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Ronnie's Select: A new name built on a legacy of trust

Ronnie's Motors has launched Ronnie's Select, rebranding and merging Max4 and Ronnie's Execucar into a single, modern pre-owned vehicle destination in Berea.

The Eastern Cape agriculture department plans to invest R7m in a piggery in Ncise near Mthatha, expected to supply at least 1,000 pigs a year.

Agriculture department reveals plan to invest R7m in Mthatha piggery

The Eastern Cape agriculture department is investing R7m in a mega piggery in Ncise village near Mthatha to produce at least 1,000 pigs annually and boost local meat processing capacity.

Mthatha teens rule in national moot court competition

Umtata High School pupils Luvumo Bacela and Nathi Thetha have been crowned national champions at the annual National Schools Moot Court competition held at the Constitutional Court.

Parties, independent candidates promise to observe electoral code of conduct

Political parties and independent candidates in the Eastern Cape have pledged peaceful and lawful campaigning after signing the Electoral Code of Conduct in East London ahead of the municipal elections.

Eastern Cape DA provincial leader Andrew Whitfield

DA announces four more mayoral candidates for Eastern Cape

The Democratic Alliance has announced four new mayoral candidates across Eastern Cape municipalities, seeking to capitalize on recent candidate registration setbacks faced by the ANC ahead of local government elections.

Preventable harm is the real medico-legal crisis

A multimillion-rand medical negligence payout at Mthatha General Hospital highlights the painful balance between compensating victims and protecting South Africa's strained public healthcare system.

Cogta MEC Zolile Williams.

Opposition welcomes decision to second Matiwane to troubled Mhlontlo municipality

Cogta MEC Zolile Williams has seconded former Matatiele municipal manager Lizo Matiwane to take charge of the troubled Mhlontlo local municipality following corruption scandals.

The death of Zolani Tete has led to Azinga Fuzile leaving to train in Johannesburg under Phumzile Matyhila and Colin Nathan.

Bosses deny Tete gymnasium closure amid Fuzile's departure

Management of the late former world champion Zolani Tete's boxing club has dismissed claims of permanent closure, clarifying future plans as star boxer Azinga Fuzile relocates to Johannesburg.

R15m birth injury payout could put Eastern Cape health finances under strain

The Eastern Cape health department is seeking to negotiate payment terms after the Bhisho High Court ordered it to pay over R15m to a child left disabled during birth at Mthatha General Hospital.

Dr Shiksha Gallow and husband Wayne of Gonubie celebrate her third and toughest doctorate.

EC’s medical cannabis prostate cancer research knocks on global doors

Pioneering South African researcher Dr Shiksha Gallow's study reveals that combining medicinal cannabis with chemotherapy led to a 63% rate of remission or tumor reduction in advanced prostate cancer patients.

King Ndamase  Ndamase and is then fiance Tina Tolibadi, now Queen MaDosini Tina Ndamase, in 2011.

Eastern Cape royal couple make history

An Eastern Cape royal couple has made history as King Ndamase Ndlovuyezwe Ndamase and Queen MaDosini Tina Ndamase become the first husband and wife to chair national royal governance structures.

Mourners at the memorial service of Jonas Jongisizwe “JJ” Ndzambule

Calls for Mthatha West villages to be renamed after founder JJ Ndzambule

Community leaders in Mthatha West are rallying to rename the eight-village cluster and local landmarks in honour of its late founder, Jonas 'JJ' Ndzambule, celebrating his pivotal role in building homes, schools, and preserving local…

Members of Paul Academy celebrate their triumph in the  seniors category of the King of Glory provincial tournament held at Bunkers Hill at the weekend.

Paul and Mercy academies big winners at King of Glory

Paul Academy and Mercy Academy emerged victorious at the King of Glory Provincial Sports tournament, with standout performances catching the attention of Mamelodi Sundowns talent scouts.

Abongile Nyondo
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Abongile Nyondo celebrates first national award

Eastern Cape gospel singer and broadcaster Abongile Nyondo celebrates a milestone 25 years in the music industry, marked by his first major win at the Independent National Gospel Music Awards.

The Morgan Bay hotel which is 80 years old this year. Picture: SUPPLIED

Morgan Bay Hotel marks 80 years with major expansion and upgrades

Eighty years after its founding, the iconic Morgan Bay Hotel on the Wild Coast continues to evolve with major upgrades, new suites, and expanded facilities led by third-generation owner Richard Warren-Smith.