Flood warning: What rural Eastern Cape residents must do before heavy...
Heavy rain and flooding can turn dangerous within hours — especially in rural areas with poor roads and drainage.
With severe weather expected across parts...
Severe storm system set to hit Eastern Cape coast from Tuesday
An intense storm system is expected to hit parts of South Africa from Tuesday, with the Eastern Cape coastline facing flooding, strong winds and...
Fallen Mthatha detective laid to rest as manhunt intensifies
The Eastern Cape government bid farewell to slain detective commander Lieutenant Colonel Thamsanqa Livingstone Mzimvubu on Saturday 2 May 2026, as police leadership vowed...
Farming
Eastern Cape farmers warned: simple steps to stop stock theft before...
Stock theft is costing Eastern Cape farmers money, putting lives at risk on rural roads, and in many cases it starts with small security...
Eastern Cape agency visits hemp farms to unlock rural growth opportunities
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) has begun a fact-finding mission this week, visiting hemp and cannabis projects across the province in a...
Eastern Cape Agriculture backs animal health technicians with R512K
A R512 000 provincial investment aimed at tackling youth unemployment and strengthening rural livestock services has been rolled out in the Eastern Cape, with...
Education & NSFAS
NSFAS 2026 Funding: How Much Money Students Get, Payment Dates and...
NSFAS funding can cover tuition, accommodation and monthly allowances — but many students are still unsure how much money they receive and when payments...
SASSA & Grants
SASSA SRD R370 status check for May 2026 — how to...
Millions of South Africans rely on the SASSA SRD R370 grant every month, but many are still unsure how to properly check their application...
SASSA confirms May 2026 grant payment dates and clears confusion for...
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official payment dates for social grants in May 2026, providing clarity to millions of...
How to complete SASSA online life certification and avoid queues
SASSA beneficiaries are being encouraged to complete their life certification online as the agency expands its digital system to reduce long queues at local...
Sport
Durban City lift first-ever Nedbank Cup in thrilling final
Durban City have been crowned 2026 Nedbank Cup champions after a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over TS Galaxy at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on...
Sundowns overcome brave Polokwane City in tight encounter
Mamelodi Sundowns had to work for every inch as they defeated Polokwane City 1–0 in a tense Betway Premiership clash at Seshego Stadium on...
Siwelele hand Kaizer Chiefs a surprise 2–0 defeat in Bloemfontein
It was a difficult day for Kaizer Chiefs as they suffered a 2–0 defeat to Siwelele FC in a Betway Premiership clash played on...
Crime & Courts
South African National Defence Force members say they have seized abalone, cocaine and other suspected illicit items during ongoing operations in the Eastern Cape.
According...
A 51-year-old man from Bambisana locality in the OR Tambo District has been arrested after allegedly attempting to bribe police officers while in possession...
A 69-year-old medical doctor has been arrested in Madadeni after he was accused of sexually assaulting several female patients at a local hospital between...
