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PROUD MOMENT: Biokineticist Berucia Arends, 28, from Komani,back row, seventh from left with Spain’s hockey team at the World Masters Hockey World  Cup, held recently in Cape Town          Picture: SUPPLIED

Komani local’s hockey world cup scoop

It is not every day where you get to rub shoulders with some of the world’s best hockey players taking part in the competitive World Masters Hockey World Cup. This exciting opportunity became a reality for Komani born Berucia Arends, 28,…

Civic and ratepayers’ association to host AGM in Komani

All members of the Queenstown Civic and Ratepayers’ Association were invited to attend the annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, October 27. The meeting will start at 6pm at the Hangklip Primary School hall in Frost Street, Komani.…

GALLERY| Protest action ahead of Chris Hani Jazz Festival

MAYHEM: Madeira Park residents who are against the Chris Hani Jazz Festival in protest action hours before the event starts Pictures: ZINTLE BOBELO

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Philani Clinic burgled, thieves make off with computers

The health department in the province indicated that interim measures have been put into place following a burglary at Philani Clinic, Mlungisi this week. “The preliminary report indicates that the criminals broke a window to gain access…

VOTE: Mihlali Jaxa is in the Top 5 of the TruTalent search competition Picture: SUPPLIED

Jaxa makes it to Tru FM Talent search Top 5

Mihlali Jaxa from Cacadu who is one of the contestants in the TruFM radio station TruTalent search competition was excited after making it to the Top 5. “The thrill of waking up and chasing my dream is addictive because once I start I…

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Frontier Hospital searching for family of deceased man

Frontier Hospital social workers are searching for the relatives of deceased Dumisani Ginyigazi of KwaZakhele in Mlungisi. According to hospital social worker Babalwa Pruscent, Ginyigazi was brought to the health institution by emergency…

Help Cacadu local win Tru Talent search

The TruFm radio station TruTalent search competition was an opportunity that 24-year-old Mihlali Jaxa from Khavara Village in Cacadu (former Lady Frere) could not miss, and now currently in the Top 10, Jaxa is a few steps closer to living…

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Woman found dead in Nomzamo, police search for murder suspect

Police have appealed to the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of a murder suspect(s) after a 44-year-old woman was found dead in Nomzamo, Mlungisi on Monday. Police spokesperson captain Namhla Mdleleni said…

CAUTION: Snowfall at the Barkly Pass                    Picture: SUPPLIED

Barkly Pass closed due to snow

The transport department in the province has urged road users to be vigilant and exercise caution on the roads following reports of snowfall at the Barkly Pass this morning. The R58 route between Elliot and Barkly East has been closed…

GALLERY: Twizza to sponsor Seven Stars

For the first time in the history of local football club Seven Stars FC, beverage company Twizza Pty Ltd was announced as the clubs first major title sponsor for the 2022/23 season. The proclamation, which was one for the books for the…

GBV IMBIZO: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola addressing community members at an Emalahleni Local Municipality GBV imbizo in Indwe recently      Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA

New laws will help fight GBV

Women will soon be able to apply for a domestic violence court order digitally and the reporting of gender based violence matters will be at their fingertips as it is only a matter of time before the new law system is rolled out. The…

BURSARY OPPORTUNITY: Owners of Abaveleli Funeral Directors Unathi Saul, left, and Nwabisa Saul are offering bursaries to six students registered in the N6 level at any TVET college in the Eastern Cape. The businesswomen have encouraged young people to apply Picture: SUPPLIED

Bursaries for six students on offer

Six students who are registered in the N6 level at any TVET college in the province stand a chance of becoming bursary recipients in an initiative by Abaveleli Funeral Directors in honour of Nelson Mandela. The bursary is set to cover the…

GALLERY: Heartbreaking memorial for five TVET staff killed in accident

Condolence messages have poured in from across the country after the sudden death of five Ikhala TVET College employees who were involved in a car accident between Aliwal North and Jamestown last week. Senior exam officer Monwabisi Siwa,…

Health departnent announces end of Covid-19 daily reports Stock photo.Image: 123RF/ktsdesign

Health department announces end of Covid-19 daily reports

SA will no longer receive Covid-19 daily updates. The health department announced the end of Covid-19 daily reporting on Sunday, which has been in place since 2020 by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). Health…

GALLERY: Mlungisi police, CPF celebrate Mandela Month with 98-year-old woman

GIVING BACK: Members of the Mlungisi Saps’ social crime prevention unit together with the community policing forum (CPF) and its youth structure closed off Mandela Month by celebrating with 98-year-old Nomaneji Beauty Matitise from…