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East London

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

By Mandisa Nyathi
Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict
Politics
/ 2 October 2025

Where to from now for Malema after guilty verdict

EFF leader Julius Malema faces a major setback in his presidential ambitions after he was convicted on firearm charges, threatening his
political future

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Matatiele mayor allegedly used municipal funds to attend Eastern Cape ANC conference
Politics
/ 2 August 2022

Matatiele mayor allegedly used municipal funds to attend Eastern Cape ANC conference

The municipality spent more than R13 000 to cover mayor’s costs for a meeting on HIV/Aids, which officials say he did not show up for

By Bongeka Gumede
Deaths at eNyobeni tavern a wake-up call for the youth
Opinion
/ 11 July 2022

Deaths at eNyobeni tavern a wake-up call for the youth

Papama Mnqandi is a social entrepreneur and youth activist based in the Eastern Cape.

By Papama Mnqandi
Eastern Cape owes SMEs more than R2-billion
National
/ 3 October 2021

Eastern Cape owes SMEs more than R2-billion

Small businesses are on their knees

By Chris Gilili
Creecy taken to court over oil, gas plan
The Green Guardian
/ 24 July 2021

Creecy taken to court over oil, gas plan

An environment group says its application is a ‘watershed’ case for stopping deep sea exploration

By Sheree Bega
Sisulu’s multimillion-rand housing ‘corruption’ headache in the Eastern Cape
National
/ 8 June 2021

Sisulu’s multimillion-rand housing ‘corruption’ headache in the Eastern Cape

National treasury and SIU flag gross misconduct in minister’s department with no heads rolling as millions keep disappearing

By Khaya Koko
After Avethandwa: Basic education department to review excursions outside school hours
Education
/ 27 May 2021

After Avethandwa: Basic education department to review excursions outside school hours

Avethandwa Nokhangela drowned at an Equal Education camp in the Eastern Cape, but the provincial department of education has distanced itself from the tragedy

By Bongekile Macupe
Avethandwa Nokhangela drowned at an Equal Education camp, and her family wants answers
Education
/ 13 May 2021

Avethandwa Nokhangela drowned at an Equal Education camp, and her family wants answers

The family of a drowned schoolgirl says NGO Equal Education must explain why it allowed learners to swim at a dangerous beach
with no lifeguards

By Bongekile Macupe
Eastern Cape teenager drowns during an Equal Education leadership camp
Education
/ 6 May 2021

Eastern Cape teenager drowns during an Equal Education leadership camp

The provincial department of education has called for a full investigation into the tragedy, while the organisation said an internal inquiry would be done by the Equal Education Law Centre.

By Bongekile Macupe
WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19
Coronavirus
/ 26 October 2020

WSU suspends classes and exams to avoid the spread of Covid-19

The university says it has to take the precautionary measures because 26 students have tested positive on its East London campus

By Bongekile Macupe
Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying
Coronavirus
/ 19 October 2020

Fort Hare students test positive for Covid after partying

The 30 students, who went to a bash at a tavern in East London, were not wearing masks, did not sanitise their hands nor keep to social distancing regulations.

By Bongekile Macupe
Eastern Cape fails tracing and testing
Coronavirus
/ 28 May 2020

Eastern Cape fails tracing and testing

With the shift to lockdown level three on Monday, details are emerging of how the previous relaxation added pressure to the already poorly performing Eastern Cape Covid-19 response

By Thanduxolo Jika and Athandiwe Saba
Engineering slips out of gear at varsity
Education
/ 21 May 2020

Engineering slips out of gear at varsity

Walter Sisulu University wants to reprioritise R178-million that it stands to give back to treasury after failing to spend it

By Sabelo Skiti
Eastern Cape’s PPE shortage endangers healthcare workers
Article
/ 23 April 2020

Eastern Cape’s PPE shortage endangers healthcare workers

Health workers on the front line in one of the poorest provinces are struggling with a shortage of protective equipment and accuse the health department of being unprepared for the pandemic

By Athandiwe Saba and Thanduxolo Jika
Covid-19 hits prison system
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Covid-19 hits prison system

A warder at a correctional facility has tested positive for Covid-19, sparking concerns about the effects of the pandemic on the whole system

By Paddy Harper
Buffalo City ready for festivities
Article
/ 13 December 2019

Buffalo City ready for festivities

The calendar is full of events that will keep holidaymakers entertained

By Sipho Macanda
Programme multiplies pupils’ success
Article
/ 8 August 2019

Programme multiplies pupils’ success

A maths and science incubator run by Nelson Mandela University is producing promising results

By Nicky Willemse
​Safcoin opens second contact centre, in East London
Article
/ 29 January 2019

​Safcoin opens second contact centre, in East London

Safcoin is providing the public with the basic tools and knowledge they need to participate in the digital world

By Sponsored Supplement
Public-private partnership benefits East London
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Public-private partnership benefits East London

Mercedes-Benz Cars invests 600-million pounds in expansion of East London plant

By Advertising Supplement
ANC bash caught up in VBS web
Article
/ 13 July 2018

ANC bash caught up in VBS web

Siphoned-off funds seem to have been used to buy a table at the party’s birthday dinner

By Thanduxolo Jika and Lynley Donnelly
Mercedes throws SA €600mn investment lifeline
Article
/ 26 June 2018

Mercedes throws SA €600mn investment lifeline

The investment will come as a relief for President Cyril Ramaphosa who came into office pledging an economic turnaround

By Agency
Hope and despair at ANC door-to-door in Duncan Village
Article
/ 12 January 2018

Hope and despair at ANC door-to-door in Duncan Village

The township is better known for underdevelopment residents still strongly support the ANC.

By Govan Whittles
Building SA’s coastline for leisure activities may harm the protection of sea life
Article
/ 2 October 2017

Building SA’s coastline for leisure activities may harm the protection of sea life

120 000 jobs will be created by 2030, but conservationists warn of harm from a history of SA’s noncompliance with environmental regulations.

By Max Matavire
IDZ shrugs off damning PwC report
Article
/ 10 March 2017

IDZ shrugs off damning PwC report

The East London industrial development zone says the auditors got it all wrong.

By Govan Whittles
The universal difficulty of getting chose
Article
/ 6 May 2016

The universal difficulty of getting chose

Fumbatha May writes on the difficulties of locating the sweet spot between Ben 10 and half-past Blesser.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Queer how much things have changed

Fumbatha May speaks of the changes in East London

By Staff Reporter
Stimulating support for early stage funding
Article
/ 7 June 2013

Stimulating support for early stage funding

About 800 policy-makers, businessmen, financiers and development agencies attended the Global Forum on Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship.

By Advertorial Supplement
Comment: Take care over the next hill
Article
/ 19 April 2013

Comment: Take care over the next hill

What, if anything, does the private healthcare sector have to offer the rural poor?

By Staff Reporter
Solar company left out in the cold
Article
/ 16 March 2012

Solar company left out in the cold

A once promising geyser manufacturer is under pressure and faces closure following funding cuts.

By Khanyi Ndabeni
No image available
Article
/ 15 May 2010

Divisions clear at ANCYL conference

Divisions at the Eastern Cape ANCYL conference were clear on Saturday, with supporters of various factions making their allegiance known to all.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 14 September 2009

ANC wrestles with funding at Eastern Cape conference

The ruling party’s treasure chest is fast depleting due to the effect of the recession and the influence of the Congress of the People (Cope).

By Mandy Rossouw
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