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Eastern Cape

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
Mabuyane intervenes to resolve contentious cut in Eastern Cape ANC conference delegates
Politics
/ 16 September 2022

Mabuyane intervenes to resolve contentious cut in Eastern Cape ANC conference delegates

The ANC has finalised its report for delegates to attend its national conference, with KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape leading the pack

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mpumalanga to send fifth largest delegation to ANC December conference, down from second largest in 2017
Politics
/ 14 September 2022

Mpumalanga to send fifth largest delegation to ANC December conference, down from second largest in 2017

The ANC has finalised its report for delegates to attend its national conference with KZN and Eastern Cape leading the pack

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mashatile blamed as ANC’s NEC hears 20 000 party members were removed from the Eastern Cape
Politics
/ 12 September 2022

Mashatile blamed as ANC’s NEC hears 20 000 party members were removed from the Eastern Cape

Provinces are set to meet national leaders after discrepancies are raised over the membership process at a special NEC meeting

By Lizeka Tandwa
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke: State response to KZN floods too slow
National
/ 1 September 2022

Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke: State response to KZN floods too slow

Of the 4 983 households affected by the floods only 1 197 have been assessed and the majority are still living in mass-relief shelters

By Sonri Naidoo
Lessons for the National Health Insurance from the Bulungula Incubator health point in the Eastern Cape
Health
/ 30 August 2022

Lessons for the National Health Insurance from the Bulungula Incubator health point in the Eastern Cape

People’s lives changed when a nonprofit organisation and the provincial government teamed up to bring care closer to home

By Sigrid Kite
Inform people about climate change to reduce conflict, violence with migrants in South Africa
Opinion
/ 6 August 2022

Inform people about climate change to reduce conflict, violence with migrants in South Africa

The country is ill-equipped to respond to the devastation caused by the climate crisis and must develop mitigation strategies

By Sabina Taderera
NPA admits more should have been done to support state prosecutor who resigned for fear of vindictive Malema
Politics
/ 22 July 2022

NPA admits more should have been done to support state prosecutor who resigned for fear of vindictive Malema

Elna Smit did not want to prosecute EFF leader Julius Malema for fear of being subjected to race-fuelled jibes

By Ray Hartle
Don’t interfere in our conference, Gauteng ANC tells national officials
Politics
/ 22 June 2022

Don’t interfere in our conference, Gauteng ANC tells national officials

Provincial leaders have asked ANC top brass to caution national working committee (and national executive committee members against meddling

By Lizeka Tandwa
It’s swim or starve as Dikidikeni residents wait in vain for a bridge
National
/ 22 June 2022

It’s swim or starve as Dikidikeni residents wait in vain for a bridge

For several generations people have been using barrels to cross the Mzintlava River

By Paddy Harper
Experts say Eastern Cape political killings may soon be as rife as in KZN
National
/ 15 June 2022

Experts say Eastern Cape political killings may soon be as rife as in KZN

Corruption and greed blamed as political rivalries turn increasingly violent in the region

By Max Matavire
OPINION | Gwede Mantashe, like Nongqawuse, is the false prophet of oil and gas prosperity
Opinion
/ 29 May 2022

OPINION | Gwede Mantashe, like Nongqawuse, is the false prophet of oil and gas prosperity

Exploration has brought income inequality and poverty to people in Mauritius, Mozambique and Nigeria.

By Alex Lenferna
Mpumalanga boys ‘kidnapped for forced initiation’
National
/ 24 May 2022

Mpumalanga boys ‘kidnapped for forced initiation’

Traditional leaders blame those who fail to enforce the laws that govern the practice

By Masoka Dube
Mabuyane’s ambition: ANC top six
National
/ 13 May 2022

Mabuyane’s ambition: ANC top six

The ANC Eastern Cape chairperson is likely to use his influence in rural provinces to bolster his bid to become the deputy president of the party

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC Eastern Cape conference results might prove concerning for Ramaphosa faction
Politics
/ 8 May 2022

ANC Eastern Cape conference results might prove concerning for Ramaphosa faction

Although some believe this is a high stakes game between Zweli Mkhize and the Cyril Ramaphosa faction, many overlook treasurer general Paul Mashatile, who may be the biggest winner as the national leader who fought for Babalo Madikizela to be the provincial chair

By Lizeka Tandwa
Last-minute bid to unite Mabuyane and Madikizela factions at ANC conference fails
Politics
/ 7 May 2022

Last-minute bid to unite Mabuyane and Madikizela factions at ANC conference fails

Three alliance leaders unsuccessfully tried to bring the two powerful factions contesting the conference with the aid of Oscar Mabuyane

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eastern Cape ANC contender Teris Ntutu weighs in on top six debate
National
/ 7 May 2022

Eastern Cape ANC contender Teris Ntutu weighs in on top six debate

Provincial secretary hopeful says leaders will be responsible to manage tensions during Eastern Cape conference credentials

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mabuyane pleased with ‘unity and renewal’ efforts in Eastern Cape
Politics
/ 6 May 2022

Mabuyane pleased with ‘unity and renewal’ efforts in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape leader prides himself on having led the ANC provincial executive committee towards fulfilling the party’s programme of unity and renewal

By Lizeka Tandwa
Oscar Mabuyane branches could be quarantined from conference
Politics
/ 5 May 2022

Oscar Mabuyane branches could be quarantined from conference

At least 47 branches could assume observer status at the Eastern Cape conference set to commence this weekend

By Lizeka Tandwa
Eastern Cape mountain village comes back to life as Covid eases
National
/ 2 May 2022

Eastern Cape mountain village comes back to life as Covid eases

The lockdowns interrupted villagers’ communal lives. Lidudumalingani returned to his home village of Zikhovane to photograph the effect of the pandemic

By Lidudumalingani
‘I support Ramaphosa, not Zweli’ – Eastern Cape’s Babalo Madikizela
Politics
/ 29 April 2022

‘I support Ramaphosa, not Zweli’ – Eastern Cape’s Babalo Madikizela

The provincial chair contender Babalo Madikizela insists that talks of his support for Zweli Mkhize as ANC president are nothing but rumour

By Lizeka Tandwa
Two city managers, one municipality: Why reforms are urgent
Opinion
/ 27 April 2022

Two city managers, one municipality: Why reforms are urgent

As a recent court case in Nelson Mandela Bay shows, the city management appointment process should be purely administrative and stripped of politics

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Opposition parties warn Ramaphosa about corruption possibly hurting relief efforts in KZN
Politics
/ 26 April 2022

Opposition parties warn Ramaphosa about corruption possibly hurting relief efforts in KZN

Opposition party members pulled no punches as they placed doubt on whether millions in funds which the government will release will reach the intended victims of the flood

By Lizeka Tandwa
AmaXhosa of Matatiele say yes to ‘safe’ initiation
Health
/ 21 April 2022

AmaXhosa of Matatiele say yes to ‘safe’ initiation

Young initiates avoid medical complications thanks to a blend of cultural tradition with health and safety practices

By Ayanda Nqeketo
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