‘I saw my friends drop like flies’
East London youth activist Sinenjongo Phuthumani said her narrow escape from the tavern of death has taught her that there’s more to life than fun after her night... Read more.
Enyobeni tavern deaths caused by gaseous explosion – expert
Government pathologist Dr Solomon Zondi believes the Enyobeni tavern victims died from a gaseous explosion on the ground floor which resulted in asphyxiation. ... Read more.
Substance abuse reason for puzzling tavern deaths – Mabuyane
Substance abuse is the main reason young people frequent the taverns, said Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane, as the police try to find answers to the deaths of... Read more.
N6 partially opened following violent service delivery protest
The N6 was partially opened for traffic between Komani (Queenstown) and East London on Thursday morning after it was shut down by protesting residents of Cathcart.... Read more.
Alarm raised at rising number of contact crime in Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape MEC for community safety and liaison Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe has expressed concern at the increasing rate of contact crime in the province. The alarming... Read more.
Amathole moves to axe Mnyimba
The ANC in Eastern Cape is adamant that the unlawful appointment of Amathole district municipal manager Thandekile Mnyimba is going to be rescinded by the Amathole... Read more.
Don’t hide money beneath some stuff, bank it – Sisulu
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu took a swipe at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farmgate scandal when she encouraged tourism entrepreneurs and “wannabes”... Read more.
MEC flags embattled Amathole municipal manager’s qualifications
The Eastern Cape government cannot verify if Amathole municipal manager Thandekile Mnyimba has a matric qualification, according to provincial MEC for cooperative... Read more.
Laws alone cannot keep initiates safe
The Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders says there will never be enough government intervention and legislation to prevent the death of initiates until there... Read more.
Mnyimba’s return met with outrage
The ANC Eastern Cape provincial executive committee is already finding itself at loggerheads with the party’s leadership of Amathole region – hardly a few weeks... Read more.
