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Various cultural groups representing different tribes and nations performing during the Heritage Day provincial celebration days held at Kroza Great Place in Qumbu on Thursday. Picture LULAMILE FENI
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Heritage Day more than a braai: Mabuyane calls for return to values

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane urged that Heritage Day should focus on restoring dignity, confronting moral decay, and addressing issues like…

SA’s Matthew Breetzke celebratea after scoring a century in the first one-day international against Australia in Durban on Thursday

Breetzke, Jansen help Proteas make perfect start to busy summer

Thursday’s celebration of South African Heritage was given added lustre by a Proteas performance that offered skill and resilience and ensured a…

An AI-generated illustration depicts the potential revival of Ngangelizwe’s township economy. OR Tambo District Municipality has set aside R1.5m for a feasibility study to determine what interventions and investment are needed to stimulate economic activity in the Mthatha township.
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Redevelopment of Ngangelizwe on the cards

The OR Tambo District Municipality has allocated R1.5 million for a feasibility study to explore the economic revival of Ngangelizwe, a historically…

A building at the University of Fort Hare has been synonymous with intellectual courage, African leadership, and transformation.
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Five in running to succeed Buhlungu at Fort Hare

Five frontrunners have emerged from 43 applicants vying to become the next vice-chancellor of the University of Fort Hare.

Steve Biko statue outside East London City Hall. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Many Eastern Cape heritage sites in tatters

Many heritage sites in the Eastern Cape, particularly in Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay, are suffering from neglect, vandalism, and…

September 14, 2026.SACP Secretary-General Solly Mapaila during the COSATU National Congress for the Elections of the Officials Bearers held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand Johannesburg. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
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SACP’s electoral push could reshape SA politics

The SACP has emerged as the fourth-largest political party by candidate numbers for South Africa's 2026 local government elections, marking a…

Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says squad unity and continued improvement will be key as the defending champions begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday
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New faces, same drive as Warriors begin Pro20 campaign

Defending champions the Dafabet Warriors begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday, with captain Matthew…

EP Elephants fullback Lyle Meintjies on attack against the Border Bulldogs in the SA Rugby U21 Shield clash last week

Baby Elephants plan to maintain winning momentum, says Oliver

Maintaining winning momentum will be top of the agenda for EP’s Elephants when they face the SWD Eagles in a SA Rugby U21 Shield clash in George on…

Refeloe Solomons, of Nedbank Running Club, will be defending her title in the 21km BayRun with Discovery Vitality

Vitality Run Series returns to Gqeberha for BayRun event

The Vitality Run Series returns to Gqeberha for its fourth edition, with the BayRun event hosted by 32Gi Athletic Club on 3 October, offering 21km,…

Border’s top half-marathon athlete Luyolo Ngcongolo of Powered Up Runners.
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Great Kei Marathon returns with fierce competition

One of the toughest marathons in the Eastern Cape returns to the roads of Kei Country tomorrow morning when the fourth running of the Great Kei…

England head coach Thomas Tuchel addresses players at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday

Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup ‘scar’ in Spain showdown

World champions Spain’s visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but Thomas Tuchel needs a positive…

Reece van Eden, from Hamiltons, scores during a Gold Cup game against East London Police at Police Park.
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Police, Young Leopards seek elusive Gold Cup breakthrough for Border

Two of Border Rugby’s top sides, East London Police and Young Leopards, will embark on another journey to change the fortunes of the region in the…

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