isiXhosa author illuminates a Hidden Evil
Language as a Weapon of Resistance: Iviwe Mathe’s book fights against the marginalization of indigenous Cultures Ambesiwe Mbana Eastern Cape educator Iviwe Mathe has added another achievement to his growing literary repertoire with the publication of a new book written in his mother tongue, isiXhosa. This latest work represents yet another milestone in Mathe’s efforts […]
Uhlahlo-lwabiwo mali oluYilwayo lowama-2024/2025: IsiXeko saseKapa sabele i-R4.8bn yenkxaso yentlalontle.
Intatheli yethui IsiXeko saseKapa sibhengeze uhlahlo lwabiwo-mali lwaso lonyaka-mali ka-2024/25, sibeke i-R4.8 yeebhiliyoni zokuxhasa uluntu olungathathi ntweni kunye nabo badla umhlala-phantsi. Oku kuphawula ukukhula okubonakalayo kwiminyaka edlulileyo, nenkxaso efumanekayo yeSixeko kumakhaya afanelekileyo inyuke ngokuthe chu nge-R1 bhiliyoni ukusukela kunyaka-mali wama-2022/23. Abahlali bayakhunjuzwa ukuba bahlomle ngoHlahlo-lwabiwo-mali lweSixeko lwezeMisebenzi luka-2024/25, olwathi lwandlalwa kwiBhunga ngoMatshi ka-2024. Izimvo zingangeniswa […]
New SANCO leadership promises a fresh start in Witsand, Atlantis
Moses Matiso vows to prioritise infrastructure development SANCO officials stress non-political stance, emphasise community welfare Peter Luhanga A new leadership has taken the reins in Witsand, Atlantis, after the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) held a rigorous election during its annual general meeting on Thursday. In a packed community hall, 295 registered SANCO members from Witsand participated to elect new […]
Police officer shot dead after responding to domestic violence complaint
Deadly shooting unfolds during routine response in Mamre. Suspect killed in showdown following manhunt. Community and authorities mourn the loss of dedicated officer. Peter Luhanga In a harrowing turn of events, a police sergeant was overpowered by a suspect during a routine response to a domestic violence complaint in Mamre, and shot dead with his […]
Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about hunger
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi. The questions to the major political parties deal with food security. We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party, and RISE Mzansi on 13 March and sent follow-up queries to those who […]
Abadlali bebhola ekhatywayo abagqwesileyo baya eSweden bazakufumana ithuba lokutshintsha ubomi
Abadlali abathathu bebhola ekhatywayo baseDunoon abanesiphiwo nabazinikeleyo abakhethwe ukujoyina iqela elikhethiweyo labatsha abangama-20 baseNtshona Koloni ababekelwe ukubonisa izakhono zabo phesheya kolwandle. Umqeqeshi waseDunoon ukhuthaza italente phakathi kwemingeni yaselokishini. INTANTHELI YETHU Abadlali abathathu abasebancinci bebhola ekhatywayo abanetalente baseDunoon abalolonga izakhono zabo kwipaki yabantwana engakhathalelwanga phakathi kwenkunkuma elahlwayo, bachongwe njengenxalenye yeqela labadlali abancinci abangama-20 abasuka kumaQela eBhola […]
Rising soccer stars head to Sweden for life-changing opportunity
Three talented and dedicated Dunoon soccer players chosen to join a select group of 20 Western Cape youngsters set to showcase their skills overseas. Dunoon coach fosters talent amidst township challenges. Peter Luhanga Three talented young soccer players from Dunoon who honed their skills at a neglected children’s park amid dumped garbage, have been selected as part […]
Ulonyulo luka-2024: Indlela abantu abakhubazekileyo abanokuvota ngayo
Kukho iindlela ezahlukeneyo kodwa khumbula ukufaka isicelo kwangethuba kwivoti ekhethekileyo ukuba uyayifuna. Mary-Anne Gontsana Abantu abakhubazekileyo abajongene nemingeni ekuvoteni kwabo ngokwesiko banokhetho olwahlukeneyo olufumanekayo kuNyulo Jikelele lwe-29 kaCanzibe. Iivoti ezikhethekileyo zingaphonswa kwiintsuku ezimbini phambi konyulo kwaye kukho uvoto lokundwendwela ekhaya kwakhona, kodwa kufuneka ufake isicelo phakathi komhla we-15 kuEpreli kunye nowe-3 kuMeyi. Kukwakho ne-template ye-braille […]
Elections 2024: How people with disabilities can vote
There are various ways but remember to apply in time for a special vote if you need one. Mary-Anne Gontsana Thobeka Faku, 73, is eager to vote in this year’s General Elections on 29 May. But she has limited mobility after a debilitating fall a few years ago. She uses crutches, but her legs still […]
Atlantis women rally behind widow in RDP house dispute
50 women protest to support widow’s claim to RDP house. Tenant refuses to vacate, demands payment. Peter Luhanga In a show of solidarity, approximately 50 women from Witsand in Atlantis took to the streets on Tuesday to support a widow trying to reclaim her late husband’s RDP house which has been occupied by a caretaker for more than 10 years. […]