Bizana backs FC Ravens ahead of Eastern Cape decider against Old...
Support for FC Ravens is building across Bizana and the wider Eastern Cape after the team was confirmed as Inland Stream champions and prepares...
Idutywa learner publishes isiXhosa book to inspire rural youth
A Grade 11 learner from Idutywa is using her voice to inspire other young people not to give up on their dreams, after publishing...
SASSA cracks down on illegal sale of queue spots at offices
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has condemned the illegal sale of queue positions at its offices, calling it exploitative and unlawful, and...
Agricutlure
Livestock vaccination drive reaches Enoch Mgijima farms as farmers raise concerns
A livestock vaccination and dipping programme was carried out in Brakkloof under Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, with the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture saying...
Matatiele farmer expands maize project and creates local jobs
A 27-year-old farmer from Likhetlane village outside Matatiele is building a growing agricultural business that is already creating jobs in his community.
Zizipho Klaas started...
Umzimvubu farmers gain buyers and market access after 2026 show
Farmers in Umzimvubu are already seeing the benefits of this year’s agricultural show, with new buyer connections, market exposure and skills support emerging as...
Eastern Cape signs agriculture partnership with Germany
Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Germany’s Lower Saxony government to strengthen agricultural development.
The agreement was announced...
Eastern Cape Agriculture Policy Speech 2026 to outline jobs and food...
The Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, will deliver the department’s 2026/27 Budget and Policy Speech on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
The address will...
Tsolo Agriculture Institute Awards 38 Animal Health Diplomas
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture announced that 38 students received Animal Health diplomas during the institute’s ninth graduation ceremony.
The event took place at...
Education & NSFAS
Social grant learners drive 2025 matric success, says minister in Mdantsane
More than 614,000 matric learners who wrote the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams were social grant beneficiaries, making up over 84% of all candidates,...
SASSA & Grants
SASSA cracks down on illegal sale of queue spots at offices
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has condemned the illegal sale of queue positions at its offices, calling it exploitative and unlawful, and...
SASSA pushes online life certification to help beneficiaries avoid queues
SASSA is urging social grant beneficiaries to avoid queues by using its e-Life Certification system, which can be done online from anywhere at any...
SASSA payment dates 2026/2027 confirmed with new grant increases
SASSA has confirmed the official payment dates and grant increases for the 2026/2027 financial year.
What happened
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released its...
Sport
Liverpool 0–2 PSG: Dembélé double exposes gap as Reds crash out...
Paris Saint-Germain ended Liverpool’s Champions League campaign with a clinical 2–0 victory at Anfield, as Ousmane Dembélé scored twice to seal a dominant aggregate...
Matatiele coach lands Telkom Netball League role as local talent steps...
Matatiele Local Municipality says one of the town’s own has been chosen for a major coaching role in South African netball.
In a statement, the...
At nearly 60, swimmer proves it’s never too late to start...
A South African woman approaching her 60th birthday has completed a gruelling 30km ocean swim, showing that age is no barrier to chasing your...
Crime & Courts
A 35-year-old man from the Hlabathi area has appeared in the Lusikisiki Magistrates’ Court following his arrest for the alleged rape of a 20-year-old...
The Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in a defamation case against social media personality...
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained urgent court orders freezing multiple properties and assets as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregular...
