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Driven by his mom's love of clean spaces and his own need to make a difference, a young man began experimenting with household products. It's been three years of hard-won milestones but Luckin is 'starting to feel like a brand'. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Eastern Cape teen turns mom's struggle into thriving startup

Inspired by his mother's struggles to afford basic cleaning supplies, 22-year-old entrepreneur Luzuko Memela built Luckzin Detergents into a certified brand supplying local supermarkets and creating jobs in his village.

A scientist tests water samples.

Water contamination concerns probed after Rhodes hit by gastro outbreak

Health authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rhodes University in Makhanda, after preliminary water tests detected E. coli and over 100 people reported falling ill.

Municipal employees in Matatiele reporting to work late at the municipal offices, were left stunned when they were barred from entering on Friday morning.
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Matatiele municipal workers locked out of offices after arriving late

Municipal employees arriving late in Matatiele were locked out of council offices on the orders of municipal manager Mothusi Lepheane, drawing fierce criticism from labour unions.

Community members gather together a police forensics come on the scene of the fatal shark attack that claimed the life of swimmer Janine Lochrenberg, on Tuesday morning at Orient Beach in KuGompo City.
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SHARK ATTACK: Horrified onlookers describe Orient Beach shark attack

A 65-year-old retired nuclear physicist, Janine Lochrenberg, has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming with a group off Orient Beach.

Independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi with supporters.
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Independent councillor Gigi fights to retain seat in Kumkani Mhlontlo

Independent ward councillor Bhekizenzo Gigi is campaigning to retain his seat in Kumkani Mhlontlo's Ward 14, standing again amid service delivery challenges and internal ANC tensions.

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.

An illustration of a healthcare worker testing for mpox.
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Two new mpox cases confirmed in Eastern Cape as health officials warn against stigma

Health authorities in the Eastern Cape have confirmed two new cases of mpox in Ndlambe and Makhanda, bringing the total to 26 as officials urge the public to avoid stigmatisation and ramp up contact tracing.

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.

Eastern Cape attorney arrested over alleged theft of R1.8m in RAF payout

A 51-year-old Eastern Cape attorney has appeared in court after being arrested by the Hawks for allegedly stealing R1.8m in Road Accident Fund compensation meant for a mother and daughter.

Aldo Scribante in his Audi TT will be hoping to lead the charge in the FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack this coming weekend

Excitement builds for inaugural Time-Attack at Scribante

Aldo Scribante Raceway prepares to host the inaugural FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack, bringing an exciting lineup of historic racers, high-performance supercars, rally machinery, and super-karts to the circuit.

Mehla Xamba, 74, is one of the oldest aspiring ward councillors come the November 4 elections. Picture:ZIYANDA ZWENI

Tired of broken promises, village pensioner eyes council seat

Frustrated by decades of poor service delivery and unfulfilled promises, 74-year-old retired mineworker Mehla Xamba is contesting Ward 2 in Port St Johns for the African Transformation Movement.

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Eastern Cape gospel talent shines at Crown Awards

Mthatha gospel ensemble Evangelical Best Men Quartet has reinforced its staying power in the South African music scene by securing its second consecutive nomination for best gospel group at the 19th Icebolethu Crown Gospel Music Awards.

Amandla Danca Teatro, the Gompo Arts Centre and Rhodes University  staged 'Enyobeni' at the National Arts Festival.

Enyobeni awareness play to be performed at four Buffalo City venues

The award-winning production 'Enyobeni The Play' returns to four stages across Buffalo City Metro to spark vital discussions on youth safety, accountability, and the tragic 2022 tavern incident.

Old Grey one step closer to Nedbank Cup dream

Nelson Mandela Bay outfit Old Grey are just one step away from reaching the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 after defeating Bizana Pondo City in the Eastern Cape preliminary final.

Professor Barney Pityana
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Best minds must serve in local government — Pityana

Delivering the 7th annual OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, Prof Barney Pityana called for South Africa's best minds and leaders to serve in local government rather than pursuing high-ranking provincial or national political offices.