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ANC Eastern Cape provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane.
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Haggling begins as parties vie for control of hung councils

Political parties have started intense negotiations to take control of hung municipalities in the Eastern Cape after the ANC lost outright majorities across several councils, including Buffalo City.

Pupils from Embekweni Primary School walk to school after transport operators cancelled scholar transport services over non payment.
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Province taken to court over scholar transport failures

The South African Human Rights Commission is dragging the Eastern Cape government back to court over its ongoing failure to fund scholar transport for over 40,000 eligible pupils.

Transport MEC Xolile Nqatha officially opened the R380 million, 39-kilometre road linking the N2 in KwaBhaca to Sipetu Hospital.
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New tar road brings dignity and vital hospital access to rural KwaBhaca communities

A newly opened R1bn tar road linking the N2 to Sipetu Hospital has brought life-changing relief and restored dignity to rural KwaBhaca residents, ending years of mud, dust, and perilous delays.

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy was in KuGompo City on Tuesday for the unveiling of seven refurbished railway stations.
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R115m investment breathes new life into vandalised railway stations

Transport minister Barbara Creecy has unveiled seven refurbished railway stations in KuGompo City, marking a significant milestone in reviving passenger rail services across the Eastern Cape.

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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…

Police along the N2 with a hijacked truck
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Fresh hijacking spike sparks fears for motorists

A surge in armed carjackings across Buffalo City has put motorists and e-hailing drivers on high alert as survivors recount terrifying escapes and recent crime data reveals critically low prosecution rates.