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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:48:55
Infidelity in spotlight in Eastern Cape writer Ngada's latest book
Siphosethu Ngcangisa Eastern Cape writer, playwright and director Unathi Ndlelantle Ngada has reached another milestone in her writing career, with her latest book, What the Walls Remember, becoming her 14th Amazon bestseller. Other notable works include 'A South Afri(K)an Psycho', 'Utopia', 'Shame(Less): A Play', 'Complete Stories', and 'Skin: Anima Vestra'.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:52:28
Hogsback Open Gardens: Mountain village prepares to showcase 11 spectacular properties
The misty mountain village of Hogsback is set to open 11 spectacular properties for its annual open gardens flower show across October and November, showcasing thriving azaleas, rhododendrons, and ancient forest trails.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:03:39
INSIGHT | True test of Madlanga Commission will be whether referrals of wrongdoing become credible investigations
SAâ s criminal justice crisis presents an uncomfortable paradox. The institutions accused of harbouring political interference, corruption and criminal networks are also producing some of the officials attempting to expose them. That contradiction between institutional failure and resistance is what gives the Madlanga Commission its wider significance.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:19:44
Eastern Cape Gig Guide: Top events and festivals from October 2 to 10
Discover what is on across the Eastern Cape from 2 to 10 October, including the Albert Mazibuko tribute, the Olivewood Wine Walk, Clay Fest, and live festivals across the region.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:28:43
INSIGHT | Mother-tongue policy must deliver equal education
As SA celebrated Heritage Day on September 24, basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube highlighted the expansion of Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) to grade 5 pupils. The policy seeks to strengthen the use of pupilsâ home languages as languages of learning and teaching, while maintaining a pathway to proficiency in English.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:48:53
Ancient Strandloper trail still embodies spirit of walking in rhythm with the ocean
Marking its 30th anniversary, the 57-kilometre Strandloper Hiking Trail along South Africaâ s Wild Coast continues to offer an affordable, breathtaking blend of coastal wilderness, history, and community ecotourism.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:55:47
Rhodes fees protest suspended after talks
A disruptive student protest over Rhodes Universityâ s proposed new fee payment protocol has been suspended, with the university returning to normal academic operations after management and student leaders met to address the dispute. This comes after the university executive and the student representative council (SRC) held an engagement on Wednesday evening to discuss a memorandum submitted by student leaders over the proposed 2027 fee payment protocols.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:01:28
Cookhouse wind trust powers new economic hub, local jobs, skills
The Cookhouse Wind Farm Community Trust (CWFCT) has announced ambitious plans for a 4ha greenfield development along the N10 corridor, about 7km outside Cookhouse, aimed at driving long-term economic sustainability for local Eastern Cape communities. The trust, which holds a 25% stake in the Renewables Cookhouse Wind Farm, is establishing the commercial project through its newly formed profit-making subsidiary, CWFCT Holdings.
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@dispatchlive Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:31:27
Buffalo Park to host four blockbuster Cricket World Cup fixtures
The Buffalo Park Stadium will host four high-profile matches during the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, including a showdown featuring defending champions Australia. The allocation is an increase from the three matches the venue hosted during the 2003 tournament. With extensive renovations under way and substantial financial backing from both the Buffalo City Metro and the Eastern Cape government, the city is preparing to welcome international teams and thousands of travelling supporters...
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@citizen Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:30:00
R&B lovers, clear your December: Once Upon A Time in Joburg announces headliners
Once Upon A Time in Joburg returns on 5 December 2026 at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, with Lucky Daye, Smino and Baby Rose on the bill. Phase 1 tickets start at R750 on Howler.
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