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30/01/2025

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30/01/2025

: Matatiele Local Municipality has announced the appointment of Mr. Ndabuko Masumpa as the new Head of Communications and Spokesperson, effective February 3, 2025. This appointment follows the resignation of the former spokesperson, Mr. Luncedo Walaza.

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Matatiele Local Municipality has announced the appointment of Mr. Ndabuko Masumpa as the new Head of Communications and Spokesperson, effective February 3, 2025. This appointment follows the resignation of the former spokesperson, Mr. Luncedo Walaza. Mr. Masumpa brings over a decade of experience in...

30/01/2025

: A football match between arch-rivals Sinenkani FC and FC Ravens ended in chaos at Mafumbatha Stadium on Saturday in Bizana. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40JiRE6

A football match between arch-rivals Sinenkani FC and FC Ravens ended in chaos at Mafumbatha Stadium on Saturday in Bizana. The eruption began after the final whistle when Sinenkani fans expressed their dissatisfaction towards match officials, claiming they were unfairly treated by the referees. The...

30/01/2025

: Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the prime lending rate down to 11%. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40G19RE

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the prime lending rate down to 11%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut by the Central Bank, a move that was widely expected despite so...

30/01/2025

: SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) have arrested a 33-year-old male for possession of illegal fi****ms in Ngonya location, Mqanduli 39km outside Mthatha. Major General Norman Modishana, the OR Tambo District Commissioner, commended the Tactical Response Team (TRT) for their relentless efforts in combatting crime. | Read more: https://buff.ly/4hBRimJ

SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) have arrested a 33-year-old male for possession of illegal fi****ms in Ngonya location, Mqanduli 39km outside Mthatha.

30/01/2025

: The South African netball team is in Nottingham, United Kingdom, preparing for the upcoming Vitality Netball Nations Cup. | Read more: https://buff.ly/3Cvi0yv

The South African netball team is in Nottingham, United Kingdom, preparing for the upcoming Vitality Netball Nations Cup. As part of their preparations, the team took on England A in a training match, gaining valuable experience ahead of the tournament. The Vitality Netball Nations Cup kicks off thi...

30/01/2025

: FC Siyanda, a formidable team in the ABC Motsepe League, has announced major changes ahead of their upcoming match against FC Ravens on 1 February 2025 at Mount Frere Stadium, Badibanise. | Read more: https://buff.ly/42BHnt8

FC Siyanda, a formidable team in the ABC Motsepe League, has announced major changes ahead of their upcoming match against FC Ravens on 1 February 2025 at Mount Frere Stadium, Badibanise. The game kicks off at 15h00. In a strategic move, FC Siyanda has appointed Sanele Pato as their new assistant co...

29/01/2025

: Over 65,000 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have been temporarily transferred to First National Bank (FNB) following the pending provisional liquidation of Ithala Bank. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40R2Mgy

Over 65,000 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have been temporarily transferred to First National Bank (FNB) following the pending provisional liquidation of Ithala Bank. The affected grant recipients were left unable to access their funds after Ithala's operations were froz...

29/01/2025

: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced scheduled blasting operations along sections of the N2 in February 2025, impacting travel between East London, King Williams Town (Qonce), and Gqeberha. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40DM57e

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced scheduled blasting operations along sections of the N2 in February 2025, impacting travel between East London, King Williams Town (Qonce), and Gqeberha. Blasting operations will take place at 15h00 on the following dates: Mon...

29/01/2025

: Eskom and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have reached a settlement in a High Court case initiated by Eskom in 2021, recovering R43 million in the process. | Read more: https://buff.ly/42yDdlL

Eskom and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have reached a settlement in a High Court case initiated by Eskom in 2021, recovering R43 million in the process. The case aimed to set aside a cost reduction contract known as the "Capital Scrubbing engagement" and recover payments made to PwC and Nkonki. The....

29/01/2025

: The community of Bizana came together in grief and solidarity to honour eight members of the AFM Dumsi Assembly who lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40DwwMQ

The community of Bizana came together in grief and solidarity to honour eight members of the AFM Dumsi Assembly who lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision. The mass funeral, held under a large tent prepared by the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, drew hundreds of mourners, inclu...

29/01/2025

: The Mthatha High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Bongile Makhunga to life in jail for killing his girlfriend, Zihle Cebani, a student at Ingwe TVET College. This harsh sentence reflects Makhunga's status as a repeat offender; he was on parole for murdering another girlfriend in 2016. | Read more: https://buff.ly/3EiwkuT

The Mthatha High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Bongile Makhunga to life in jail for killi his girlfriend, Zihle Cebani, a student at Ingwe TVET College.

29/01/2025

: South African Police Service members and King Sabata Dalindyebo law enforcement officers achieved a weighty victory against crime in Zandukwana, Mthatha. | Read more: https://buff.ly/4jydmk2

South African Police Service members and King Sabata Dalindyebo law enforcement officers achieved a weighty victory against crime in Zandukwana, Mthatha.

29/01/2025

: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the United States government to immediately lift the 90-day suspension on funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in South Africa, warning that millions of lives are at stake. | Read more: https://buff.ly/40WaDsn

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the United States government to immediately lift the 90-day suspension on funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in South Africa, warning that millions of lives are at stake. The funding suspension has led to the halting of cr...

29/01/2025

: The Eastern Cape government has officially renamed the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform to the Department of Agriculture. | Read more: https://buff.ly/3EbVs6D

The Eastern Cape government has officially renamed the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform to the Department of Agriculture. This follows a request made by Premier Oscar Mabuyane in a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 11, 2024, proposing the name change to emphasize agricul...

29/01/2025

: In a really dope partnership, Twenti Fifti and Solemates are redefining the creative landscape in Africa. | Read more: https://buff.ly/3PSzHeH

In a really dope partnership, Twenti Fifti and Solemates are redefining the creative landscape in Africa. By bringing together diverse artistic talents from Durban and beyond, this collaboration is not only amplifying emerging voices but also fostering a sustainable ecosystem for African creatives.....

28/01/2025

Witnesses describe the scene as 'chaotic' - have you or someone you know been affected by this accident involving a bakkie and two trucks on the R61 near Makhalendlovu store in Mathwebu? Share your story with us!