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Debt owed to metro for rates and services balloons to R11bn
Buffalo City Metro is facing severe service delivery constraints as unpaid rates and service arrears surged to a staggering R11bn at the end of September. The ballooning municipal debt book increased by R1.6bn over the past year, driven predominantly by residential households, local businesses, and government departments.
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Gig Guide | Music, markets and Halloween festivities
Discover upcoming events across East London, featuring Halloween parties, live concerts, theatrical productions, outdoor trail challenges, and community markets.
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Every Banyana Banyana goal scores 1,000 packs of pads for Eastern Cape girls
Banyana Banyana and Stayfree have launched the Goals 4 Pads campaign, donating 1,000 packs of sanitary pads to disadvantaged schools for every goal the national team scores.
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Whiter Than Snow live recording in Abbotsford
Soul-stirring gospel and timeless classical music will be at the heart of the Gospel Goes Classical: Whiter than Snow live recording concert at Christian Centre in Abbotsford on Saturday. Project manager Loyiso Mthulu said the event was intended to be more than a music concert, with the aim of using gospel to bring people closer to Christ.
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Eastern Cape comic Gino Fabbri unites communities with township beats
Eastern Cape entertainer Gino Fabbri brings his uplifting drum roadshow to Cape Town, using comedy and township beats to foster unity and celebrate South Africa's diverse culture.
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Ndabeni urges stronger value chains and digital access for rural businesses
Small business development minister Stella Ndabeni has called for a coordinated effort between government, established corporations, and financial institutions to dismantle the barriers stifling rural enterprises. Speaking at a business breakfast in Port St Johns, she pinpointed fragile local value chains and inadequate digital access as the primary hurdles preventing remote entrepreneurs from scaling their operations.
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Afro-soul artist Thuladiva champions hope in latest release
Eastern Cape Afro-soul singer Nokutula Mzendana, known as Thuladiva, has released her inspiring new single, Ntinga Ntaka, urging listeners to persevere through life's challenges.
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Expert advice on how to get your glow on while caring for your skin
Dermatologist Dr Andiswa Skenjana launches her debut skincare guide, 'Beyond The Glow', offering science-backed advice tailored for all skin types, including melanin-rich skin.
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Gospel artist Sakhele Tom releases new single 'Ngena' ahead of 14-track album
Phumlani gospel artist Sakhele Tom has launched his new single Ngena, with plans for a music video ahead of a 14-track album release next year.
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Inglis backs Australia to strike again
Following a crucial century at Newlands, Josh Inglis is confident Australia can capitalize on a deteriorating pitch and late breakthroughs to push for victory against South Africa.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer
Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four against Australia rather than looking ahead to a potential target at Newlands.
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Buffalo City businesses take top honours in entrepreneurship programme
Do Impossibles Enterprise claimed first place in The Entrepreneur 2026 Buffalo City Edition after an intensive 10-week business acceleration programme celebrating local innovation.
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Jobless youth take vote warning to Mabuyane's door
Frustrated unemployed young people and Equal Education members have marched on Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's Bhisho office, warning that unfulfilled job promises will punish politicians in upcoming local elections.
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Pirates, Chiefs renew fierce rivalry in Soweto derby
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs renew their fierce rivalry this Saturday in the 186th Soweto derby at FNB Stadium, with vital Betway Premiership points and bragging rights on the line.
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Daily Dispatch E-edition - 30 October 2026
Access the complete digital replica of the Daily Dispatch published on 30 October 2026, featuring local reporting, in-depth analysis, and top regional news.
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World-class R416m cancer unit opened in Mthatha
Cancer patients in the Eastern Cape will no longer need to undertake long, exhausting journeys for treatment following the opening of a R416m oncology unit at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha.
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