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@dispatchlive Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:58:29
Farewell to 'Big Ben': Wild Coast mourns passing of gentle giant Ben Dekker
Port St Johns is mourning the death of 86-year-old Ben Dekker, an eccentric actor, mentor, and environmentalist celebrated as a gentle giant across the Wild Coast.
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GIG GUIDE | Top events and live entertainment happening across Buffalo City metro
Discover upcoming events across Buffalo City this November, featuring live music, charity galas, theatre shows, markets, and fitness competitions.
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Daily Dispatch Local Heroes celebrated at glittering gala dinner
Twelve selfless community champions who work tirelessly to uplift others have been honoured at the glamorous Daily Dispatch Local Heroes Awards held in East London.
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Landlords carry out threats to cut student power and internet
Thousands of Walter Sisulu University students were left without electricity and Wi-Fi during exam preparations after private accommodation providers cut services over millions owed by NSFAS.
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Mass funeral for eight bridal party family members who died in crash
Eight close relatives who died when a truck carrying a bridal party overturned near Mbizana will be laid to rest in a mass funeral in Nomvalo, outside Port St Johns, on Friday. The victims were among 30 villagers who left their homes on November 1 to accompany Funeka Mbongonya, 35, to her husbandâ s family in Mcetheni village, near Mbizana.
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Bulls Daisies sign rising ex Border and EP speedster Nombakuse
The Bulls Daisies have bolstered their squad with the signing of rising Eastern Cape rugby sensation Lithalethu Nombakuse ahead of the 2027 season. The 20-year-old Walter Sisulu University student and winger joins SA's only fully professional women's rugby outfit following a meteoric three-year rise in the sport. Hailing from Gqeberha, Nombakuse has already drawn the attention of national selectors through South African rugby alignment and Sevens training camps, marking her out as one of the country's brightest young talents.
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Harmer ready to make up for lost time
Proteas off-spinner Simon Harmer is determined not to rest on South Africa's Test series win over Australia, shifting his focus to the upcoming Bangladesh series and the World Test Championship.
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@dispatchlive 22 hours ago
The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show is back on the road
The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show, sponsored by H-Mart, will take place at the Port Alfred Country Club on Saturday 5 December, rescheduled from its original September date. We loved all that rain in September. - but did it wreak havoc with event planning! The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show was originally scheduled for September 26.
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Eastern Cape singer Nathi Mankayi sells out homecoming shows
Eastern Cape musician Nathi Mankayi has sold out two performances at the Guild Theatre in East London as he launches his Buyelekhaya Tour.
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Surging business services sector adds 1,612 EC jobs
The Eastern Capeâ s global business services sector experienced a significant surge in 2025, adding 1,612 net jobs to bring its total provincial workforce to 5,323. This marks a sharp acceleration from the previous year's modest gains, driven largely by international operators expanding their presence in the region. While growth remains heavily concentrated in Nelson Mandela Bay, provincial authorities are setting their sights on broader expansion. With plans under way for a dedicated business process outsourcing facility in the East London Industrial Development Zone and an increasing focus on impact sourcing, the province aims to turn Tier II and Tier III locations into competitive hubs for global investment.
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Defence questions credibility of accuser in racial slur hearing
The Judicial Service Tribunal hearing into allegations against Eastern Cape High Court judge Belinda Hartle saw tense exchanges on Wednesday as the judge's defence accused her accuser of lying under oath. Advocate Jan Heunis challenged the credibility of registrar's clerk Thozamile Semekazi, pushing to introduce audio recordings that allegedly contradict Semekazi's testimony concerning his communications with a journalist.
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Gonubie Beach closed after sharks seen feeding on whale carcass
Multiple shark sightings off KuGompo City's shores have forced the temporary closures of Nahoon and this week Gonubie beach following a shark attack which took the life of an openwater swimmer off Orient Beach last month. Gonubie Beach was closed on Tuesday afternoon after several sharks were spotted feeding on a whale carcass near the shore.
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Boast, Hermann drive Warriors home as Finals Day looms
Jordan Hermann struck a commanding 95 and combined with JP King in a record partnership to lead the Dafabet Warriors to a seven-wicket win over the Titans, securing top spot in the CSA Pro20 Cup.
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Highbury part ways with head coach Vilakazi
Highbury FC have mutually parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi 'Kanu' Vilakazi following discussions over their league form. Chairman Cameron Klopper is temporarily taking charge of training while the club evaluates domestic and international applicants.
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@dispatchlive Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:26:31
ANC defectors also pick up UDM council seats in metro
Several ward councillor candidates who fell short in the local government elections, including many who defected from the ANC, are heading to the Buffalo City Metro council as UDM PR councillors following the party's historic gains.
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@dispatchlive Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:13:30
ANC powers to victory in Port St Johns, where its candidates were nearly excluded
Following an eleventh-hour Constitutional Court reprieve after missing the candidate registration deadline, the ANC secured a clean sweep of all 21 wards in Port St Johns.
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