The Umzimvubu Local Municipality recently hosted a highly successful fashion show, attracting local, district, and provincial designers. The event aimed to showcase the talent of Umzimvubu’s residents, provide a platform for designers to exhibit their work, and boost the local economy. In a historic event this year’s winner is a local designer from Mount Frere…
Esayidi TVET Collage Kokstad campus students are accusing the representative of the Independent Electoral Board (IEB) of failing to follow procedures. The controversy arose after students presented their manifestos for the upcoming SRC election, scheduled for March 13 2025. According to students, IEB rules state that candidates must present their manifestos individually, without mentioning their…
“We might be politicians , but at the end of the day, we are also human beings with families to support, so for him facing charges can have a profound impact on his personal life, that is why the DA stance is clear we seek accountability not personal vendettas,” said Potwana. The African National Congress’s…
In a crackdown on expired food products, a joint team of government authorities and municipal officials conducted a raid on major retails shops in Kokstad, seizing expired items from Kokstad Spar and Shoprite. This operation follows a decision by the municipality and government authorities to inspect prominent retail shops, including Kokstad Spar, Shoprite and Boxer…
UMkhonto Wesizwe Party has raised concerns about the lives of South Africans who depend on ARS to live their healthy normal life, this follows after the US President Donald Trump decision to stop funding health-care programmers in South Africa. MKP says it is a devastating impact of the withdrawal of PEPFAR funding by the US…
MKP calls for South African government to intervene and save Ithala. The struggle continues as Umkhonti WeSizwe Party embarked on a picket march against the liquidation of Ithala Bank by the Prudential Authority outside Ithala Bank at Bulwer and Ixopo branch under Harry Gwala Region. This follows an ongoing court case by Ithala SOC Limited…
The Economic Freedom Fighters forced the Speaker of Matatiele Local Municipality to adjourn the special virtual council meeting that was scheduled for the 26 of February. The EFF councillors accused the speakers of the council Nonzwakazi Ngwanya of deliberately holding a virtual meeting to discuss burning issues of the institution which they believe is unfair….
Former KZN Provincial Secretary Bheki Mtolo is no longer at the helm but will serve as one of the 67 additional members of the PTT. Following a disappointing performance in the national elections, that led the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to disband the provincial structure and announce a new Provincial Task Team (PTT). The…
As part of Umkhonto WeSizwe Party’s commitment to growth and development the party’s National High Command has appointed new regional structure in Harry Gwala, this is after the National High Command has been appointing and electing provincial and regional structures aiming to promote greater representation and participation within the party. At a media briefing held…
Small shop owners in Kokstad have expressed frustration with the GKM municipality’s alleged failure to address their concerns and provide timely support. Despite their willingness to comply with municipal bylaws, many entrepreneurs claim they have faced significant challenges in obtaining trading licenses. When this publication was speaking with some business owners, they reported paying for…
