The Eastern Cape has strengthened its position as South Africa’s automotive and clean-mobility hub with the official launch of the 6th EV charging station in Port Alfred. The charger, one of 15 fully operational across the province was unveiled yesterday at the Royal St Andrews Hotel by Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tour ..read more

In a major step towards strengthening local economic development and fighting poverty, Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe, handed over essential agricultural and industrial equipment to women- and youth-led enterprises in Matatiele. The event, held in Zwelitsha village, marked the official rollout of a pilot programme aimed at improvi ..read more

The Eastern Cape’s 2025/26 Adjusted Budget channels R1.99 billion into stabilising core services, protecting frontline workers, and sustaining essential programmes as the province confronts tightening fiscal space and rising service demands. Delivered by Finance MEC Mlungisi Mvoko, the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement places allocations ..read more

The King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality has taken a significant step to strengthen service delivery across its communities following the acquisition of a new fleet of 34 vehicles valued at R75 million. The investment, unveiled by Mayor Councillor Nyaniso Nelani, is set to boost municipal operations and enhance service delivery in bot ..read more

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government used this year’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities to send a clear message: disability inclusion is no longer a pledge; it is an accountability mandate. Hosted at the Feather Market Town Hall in Gqeberha under the bold theme “From Policy to Practice: Accountability in Disability In ..read more

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthening service delivery and reviving the economic heartbeat of small towns was on full display as it descended on Ndlambe Local Municipality for a Provincial Outreach Programme. The visit marks a decisive step in closing infrastructure gaps, expanding access to essential service ..read more

The Eastern Cape Government is urging a united front against Gender-Based Violence as it launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign at Ntibaneni Village in Ngcobo, Chris Hani District Municipality. Anchored on the theme, “Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls Working Together to End GBVF,” ..read more

Buffalo City Metro youth-owned enterprises benefitted a significant boost as the Eastern Cape Provincial Government handed over equipment worth more than R2 million through the Provincial Government’s Isiqalo Youth Fund. The handover ceremony took place at the East London City Hall.

Labtronics (Pty) Ltd, a Mdantsane-based company spe ..read more

Communities in Nqanqarhu formerly Maclear, are celebrating a long-awaited lifeline after the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture delivered critical water infrastructure that now brings clean, safe water directly to households and food gardens.

During an official handover ceremony, Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe unveiled the newly comp ..read more

There was jubilation in Mbaxa Village, Amahlathi Local Municipality, as Mayor Nomakosazana Nongqayi handed over a newly built community hall; a long-awaited facility that promises to bring residents together for social and development activities.

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