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Mandilakhe Kwababana is an experienced, award-winning reporter and digital content producer for the Daily Dispatch. He has written extensively on a variety of topics in the Eastern Cape province.

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‘Assassination plot’ uncovered amid Sassa fraud crackdown

Sassa's intensified anti-fraud efforts have led to an alleged assassination plot against Eastern Cape regional manager Bandile Maqetuka, amid ongoing investigations into R10 million in stolen funds and widespread corruption within the…

Party co-founder Anda Ngeleza
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New party with focus on community issues to contest elections in Ndlambe

A new political party is set to contest for power in the Ndlambe municipality, promising to put service delivery and community interests at the centre of local governance.

The Kidds Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association (KBRRA) and the Greater Kidds Beach Ratepayers Forum (GKBRF) are calling for urgent intervention and public accountability over unresolved infrastructure obligations associated with the Altivex 103 (Pty) Ltd and its holding company, the Mission Holdings Group (MHG), development at Kidds Beach. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Residents demand completion of stalled Kidd’s Beach road project

Fed-up Kidd’s Beach residents have demanded urgent intervention from Sanral over the stalled R75m upgrade of the R72/MR501 intersection

More than 200 staff are facing uncertainty at Hemingways Casino after the casino announced it is considering retrenching staff due to the imminent expiry of its casino licence and the uncertain future of renewal. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Double threat for casino: licence uncertainty and job cuts

Hemingways Casino in KuGompo City may close if its operating licence is not extended or renewed before September 25, threatening the jobs of 277 employees. Even if the licence is secured, Tsogo Sun Gaming plans to cut 74 positions.

Head of the presidential protection unit Maj-Gen Wally Rhoode. File image
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Rhoode in spotlight again over Mfazi and Phala Phala

Major-General Wally Rhoode faces renewed scrutiny after former Crime Intelligence analyst Pilasande Dotyeni laid a perjury complaint, alleging Rhoode lied under oath about informing the late Lt-Gen Sindile Mfazi regarding the Phala Phala…

Monique Viljoen, 16, was reported missing after she vanished from her family’s home in Escombe, Brakpan, outside Johannesburg on Sunday night.
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Missing Gauteng teen could be in KuGompo City

A desperate search is under way for a 16-year-old Gauteng girl who vanished from her home and is suspected to be in KuGompo City after allegedly communicating with an older man on social media.

IEC rubbishes suggestions ANC receiving preferential treatment

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has rejected demands by the EFF for answers over allegations that the ANC missed candidate nomination deadlines in several Eastern Cape municipalities.

Applicant Asanda Simoyi, left, together with his legal representative and supporters at the high court on Tuesday evening.
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Border Rugby looks to rerun elections after court ruling

Newly reinstated Border Rugby Union (BRU) acting president Asanda Simoyi says the union will return to the drawing board and ensure all future processes comply with its constitution.

Applicant Asanda Simoyi, far left, with his legal representative and supporters at the East London High Court on Tuesday evening.
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BRU old guard back after court interdict

The East London High Court has granted an interim interdict preventing the newly elected Border Rugby Union (BRU) executive from exercising its powers and restoring the previous leadership until a challenge to the union’s August elections…

The Makhanda high court Picture: SUE MACLENNAN
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Municipality moves to stop alleged Peddie land grab

The Ngqushwa municipality has gone to court to stop what it describes as an organised attempt to seize municipal land in Peddie and carve it up into about 500 residential plots.

Slain boxer Zolani Tete was laid to rest at Cambridge cemetery on Saturday after a funeral service that was held at Sisa Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane. Picture: Sino Majangaza
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Several proposals emerge to honour legacy of boxing legend Tete

A street named after slain boxing champion Zolani “Last-Born” Tete in NU12, a monument commemorating his achievements or an annual boxing tournament in his honour are among the legacy projects being considered to preserve the memory of…

Buffalo City Metro Municipality mayor Princess Faku. Picture:  Supplied

Faku urges defectors to return to the fold

ANC Dr WB Rubusana chair and Buffalo City Metro mayoral hopeful Princess Faku has called on party members to forgive disgruntled comrades who defected to rival parties and persuade them to return ahead of the November 4 local government…

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 20th anniversary of the Expanded Public Works Programme at the Buffalo City Stadium in 2024. Picture SINO MAJANGAZA
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BCM confirms review of jobs programme but denies political interference

The Buffalo City Metro’s R45m Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is under scrutiny amid allegations that access to jobs was politicised, with the municipality confirming a leaked directive ordering a review of part of the programme.

Slain boxer Zolani Tete was laid to rest at Cambridge cemetery on Saturday after a funeral service that was held at Sisa Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane. Picture: Sino Majangaza

Emotional farewell for boxing champion Zolani Tete

Thousands of mourners and boxing fans bid farewell to two-time world champion Zolani Tete, who was shot and killed outside his home at age 38.

Zolani Tete.

Hundreds expected at Zolani Tete’s funeral in Mdantsane

Hundreds of mourners are expected to gather at Sisa Sukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Saturday for the funeral of two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete.