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Tired of broken promises, village pensioner eyes council seat
Frustrated by decades of poor service delivery and unfulfilled promises, 74-year-old retired mineworker Mehla Xamba is contesting Ward 2 in Port St Johns for the African Transformation Movement.
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Malema backs scrapping of 35-year age limit on government jobs
EFF leader Julius Malema has pledged to scrap the 35-year age limit on government jobs and secure land tenure for residents facing eviction in Bhongweni.
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Godongwana throws fuel levy lifeline to cash-strapped consumers
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a temporary cut to the fuel levy to help ease surging petrol and diesel costs for motorists, farmers and businesses.
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Jansen wants to be the player South Africa can lean on
After a crucial 85 with the bat and a decisive 5/33 bowling spell against Australia, Marco Jansen explains his focus on resilience, consistency, and showing up for South Africa when the pressure peaks.
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Anxious moments as bomb hoax causes delays at King Phalo Airport
Eastern Cape police are tracking down an anonymous caller after a hoax bomb threat targeting a FlySafair flight from Johannesburg triggered emergency security protocols at King Phalo Airport.
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'We'll still vote for him': Murdered ANC candidate retains support
Despite the murder of ANC ward candidate Ngawonke Bulala, voters in Kumkani Mhlontlo say they will still vote for him, prompting plans for a future by-election.
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Daily Dispatch E-Edition - 22 October 2026
Access the complete digital replica of the Daily Dispatch for 22 October 2026, featuring breaking local news, in-depth reports, and community stories.
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Renewed opposition to proposed animal identification regulations
South African meat producers are mounting renewed opposition against draft government regulations requiring compulsory identification and national registration for livestock, dogs, and beehives under the Animal Improvement Act.
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Eastern Cape short film wins top honours at Malawi film festival
An Eastern Cape film made in Kariega with the help of emerging filmmakers has won best short film at the Cape Maclear Film Festival in Malawi, giving producer Nceba Mqolomba renewed hope for the growth of the provinceâ s film industry. Titled Dzuwa, the 11-minute, 42-second film tells the story of an unemployed, single Muslim father who is forced to choose between his morals and finding money for his seriously ill daughterâ s medication.
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Truter wants Chippa to break cup competition hoodoo
As Chippa United approach their first cup soccer competition this season, head coach Brandon Truter wants them to tune into their winning mentality which he feels has been lacking in the league. Chippa will play Golden Arrows at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Saturday afternoon (https://dispatch.
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Miller wants to grow more in explosive batting role for Iinyathi
There are few players in world cricket, when itâ s all said and done in their careers, who can say they hit the first ball in their professional debut over the boundary. Usually when wet behind the ears and players go to the crease for the first time, they are filled with butterflies in their stomach.
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Biological Inflation: Why Food Security Without Nutrition Is a Mirage
South Africa may celebrate record-breaking harvests of maize and grain, but full silos do not guarantee healthy citizens. Despite producing ample calories, the nation faces a severe malnutrition crisis marked by child stunting, anaemia, and rising lifestyle diseases, driven by a quiet phenomenon known as biological inflation. Modern agricultural methods, soil degradation, industrial processing, and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide have stripped essential micronutrients from basic crops. To secure true food security, the country must look beyond sheer tonnage and start measuring harvests by their nutritional yield per hectare.
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Eastern Cape teen turns mom's struggle into thriving startup
Inspired by his mother's struggles to afford basic cleaning supplies, 22-year-old entrepreneur Luzuko Memela built Luckzin Detergents into a certified brand supplying local supermarkets and creating jobs in his village.
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Final pigeon race of 2026 yet again sees competitors taking strain
In pigeon racing it is often difficult to find the reason for the outcome of a particular race. This was the case in the most recent race from Prince Albert Road, the small settlement in the Western Cape's Laingsburg Local Municipality, a flying distance of 570 kilometres to KuGompo. The returns to home lofts were considerably staggered with the winners in both races establishing significant â breaksâ over the 2nd placed pigeons.
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Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash against Wiliete SC as another final, with a spot in the next round at stake following a goalless first leg.
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Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory
Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.
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