The Eastern Cape Department of Health has expressed shock and concern after a 12-year-old girl gave birth at Frontier Hospital in Komani in the Chris Hani District Municipality. This as the MEC of Health Ntandokazi Capa is visiting Dora Nginza hospital to give gifts to mothers of new year babies. The mother’s baby is among … Read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that its Kariega branch has reopened as of Monday, 28 October after it was forced to close due to power and flooding issues. Kariega, formerly known as Uitenhage, is in the Eastern Cape. The branch is situated in the Corkwood Square Mall. SARS apologised for any inconvenience … Read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that its Kariega branch remains closed due to power and flooding issues. Kariega, formerly known as Uitenhage, is in the Eastern Cape. The branch is situated in the Corkwood Square Mall. Virtual appointments will still be honoured and SARS apologised for any inconvenience caused. Weather warning for … Read more
Heavy rains have affected matrics in the Eastern Cape today, 22 October 2024. Approximately 400 learners in Gqeberha were unable to take their national exams. Today was the second day of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Five schools’ learners were affected. Learners unable to write exams Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that … Read more
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Eastern Cape will experience disruptive rain that could cause flooding in some areas on Monday and Tuesday. “A cut-off low pressure system, surface trough and ridging high will result in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers resulting in flooding in places,” the SAWS said. Heavy … Read more
A South African court has charged a man for murder in connection with the killing of 18 relatives at a rural homestead in the Eastern Cape, state prosecutors said on Wednesday. Siphosoxolo Myekethe was charged with 18 counts of murder and the possession of an unlicenced firearm, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said in a … Read more
The Eastern Cape Geographical Names Council recently received a proposal to rename Gqeberha’s Cape Road to Siya Kolisi Road, to honour the first black captain of the Springboks. Who proposed the name change? SABC News reported that The Eastern Cape Geographical Names Council Chairperson Christian Martin has confirmed that the council has received an application … Read more
East London, Aberdeen, and Colchester in the Eastern Cape province are among the towns next up for name changes according to Sibulele Ngongo, the Eastern Cape MEC for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. East London not the only city on the list According to Business Tech, Ngongo stated in her policy address that her department … Read more
The Eastern Cape has entered a recession according to the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSECC). The Eastern Cape’s situation compared to other provinces Poor economic conditions have impacted some provinces more severely than others, with the Eastern Cape being one of them. The province is officially in a recession due to significant declines … Read more
The Springbok winger may be uncertain over a starting position in the 2024 Bok squad, but through his Makazole Mapimpi Foundation, he’s doing great things off the pitch. Announced this week, the Makazole Mapimpi Foundation is giving back to the community in the Eastern Cape with the help of Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA). Together, both … Read more
