St Albans inmates raise concerns about water quality amid illness reports

Nearly 1,000 inmates at St Albans Correctional Centre may have been exposed to potentially unsafe drinking water, with some reporting diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach pain amid allegations that discoloured, foul-smelling water is being supplied for only a few hours each morning.

Bay beaches retain prestigious Blue Flag status ahead of summer season

The international Blue Flag signature of environmental, safety and accessibility excellence is still flying high in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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.

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.

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.

Policy hurdles, non-alignment question cloud US-SA investment, Bozell warns

The US remains willing to explore trade and investment opportunities in key South African industries, but domestic policy missteps, infrastructure failures and diplomatic tensions risk damaging bilateral relations.

Plans to end SA vehicle kit assembly operations welcomed

The government is gearing up its efforts to protect SA's automotive manufacturing industry, with plans to gradually phase out semi-knocked-down (SKD) operations in the country. SKD operations import vehicle bodies and most components in kits for assembly locally.

Safe Sis initiative shows initiative and action can conquer fear

In a country where women and girls too often have to think twice about their safety simply walking to school, going to work or returning home, it is both heartbreaking and inspiring that a 19-year-old from Humansdorp is turning fear into action. Siyolise Orjiâ s Safe Sis initiative is more than just a clever technological idea.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

VWGA extends ECD support to reach more children

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has strengthened its commitment to early childhood development by extending a vehicle support agreement with the Centre for Early Childhood Development (CECD) and Ntataise. The partnership enables early childhood development trainers and mentors to travel to remote, underserved ECD centres and provide practical, face-to-face support.

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.