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Those stealing funds meant for poor must face full might of state

A major fraud crackdown by Sassa in the Eastern Cape has revealed widespread corruption, with about 1,000 cases under investigation involving staff, syndicates, and ineligible beneficiaries, resulting in suspected losses of around R10…

UNEARTHED: Heavy-duty electrical cables lie exposed in dug-up trenches near a damaged fence in Dimbaza, highlighting the destructive methods used by criminals targeting local power infrastructure.
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Co-operative approach needed to stem Dimbaza power infrastructure theft

Persistent theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure in Dimbaza's Nomgwadla village have led to power outages, business losses, and disruptions to daily life.

Siphosethu Jack's mother Zikhona Rhala, left,  was too distraught  to talk about the death of her 16-year-old son.
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Holistic approach needed to address school violence

The fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack at Kuyasa Senior Secondary School in Dimbaza has highlighted deep concerns about school safety and violence.

Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo was murdered during her usual evening run in Kempton Park.
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Honouring ‘Tsontso’ — women should not have to live in fear

Women across SA are lacing up their running shoes in honour of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, the 38-year-old mother who was killed after going for a run in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park.

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie, accompanied by a delegation including BCM mayor Princess Faku, provincial sports MEC Sibulele Ngongo and boxing legend Welcome Ncita to inspect Orient Theatre, where the Steve Tshwete Boxing League is scheduled to be held.
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Ratepayers deserve answers over Orient Theatre lease debacle

Many South African municipalities are under serious financial strain. This manifests in a continuous struggle to maintain infrastructure and deliver basic services.

Scores of pupils from Emagqobhokweni village on the outskirts of Qonce were unable to attend school for several days last week after heavy rains flooded access roads and left river crossings impassable. SUPPLIED
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Permanent solutions for ensuring safe roads to schools now a priority

The road to education can be a treacherous one for many children in the Eastern Cape, particularly those who live in remote and far-flung villages.

August 27, 2026.Deputy Minister of Trade,Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi during the Nucleus Institute Seminar of Middle Power Alignment between South Africa and Canada held at Maslow Hotel in Sandton Johannesburg. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
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Container programme a start, but economic transformation needs more than just infrastructure

In its efforts to boost township and rural economies, Buffalo City metro is encouraging local entrepreneurs to venture into retail spaces, including through a programme providing containers for residents to establish spaza shops.

Eastern Cape residents attempting to report crime emergencies are sometimes told to go to police stations themselves because there are too few vehicles available to send officers to crime scenes.
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Police can’t fight crime with one hand tied behind their backs

The Eastern Cape has long been plagued by high crime levels with some of its policing districts earning the infamous tag of being SA’s rape or murder capital.

Matatiele mayor Patrick Stuurman handed over 242 trading permits to hawkers in Matatiele this week in a bid to formalise street trading in the town.
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Including the marginalised in the economy must go further than just permits

SA is deep in the throes of poverty, unemployment and inequality. The triple challenges are even more pronounced in our deeply rural province. This publication has reported on mothers killing their children and later taking their own…

Hundreds of dead sardines have washed up between Queensberry Bay, Glen Gariff  and other parts of the Eastern Cape coastline. Picture: ALAN EASON
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Environmental incidents must be handled with sense and responsibility

On Monday we reported on an insect surge in some parts of Buffalo City metro. And the following day we splashed with the mass mortality of sardines along our coastline.

Hundreds of KuGompo City residents marching in solidarity against gender-based violence during the Women for Change campaign.
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Until men challenge harmful norms, GBV will persist

Efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) have understandably focused on protecting victims, supporting survivors and bringing perpetrators to justice.

Dr Graeme Hofmeyr’s efforts to bring services normally associated with larger urban hospitals closer to rural Eastern Cape communities have earned him national recognition as the Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (RuDASA) 2026 Rural Doctor of the Year.
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Let’s all strive to fill enormous gaps left by the government

Every now and then an individual, or an organisation, will step up and simply take on the burden of providing, educating and generally improving the lives of others.

Residents of ward 25 in Buffalo City Metro have expressed frustration over inconsistent water supply.  Picture: 123rf/CHAYATORN LAORATTANAVECH
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Time for municipal honesty and better communication over water outages

Water is a basic human right as enshrined in our constitution and various other international conventions. Compromising this right comes with huge implications.

The Springboks' Ox Nché on the charge in their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand on 13 September 2025.
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Excitement builds for clash between two rugby giants

They say there is rugby for everyone else and then there is the hallowed Springboks vs All Blacks clash. This cannot be truer than the excitement in the build-up towards the latest instalment of the rivalry between the two rugby giants at…

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Children paying horrific price of lack of education planning

The Dispatch this week exposed how children who are now required to attend school far from home face stark choices.