Born and raised in Enkantolo under the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Athayanda Mdanyana and Zikhona Bhantshi have taken the initiative to start their own farming business. They own a 6.2-hectare farm that is fully fenced, where they cultivate a variety of vegetables, including spinach, cabbage, sugar beans, and butternut. After completing farm management courses, Athayanda…
It is important that government continues to educate the youth so they understand the value of these rights and their role in safeguarding South Africans democracy In a collaborative effort to foster public education and deepen democratic engagement among young South Africans, Government Communication and Information System under its pillar for development communication partnered with…
Francois Rodgers has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation authorized by President Cyril Ramaphosa into iThala SOC Limited (iThala). The probe aims to assess alleged corruption and fraudulent activity in the awarding of a R34 million tender to the IT company Tech Mahindra, dating back to 2017. He said, some of the concerning allegations…
The Harry Gwala District Municipality is gearing up to host the Harry Gwala Marathon on Sunday, March 23, and this year’s event is extra special as it marks the 10th anniversary of the marathon. The event is expected to draw a large crowd, with at least 2,000 people anticipated to participate. To celebrate this milestone,…
A contentious dispute is brewing in the Eastern Cape football community, involving allegations of biased officiating and arbitration. This follows a formal complaint lodged by Sinenkani FC with the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding the conduct of the match commissioner in their encounter against Ravens on January 25, 2025. Sinenkani FC claims to have…
Pondoland Cannabis Belt Association in Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo district accused the Eastern Cape Rural Development, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Medigrow for forcing cultivation hemp in their land. The Mpondoland cannabis growers stand united in firm opposition saying they reject the ongoing attempts to force hemp cultivation. According to the Pondoland Cannabis Belt…
“This congress reaffirmed the dedication of young activists to the renewal of our movement and the broader struggle for economic freedom in our lifetime,” The African National Congress in Harry Gwala Region calls upon the newly elected African National Congress Youth League leadership to unite young people of Harry Gwala, and ensuring that their challenges…
“We respect and uphold the constitutional right of all citizens and organizations to engage in peaceful protest and express their concerns,” Umkhonto weSizwe Party in Harry Gwala region is expected to march to the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality (NDZ) to voice out community concerns over service delivery. According to the organiser, the community has…
“Section 54A of the Municipal Structures Act clearly outlines how an acting Municipal Manager should be appointed, and the council did not follow that process.” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matatiele Local Municipality has strongly criticised the recent appointment of executive committee and ad hoc committee members, describing the process as “unfortunate and unjust” to…
A group of determined farmers behind the Goxe Agri-Tourism Project are working hard to turn land reform into real economic opportunity by producing crops, raising livestock and supplying food to their community. The farm, which spans approximately 640 hectares, was acquired through the government’s land reform programme. According to members of the cooperative, the initiative…
