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Sivenathi Gosa is a Daily Dispatch general reporter who covers a variety of beats including crime, human interest and education. She is active in reporting on current events in the Eastern Cape, especially in and around the Buffalo City Metro.
An early-morning paddle in the ocean near East London resulted in a frightening encounter for two 18-year-olds yesterday when their small boat was circled by two sharks, one of which came so close that its tail struck them as it swam…
Eight years ago, local entrepreneur Zandile Sifika kick-started her accounting practice and her recent success has allowed her to help other SMMEs struggling due to the ongoing lockdown. “On my first day of opening my business, a client…
While handing out cooked meals to celebrate Mother’s Day earlier this month, Zwelitsha resident Kwezikazi Ntulini came across Mfusi Kosani, 23, standing outside his home. Ntulini offered him two takeaway meals, but Kosani asked if he…
ELCYCC call to community as pandemic puts strain on finances to cater for more than 3,000 kids As the Covid-19 global pandemic continues to threaten the country, the East London Child and Youth Care Centre (ELCYCC) has found itself in…
New social media sports channel entertains and educates Local coach and social media influencer Sesethu Time has found a way of keeping sport conversations going for enthusiasts during the lockdown. Time recently launched a channel,…
The Endumisweni Faith Mission came to the rescue for the Mdantsane community at N.U 8 and 10 last week, after they distributed food parcels to residents who were in dire need of food. The initiative, with the help of Duane Brassell from…
Gifted second-year University of Fort Hare law student Zilungile Mbali needs sponsorship to help fund her attendance to the 2020 Africa Global Model United Nations (Agmun). It is set to be held in Egypt from July 2 to 5. The programme is…
Enter EC Caltex online show to help beat lockdown blues To help deliver some entertainment during the national lockdown, Caltex Eastern Cape has started a talent contest, in which locals can showcase their talents and skills, hidden or…
Local NPO Ripples for Change are doing their part to help the struggling community during the lockdown, by donating food parcels to Cambridge township residents. “We are dedicated to finding new strategies for dealing with challenges…
Newly established East London- based campaign #iCanHelp is working hard to help community members during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Campaign organiser Lisa Van Wyk said #iCanHelp was first established on March 19 after she came across…
As the national lockdown continues, one major issue that is emerging is the lack of understanding about the Sars- CoV-2 virus. NGO has stepped in to meet this challenge with their #changethestory campaign which aims to educate orphaned…
Township sport development organisations Xhanti Msauli Foundation and Leo Mbini Schools Mbini Rugby Development Programme have expressed concern over how the lockdown will affect sport and the youth. “We started rugby on a high note…
The 2020 Ironman SA has been cancelled, along with other major sports events, due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. The event was set to take place in Port Elizabeth. “I definitely do wish all of this was just a bad dream, but…
But local cyclist determined to complete fastest circumnavigation of the globe attempt next year East London businesswoman Cristin Flynn had a monumental goal ahead of her as she sought to beak the record for fastest circumnavigation of…
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) has come out in full support of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19. “We must accept that this is a global phenomenon and has come to our shores. “Henceforth, it is…
