Eastern Cape Daily News

09/09/2024

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GQEBERHA- WELCOMING PEACE AND PROSPERITY AS NELSON MANDELA BAY COMMUNITY HOSTS JAPAN GRACE CRUISE SHIP.

Reporter: Nontando Mbonwa
09 September 2024

09/09/2024

SOMETIMES FAMILY IS NOT BLOOD ALONE

GQEBERHA- In a heartwarming tale that encapsulates the spirit of community and compassion,
Sindile Adams a 23-year-old trolley porter from Kariega, is on a transformative journey with the support of his colleagues and the local community.

Residing in a humble township with his grandmother and younger sister, Adams faced unimaginable hardships following the tragic loss of his mother at the tender age of five. Despite his challenges, he has shown resilience and determination, working diligently at a retail store to provide for his family.

Earlier this year, a perceptive colleague noticed a significant change in Sindile's behavior and reached out for a candid conversation.

It was during this man-to-man talk that Sindile revealed a long-held desire to undergo the initiation rite, a significant cultural milestone for young men in his community. For three years, he had yearned for this opportunity, yet lacked the necessary support to make it a reality.

Moved by Sindile's plight, his colleagues rallied together, determined to help him fulfill this dream. After consulting with female colleagues and gathering input from the men at work, they approached Sindile's grandmother to seek her blessing.

To their joy, she was happy, it had been her dream to see her grandson become a man before she departs from this world.

Upon visiting Sindile’s home, however, they were confronted with the stark reality of their living conditions. The family’s needs were overwhelming, sparking a grassroots movement within the community.

Colleagues at his workplace began reaching out for assistance from local residents, focusing on providing for the young family in their time of need.

Inventory manager at the retail store Unathi Nodada said, “The only effort we need is for the child to feel welcomed and be able to be accepted to the menhood. We at our company we are all regarding each other as family, we are one big happy family hence we took this upon us.”

This inspiring initiative not only aims to support Sindile in his rite of passage but also sheds light on the power of community and the importance of looking out for one another.

Through acts of kindness and solidarity, these colleagues have shown that family extends beyond bloodlines, it is also about taking care of each other in times of hardship.

Zintle Elam Tsita
09 September 2024

09/09/2024

PORT OF EAST LONDON BOOSTS EFFICIENCY WITH NEW TUGBOATS

EAST LONDON- Port of East London has taken a significant step towards enhancing its shipping operations with the arrival of two state of the art tugboats on 05 September 2024.

The tugboats, named Lentswe and Kganya, were delivered by Damen Shipyards Cape Town and marked the completion of Transnet National Ports Authority's(TNPAs) R1 billion investment in the Marine Fleet Renewal Programme.

A key element of Transnet's Recovery Plan, aims to boost tugboat availability and drive shipping efficiencies. The new tugboats replaced the existing fleet, which had reached its operational lifespan and feature advanced technology solutions, including an azimuth stern drive and an improved bollard pull of 60 tonnes.

"The acquisition of these tugboats is a crucial investment towards creating a sustainable port system," said Transnet Board Chairperson, Andile Sangqu.

In addition Sangqu said, "This will enable the ex*****on of strategic projects currently underway at the Port of East London."

The Port of East London's expansion plan includes the deepening and strengthening of the automotive berth, as well as the delivery of two Jib Cranes for the dry dock facility. The project is expected to increase volume throughput and position the port as a competitive player in the industry.

"We've been pushing for the Port of East London's expansion to attract investors and combat high unemployment in the province, with Mercedes-Benz South Africa's (MBSA) presence being a key factor in our efforts," said Acting Eastern Cape Premier Mlungisi Mvoko.

Damen Shipyards Cape Town Director, Sefale Montsi, expressed pride in delivering the tugboats, highlighting their contribution to local job creation and skills development.

The arrival of the new tugboats marks a significant milestone in the Port of East London's journey towards becoming a world-class port.

Nontando Mbonwa
09 September 2024

06/09/2024

QUMRHA- Ingxelo ihambisa ithi, izolo umhla wesihlanu kweyoMsintsi kulo umiyo kumhlaba waseDraaibosch bekuviyiswana noceba walandawo onguZola Tshali xa ebebhiyozela umhla wakhe wokuzalwa.

Akuvakali ukuba ingxabano yakhe noZipho Buso iqale njani, kodwa kubonwe ngalo ceba egalela uZipho Buso ngento engamanzi nekurhaneleka ukuba yi-'Acid'.

QUMRHA- Izolo bekuthe tsh*tshilili kumakhasi wezonxibelelwano into ethi uSodolophu woMasipala wasekuhlaleni i-Great Kei utshise umntu nge’Acid’.Ingakumbi kwiqonga labahlali lika’Facebook’, elithi

06/09/2024

LIBODE- Abakhweli abathathu kuquka imveku okuqikelelwa ukuba ibisenenyanga iphila kunye nenkondekazi(70s) baswelekele kwindawo yexhwayelo.

LIBODE- Ngabantu abahlanu abasweleke kwingozi yesithuthi, abalishumi elinesithathu bonzakala. Oku kuza emveni kokuba isithuthi esiluhlobo leToyota Quantum besizama ukudlula kwilali

05/09/2024

INKOVU IPHUMA ETHANGENI

MQANDULI- Xa esithi amaXhosa kungaqhuma kubasiwe, sube ikho into erhuqisa umrhaji, kwaye inento ephenjelelwa yiyo. Yonke ke into yenzeka isenzekela esizathwini.

Mhlawumbi sisaci nje esi, kodwa eneneni bekuqhuma nyhani kule ndawo kwaye zikho izizathu ezikhalazelwa ngabahlali bale ndawo.

Baye bazathuza ke abahlali ngentseni yangomhla we-04 kweyoMsintsi xa besichubelana nabo isikhwebu sizama ukuqonda ukuba uthini unobangela woluqhankqalazo lwabo.

Sifike bemaxhaphetshu, bemanxada-nxada berhuqa umthi omkhulu abahlali baseNgqwarha eMqanduli bezama ukuvala indlela.

Oluqhankqalazo luthathe iintsuku ezimbini kuba beluqale ngoMvulo, ngoLwesibini lathatha ikhefu laphinda lathathisa ngoLwesithathu ke ukutsho baye bathatha ikhefu baze baqala phantsi ngomhla we-04 kweyoMsintsi.

Eyona nto bayikhalazela ngamandla ngumcimbi wokuhanjiswa kweenkonzo zamanzi, bathi kwaqhawulwa imibhobho ehambisa amanzi, ngoku kweminye imizi bayawagalelelwa ematinkini wabo, kodwa abanye abafumani nechontsi elincinci.

Unomji ke ngoku abakwazi ukudlula kule ndawo abafundi bezikolo ezongqonge le ndawo kwakunye nabafundisi-ntsapho.

Kuye kwanyanzeleka abanye abantwana baxoze mphini-wumbi bakhangele ezinye iindlela zokugqitha kweligquba labantu abasisifu ngumsindo.

Amapolisa ebengekafiki ngexesha sigaleleka kule ndawo.

Mzukisi Mangwane
05 EyoMsintsi 2024

05/09/2024

AWARD-WINNING TOLOKAZI BEER INVITES YOU TO NETWORKING SESSION

BUTTERWORTH- Butterworth get ready for a business networking session brought to you by Tolokazi beer. This event promises a productive day of networking, learning, sharing and growth among business owners.

'Women in Business' event invites everyone, not just business women to attend. R200 per person guarantees an insightful day on the 14th of September 2024. Save the date.

Tokokazi premium beer and cider will be available for tasting and the founder will also be able to share the journey of Tolokazi to inspire and motivate other young business people in Butterworth.

Aphiwe Nxusani-Mawela, originally from Butterworth is the founder and brewmaster of Tolokazi brand, a craft beer and cider produced in Johannesburg.

"We are currently working towards establishing a factory in the Eastern Cape to manufacture and sell locally," she said.

As a microbiologist by proffesion, Nxusani-Mawela has worked for South African Breweries (SAB) for 10 years before leaving in 2015.

She has been in the beer industry for a long time now and it has been a growing journey for her.

Tolokazi is a brand that was established in 2019, Tolokazi was meant to be launched in March 2020 however due to the Covid19 pandemic, the business was registered in 2021 and started operating.

In addition having faced various challenges, Tolokazi brand continues to thrive.

In 2021, Tolokazi brand secured a distribution deal in the United Kingdom with about 100 000 units produced in Belgium and distributed throughout the United Kingdom.

Additionally, "we have also won awards at the African Beer Cup, it has been a great journey with the brand so far," the founder mentioned.

According to Nxusani-Mawela, "Tolokazi is a brand that celebrates who we are as Africans, it is about celebrating Africa through beer. It is the time for us as South Africans to be proud of who we are and what we have achieved and be able to showcase and speak about that and enable us to have a sit in the table."

This event celebrates heritage month and the end of women's month, inviting everyone, not just business women to attend.

For more information or to register and attend the event, contact the founder at 072 584 2449 or Max at 082 638 4475. Don't miss out on this insight event.

Somila Tiwani
05 September 2024

04/09/2024

MTHATHA- Ezingenayo ngalomzuzu zezokudutyulwa kubulawe iNkosi yaseMthatha West uDalinzolo Mareke obengundaba-mlonyeni kwiintsuku ezimbalwa ezigqithileyo nalapho bekukho ukugrwangxulana ngamandla phakathi kwakhe neKumkani yabaThembu uBuyelekhaya Dalindyebo.

MTHATHA- Iya ibambi nangakumbi imeko kwisikolo saseEfata kwidolophu yaseMthatha.Kwiveki epheleliyo inkundla kaMantyi yayikhaba ingqawule yokukhululwa kwabarhanelwa abahlanu aboyanyaniswa nozenge-zenge kwentlawuyulo

04/09/2024

LADY IN HEELS STRUTS HER WAY TO KOTA STARDOM ON THE STREETS

MTHATHA- A 23 year-old Nomatshayina Dimpho Nqanqalaza from a small village Ngavu location in Libode, is juggling her third year in Bachelor of Education in mathematics and physical sciences at Walter Sisulu University(WSU) with an ambitious side hustle of selling kotas on the bustling streets of Mthatha.

Driven by the need to support her mother and eight siblings after the loss of her father in 2010, Nqanqalaza has transformed her entrepreneurial spirit into a lifeline for her family.

Growing up in a disadvantaged environment, Nqanqalaza developed an early knack for business, often braiding hair to contribute to her household.

"I started braiding people's hair in the village so that I can be able to support my family," she shared.

However after the untimely passing of her father, the burden of financial responsibility fell heavier on her shoulders, prompting her to find creative ways to make ends meet.

Additionally selling kotas, a popular South African street food has become her means of survival.

Nqanqalaza describes the intricacies of her new venture, "As a street seller I've faced so many challenges, dealing with unpredictable weather and diverse customers, many of whom are not aware of how to communicate respectfully, is tough," she said.

Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the grit and determination among young South Africans striving for a better life against the odds.

Despite the challenges, Nqanqalaza remains optimistic and motivated, tirelessly working not only to support her family but to inspire others facing similar hardships.

Mthatha's vibrant streets have become a platform for her resilience, proving that with ambition and hard work, even the most daunting obstacles can be overcomed and she also owns a company called Zsd where she sells weaves and iPhones.

"I want my kota business to grow and make people happy, I want to sell kotas in more places and even open a small restaurant (I believe that would bring more job opportunities in the community.
I want to help people in my community by sharing food,"she added.

Furthermore as she continues her studies while running her business, Nqanqalaza hopes to pave a brighter future for herself and her siblings, proving that success can indeed be earned by those willing to fight for it.

Zintle Elam Tsita
04 September 2024

04/09/2024

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Are you looking for business advise or strategies for your business? The business network session has your back.

Donc't miss out the women in business networking session hosted by Tolokazi beer in Butterworth on the 14 September 2024

There will be open discussions and insights for women entrepreneurs.

The session will have the Tolokazi beer as a welcoming drink plus a goodie bag on the arrival.

Registration is R200 per person

For more inquiries contact the following:
072 584 2449
082 638 4475

04/09/2024

DUTYWA- Ukongeza umbhiyozo Ilifa loMbhashe uthembisa ukuphucula ezokhenketho kunye nezithethe, ukuloba abatyali-zimali, ukuxhasa amashishini asakhasayo kunye nokubhiyozela usuku lwezithethe kunye namagugu.

DUTYWA- UMasipala wasekuhlaleni waseMbhashe ukulindele kwakhona ukusingatha inyanga yezithethe namagugu ngekhalenda etyebileyo yemisitho kulomasipala. Imisitho elindekileyo kuquka; King Hintsa Hike

04/09/2024

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NGUTHAPHU-THAPHU

GQEBERHA- Ibinguthaphu-thaphu, ingulowo exwaya emagxeni okulingene yena.

Izolo umhla wesithathu kweyoMsintsi kulo umiyo, kuhola wendlela uN2 okwintshona yeGqeberha kwindlela esingise eJeffreysbay, kwenzeke ingozi apho iLori ebigcwele qhu yinyama ngentseni yayizolo igquzule intsika yebhulorho.

Amapolisa ebengekakhuphi ngxelo ediza nto malunga nabantu abonzakeleyo ngaphandle nje komqhubi oye wafumana imigruzuko engephi.

Ingxelo yezendlela(Port Elizabeth Traffic Updates) iye yapapasha iVidiyo ebonisa abantu bexwaye emagxeni inyama nekubonakala ukuba ibikuleLori.

Othethela amapolisa uKapteni Andre Beetge uthi lo mqhubi uye wagquzula intsika yesiseko zebhulorho kude kuphi neGaraji yaseWindfarm ehamba ngeLori ebiqhulathe izidumbu zenyama(Carcasses of Meat)ezilikhulu.

Amapolisa aye aleqa kwindawo leyo yexhwayelo nalapho afike abahlali bezithaphulela kwezozibhuku-bhuku zenyama.

Kuye kwanyazeleka kucelwe elinye igqiza lamapolisa ukuze lizame ukuncedisa kuchithwa-chithwe loo nginginya yabahlali.

Mzukisi Mangwane
04 EyoMsintsi 2024

03/09/2024

EMBRACING DIVERSITY & TOURISM IN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

DUTYWA- Mbhashe Local Municipality is set to commemorate Heritage Month with series of events throughout the month of September, these include the 2nd annual of Ilifa loMbhase Festival. This comes after an announcement by the Executive Mayor of Mbhashe local municipality Samkelo Janda on the media briefing held at Council Chambers of the municipality in Dutywa, on 2nd September 2024.

Mbhashe Local Municipality's theme is aligned with 3 decades of democracy and cultural freedom of the country, it promises to showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the region.

Transparency and trust between the government and the public are essential, and the annual Heritage Month celebration is a key platform for promoting this goal.

"The municipality ensures that information is clear and accessible to all, fostering a sense of community and shared identity," said Executive Mayor Samkelo Janda.

In addition the Executive Mayor of Mbhashe Local Municipality Samkelo Janda said further said, "The municipality has partnered with various stakeholders to strengthen economic relations and develop tourism opportunities in the community, these partnerships aim to re-position the area as a key tourist destination within the Wild Coast Tourism Route, while stimulating socio-economic growth through supporting small businesses".

The Ilifa loMbhashe Heritage Month program promises an exciting lineup of events, including a showcase of local heritage and tourism attractions, investment opportunities, support for small businesses and Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), cultural performances and exhibitions.

Tourism Day will be celebrated, highlighting the power of tourism in bridging cultural divides.

The local municipality promises to celebrate it's heritage day at Nqadu Great Place in Willowvale.

Nontando Mbonwa
03 September 2024

03/09/2024

COLLABORATIVE ACTION AGAINST DEVASTATING VELD FIRES

EAST LONDON- The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform(DRDAR) MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe, hosted a media briefing on the 27 August 2024 at the DRDAR Amathole District Office in East London.

The primary focus of the briefing was to outline the extensive damage caused by recent veld fires across the province.

Kontsiwe delved into the harrowing impact of these fires, which have ravaged grazing lands, decimated livestock and destroyed vital agricultural infrastructure crucial for the livelihoods of farmers and local communities.

Furthermore MEC also shedded light on urgent interventions that are imperative to curtail the spread of these devastating fires and safeguard the agricultural landscape in Eastern Cape and also emphasised the importance of proactive measures detail farmer-led initiatives and community-based strategies aimed at preventing future catastrophes.

"This situation hinders our efforts to combat poverty in the province, the ongoing distruction caused by these veld fires makes it even to tackle our challenges," said Kontsiwe.

In addition it was announced that the commencement of the annual month-long application window for farmers meeting specific criteria to enroll in the Department’s farmer support programs is going to start on the 1st-31 September 2024.

Acting Deputy Director General at agriculture development at Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Wiseman Mthozami Goqwana said, "The message that we are taking forward is that we will encourage farmers to form these fire productions associations because with that they can have a control set of dealing with these fires."

This briefing served as a crucial platform for stakeholders, farmers and the wider community to gain insights into the impact of veld fires, and explore avenues for sustainable agricultural development and resilience in Eastern Cape.

Zintle Elam Tsita
03 September 2024

03/09/2024

AFRICAN FARMERS EMPOWERED THROUGH AGRO-PROCESSING

EAST LONDON- The AGRI 5 held a two days Expo in East London on the 29-30 August 2024 at Buffalo Club, which aimed to empower African farmers in agro-processing and enhance their participation in the agricultural sector.

The event fostered central to the workshop as a promotion of agro processing showcasing various methods to add value to agricultural products. By raising awareness and demonstrating the benefits of agro processing, the expo seeked to inspire farmers to explore new avenues for growth and diversification.

By guiding farmers towards agro-processing, the expo helped them add value to their produce, increasing competitiveness and revenue. The event also supported black commercial and emerging farmers, addressing unique challenges they face.

Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe attended the agricultural expo and she had this to say, "Our plans are not only to support them to be just emerging farmers but grow them and become commercial farmers."

In addition The AGRI 5 Expo facilitated market access, connecting farmers with national and international buyers and investors. This combined with knowledge sharing and resource provision, drives innovation and improves agricultural productivity.

Owner of Border Auto Sports that sell Husquarvana brands Roger Weyer said, "I think this is a fantastic event because it exposes the products and give people opportunities and they will also know what is available."

Furthermore Deputy Minister of Department of Agriculture in government of national unit Zoleka Capa said, "We were invited here to meet these stakeholders with different interests but all combined here as small businesses and our duty is to support them."

Ultimately, the expo contributes to enhanced food security and a stable food supply, ensuring communities have access to fresh produce. By empowering African farmers, the AGRI 5 Expo plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable agricultural future.

Zintle Elam Tsita & Nontando Mbonwa
03 September 2024

03/09/2024

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IMBUNDA-MUNYE NOJIJI WENTLAWULO YOKHUSELEKO(PROTECTION FEE) ITSIBA UPHUNGELA NGENKQU

KWABHACA/MTHATHA- Kwivekana nje ezimbalwa iNqununu yaseEfata eMthatha kwisikolo sabantwaba abangaboniyo nabangevayo iye yafumana isibhilivana esibhalwe ngoluhlobo;

"Principal waseEfata ngokuzithoba okukhulu, sikunina iveki...

Iqhube ithi, "Uqale namhlanje ukubala kuleveki ndithetha ngayo, okanye kuzakuchithela igazi labantwana".

Kwesinye isiganeko kudutyulwe kwabulawa iNqununu yesisikolo saseZakhele Primary kwaBhaca eyayisaziwa ngokuba yiMountFrere. OnguMphathiswa kwiSebe LezeMfundo uFundile Gade uye wagqithisa amazwi wovelwano kusapho lwaleNqununu nakwisikolo eso.

Namhlanje uMphathi seSekethe ubetyelele esisikolo ephelekwe ngamagosa aphezulu aphuma kwiSebe LezeMfundo kwinqanaba lesithili.

Uluntu lwalendawo, abantwana, ngabafundisi-ntsapho bonke bebenxunguphele, usizi lubhalwe ebusweni. ISebe lithembise ngentuthuzelo yasengqondweni.

Mzukisi Mangwane
03 EyoMsintsi 2024

02/09/2024

KWABHACA- Esisibhilivana besinyanzelisa leNqununu ukuba irhume imali engange R50 000. Esi sibhilivana sibhalwe kanje, “Principal waseEfata, ngokuzithoba okukhulu sikunika iveki ungekasiniki i-R50 000 sizoza sizolanda ezaa Millions nihlala nazo apho”, siqhube sathi esisibhilivana, “sinibukela imihla yonke, uqale namhlanje ukubala kuleveki ndithetha ngayo okanye kuzakuchithela igazi labantwana”.

KWABHACA- Kwiiveki ezimbalwa ezidlulileyo iNqununu yaseEfata kwisikolo sabantwana abangaboniyo nabangevayo eZakhele Primary School Kwa-Bhaca, iye yafumana isigrogriso ngesibhilivana esingene kumnxeba

01/09/2024

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EAST LONDON- The Eastern Cape Department of Education has launched state of the art broadcasting studio to revolutionise e-learning, in the province.

31/08/2024

NQAMAKWE- Uyikhabile ibhekile uGqirha uBhishophu Jessica Mbangeni(47) oyinzalelwane yaseNqamakwe kwiphondo leMpuma Koloni nangona ubezinze eRhawutini.Usapho lukhuphe ingxelo ediza ukuba uwunabele uqaqaqa uJessica Mbangeni, le ngxelo idizwe lilungu losapho emveni kwemini namhlanje umhla wama-31 kweyeThupha 2024.

NQAMAKWE- Uyikhabile ibhekile uGqirha uBhishophu Jessica Mbangeni(47) oyinzalelwane yaseNqamakwe kwiphondo leMpuma Koloni nangona ubezinze eRhawutini.Usapho lukhuphe ingxelo ediza ukuba uwunabele

30/08/2024

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KUPHANTSE KWAQHUMA INQINDI ENYANDENI

LIBODE- Kubekancinci kukhale isibhaxu endodeni kungenjalo emfazi womntu.

Kulendlu yebhunga(Council Chamber) kuMasipala wasekuhlaleni i-Nyandeni Local Municipality eLibode, bekubanjwe intlanganiso ye'Council', nalapho bekuxovulwa imiba eliqela ngokubhekesilelwe ekuhanjisweni kweenkonzo ezingundoqo.

Owona mba ubushushu ngamandla ibingowokuguzulwa(Reshuffling) kwamalungu athile nekubonakala ukuba arhuqa iinyawo ekuhambiseni inkonzo zoluntu kungenjalo ahamba ngonyawo lo nwabu. Lento athi amakhumsha yi" Reshuffling".

Le ntlanganiso ibibhalele ncakasana kumalungu wesigqeba esiphezulu "Executive Committee", (EXCO) ngamafutshane.

Ibengumbhodamo nokuqukubhode, kulapho kanye kubonakele khona ooJackie Chan, ooBruce Lee kunye nooChuck Norries.

Baze badlala abantu abadala bethunyiwe.
Siye sancokola nelinye ilungu lebhunga esingenakulithi khuqu igama lakhe, ephelile yintsini uphendule wathi, "Yhee mfondini bekuyi 'MOVIE' into ebisenzeka phaya". Uye wathembisa ukuba sizakubakhona isisombululo nangona kucaca ukuba abo baguzulwayo botshele okwe Q-Bond ezikhundleni zabo.

Ibingulowo uvikela umkhaba wakhe, bambi begxambulisana, bekhombana nangeminwe, isidima besihleli emaqatheni, kungasekho mntu ukhathalele lonto.

Kazi yozala nkomo ni?

30/08/2024

XHORHA- Ibilusuku olukhulu kubantwana besikolo samabanga aphantsi i-Elliotdale Village SPS, abanongqiza abathe dlundlu nabenza ibanga lesixhenxe bebesenzelwa itheko lokuthi ndlela-ntle besenzelwa sesisikolo sikhankanywe ngasentla.

29/08/2024

BROADCASTING STUDIO LAUNCHED TO REVOLUTIONIZE E-LEARNING

EAST LONDON- The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC Fundile Gade officially launched a state of the art broadcasting studio, on 26th August in Mandla Makulupa Leadership Institute in East London.

This cutting-edge facility is meticulously designed to elevate learning experiences, enhance departmental communications and facilitate channel broadcasting and also promises to mark a new era of innovation and technological advancement in education.

With a vision to harness the power of technology for the betterment of education, the new broadcasting studio is poised to become a hub of creativity, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

It is anticipated to not only enrich the learning experience for students but also streamline departmental communications and serve as a platform for broadcasting educational content to a wider audience.

Gade said, "In 2019 we introduced the concept of E-learning as part of enhancing the capacity of the state to address the inificiances of the system".

The method of this E-learning is to look at the best ways to instill skills to learners and ensure that they meet the required stardard in terms of Maths and science.

The provincial department of education is thriving for the success of maths and science learners.

They got the Science Centre in Cofimvaba from the Department of Science and Technology, which amounted to R700 000 000.

There are areas that they promised to look at such as ICT infrastructure development, content development, teacher development and monitoring evaluation, to know that they are in the right direction as the department.

Acting chief director for curriculum management at Eastern Cape Department of Education Chulekazi Xundu-Bula said, "All 1,6 million learners of this province will have access to the content that will be broadcasted by the lead teachers and subject advisors from that studio."

E-learning will offer a transformative approach to education. Learners will create a personalized learning experience through digital literary.

The launch of this state of the art facility underscores the commitment of the Department of Education to embrace innovation and leverage technology to drive educational excellence.

Nontando Mbonwa & Zintle Elam Tsita
29 August 2024

28/08/2024

MTHATHA- UNombeko Thobigunya(32) wagetyengwa ngokungenalusini yilenkcuba-buchopho, ingcaphephe nengcungela yombulali.Esisigebenga salixhela iqabane laso emveni koko sathatha intshiyekela yeenyama yalo sayifaka kwizindlu zangasese kwimizi ekufutshane.

MTHATHA-UBuntubenkosi Siqotyana(35) waphelelwa nya! bubuntu ngexesha egebenga isinqanda-mathe sakhe ngomhla wesibini kweyoMnga 2023 kwindawo yaseThembeni Village kwindawo yaseZandukwana cebukuhle nedolophu

28/08/2024

EMPOWERING AFRICAN FARMERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

EAST LONDON- The Eastern Cape's Agriculcural Sector will host a 2 day largest Agriculcural Expo that will be held at Buffalo Club in East London, on 29-30 August 2024.

The AGRI 5 Commodities Workshop & Expo is celebrating its eleventh year in 2024, solidifying its position as a premier platform for promoting agricultural development in Africa.

This esteemed event focuses on enhancing the participation of African farmers in the agricultural sector, spanning poultry, livestock, dairy, crop, and piggery commodities. A key objective is to facilitate the transition of produce to its secondary form through agro-processing.

The workshop and expo offer a unique opportunity for private companies and government departments to showcase their social programs, engage in meaningful dialogue, and share development experiences with African farmers.

According to Event Director Tsholo Mokobe, "This collaborative approach will drive the sector towards achieving measurable results for black commercial and emerging farmers, ensuring they possess the knowledge to sustain and grow their farming activities".

A key focus of the expo is creating awareness about agro-processing, showcasing various means to process produce and add value to their products. Farmers will be equipped to maximize their output and tap into new revenue streams.

Nontando Mbonwa
28 August 2024

27/08/2024

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MAKHANDA- Iinkokheli eziphambili zombutho weUnemployed People’s Movement(UPM) kunye neMakana Citizens Front(MFC), bezikhokele inkitha yabahlali phambi kweholo yesixeko sedolophu ngalentseni yanamhlanje.

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27/08/2024

MAKHANDA- Iinkokheli eziphambili zombutho weUnemployed People’s Movement(UPM) kunye neMakana Citizens Front(MFC), bezikhokele inkitha yabahlali phambi kweholo yesixeko sedolophu ngalentseni yanamhlanje.

MAKHANDA-Bebephume ngendlu abahlali baseMakhanda ngeliyonika umnqamla-juqu uSodolophu wala ndawo emveni kokuba zihamba ngonyawo lonwabu iinkonzo ezingundoqo kula ngingqi. Iinkokheli eziphambili

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Catch the internationally acclaimed Jazz pianist as he serenades East London patrons on Thursday at the Guild Theatre.

Tickets for this special event are selling at just R300 from computicket or at Guild Theatre during working hours!

26/08/2024

EMONTI- Ukongeza lengqungquthela ibiququzelelwa yi-arhente ejamelene nokukhulisa amashishini eMpuma Koloni(ECDC).Kule ngqungquthela bekuxovulwa kwimiba ukuba ngawaphi na amaqhinga anokuvezwa ukuze iphondo leMpuma Koloni libesenkcochoyini ekurhwebeni kwihlabathi.

ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation

EMONTI- Nanjengoko iNkulu-baphathiswa yephondo leMpuma Koloni uOscar Mabuyane eneminqweno yokuba amashishini asakhasayo ephondweni akwazi ukuthumela iimveliso zawo ngaphandle, kukhangeleka ingathi