West Coast College claims 16 Golds; Neethling Shines with five
West Coast College dominates national Track & Field, clinches victory over provincial rivals Sports Reporter Tarmyn-Leigh Neethling, a standout performer from West Coast College’s Citrusdal campus, clinched an impressive haul of five gold medals, contributing to the college’s remarkable total of 16 gold medals at the 2024 CoSACSA Track & Field Competition. The competition unfolded at Gauteng […]
Hundreds left outside in the cold and wet after Dunoon shack fire
On Tuesday 7 May, community leaders were still coordinating relief efforts for fire victims at Doornbach informal settlement in Cape Town Peter Luhanga Hundreds of people were left outside in the cold and wet after their homes were gutted in a fire that ripped through Doornbach informal settlement in Dunoon on Monday 6 May 2024. […]
Atlantis Special Economic Zone secures R16 billion investment, creates 2500 jobs
Stakeholder engagement highlights green economy progress and partnership opportunities Staff Reporter In a groundbreaking move to propel South Africa’s green economy, the Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZCo) recently unveiled a remarkable R16 billion investment pipeline. This initiative is set to create 2500 direct jobs, with an additional R3.4 billion investment securing an extra 800 […]
Umqhubi weBolt ugwetywe ngokuhlaba abantu ababini abangabasetyhini
Izityholo zonyuka zisuka kwinjongo yokwenzakalisa umzimba, ukuya kutsho ekuzameni ukubulala INTATHELI YETHU Umqhubi weBolt oneminyaka engama-39 ubudala otyholwa ngokuhlaba abakhweli ababini ababhinqileyo ngoMgqibelo umhla we-4 kuCanzibe ukuvela kwakhe okokuqala kwinkundla yamatyala kwiNkundla kaMantyi yaseKapa ngoLwesihlanu we-10 kuCanzibe. UBenedict Chitungu utyholwa ngokuhlaba uSilu Daniso (21) kunye noNolusindiso Dlangamandla (20) emva kwengxabano emva kokuba becele ukukhweliswa eMonte […]
Bolt driver charged with stabbing two female passengers
Charges escalated from intent to cause grievous bodily harm, to attempted murder Peter Luhanga The 39-year-old Bolt driver accused of stabbing two female passengers on Saturday 4 May made his first court appearance for a bail hearing in the Cape Town Magistrate Court on Friday 10 May. Benedict Chitungu is alleged to have stabbed Silu […]
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 […]