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CAMBRIDGE WEST HOUSING PROJECT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN RESTORING DIGNITY TO CNIP BENEFICIARIES
11 May 2026

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) has recorded notable progress in the implementation of the Cambridge West Housing Project, a multi-million-rand development aimed at restoring dignity and providing secure housing to victims of the former Ciskei National Independe ..read more


FROM CATTLE BELLS TO COMMUNITY CARE: GOVERNMENT SUPPORT EMPOWERS EMAXESIBENI WOMAN TO LEAD RURAL ANIMAL HEALTH REVOLUTION
11 May 2026

The sound of cattle bells and the rhythm of rural life shaped the dreams of Zimasa Qwayele of Umzimvubu Local Municipality, Alfred Nzo District, long before she became an Animal Health Technician (AHT).

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EASTERN CAPE UNVEILS R330 MILLION DIGITAL ECONOMY DRIVE TO POWER FUTURE GROWTH
11 May 2026

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has unveiled a suite of digital infrastructure projects worth more than R330 million, positioning the Eastern Cape as a growing hub for South Africa’s digital economy and Industry 4.0 transformation. The announcement was m ..read more


ALFRED NZO MUNICIPALITY UNVEILS R93 MILLION PROJECT TO BOOST RURAL WATER SUPPLY
4 May 2026

Alfred Nzo District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr. Tsileng Sobuthongo officially launched a R95 million water refurbishment project which will bring reliable, clean water to Rhwantsana, Mhleleni, Nkumba & Lugangatho villages. The long-anticipated refurbishment of the Mhle ..read more


THE EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PUSHES TOWARDS ZERO CHILD PREGNANCIES
4 May 2026

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has noted a sustained decline in child and teenage births across the province, a development that signals progress, but not victory. The MEC for Health, Ntandokazi Capa, has made it clear that while the numbers are moving in the right directi ..read more


POWERING SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE
28 Apr 2026

In a clear demonstration of government’s commitment to responsive and accountable service delivery, Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe recently led an oversight visit to the Despatch Wastewater Treatment Works in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Acc ..read more


TURNING ENERGY INTO OPPORTUNITY, GOVERNMENT PREPARES GROUND FOR KORUSON RENEWABLE IMPACT
28 Apr 2026

A high-level government delegation led by Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, alongside Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul, visited the Umsobomvu Wind Farm near Middelburg, in the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality, to wi ..read more


EASTERN CAPE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRINGS SMILES TO LEARNERS IN CHRIS HANI DISTRICT
28 Apr 2026

The Eastern Cape Department of Health in partnership with Operation Smile South Africa is today embarking on “Bring a Smile” campaign in the Chris Hani District, bringing essential healthcare servic ..read more


Turning Energy into real Opportunities for Local Communities
21 Apr 2026


Key stakeholders have convened in Middelburg for a high-level engagement aimed at advancing strategic collaboration on the Koruson Cluster of Renewable Energy Projects delivered by EDF Power Solutions. 

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BUFFALO CITY DELIVERS NEW HOMES AND ELECTRICITY, TRANSFORMING LIVES IN MDANTSANE
21 Apr 2026

A new chapter has begun for 18 families in Mdantsane, as the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) hands over newly built homes, fully equipped with electricity, comfort, stability, and dignity to beneficiaries.

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