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ROSA-KAROO LOEWE A fuel tanker overturned at 6.10am today, Wednesday September 25, on the N2 in Ngqushwa, travelling towards Makhanda on Pikoli Pass near the Fish River. Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Makhanya Komisa said…
Brave young hero fails to rescue fellow pupil from raging river BY SIKHO NTSHOBANE In an act of bravery and with a complete disregard for his own safety, an Eastern Cape high school pupil jumped into raging waters to try to save a fellow…
A wounded Eastern Cape man was hospitalised after a shark attack on Monday afternoon at Mngcibe beach near Mthatha. The man, believed to be in his 40s, is said to have been diving for crayfish before the predator attacked his upper body.…
Five men, including two former University of Fort Hare employees, a former SRC member and two alleged hitmen from KwaZulu-Natal, will apply for bail in May. The accused, Bongani Peter, Sicelo Mbulawa, Wanini Khiwa, Mthobisi Khanyile and…
Ndlambe municipality loses court bid to get contractor to finish work on desalination plant With its busiest tourism season just a month away, water-scarce Port Alfred’s plight just got a little more desperate this week after the Ndlambe…
Bay businessman swims out alone to rescue dad, three kids in difficulty at Kelly’s Beach By Faith Mtwana A well-known Eastern Cape businessman has been hailed a hero after saving a family of four from drowning at Kelly’s Beach in Port…
ADRIENNE CARLISLE The sewage-polluted rivers around Makhanda have highly dangerous E.coli bacteria counts and could spark a dire health crisis, the DA warns. While tests show the Makana municipality’s drinking water may be safe, thousands…
Survivor of life’s curveballs ends up on the podium at the Kneeboarding Surfing World Championships in Portugal By MARK ETHERIDGE National kneeboarder Anton Wiersma’s journey from Port Alfred to Portugal is one that started in pain but…
Sivenathi Nontshinga scored a flash knock-down in the second round on his way to grinding out a split decision victory over Hector Flores in Mexico on Saturday night (Sunday morning SA time) to lift the vacant IBF junior-flyweight title.…
Despite recent rand weakness against the US dollar, the average exchange rate against the US currency is favourable and fuel prices in the country are expected to decrease significantly when adjusted next week. The Automobile Association…
Ndlambe Municipality has confirmed that it is currently in discussion with the Premier’s Office about the provincial government’s small town revitalisation project. Port Alfred is one of the towns identified by the Office of the Premier…
One of the oldest newspapers in South Africa, the Daily Dispatch, celebrates its 150th year of publishing with a flurry of festivities in September. The actual day that 24-year-old East Londoner Massey Hicks published the first East…
The manager of the infamous Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park, where 21 children died on June 26, is appearing in the East London regional court on Friday morning on charges relating to selling alcohol to children. Siyakwamkela Ndevu, 52,…
A Makhanda based artist who claims to be the original designer of the South African flag is taking the matter to court to fight for recognition. Vuyolwethu Sangotsha reports. Thembani Hastings Mqhayi, 56, has filed papers in the Pretoria…
By PHILANI NOMBEMBE A driver fleeing from police in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, jumped into the sea on Friday night and clung onto rocks to evade arrest. A Medi Response search and rescue crew was called in but had to abandon its efforts when…
