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ANC leading in Chris Hani district as vote counting continues

Results of the local government elections are slowly coming in and the Eastern Cape’s tally is currently on 42% with the ANC leading in all six municipalities of the Chris Hani district. According to information posted on the Independent…

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200 local schools to shut

More than 200 schools were listed for permanent closure in the Chris Hani district following a notice by the department of education to officially close 1 142 non-operational schools around the province, as issued in a July gazette. In a…

THE JAB: The Enoch Mgijima health sub-district this week started a Covid-19 vaccination rollout programme that will run until September 30 Picture: SUNDAY TIMES/ALAISTER RUSSELL

More get vaccinated in Chris Hani district

The health department in the Chris Hani District indicated on Tuesday that a total of 78 649 people had been vaccinated, adding that the programme would be extended to weekends in certain areas. Full story in The Rep tomorrow.

Komani boxers scoop medals at champs

Forty-six boxers from the Chris Hani District came back with 19 medals after participating in the provincial boxing championships in Mthatha recently. Team manager, Mabhuti Mapeyi, was impressed with the overall performance displayed by…

Pupils show love for words in spelling bee

Pupils in the Chris Hani District participated in the annual district intermediate phase spelling bee at Gali Thembani Youth Centre recently. The 15 pupils who took part spelt words to earn a spot in the provincial spelling bee to be held…

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CHDM removes expired food items

Chris Hani District Municipality officials embarked on an operation to confiscate expired food items from local retailers. The aim of Operation Gqogqa is to ensure food safety for consumers.The confiscated food items will be disposed of…