Search
Welcome
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe here
Register Now
  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
                       
Careers & Tenders
Newsletters
Subscribe
The Mail & Guardian
      SUBSCRIBE / Support independent journalism                   CAREERS & TENDERS / Visit careers.mg.co.za                   WHATSAPP? / Follow the M&G WhatsApp channel here            
Login / Register

LOGIN

  • News
    • Africa
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Education
    • Health
    • Motoring
    • National
    • Sci-tech
    • Sport
    • World
  • Thought Leader
  • Politics
  • Green Guardian
  • Friday
  • Features
    • Buthelezi, the King’s Hand
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2023
    • Cabinet Report Cards 2012-2021
    • The Fiscal Cliff
  • Research World
    • Submissions
    • Papers
  • 200 Young South Africans
  • Events
    • 200 Young South Africans
    • Greening The Future
    • Power Of Women
      • 2024 Edition
    • Critical Thinking Forum
    • Youth Summit
    • Webinars
  • More..
    • Partners
    • Podcasts
    • Crossword
    • Digital Editions
    • Register
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • Login
    • Lost Password

           

Eastern Cape

How environmental conservation is being inspired among Matatiele youth
The Green Guardian
/ 30 October 2023

How environmental conservation is being inspired among Matatiele youth

Environmental and Rural Solutions (ERS) has been making a profound impact for the past 21 years

By Lesego Chepape
Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere
Article
/ 25 October 2023

Local researchers exhume oldest brittle stars of Southern Hemisphere

Ancient brittle stars from the supercontinent of Gondwana unearthed in 410-million-year-old rocks in Eastern Cape

By Sheree Bega
R174.5 million set aside to ensure safety of tourists
National
/ 21 September 2023

R174.5 million set aside to ensure safety of tourists

Minister Patricia de Lille said the country welcomed 4.8 million international and 18.8 million domestic tourists in the first six months of 2023

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Justice elusive for women in Eastern Cape village
Opinion
/ 13 September 2023

Justice elusive for women in Eastern Cape village

It is too often forgotten that the Constitution’s Bill of Rights enshrines the rights of all people in our country

By Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka
The cost of caring: Zithulele Hospital’s Ben Gaunt, one year later
Health
/ 29 August 2023

The cost of caring: Zithulele Hospital’s Ben Gaunt, one year later

In 2022, Ben Gaunt, who led a team who transformed Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape from a struggling public health facility into a poster child of excellence, resigned. The drama that followed the appointment of a controversial chief executive was well publicised.

By Sean Christie
Millions spent but 11 years later, police station is a drug den
National
/ 14 August 2023

Millions spent but 11 years later, police station is a drug den

The meant-to-be newly renovated Ngqamakhwe police station has been stripped by vandals after construction work stopped

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC
Politics
/ 25 July 2023

Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC

Days after President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two statues of the struggle icon, the ANC secretary general said Mandela would be turning in his grave at the wasted resources

By Lizeka Tandwa
Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents
National
/ 20 July 2023

Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents

But a political analyst contends statues can be unifying symbols as they celebrate South Africa’s liberation

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Ndabeni-Abrahams defended Mbalula’s ANCYL ‘unilateralism’
Politics
/ 16 July 2023

Ndabeni-Abrahams defended Mbalula’s ANCYL ‘unilateralism’

An effort to have the ANC secretary general account for his actions at the ANCYL conference was thwarted by his allies at a recent National Working Committee meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
After much drama, Collen Malatji elected ANCYL president
Politics
/ 2 July 2023

After much drama, Collen Malatji elected ANCYL president

Phumzile Mgcina was elected deputy president, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle as secretary general, Tsakani Shiviti as deputy secretary general and Zwelo Masilela as treasurer general.

By Lizeka Tandwa
We will not tolerate anarchy, Mbalula tells ANCYL delegates
Politics
/ 1 July 2023

We will not tolerate anarchy, Mbalula tells ANCYL delegates

The ANC secretary general, who has been accused of interfering in the ANCYL conference, said he was not shaken by members calling for his head

By Lizeka Tandwa
Butt out, Youth League tells ANC leaders
Politics
/ 30 June 2023

Butt out, Youth League tells ANC leaders

The league’s members say its elective conference has been delegitimised by interference

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mkhangelwa fit to lead ANCYL, not ‘lapdogs’, says new Eastern Cape chair
Politics
/ 27 June 2023

Mkhangelwa fit to lead ANCYL, not ‘lapdogs’, says new Eastern Cape chair

Luntu Sokutu has questioned the call for the Eastern Cape’s Mntuwoxolo Ngudle to get support for the youth league secretary general position

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC Youth League defies Eastern Cape provincial secretary with Mbalula’s aid to elect new leaders
Politics
/ 27 June 2023

ANC Youth League defies Eastern Cape provincial secretary with Mbalula’s aid to elect new leaders

The provincial leadership accused the ANC provincial secretary of attempting to influence the outcomes of its conference

By Lizeka Tandwa
Godlimpi and Mkhangelwa in talks over ANCYL presidency
Politics
/ 15 June 2023

Godlimpi and Mkhangelwa in talks over ANCYL presidency

Youth league presidential contender Mkhangelwa accuses NEC member Mduduzi Manana of interfering in processes

By Lizeka Tandwa
Auditor general: Government’s response to KwaZulu-Natal flood disaster inadequate
National
/ 13 June 2023

Auditor general: Government’s response to KwaZulu-Natal flood disaster inadequate

Tsakani Maluleke noted that municipalities failed to provide relief even when funds were available

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Broken: Eskom, Transnet, Post Office – and so is South Africa’s water
Opinion
/ 25 May 2023

Broken: Eskom, Transnet, Post Office – and so is South Africa’s water

Is the situation in Hammanskraal a sign of what is to come?

By Ozayr Patel
ANC youth league presidential candidate lobbies for second  secretary general
Politics
/ 23 May 2023

ANC youth league presidential candidate lobbies for second  secretary general

Collen Malatji, who received an endorsement from Gauteng, is hoping to add more women to the league’s leadership

By Lizeka Tandwa
Can the Eastern Cape deliver the ANC two election landslides?
Opinion
/ 12 April 2023

Can the Eastern Cape deliver the ANC two election landslides?

Low voter turnout and the rise of youth activism could limit the party’s ability to win the 2024 provincial and national government elections

By Solomzi Tshona
Eastern Cape, KZN to form united block for ANC Youth League conference
Politics
/ 17 March 2023

Eastern Cape, KZN to form united block for ANC Youth League conference

The two biggest provinces in the league hope to take at least two positions in the top six when the structure sits for its conference in June

By Lizeka Tandwa
No diesel to run pump for R6m Eastern Cape water project
National
/ 13 March 2023

No diesel to run pump for R6m Eastern Cape water project

The taps in the village of Mnyamaneni near Matatiele have never had water flow from them

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
Hosia Malekane’s novel breaks the silence on gender-based violence
Friday
/ 6 March 2023

Hosia Malekane’s novel breaks the silence on gender-based violence

‘The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence’ highlights students’ experiences of sexual assault on university campuses

By Sonri Naidoo
Chris Hani cabal comes to Ramaphosa’s rescue in cabinet reshuffle
Politics
/ 28 February 2023

Chris Hani cabal comes to Ramaphosa’s rescue in cabinet reshuffle

The president has asked Eastern Cape ANC chair Oscar Mabuyane to add Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to the province’s parliamentary list

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA in a position to disrupt ANC in Eastern Cape, top contender Andrew Whitfield says
Politics
/ 21 February 2023

DA in a position to disrupt ANC in Eastern Cape, top contender Andrew Whitfield says

Current chairperson hopes to take over from Nqaba Bhanga when the DA elects provincial leaders – and to deliver an upset in the 2024 election

By Lizeka Tandwa
Gauteng health department fails to provide bulk of care promised to cerebral palsy patient
National
/ 13 February 2023

Gauteng health department fails to provide bulk of care promised to cerebral palsy patient

In a precedent-setting negligence case brought by a woman on behalf of her cerebral palsy child, a judge in Gauteng allowed the department to offer services in its own facilities rather than a big cash settlement for care to be provided by private providers

By Ray Hartle
Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate
Education
/ 19 January 2023

Class of 2022 records 80.1% pass rate

Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%

By Mandisa Ndlovu
After being forced to suspend services, Intercape to resume in Eastern Cape
National
/ 11 January 2023

After being forced to suspend services, Intercape to resume in Eastern Cape

The high court dismissed Fikile Mbalula’s leave to appeal against a court order forcing him to draw up a plan ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers

By Eunice Masson
Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome
National
/ 20 December 2022

Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome

Transport minister must develop a plan to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers as violent attacks continue

By Eunice Masson
Mabuyane, Lamola reject call from #Renew lobby to bow out of contest for ANC deputy president position
National
/ 29 November 2022

Mabuyane, Lamola reject call from #Renew lobby to bow out of contest for ANC deputy president position

Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape provincial leaders are to meet to seek agreement on party positions ahead of the December conference

By Lizeka Tandwa
Oscar Mabuyane not ruling out ANC treasurer general position
Politics
/ 29 November 2022

Oscar Mabuyane not ruling out ANC treasurer general position

The Eastern Cape leader has called President Cyril Ramaphosa a victim and beneficiary of those lobbying in his name

By Lizeka Tandwa
Battle over the seat of Eastern Cape high court continues
National
/ 28 November 2022

Battle over the seat of Eastern Cape high court continues

The high court rationalisation committee wants it to be moved from Makhanda to Bhisho, but lawyers argue that this will is irrational

By Ray Hartle
Eastern Cape receives the most clean audits in its history
National
/ 24 November 2022

Eastern Cape receives the most clean audits in its history

A total of 128 auditees out of 424 received clean audit status, according to auditor general Tsakani Maluleke

By Eunice Masson
← Older posts
Newer posts →

MAIL & GUARDIAN

ABOUT

About
Contact
Advertise

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscribe
Newsletters

FOLLOW

WhatsApp Channel
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
Threads

FLAGSHIP EVENTS

200 Young South Africans
Power Of Women
Greening The Future

LEGAL & CORRECTIONS

Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Ethics & Social Media Policy

RESOURCES

Mail & Guardian Careers
Property for sale


Mail & Guardian

© 2025 The Mail & Guardian. All rights reserved.

  • Login
  • Register
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { border-radius: 10px; background: #f0f0f0; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { border-radius: 50px; background: #dfdbdb }