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INSIGHT | Failing metro: Vote for accountability and service delivery
As the November 4 local government elections rapidly approach, the citizens of Buffalo City Metro find themselves at a critical historical crossroads. For years, the rhetoric of local government has been dominated by grand political promises and macro-economic visions. Yet, as residents navigate the daily realities of dry taps, dark streets, donga-like potholes, surging drains and overflowing sewage in the midst of dire financial mismanagement and zero accountability, the upcoming elections ha...
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Highbury midfielder Katua backs club unity in push for automatic promotion
Highbury FC midfielder Ngero Katua says team unity and belief will be crucial as the club targets automatic promotion in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
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Boy allegedly shot by music mogul loses school year as case drags on
The attempted murder case against music and business mogul Mlindelwa â Man Bâ Tyekana and two co-accused was postponed to January 26 in the magistrateâ s court in KuGompo City on Tuesday for further investigations. The case relates to the shooting of a 16-year-old boy and his friends, who had reportedly gone to pick guavas in the bushes of Amalinda in May.
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Mthatha's Tshaya eyes breakthrough at Chippa after leap to top flight
Chippa United midfielder Obakhe Tshaya discusses making the leap from the ABC Motsepe League to the Betway Premiership, pausing his university studies to chase his top-flight football dreams.
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Three suspected extortionists killed in Ngqeleni police shootout
Three suspected extortionists have been shot dead during a confrontation with police in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, after officers responded to reports of businesses being targeted in Nothintsila village. The suspects allegedly opened fire when approached by members of the Tactical Response Team, prompting police to retaliate. This incident pushes the death toll of suspects killed in shootouts with Eastern Cape police to 16 since August, underscoring ongoing violent clashes amid a concerted crackdown on extortion rackets across the province.
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DD041126P14 Triumphant Proteas can improve further, says Conrad
After leading South Africa to a historic 2-1 Test series turnaround against Australia, coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are still far from reaching their ultimate potential.
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Eastern Cape PR councillor candidate disqualified following arrest over attempted ballot theft
An Eastern Cape PR councillor candidate for the 2026 municipal elections has been disqualified after being arrested over the alleged attempted theft of ballot papers and other election material, while a presiding officer in Mdantsane has been removed from her duties amid claims she transported party agents during special-vote home visits.
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Why Scottish star Dougray Scott fell in love with SA while filming 'Invisible'
BARBARA HOLLANDS Scottish actor Dougray Scott takes on a dark and dangerous role in Invisible, the action-packed television adaptation of Deon Meyerâ s novel Blood Safari, now on screen. Scott, who also played a villain opposite Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and has appeared in Desperate Housewives and Batwoman, said shooting in SA was a pleasure because everyone was so charming and welcoming.
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Eastern Cape councillor candidate arrested over alleged ballot paper theft
An Eastern Cape councillor candidate has been disqualified and arrested for allegedly attempting to steal ballot papers, while an IEC official in Mdantsane was dismissed for transporting party agents.
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INSIGHT | The real winners must be the residents
SA has entered the final stretch towards the 2026 local government elections. Special voting is under way, ahead of the main voting day on Wednesday. Campaigns have reached their final pitch, and communities are being asked to make a decision that will shape their everyday lives for the next five years.
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DISPATCH DIALOGUE | Real test begins after the elections
Over the weekend, the major political parties staged their final rallies before South Africans vote on November 4. The DA held its national closing event in Mamelodi, Tshwane, under the slogan â Stop the chaos. Start service delivery". The EFF gathered at Orlando Stadium in Soweto for its Tshela Thupa rally.
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Death Notice Cloete Geoffrey Ivan (Geoff)
CLOETE: Geoffrey Ivan (Geoff) passed away peacefully on 31.10.2026, aged 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Matthew & Danielle, Matthewâ s fiancée Bridget, loving mother Daphné, sister Wendy, extended family & friends. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Albanâ s Anglican Church, 5 Durham Road, Vincent, East London, on 05.
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Mkokeli joins elite of rugby mentors with recent coaching qualification
University of Walter Sisulu All Blacks head coach Thembani Mkokeli has recently achieved his SA Rugby Level 3 coaching accreditation, making him the only coach with this status in the Border region. The qualification is the highest standard of formal rugby coaching qualification globally and endorsed in SA.
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Eastern Cape education official suspended again just one day after return
The Eastern Cape education department's communications director, Vuyiseka Mboxela, has been placed on precautionary suspension just one day after returning to work following a year-long disciplinary process. Mboxela had previously been cleared of all workplace abuse and misconduct allegations, only to face fresh charges regarding alleged unauthorised access to departmental IT systems. Describing the latest move as vindictive and a form of constructive dismissal, Mboxela remains adamant that she will defeat the new accusations. Meanwhile, the provincial education department has declined to comment on the matter, citing internal codes of conduct regarding employer-employee confidentiality.
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Festive boost for Marina Glen braai operators as metro hands over new gear
Thirty-eight informal braai operators at Marina Glen, known as eBuhlanti, have received new catering equipment worth R268,400 from Buffalo City metro to boost their trade ahead of the festive rush.
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Mthatha set for Zuko SA's tour finale
Afro-pop artist Zuko Kupiso, popularly known as Zuko SA, will bring his He Who Sent Me tour to a close at the Savoy Hotel Conference Centre in Mthatha on November 7. This marks the final stop of a five-city roadshow that has drawn strong support from audiences across the country. The Mthatha performance will also be his last show for 2026, before he takes time away from the stage to work on new music and prepare for the next phase of his career.
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