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Edward Zuma, gone missing.Image: THULI DLAMINI

Edward Zuma goes AWOL after short-paying hate speech fines

The South Africa Human Rights Commission went to court on Tuesday morning seeking a warrant of arrest for Edward Zuma after he failed to fully pay a settlement for his hate speech utterances. The Durban Equality Court heard that Jacob…

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Mental health to be ‘outsourced’ in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape department of health has published its R120-million tender to outsource chronic mental healthcare in the province – and has put emphasis on the reintegration of mental health patients in their communities. Apart from…

EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER THEMSELVES: Local Economic Development Unit of Ndlambe Municipality supported Alexandria locals businesses with various equipment and materials to advance their businesses. Representatives of companies, together with councillors are, from left, Lusanda Tyholwe, Lulu Jikolo, Khanyi Tshitshi, Lusanda Tyholwe, Ntombomzi Tulumani, T. Mbunge (Ward 2 councillor), Qawe Mampane (LED Manager), Slyvia Kitsili, Lindiwe Tyholweni, Siphosethu Njoli, Nompumelelo Mbele, Siphiwe Funde, Ward 1 Councillor Nkosincedile Ngamlashe, Nosiphiwo Spleeman and Monica Mateti (PR councillor) Picture: TK MTIKI

Ndlambe Municipality boost Alexandria small businesses

With the aim of boosting local entrepreneurs and guaranteeing sustainable local businesses, Ndlambe Municipality, funded by Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform together with Department of Rural Development and Land Reform…

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane at the centre of scuffle broke broke out between Mosimane and the head of the security company (not in this picture) that does duty for AmaZulu FC’s home matches following an Absa Premiership match at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, Durban, on Sunday September 16 2018. Sundowns’ team manager Peter Ndlovu (wearing a red tie) is seen trying to pull the coach away.Image: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Durban police say they’re in no rush to speak to Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane

Durban police say they are in no rush to speak to Pitso Mosimane after a case of assault was opened against the Mamelodi Sundowns coach at Umlazi Police Stadium on Sunday. Nathi Ngwenya of Ngwelela Security Services‚ a private company…

KEYS HANDOVER: Ndlambe Municipality fleet manager Wayne Collins, left, received keys for two new vacuum tanker trucks from Shane Sunkel Picture: TK MTIKI.

Ndlambe gets two new honeysuckers to improve service delivery

With the aim of being proactive for the festive season Ndlambe Municipality has added two new vacuum tanker trucks (honeysuckers) to its fleet to be able to respond more quickly to septic tank callouts that have been a matter of concern…

Former NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana enters the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on August 13 2018, where the court ruled that the appointment of Shaun Abrahams as NPA head was unconstitutional and invalid.Image: Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times

Mxolisi Nxasana must ‘find’ R10m to repay golden handshake

Former head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Mxolisi Nxasana needs to “find” the R10-million the Constitutional Court ordered him to repay on Monday. “I have to find it‚” he said in an interview with Bongani Bingwa on Radio 702…

According to the University of Fort Hare spokesperson Khotso Moabi the male who was with the rape victim was tied down and restrained while the female was assaultedImage: Rod Bally

University of Fort Hare student raped while walking to campus

A female student from the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape has become one of the latest victims of rape at or near a tertiary institution. Her ordeal was alleged to have happened close to the Alice campus on Sunday‚ said…

TABLING RECYCLING IDEAS: A progressive meeting organised by EcoBrick Exchange was held at The Penny Farthing Café to discuss possible of ways of recycling Picture: TK MTIKI

ECOBRICKING Exchange is on mission for neat environment

Recognising the need for clean environment yet also developing entrepreneurs, EcoBrick Exchange co-founder, a Nelson Mandela University Masters graduate in architecture, Ian George Dommisse, was in Port Alfred from Cape Town to support…

Public outcry regarding five-days without water

AFTER a tough week of not having water, some for up to five days, Ndlambe residents, specially ward 10, approached TotT offices one after the other hoping to find a reason of water disappearance. Ward 9 was another affected area, where…

Sizwe Nxasana has stepped down as chairman and member of the board of NSFAS.Image: Vathiswa Ruselo/Sowetan

Mixed reactions to resignation of NSFAS chairman Sizwe Nxasana

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) chairman Sizwe Nxasana’s resignation has been described as both “unfortunate” and “necessary”. Higher Education Minister Naledi Pandor’s spokesperson Lunga Ngqengelele told Eyewitness News on…

Due to overhead cable theft, Naledi trains are delayed. Diesel is arranged to pull trains.Image: metrorailgp via Twitter

Metrorail Gauteng train service suspended after commuters trash 15 carriages

Metrorail Gauteng suspended trains between Naledi‚ Soweto and Johannesburg on Friday morning after angry commuters reportedly damaged 15 train carriages. “Metrorail train service running between Naledi and Johannesburg has been disrupted…

Khensani Maseko left a heartbreaking suicide note on Instagram.Image: Instagram/_khensani_

Rhodes University knew of Khensani Maseko’s rape

Rhodes University student Khensani Maseko‚ who committed suicide last week‚ reported to the university at the end of July that she had been raped by a fellow student in May‚ the university has revealed. Maseko’s death has shattered fellow…

The department of rural development & land reform has identified 139 farms across the country that will serve as test cases for land expropriation without compensation.Image: Thinkstock Images

State identifies farms for land expropriation test cases

As the ANC prepares a raft of legislative changes to speed up land reform, the government has identified the first 139 farms to be expropriated. Party insiders who attended the two-day lekgotla of the party’s national executive committee…

Seventh Day Adventist Church made its presence felt over the past weekend

The Seventh Day Adventist Church held a three-day annual event over the past weekend called “Pathfinder Fair”. They marched from Titi Jonas Hall at Thornhill around Ndlovini location, giving gifts to school children on the streets.

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: Titi Jonas Hall in Thornhill was packed on Sunday afternoon at a CD launch hosted by gospel singer Butho Vuthela Picture: TK MTIKI

Electric atmosphere at gospel CD launch

WELL-KNOWN gospel singer Butho Vuthela from East London and other artists filled Titi Jonas Hall in Thornhill to capacity on Sunday afternoon at a CD Launch. Introducing his album Vuthela said: “My latest album is titled Ndiyonela Nguwe…