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The kits handed over to braai vendors at the weekend. Picture: SUPPLIED

Festive boost for Marina Glen braai operators as metro hands over new gear

Thirty-eight informal braai operators at Marina Glen, known as eBuhlanti, have received new catering equipment worth R268,400 from Buffalo City metro to boost their trade ahead of the festive rush.

Afro-soul artist Thuladiva champions hope in latest release

Eastern Cape Afro-soul singer Nokutula Mzendana, known as Thuladiva, has released her inspiring new single, Ntinga Ntaka, urging listeners to persevere through life's challenges.

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.

Nahoon Beach temporarily closed following shark sighting

Nahoon Beach has been temporarily closed after a shark was sighted on Saturday morning. Buffalo City Metro said the closure was a precautionary measure, warning swimmers and beachgoers not to enter the beach until further notice. "The…

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Suspended metro officials paid millions to stay at home

Buffalo City Metro is spending nearly R900,000 every month to pay eight suspended officials who remain at home, according to a confidential council report. Among those on suspension are three employees accused of copper cable theft and…

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.

Veteran athletes Michele Whittington (73) and Helen Nell (74) proudly display their top-category podium honors following the BCMM road event at Orient Beach.

Seventies and still setting the pace

Septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel defied age and tough hills to claim podium finishes at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race, proving fitness has no finish line.

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