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When light departs and returns to the heavens
A swimmer recounts the tragic loss of friend Janine Lochrenberg to a great white shark off Orient Beach, reflecting on grief, community, and humanity's profound connection to the ocean.
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Death Notice FONG CHONG: Elizabeth (Liz)
FONG CHONG: Elizabeth (Liz) passed away peacefully at Frere Hospital, East London, on 19.10.2026, aged 75 years. Predeceased by her parents Peter & Dorothy and siblings Charles & Juliana. She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces Karen Pillay & Natasha Chapman, extended family & friends. A Requiem Mass will be held at St.
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Mthatha cable theft arrests spark fresh alarm over infrastructure sabotage
The arrest of three suspected cable thieves at a sewer pump station in Mthatha has heightened concerns among municipal leaders over ongoing infrastructure vandalism and its impact on public service delivery.
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Super El Niño threatens Southern Africa with severe drought, WMO warns
Southern Africa is facing growing risks of severe drought and water shortages as an unprecedented El Niño builds, the World Meteorological Organisation warns, though local forecasters urge calm and close monitoring.
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Own your software, urges Beacon Bay tech startup
Beacon Bay tech firm Hello World Systems is helping South African municipalities and businesses cut costly foreign subscriptions by building custom, locally owned software solutions.
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Municipal staff reach new heights of frustration over broken lifts
Hundreds of Nelson Mandela Bay municipal employees have been left climbing up to 17 flights of stairs or enduring queues of up to 20 minutes to reach their offices at Lilian Diedericks building, with broken lifts disrupting daily work for at least two months.
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Villagers refuse to vote due to ward transfer
Residents of Mfabantu village in Tsolo have resolved to boycott the upcoming elections following an unconsulted municipal boundary change. The community fears the reallocation from Ward 8 to Ward 24 will worsen already poor service delivery.
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Ex-mineworkers deliver SOS to Bhisho
Representatives of former mineworkers have called on the Eastern Cape provincial government to help trace thousands of ex-workers and their families who may be unaware of, or unable to access, compensation and other benefits owed to them. The group gathered outside premier Oscar Mabuyaneâ s office in Bhisho on Monday to demand that municipalities be enlisted to locate former miners, including those who returned home sick and later died, leaving their families struggling to claim outstanding be...
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Alarm as Fipaza becomes latest victim of killings in Mbhashe municipality
Mbhashe local municipality has lost six councillors during the current council term, with the latest victim, a veteran educator, shot dead in front of his children at his rural home in Dutywa on Friday night. The murder of Ernest Fipaza, 63, an ANC councillor since the 2021 local government elections and the SACPâ s Ward 10 candidate for the November 4 polls, has deepened fears over the wave of killings that has engulfed villages around Dutywa, Willowvale and Elliotdale since November 2021.
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Shark anglers 'fished illegally' off Orient Pier before swimmer killed
Reports that anglers were illegally targeting sharks off Orient Pier days before swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked have sparked public outrage and calls for tighter regulations in East London.
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Daily Dispatch E-edition - 27 October 2026
Access the complete digital replica of the printed Daily Dispatch for 27 October 2026, featuring the latest news, analysis, and local updates.
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Sygnia shareholders approve controversial R600m share incentive scheme
Sygnia shareholders have voted decisively to approve an amended employee share plan that expands the pool of available shares to 25 million, valued at roughly R600m. The scheme permits executives and staff to acquire shares at just one cent each, a structure that sparked debate among investors over dilution and executive compensation. Despite pushback regarding board discretion and share dilution, founder and chief executive Magda Wierzycka defended the initiative as an essential mechanism for attracting and retaining top-tier talent in an increasingly competitive asset management industry.
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South African restaurants face rising costs as new labour agreement sparks clash
The extension of a collective bargaining agreement to all South African restaurants has sparked fierce debate between industry bodies and trade unions. While labour representatives champion the move as a crucial safeguard against the exploitation of vulnerable staff, hospitality leaders warn that rising payroll costs could force closures and trigger job losses.
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East London: Building a safer, greener future
Supplying local vehicle manufacturers since 2012, voestalpine Automotive Components East London leads the way in green energy investment, factory safety, and inclusive workplace initiatives.
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