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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL :MultiChoice Groupexecutive of corporate affairs Jabavu Heshu, left, and Dsrac MEC Fezeka Bayeni sign an agreement between MultiChoice and the Eastern Cape to unlockopportunities in sport and the creative industriesPicture: SIVENATHI GOSA

Dsrac, MultiChoice set to unlock EC’s potential

The Eastern Cape department of sports, recreation, arts & culture (Dsrac) and MultiChoice Group (MCG) recently signed a memorandum of understanding that will see a multi pronged approach to unlocking opportunities within the province in…

Cluster’s learning curve

Local women’s soccer team takes on international outfit Osnabrucker in fast-paced match A fast-paced match of under-17 women’s soccer took place last Wednesday as the Germany-based Osnabrücker Sport Club clashed against EC Cluster 2 at…

EC filmmakers in spotlight at DIFF

The spotlight shone upon Eastern Cape filmmakers as the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) took place from 18 to 28 July in Durban The filmmakers were supported by the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council (ECPACC). The…

Pupils pride of EC at KZN Winter Games

The department of sport, recreation, arts and culture (Dsrac) has led more than 350 Eastern Cape pupils (EC) learners to participate at the National Schools Sport Winter Championships Winter Games, that started on Monday and continues…

TO THE RESCUE: DSRAC MEC Bulelwa Tunyiswa announced last Friday the department will inject R4.2m into the Border Bulldogs to get them back on track Picture: SIVENATHI GOSA

Bulldogs rescued

The department of sport, recreation, arts and culture (DSRAC) has come up with a R4.2m lifeline to help the liquidated Border Bulldogs get back into the rugby limelight. The lifeline will see the team take part in the SuperSport Challenge…

EQUIPPING THE YOUTH: MEC Bulelwa Tunyiswa, front, handed over sports equipment to BCM local teams in Duncan Village on Sunday Picture:SUPPLIED

Dsrac helps local sports clubs

Department of sport, recreation, arts and culture (Dsrac) MEC Bulelwa Tunyiswa handed over sports equipment to 22 Buffalo City Municipality (BCM) sport clubs and 11 Duncan Village football clubs on Sunday during the Duncan Village LFA Top…

PAYING RESPECT: Remembering the Bhisho massacre 25 years on. Premier Phumulo Masualle lays a wreath at the memorial site in Bhisho last year Picture: DAILY DISPATCH FILE

Bhisho massacre commemorated today

September 7, 1992, marks the anniversary of the Bhisho Massacre where 28 protesters were killed and over 200 injured by soldiers serving the apartheid regime. The day started when thousands of protesters gathered outside Bhisho to demand…

Teams taking part in diketo games at Police Park over the weekend. Picture: MARK ANDREWS

Indigenous games ‘must be preserved’

TEAMS from all districts and metros participated in the annual Provincial Indigenous Games at East London’s Police Park at the weekend. Department of sports, recreation, arts and culture MEC, Bulelwa Tunyiswa, said in her opening address…

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WCFM Book Drive turning the pages

THE East London community can gear up for an exciting inaugural Wild Coast FM Book Drive which aims that will help to make reading fun. One of the people behind the drive, Caviner Ruiters, said that he saw a need for this initiative after…

Women do their bit for Madiba Day

DSRAC chip in at KwaTshatshu day care THERE was an atmosphere of excitement among Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) officials, as they travelled to KwaTshatshu Village in Buffalo City Metro Ward 44 last week. Their…

Delegation to return spirit of Khoisan chief

Sports, recreation, arts and culture MEC Pemmy Majodina led a delegation to repatriate the spirit of Khoisan chief Dawid Stuurman in Australia at the weekend. PROUDLY KHOISAN: MPL Christian Martin, left, and Chief Khoisan SA lead a group…

Praise for sports admin course

A TRAINING course in sports administration arranged by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) sport administrators was well received at the Dimso Guest House in King William’s Town last…

YOUR MOVE: Breidbach hub member Glynnice Bester, left, waits on her opponent to make a move while playing the Morabaraba indigenous board game during a practical workshop in Breidbach last week Picture: DESMOND COETZEE

Game on for indigenous festival

Breidbach games workshop held BUFFALO City Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) hosted a successful indigenous games practical workshop in Breidbach last week. According to DSRAC official and district coordinator for…

Fundisa schoolboys go for gold

Four pupils jet off to SA swimming champs SOMEBODY might wonder how it is possible for boys with special needs, and who are from a previously disadvantaged community, to conquer all before them in swimming. This was evident when four…