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The department of transport (DoT) recently handed over a fleet of new ambulances to the provincial government at a ceremony in Bhisho. Speaking at the event, DoT MEC Weziwe Tikana urged drivers to be careful on the roads and asked members…
A request by women in Bhisho to become more involved in the traditional initiation process following the continued high rate of deaths in the Eastern Cape, has drawn fierce criticism. AbaThembu chief Buyanda Matanzima, denied allegations…
Powerful gale force winds left many members of the Zwelitsha community distraught last week after their houses and businesses were severely damaged. Resident Mbulelo Ntanda, who rents a flat behind the house of fellow resident Bukiwe…
Zwelitsha residents of Zwelitsha are fed up with rubbish that is left strewn in the area, causing a stench and health risk. Local resident, Mbuyiseli Booi, said the area’s streets were always covered with litter. He said people living on…
BCM recently staged an U19 soccer tournament at the Victoria Grounds in King William’s Town. “Our aim is to choose 20 boys for the Qonce Local Football Association squad for the upcoming Mayor Cup,” coach Zolani Gqibitole said. The Mayor…
Members of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders gathered at Oliver Tambo Hall in Zwelitsha recently to discuss issues relating to circumcision and initiation with members of the community. Also in attendance was ward 41…
The Ward 41 branch executive committee (BEC) has responded to allegations of corruption levelled against ward councillor Sindiswa Skepe. Speaking on behalf of the BEC, acting secretary Lulama Nkopo said that Skepe received R700,000 from…
Two former Zwelitsha educators aim to make made a big difference in the lives of children when they recently decided to “adopt” a local school. Former Ezikhalini Lower and Primary School principal Tozana Duze and former Litha Senior…
Buffalo City Municipality brought their Budget Roadshow to King William’s Town on Monday where over 2,000 residents from the surrounding wards crowded into a tent at the Victoria Grounds to listen to BCM mayor Xola Phakathi and share…
Boxing lovers flocked to King William’s Park on Saturday for the amateur boxing tournament organised by local businessman Fred de Abreu for young boxers from in and around King William’s Town. Spirits were high despite the poor state of…
A meeting of over 200 Zwelitsha residents who pitched to hear Ward 41’s service delivery report at Oliver Reginald Thambo Community Hall last Sunday erupted into a war of words among some residents. Former Zwelitsha resident Joe Nkopo…
Former Ginsberg-based boxer Billy Mkencele wants to help change what he considers to be the poor state of boxing in the Eastern Cape. “People who are in positions do not came or do not have interest in the sport. Some others were never…
Zwelitsha residents are praising the traffic department for their efforts to keep them safe after a roadblock was established along the main road between Zone 6 and Zone 7. Some senior residents encouraged the respective police and…
Calvary Christian Church in Quigney, East London was packed with over 2,000 people who came from BCM and surrounding areas to celebrate the birthday of Reverend Mandla Makinana. Makinana said he and his wife had spent previous birthdays…
The senior citizens of eZizeni eNkosini in Tshatshu Village near Zwelitsha Township are frustrated at having to live without electricity for the last 15 years. More than 150 families are currently living in the area. “We arrived in this…
