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WATER: A recent picture of the Bonkolo Dam, which is now at more than 50% of its holding capacity Picture: SUPPLIED

Dam levels steady but ongoing infrastructure vandalism a problem

The department of water and sanitation is warning of a decline in the province’s dam levels and, while the Chris Hani region is holding steady, vandalism of water infrastructure in a concern. In a press statement this week, the department…

FOR GLORY: Ubumbo Rugby Academy (in gold and red) beat Komani Rugby Development in the final of the Edwin Nutse Ngculu heritage rugby tournament in Mlungisi last weekend Picture: NTSIKELELO QOYO

Ubumbo clinches inaugural Edwin Nutse Ngculu heritage rugby tourney

Spectators were recently treated to quality entertainment when amateur club rugby boys showed their skills at the inaugural Edwin Nutse Ngculu heritage rugby tournament in Mlungisi. Six U16 teams competed in the single knockout tournament…

FOR THE WINNER: The print of the painting of Allister Miller’s plane coming in over the Hexagon

Tiger Moths anniversary event postponed

The Tiger Moths anniversary will be the latest to fall victim to Covid-19 as the 90th gathering will no longer be going ahead later this month. The event commemorating war veterans was scheduled for next weekend but has had to be…

Face 2 Face with Brhanu Abraham

Face2face with Ethiopian refugee and businessman Brhanu Abraham Q: What do you do? A: I own a small business here in Komani. It is called Bayanas Shop. I am also a subcommittee member in an Ethiopian society for refugees called Tigray…

RIVALRY RETURNS: Holy Kings, in navy, facing off against Shooting Stars in a pre-season tournament at the Ezibeleni stadium on Sunday                                                 Picture: NTSIKELELO QOYO

Teams return to the fields

Ezibeleni teams made the most of the green light by Safa to resume amateur competitions, heading back to the fields on the weekend to participate in a pre-season tournament ahead of resumption of the league. Eight teams were at the…

String of players leave Amavarara

An en masse departure of players from the Komani-based soccer team, Amavarara, threatens to derail their season before the first ball is even kicked. Salary disputes are at the heart of the disagreements between chairman, Lusapho Mzwakali…

ON THE BLACK: Que Pros’ Marc Jacob, at the table, facing off against English Major’s player Ayanda Bici. The two teams were squaring off in the first derby of the year Picture: NTSIKELELO QOYO

Que Pros show grit to win derby

On Sunday, Boundary Pub and Grub played host to the latest round of the biggest table pool rivalry in Komani. Que Pros and English Majors, the two biggest clubs in town, played this year’s first “friendly” derby, each putting down R1000…

MAKE UP: The Mlungisi public library was not left out this week. Sean Russell and his staff went to clean the library property as part of the #ForTheLoveOfKomani Picture: SUPPLIED

Residents join drive to clean up Komani

Residents from all parts of the Komani community are coming together to beautify the town. The town, overrun with weeds, from the public gardens to every other pavement and illegally dumped litter piling up between residential areas is…

Companies which applied for the Covid-19 Ters relief fund between April and June will be given an extension to update outstanding documentation for payments to be processed.
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R100 000 reward for information on murder

There is now a R100 000 reward for anyone who can provide information about the murder of 89-year-old Evelyne ‘Viv’ van Reenen who was killed at Maderia Home last year. The reward comes almost nine months since police started…

REACHING OUT: Minister of human settlements Lindiwe Sisulu speaking to residents at the Mzingisi Skweyiya Hall last week. Sisulu was in Komani to interact with petitioners over service delivery         Picture: NTSIKELELO QOYO

People can apply for land: Sisulu

An amount of R9.6m has been set aside to address the housing backlog in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality (EMLM) next year. This was the commitment made to residents during the visit of human settlements, water and sanitation minister,…

LEFT BEHIND: The old home of the J.C.Marshall Art Gallery and recently the Chris Hani Craft Hub is currently vacant, overrun with weeds and sheltering vagrants. Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, the owner of the property, apparently has no use for the once-elegant estate Picture: NTSIKELELO QOYO

EMLM losing out on town asset

Enoch Mgijima is not a pleasant neighbour to have. That the sentiment of Thistledown Preschool manager, Esther Dowling, who says they have to endure rats, unpleasant smells and an occasional fire hazard from a rundown municipal building…

Two charged with Kidnapping die

Two men accused of kidnapping, allegedly committed suicide rather than face justice about what happened to 20-year-old Asanda Stemela who went missing in December. Lungisile Sokhatsha, 35, and Sakhubuzwe Mndi, 34, left their co-accused,…

Face 2 Face with Sivuyile Kanzi

Face2face with Sivuyile Kanzi Q: What do you do? A: I am a radio personality. Currently I am a content manager at Lukhanji FM. Q: What do you enjoy about it? A: I enjoy the fact that I am the boss to the audience. They have to listen to…

Life Queenstown Private Hospital staff in the General ward, observing a moment of silence       Picture: SUPPLIED

COVID-19 Remembrance Event to Honour Life Healthcare Staff

Tuesday 11am (Central African Time), a moment of remembrance was held for brave men and women in healthcare who lost their lives at the frontlines of the global fight against Covid-19. The event, organised by the Life Healthcare Group,…

Home affairs headache: Frustrated residents complain after branch remains closed the whole day

The was commotion yet again outside the Komani home affairs branch when doors to the department remained shut leaving residents confused and frustrated. The residents who were crowding outside the office said they were kept waiting hours…