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EASTERN CAPE HOSTS SA AUTO WEEK 2025
6 Oct 2025

The Eastern Cape proudly partnered with naamsa - The Automotive Business Council to host South African Auto Week 2025, a landmark event that reinforced the province’s position as South Africa’s premier automotive hub and a key player in the global motoring industry. Held at Coega Vulindlela Village in Gqeberha from 1 – 3 Octobe ..read more


MEC CAPA DRIVES CATARACT SURGERIES BLITZ
6 Oct 2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Health, under the leadership of MEC Ntandokazi Capa, is currently holding a Cataract Surgeries Blitz at Frontier Regional Hospital’s Sabona Eye Centre in Komani, as part of World Sight Day commemoration observed globally on the second Thursday of October.

In partnership with the Al Imdaad Foundation, th ..read more


Agriculture MEC Strengthens Support for Traditional Leaders in Rural Development
26 Sep 2025

Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe has continued her drive to equip traditional leaders with tools to cultivate the land, strengthen food security, and stimulate agricultural enterprises.On her latest visit, MEC Kontsiwe officially handed over a tractor, farming implements, and a pregnant heifer to Queen Nolutho Matanzima of the AbaTh ..read more


S.E.K. Mqhayi Honoured on Heritage Day
26 Sep 2025

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, in conjunction with Walter Sisulu University (WSU), hosted a profound Heritage Day celebration dedicated to commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of the revered isiXhosa literary giant, Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi. The event, held at the Ntabozuko Campus of WSU, drew a significant gathering of dignitari ..read more


Mbhashe Local Municipality Strengthens Dutywa’s Road Infrastructure
20 Sep 2025

Mbhashe Local Municipality is steadily transforming Dutywa’s infrastructure, with the successful upgrade of Thompson Street one of the town’s busiest roads.

The contractor broke ground on 0 ..read more


Eastern Cape Provincial Government Officially Hands Over Modern Cebe Primary School
20 Sep 2025

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through its Department of Education, has officially handed over the newly rebuilt Cebe Primary School in the Mnquma Local Municipality. The R54.7 million facility is a state-of-the-art institution designed to provide learners with a modern ..read more


Alfred Nzo District Municipality Handover Marks Major Step in Clean Water Delivery
12 Sep 2025

The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM), in partnership with Matatiele Local Municipality (MLM), has officially handed over the Fobane Water Scheme Phase 3 (Contract 2), a major water infrastructure project valued at R53 million. The initiative will provide clean, drinkable w ..read more


EASTERN CAPE RECORDS PROGRESS IN GOVERNANCE WITH 2024/25 AUDIT OUTCOMES
12 Sep 2025

The 2024/25 Auditor-General audit shows the Eastern Cape is making notable strides in financial management, compliance, and governance across provincial departments and public entities. Conducted under the Public Audit Act and Public Finance Management Act, the results reflect th ..read more


Alfred Nzo Development Agency Empowers Matatiele Farmers with New Sheep Shearing Shed
5 Sep 2025

The Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA), led by Chairperson Ms. Ntombi Mabude and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Lumko Mtimde, officially handed over a newly constructed sheep shearing shed to Inkqubela Shearing Shed Pty Ltd in Piphany Village, Ward 22, Matatiele Local Municipality.

This latest milestone follows earlier support from ANDA, wh ..read more


MEC CAPA HANDS OVER HOSPITAL PROJECT SITES IN MDANTSANE
5 Sep 2025

The Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Ntandokazi Capa, officially handed over two critical health infrastructure project sites to contractors at a ceremony held at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in Mdantsane. The handover marks the start of significant upgrade and refurbishment projects at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital and Nkqubela TB Hospital, aimed at stren ..read more




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