DF-SA Elevates Illicit Alcohol as a 2026 Priority at the EMEA...
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has confirmed its role as a collaborative industry partner at the 2026 EMEA Security Conference, taking place...
Latest News
ANC Eastern Cape outlines 2026 local focus
The African National Congress in the Eastern Cape has declared 2026 the “Year of Fixing Local Government” ahead of the 2026 National Local Government...
Eastern Cape honours road safety officers after festive season campaign
Eastern Cape traffic and road safety officers were recognised at a provincial event in East London this week.
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport hosted...
Lusikisiki suspect arrested with two unlicensed firearms
A 34-year-old man from Bhukuqweni locality in KwaNyathi A/A was arrested after police recovered two unlicensed firearms during a search operation in Alfred Nzo...
ANC Eastern Cape confirms March 2026 conferences and extends BGM deadline
The ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Committee met in Qonce from 1–2 March 2026 and issued an official statement on 3 March 2026 .
As...
Education & NSFAS
Post-Graduation Planning: Next Steps For Final Year Students
Final-year students at South African universities and colleges are racing toward the last of their degree assignments, research, practicals, and exams - with graduation...
SASSA & Grants
SASSA denies involvement in insurance scams targeting grant beneficiaries
SASSA has denied allegations that its officials are involved in insurance scams affecting social grant beneficiaries.
The response follows a social media video claiming pensioners...
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Sport
DUT honours Mount Ayliff student Mihlali Mzilwa for leadership
A Durban University of Technology student from Mount Ayliff in the Eastern Cape has been recognised for leadership and sportsmanship at the university.
Mihlali Mzilwa,...
Crime & Courts
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has confirmed its role as a collaborative industry partner at the 2026 EMEA Security Conference, taking place...
Residents and community leaders in Amadiba have renewed calls for an independent investigation into the N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway project.
The demand follows stalled...
Bellermine Chatunga Mugabe (28) and Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze (33) will return to court on 5 March 2026.
The Alexandra Magistrates’ Court has postponed the attempted...
Four men have been arrested in Durban following the reported kidnapping of a 38-year-old man from Paddock.
The arrests were made on Monday, 2 March...
Two men were arrested in separate incidents in the OR Tambo District on Friday, 27 February 2026.
The arrests took place in Bhantini locality in...
