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Winning streak: A still from Sierra’s Gold. The thrilling comedy film has been on an impressive run of international film festival appearances and award wins. Photos: Supplied

Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni Shines in Sierra’s Gold, Wins Best Actress

In a triumphant comeback, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni captivates audiences and critics alike, winning Best Actress for her raw and magnetic performance in Sierra’s Gold

Professor Rushiella Songca has made significant changes since she took office as Vice-Chancellor of Walter Sisulu University in 2021.

The architect of change: Prof Songca’s vision brings change to WSU

Her 10-year strategic plan is guiding the university’s transformation

People queueing outside of Ngcobo Community Health Centre in Masonwabe township. The clinic has been without running water for 10 years. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Will the new Eastern Cape govt give people of Ngcobo back their 24/7 health centre?

After 2022, the Ngcobo Community Health Centre in the rural Eastern Cape ceased operating 24 hours every day because spiralling crime and dry taps made it impossible for workers…

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled statues of former President Nelson Mandela in the Eastern Cape on 18 July 2023. (GCIS)

Editorial: Mandela would resent the statues

The government is yet to say how much it cost to commission the statues but no matter how much it spent, this would have made some difference in the lives of the people of Mthatha

The Imperatives of Revoking Our Silence by Hosia Malekane. Photo: Supplied

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

Crime stats: Murder and burglary on the rise

South Africa’s murder rate up 11.5% in the first quarter of 2022

In the same period 9 516 rape cases were opened with the South African Police Service

The feuding clinical manager and chief executive of Zithulele Hospital, near Mthatha, were transferred on Thursday.  (Simon Le Roux/Twitter)

Warring Zithulele Hospital leaders transferred

This comes after recent protests by local residents demanding that the hospital’s new chief executive step down

The feuding clinical manager and chief executive of Zithulele Hospital, near Mthatha, were transferred on Thursday.  (Simon Le Roux/Twitter)

Violence erupts during protest at strife torn Eastern Cape hospital

There have been several protests over the past few weeks, calling for the resignation of the new chief executive at Zithulele Hospital.

Nolungile Mgolombane lives in a dilapidated house with two children and a grandchild in Ngcengane village, Eastern Cape. The roof leaks when it rains because its corrugated iron sheets are old and rusty. (Photographs by Bonile Bam.)

Grinding hardships persist with no help in sight

Unimaginable levels of poverty in far-flung rural villages in South Africa are not being addressed by local councillors who are supposed to help improve the lives of residents in…

Ngcukaitobi, the new sheriff at Walter Sisulu University

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

Last week Tuesday the court ordered Jerry Sifanele and his company, Siyaphambili Trading 98 CC, to repair the toilet buildings and pay the cost of the court application. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Four schools stay closed after builder trashes toilet blocks

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

(John McCann/M&G)

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

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

(John McCann/M&G)

Collective action brings about change

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

Mthobeli Gangatha is a litigant in the class action brought against 29 mining companies. He worked on a gold mine for 16 years.

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

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

The Facebook data breach involving the UK political consultancy

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

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

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

Little stuff that counts

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

Healthcare workers going the extra mile for patients

Healthcare workers going the extra mile for patients

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

‘An unexpected piece of heaven’

‘An unexpected piece of heaven’

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

Cop rescues UK skipper in Mthatha boating accident

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