Discovery of Ancient DNA From Antelope Fossils in South Africa Opens a New Window on the Past
Researchers managed to extract DNA from African fossils dating back to the last ice age.
Eastern Cape
Why Water Rights Aren’t Enough to Fix South Africa’s Deeply Unequal Farming Sector
Without finance, infrastructure and power, many Black South African farmers remain dependent on white commercial farmers.
Eastern Cape Name Changes Are Unnecessary, Divisive and Politically Motivated
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the proposed name changes of towns and geographical sites in the Eastern Cape. The latest document issued by the Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee confirms that the Committee will proceed with the process of changing the names of, among others, Lady Grey to Inkosi […]
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Kouga’s Wastewater Plants Fail and Endanger Public Health
A recent report by the Human Rights Commission (HRC) following an investigation into sewage pollution and the quality of recreational water in the Eastern Cape confirms serious problems that the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) and residents of the Kouga Local Municipality have been pointing out for years. The report clearly shows that the Municipality’s […]
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Nelson Mandela Bay Sinks Deeper Into Administrative and Financial Chaos
It is clear from the latest findings of the Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Zolile Williams, and the national Deputy Minister, Dr Dickson Masemola, that the administration and financial management of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are in free fall. In just two years, irregular expenditure shot up from approximately […]
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Last-Minute Attorney Withdrawal Threatens to Derail PRASA Theft Case
Accused’s lawyer says they have not been paid
Yonela Mnana: “Music Education Should Not Be a Luxury”
The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music
Cops Caught on Cctv Beating Man Are Back in Court
Their case, which has been dragging on for over two years, had previously been withdrawn
Judge Tells Minister to Get Water to Eastern Cape Families
Centane residents win court victory
Fraudster Lawyer Practised in Court for Years After Disbarment
The Mthatha High Court has referred Kenneth Ntila for criminal investigation
Schools Built by Eastern Cape Families in the 1980s Have Been Left to Ruin
All the parents asked is that the state maintain and upgrade the schools
Middelburg High School Crisis: Symptom of the Education Crisis in the Eastern Cape
The recent events at Middelburg High School, which nearly had to close due to financial difficulties, are a widespread problem in the Eastern Cape. This case is a clear example of the growing crisis facing rural schools across the province. The situation has caused significant distress and uncertainty within the community. The school was placed […]
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Eastern Cape Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racist Incident
Judge Belinda Hartle to face Judicial Conduct Tribunal
Immigrants Shut Their Shops as Copycat March and March Protest Held in Matatiele
“We are not xenophobic, we want to assist Home Affairs” says march organiser
Police Watchdog Completes Probe Into Khayelitsha Torture Case
Nonkululo Fente died when SAPS raided her tavern
Report Into R66-Million Netball Lottery Grant Recommends Litigation to Recover Funds
The Special Investigating Unit is probing the grant
Chris Hani Security Guards Unpaid for Months Go On Strike
The guards are employed by private companies contracted by the district municipality. They stopped work three weeks ago.
New SASSA System Piloted in Bellville Office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
Mthatha Residents Block N2 Over Water Crisis
“I can’t remember when we last had water. It’s been months”
The High Cost of Negligence in the Public Health System
Billions of rands are paid out every year in legal claims
Eastern Cape Premier Apologises to Angry Taxi Operators
Province failed to pay for scholar transport
Eastern Cape Pensioners Try to Build Their Own Clinic
Ugie villagers hope the government will come to finish their work
Collapsing Asbestos Classrooms Force Cradock School Closure
Parents doubt government promise to rebuild their school
Pit Toilets: Eastern Cape Parents Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Parents at Good Hope Primary in Cofimvaba are building their own toilets