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Flooding cuts off towns and disrupts services across OR Tambo district
Heavy rains have cut off access to towns such as Mqanduli and disrupted services across the Eastern Cape's OR Tambo District, leaving communities isolated as disaster teams assess the damage.
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Remembering Ben Nomoyi, the Eastern Cape storytelling pioneer whose legacy transformed SA cinema
There are filmmakers who make pictures, and there are filmmakers who make it possible for others to imagine themselves inside the picture. Ben Nomoyi belonged to the latter tradition. He understood that cinema was never merely a succession of images projected against a wall. It was a declaration of presence, an archive of belonging and, for communities long relegated to the margins of the national imagination, an opportunity to reclaim the right to tell their own stories.
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New hotel anchors R995m investment plan which could revitalise beachfront
East London's beachfront is poised for a major transformation with two proposed developments valued at a combined R995m, including a 191-room sea-facing hotel and a mixed-use commercial hub.
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Mitchell Starc turns it around after brutal Newlands start
Mitchell Starc overcame a tough opening session to claim 6/72, leading an Australian fightback that bowled South Africa out for 329 on day one at Newlands.
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Ackerman rues missed Test ton
South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.
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Daily Dispatch E-edition - 28 October 2026
Access the digital e-edition of the Daily Dispatch for 28 October 2026, featuring the latest regional news, in-depth analysis, and local updates.
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ANC a shield for SA's people, Mbalula says
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has urged supporters in Duncan Village to defend freedom by voting for the party, calling it a vital shield for South Africans.
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Dry taps and broken roads leave Mthatha residents questioning need to vote
Residents of Chris Hani Park in Mthatha have faced five years without reliable tap water, relying instead on a local bakery and expensive water trucks, prompting questions over whether to vote in the upcoming local elections.
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Friday deadline for R50,000 SMME support plea
Informal traders and micro-enterprises across the Eastern Cape have until Friday to submit applications for business support and equipment worth up to R50,000.
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Ten Eastern Cape stations refurbished but vandalism remains a threat
Prasa has spent R115m upgrading 10 train stations in the Eastern Cape, though rail officials warn that persistent vandalism and cable theft remain serious challenges.
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High ticket demand pushes Asanda Empire music festival to Buffalo Park
The festive season in Buffalo City Metro kicks off this weekend as high ticket demand moves the star-studded Asanda Empire Takeover to Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium.
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Rhodes stomach bug a mystery after food and water contamination ruled out
Health authorities have ruled out water and food contamination as the source of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting over 100 students at Rhodes University in Makhanda.
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands
Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.
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@dispatchlive 18 hours ago
Warriors Women face tough lessons from weekend losses to Badgers
The Warriors Women suffered consecutive Hollywoodbets Pro Series defeats against the unbeaten Garden Route Badgers in Oudtshoorn, falling short in both the Pro50 and Pro20 clashes.
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R115m investment breathes new life into vandalised railway stations
Transport minister Barbara Creecy has unveiled seven refurbished railway stations in KuGompo City, marking a significant milestone in reviving passenger rail services across the Eastern Cape.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:23:23
MONEY MAESTRO | Credit: a tool for building wealth, not funding instant gratification
Financial planner Scott Roebert explains how to use credit strategically to acquire appreciating assets and build long-term wealth rather than falling into the trap of consumer debt.
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