By Buchule Putini Willowvale – The rural hills of Mbhashe reverberated with songs of remembrance on Thursday as Deputy President Paul Mashatile, flanked by Amathole District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr Anele Ntsangani, led the 38th Commemoration of the Battle of Lurwayizo—a moment that paid homage to the unsung liberation warriors of the Eastern Cape. Held…
By Montsho Matlala Go Mantjolo, Mpumalanga – For most of her 74 years, Gogo Martha Nkambule lived quietly in a house roofed with asbestos sheets in Mantjolo village, Manzana – now part of the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mpumalanga. Unaware of the health dangers overhead, Gogo Nkambule and her family lived under the…
By Buchule Putini Eastern Cape– Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) has officially welcomed the intervention of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) to help tackle ongoing challenges within the Metro. This move comes after months of mounting concerns over governance, financial instability, and service delivery backlogs affecting residents. In terms of Section…
By Duncan Mnisi A recent (now deleted) episode of the popular South African Open Chats Podcast has sparked intense backlash after hosts made offensive remarks targeting the Coloured community, reigniting nationwide conversations about racism and free speech. The controversial comments circulated widely on social media, drawing condemnation from citizens, political figures, and advocacy groups alike….