Fraudster Lawyer Practised in Court for Years After Disbarment
The Mthatha High Court has referred Kenneth Ntila for criminal investigation
Makhanda
South Africans Want Solar Power but They Worry Panels Will Be Stolen – Study
Solar energy can cut costs and pollution for South African households, but fear of theft holds people back. Shared mini-grids offer a safer, affordable alternative.
Literacy Crisis: Why Makhanda Matters
Two interventions show what can and what can’t be done
Part Two: Dodgy Nguni Cattle Deals Uncovered at Fort Hare
A forensic investigation of a research farm found cattle sold for below market prices
Unfenced 6 SAI Army Base Outside Makhanda Claims Another Life
At least six people have been killed or injured by explosives from the largely unfenced 6 SA Infantry Battalion training area
Arts Festivals Call For Clarity on Funding
Long-standing arts festivals that provide thousands of jobs have received no funds this year from the arts and culture department
Shell’s Wild Coast Seismic Blasting Case Goes to the Concourt
Communities and environmental groups will challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order allowing Shell to apply to renew oil exploration
Contractor Speaks Out on Makana Pump Supply Debacle
Municipality bungled a tender then scapegoated a director in an unfair dismissal
Makhanda: An Iconic South African City Collapses
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Eastern Cape Game Reserves Challenge Wind Farm Approval in Court
Game park owners and environmentalists say turbines will spoil scenic landscapes, damage tourism and threaten endangered birds
Evidence Leader Accused of “Malicious” Cross-Examination
Judicial Conduct Tribunal has adjourned for parties to submit written arguments before final deliberations
Mbenenge Inquiry: “I Was Led On”, Says Judge President
“The issue is whether my advances were wanted or unwanted”
I Wanted a Romantic Relationship
His persistence was not harassment, insists judge
Judge Mbenenge Inquiry: “It’s a Campaign to Shame Me”
Eastern Cape Judge President denies sexual harassment allegations
Mbenenge Inquiry: Tribunal Rejects “Hearsay” Statements About Secretary’s Life
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge to take the stand on Monday
Judge Mbenenge Inquiry: Expert Questions Authenticity of Explicit Images
Andiswa Mengo, who made the allegations, said Mbenenge had deleted the pictures, but not before she had saved them on her phone
Judge Mbenenge’s Secretary Testifies in His Defence
Alleged oral sex request under the spotlight at Judicial Conduct Tribunal
No Water to Put out Fire: Man Dies
Neighbours in Makhanda say they could not save Thandisizwe Nondlwana when his house caught alight
Expert Defends Sexual Harassment Finding Against Judge President Mbenenge
Mbenenge was persistent in his requests for nude pictures, says Dr Lisa Vetten
Judge Mbenenge Coerced Secretary Into Sexual Conversations
Dr Lisa Vetten testified at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday
Khayelitsha Residents Take over Sassa Meeting to Voice Grievances
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
Ready to Welcome Visitors and Showcase South African Creativity
The National Arts Festival (NAF) is ready to open its stages, streets and studios to the public from 26 June to 6 July 2025, with 242 productions and over 2,500 artists descending on Makhanda for an 11 day creative takeover. As the country’s longest-running arts festival, the National Arts Festival goes beyond being an annual …
National Arts Festival Promises Dynamic Programme
The National Youth Jazz Festival (NYJF) returns to Makhanda this year with a programme that boldly celebrates the history, and looks to the future of South African jazz. Running adjacent to the National Arts Festival, the NYJF gathers over 300 of the country’s most promising young musicians alongside an all-star line-up of professional jazz artists …
On the Repatriation of African Ancestors’ Sacred Human Remains From Euro-Western Countries
Monday, 9 June 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the recent call by Minister Gayton McKenzie and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for public assistance in identifying the remains of South Africans who died in exile during the anti-apartheid struggle. These include liberation fighters, cultural icons, visual artists and indigenous peoples […]