Supplying local vehicle manufacturers since 2012, voestalpine Automotive Components East London leads the way in green energy investment, factory safety, and inclusive workplace initiatives.

Border Cricket administrator Greg Fredericks, Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku and Local organising committee chief operating officer Edward Khoza during the inspection of Buffalo Park Cricket stadium on Wednesday. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Scramble for tickets ahead of World Cup games

Over 600,000 ticket ballot entries have already flooded in for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup fixtures at Buffalo Park, with organisers urging fans to apply before the November 21 deadline.

The Drake Flemmer and Orsmond team: Top left to right: Akhanani Madlokazi (Candidate Attorney); Mlibo Buya (Candidate Attorney); Saadiya Myburgh (Candidate Attorney); Bridigitte Birtill (Candidate Attorney); 
Bottom Left to Right: Catherine Dutton (Candidate Attorney); Richard Jardine (Director); Bongani Qangule (Director); Zintle Matshaya (Associate)
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Corporate Gold Award nominee | How Richard Jardine steers DFO Attorneys

Managing partner Richard Jardine reflects on his career, developing future lawyers, and maintaining a people-centred approach at historic Eastern Cape law firm Drake Flemmer & Orsmond Attorneys.

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