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PEACEFUL PROTEST: Smokers Unite SA in Port Elizabeth held a peaceful slow drive through town, ending at the City Hall, to voice their grievances against the country’s ongoing smoking ban.Picture: THE HERALD/EUGENE COETZEE

Smokers gather to protest against ongoing ban

Smokers gathered in their numbers on Wednesday morning, under the banner of #smokersunitesa, to protest against the ban on tobacco. About 50 smokers participated in a national protest outside the City Hall today with the intention of…

SA recorded 13,921 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours.Image: File picture

Eastern Cape Covid-19 cases continue to climb

As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise across the province, the office of the premier said it was intensifying efforts to contain the virus through mass screening and targeted testing of significant contacts. A media statement…

NOT THERE YET: Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School in Zwide is not yet open as a staff member has apparently tested positive for Covid-19Image: SUPPLIED

Eastern Cape school closed due to possible Covid-19 case

Despite being ready to accept pupils on the first day of the reopening of schools on Monday, Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School opted not to. In a letter circulated to parents on Monday, the Zwide school said it had “received some…

RECKLESS CONDUCT: A screenshot from the video showing suspected illegal motor-racing on the N2 just outside Qumbu Image: FILE

WATCH | High-speed ‘race’ along N2 caught on video

Eastern Cape Transport MEC Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe has condemned what she described as a deadly act by motorists who were caught on video apparently using a stretch of the N2 just outside Qumbu for a high-speed race. Tikana-Gxothiwe said…

HEALTH FEARS: Nursing staff at Empilweni TB Hospital in Motherwell protest on Wednesday in support of demands that they be tested for Covid-19Picture: FREDLIN ADRIAAN

Nurses tested for Covid-19 after protest

Nurses at the Empilweni TB Hospital were tested for Covid-19 Wednesday afternoon after they earlier took to the streets in protest after a kitchen staff member at the Motherwell facility tested positive. SA Federation of Trade Unions’…

Plea to help find lost dog

Lost pet: Tulani Lewu who lives at Prince Alfred Street lost his dog Dinky on December 23 in the evening. Lewu said he was concerned about Dinky’s well-being as the dog only ate certain foods. “If anyone has any information or saw my…

Keep your pets well hydrated

GALLERY: KEEP PETS HYDRATED: During the hot temperatures do not forget to keep your pets hydrated with a sufficient amount of shade to rest under Pictures: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI

Hlofa aims to go far with his art

GALLERY: WHEN ART IS LIFE: Unam Hlofa who lives in Tarkastad is a teenager in love with art, he recently painted his bedroom wall with his siblings and aspires to go far with his passion for art. To find out more do not miss The Rep this…

Follow the star, a lovely time for family and friends

GALLERY: FAMILY: Follow the star was held at the Rotary Club where friends and family enjoyed time together Pictures: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI

Garbage lies uncollected in Komani after a municipal strike

EMLM, urgent notice on refuse collection

Urgent: Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality (EMLM) spokesperson Gcobani Msindwana released an urgent media statement, stating that there will be refuse collection around EMLM. Msindwana said, “The collection will be between today and…

More images of the EMLM strike

GALLERY: MUNICIPAL PROTEST: More images of the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality strike to find out more do not miss The Rep today Pictures: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI

CHDM boxing team performs well at Steve Tshwete Games

Boxing did CHDM proud: Thina Tyhwakati in this photo was presented with her gold medal in the anual Steve Tshwete Provincial games with the Eastern Cape Amateur Boxing Organisation president Vuyolwethu Mtekwana on the right. Do not miss…

MEC of Health approves of the new Frontier Hospital board

Working together: Frontier Hospital in Komani celebrated their new board which was approved by the Eastern Cape MEC of Health Phumza Dyantyi. Do not miss The Rep this Friday to find out more

CHDA sayys good bye to former CEO Mashologu

GALLERY: JOB WELL DONE: Chris Hani Development Agency celebrated their Christmas party and bid farewell to former CEO Thukela Mashologu. For the full story do not miss The Rep tomorrow Pictures: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI

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Bert Strauss Centre open and ready

VIDEO: JOB CREATION FOR LOCALS: The Bert Strauss centre which is in Cathcart Road is up and running. The video was initially shot on November 23 which was Black Frida. We apologise for the delay in loading as there were technical…