Latest articles on Mthatha

Ngcukaitobi, the new sheriff at Walter Sisulu University

Education Bongekile Macupe - 21 Feb 2021

The new chairperson of the council reveals his plans to shake up his alma mater and some of the problems he found when he started getting involved in the university’s affairs

Four schools stay closed after builder trashes toilet blocks

Coronavirus Bongekile Macupe - 30 Jun 2020

Four affected schools have remained closed because they don’t meet the Covid-19 regulations, due in part, to the defacement caused

Unfinished business: We need self-examination to heal from apartheid

Analysis Eusebius McKaiser - 27 Feb 2020

Physical and psychological violence will continue unless we self-reflect on our apartheid scars

Collective action brings about change

Article Ncedisa Nkonyeni - 6 Sep 2019

Connect the people affected by problems so that they can pool information and tackle the causes

Suffering litigants rejoice over mining houses’ R5-billion silicosis settlement

Article Lucas Ledwaba - 11 May 2018

Mthobeli Gangatha has learnt to accept that nothing, not even part of the R5-billion settlement announced by lawyers, will ever reverse his condition

Investigations into Ngcobo killings lead to further arrests, charges for crimes

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Feb 2018

One off-duty soldier and five police offieres were killed when a group of men attacked the Ngcobo police station

Report: Eastern Cape still out of HIV, TB drugs

Article Mia Malan - 18 Jun 2013

Médecins Sans Frontières says in five months there has been no improvement with Eastern Cape HIV and TB drug stock-outs.

Little stuff that counts

Article Mia Malan - 14 Feb 2012

Jabulani Foundation helps hospital by plugging financial holes, making doctors' jobs easier.

Healthcare workers going the extra mile for patients

Article Mia Malan - 14 Feb 2012

Health workers at a rural hospital describe paying for equipment, taxi fares and meals as part of providing care.

‘An unexpected piece of heaven’

Article Mia Malan - 10 Feb 2012

A deep-rural hospital has become a beacon of hope, thanks to dedicated individuals.

Cop rescues UK skipper in Mthatha boating accident

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Jun 2011

A British tourist has been rescued by a reserve constable after being knocked unconscious when his boat capsized on the Mthatha Dam.

Hit list and mayor links probed

Article Mandy Rossouw - 8 Apr 2011

Police are investigating whether there are links between the mayor of an Eastern Cape municipality and an alleged political assassination plot.

Ex-miners who yearn to breathe easier

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Mar 2011

In a bumpy backstreet in Mthatha stands the offices of the ex-mineworkers' union, founded in 1987.There are seven stacks of dusty files in one...

New agriculture faculty for WSU

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Sep 2010

Walter Sisulu University will establish a faculty of agriculture and rural development by 2012, said Professor Noluthando Luswazi this week.

‘It’s going to be a blast’

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jul 2008

Mthatha will host the Eastern Cape's first regional science festival from August 26 to 28.

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Latest articles on Mthatha

Ngcukaitobi, the new sheriff at Walter Sisulu University

Four schools stay closed after builder trashes toilet blocks

Unfinished business: We need self-examination to heal from apartheid

Collective action brings about change

Suffering litigants rejoice over mining houses’ R5-billion silicosis settlement

Investigations into Ngcobo killings lead to further arrests, charges for crimes

Report: Eastern Cape still out of HIV, TB drugs

Little stuff that counts

Healthcare workers going the extra mile for patients

‘An unexpected piece of heaven’

Cop rescues UK skipper in Mthatha boating accident

Hit list and mayor links probed

Ex-miners who yearn to breathe easier

New agriculture faculty for WSU

‘It’s going to be a blast’

vital information

Latest

Judicial committee orders Mogoeng to apologise for SA-Israel remarks

‘Doctors’ wives’ jump Covid queue

Ithala fails to act against board chairperson over PPE scandal

Press Releases

So, banking was changing … and then

The Face of Connectivity

Add more to your mobile banking experience

Openserve continues to transform broadband access in South Africa

Samsung S21 Review

Embracing the digital revolution core to deals made in 2020

The Power of Connectivity

Special Economic Zones add hope in an era of unemployment