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Eastern Cape Matric Exams Continue Smoothly Amid Flood Challenges The Eastern Cape's 2024 matric exams are proceeding smoothly. The provincial government, led by Education MEC Fundile Gade, has ensured that stud 27 Oct 2024	Isiqalo Youth Fund Boosts Creative Enterprise with over R400,000 in Equipment To support youth-driven initiatives and promote creative entrepreneurship, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government's Isiqalo Youth Fund, operating 27 Oct 2024	MEC Nonkqubela Pieters Unveils Orion Tank Farm, Secures 7,000 Jobs In a significant boost to the Eastern Cape’s automotive and tyre manufacturing sectors, MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs 18 Oct 2024	Eastern Cape Province Launches R80m Cropping Programme to Tackle Poverty and Malnutrition To address poverty and malnutrition and promote sustainable agricultural development, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government's Department of Rura 18 Oct 2024
Eastern Cape Government Delivers New Homes to Vulnerable Residents in Kei-Road Settlement The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through its Department of H 11 Oct 2024	Transformative Cataract Surgery Outreach Benefits 75 Patients in Eastern Cape 11 Oct 2024	Eastern Cape Provincial Government to Host Memorial Service for Lusikisiki Massacre Victims 5 Oct 2024	Eastern Cape Renews Commitment to Elderly Care on International Day of Older Persons The Eastern Cape proudly celebrated the Interna 5 Oct 2024
Ministry of Police, Eastern Cape Provincial Government, and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Sign Landmark Safety Cooperation Agreement In a significant step towards addressing crime and improving safety in the Eastern Cape, the Ministry of Police, the Eastern Cape Provincial Gove 28 Sep 2024	Child-Headed Family Among Destitute Families Receiving New Houses The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through the Department of Human Settlements, has handed over 83 houses to destitute families in Qweqwe un 28 Sep 2024	Eastern Cape Learners Shine at SASSA-II National Championships The South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired (SASSA-II) Nat 28 Sep 2024	Eastern Cape Provincial Government Unveils State-of-the-Art Phathilizwe Junior Secondary School KwaSongwevu Village in Mbashe Local Municipality is now home to a state-of-the-art educational facility. The Eastern Cape Provincial Government h 21 Sep 2024
Public Voting Now Open for Eastern Cape’s Sport Star of the Year! For the first time in 25 years, the public will have the power to choose Eastern Cape’s Sport Star of the Year. The Department of Sport, Re 21 Sep 2024	Healthcare on Wheels Reaches Remote Villages in Eastern Cape In the remote community of eSiyaya Village, nestled in the rolling 19 Sep 2024	Premier Mabuyane Leads Key Discussions at Successful Intergovernmental Forum The Premier’s Intergovernmental Forum (PIF), chaired by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane in East London, marked a pivotal step in addressing 19 Sep 2024	Ground-breaking Oncology Unit Unveiled at Livingstone Hospital 31 Aug 2024
Eastern Cape Government Unveils Advanced E-Learning Broadcasting Studio 31 Aug 2024	Premier Mabuyane Leads Delegation to China to Boost Economic Ties Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is set to lead 24 Aug 2024	Eastern Cape Sets Ambitious Path for Export-Led Growth at Annual Symposium The 6th Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition in East London charted the cou 24 Aug 2024	Minister Senzo Mchunu and Premier Mabuyane Lead Strategic Crime Intervention in the Eastern Cape In a decisive move to combat the escalating crime rates in the East 16 Aug 2024
Premier Mabuyane Hails Launch of R270 Million Herolim Private Hospital as a Beacon of Hope for Mthatha Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has praised the inauguration of 16 Aug 2024	Premier Mabuyane Unveils Bold Plans for Eastern Cape's Transformation Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane presented the O 9 Aug 2024	Eastern Cape Government Acts Against Teenage Pregnancy In response to the increasing rate of teenage p 9 Aug 2024	Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane Unveils New Mandate for 7th Administration 2 Aug 2024
TikTok Sensation ‘Mamntlane’ Receives Keys to Her New Home from Premier Mabuyane This week marked a special milestone for Ndolom 2 Aug 2024	Provincial Mandela Day Celebration Bring a hive of Activities to Ludeke Village The Eastern Cape Provincial Government teamed u 20 Jul 2024	Government of National Unity Strategic Priorities for the 7th Administration The new Government of National Unity (GNU) under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the long-term vision and strategic prio 20 Jul 2024	Eastern Cape Government and Pink Drive Join Forces to Combat Cancer Cancer, a 14 Jul 2024
Eastern Cape Government Unveils Additional Mobile Health Units The Eastern Cape Provincial Government’s 5 Jul 2024	Premier Mabuyane Highlights the Importance of Reliable and Secure Energy in the Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape places high economic priority on secur 5 Jul 2024	Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane makes a stop at the 50th National Arts Festival in Makhanda Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane visited the 50th Natio 5 Jul 2024	New Eastern Cape Executive Council Members Announced The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is thril 23 Jun 2024
Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane Retained as Premier of Eastern Cape In a momentous occasion today, Lubabalo Oscar M 23 Jun 2024	Eastern Cape's Multi-Million Rand Investment Boosts Cancer Treatment Facilities The healthcare facilities in the Eastern Cape have received a significant boost wi 24 May 2024	Eastern Cape Leverages Hemp for Economic Revival and Sustainable Development The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, in collaboration with Fort Cox Agriculture 24 May 2024	Eastern Cape Leverages Hemp for Economic Revival and Sustainable Development The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, in collaboration with Fort Cox Agriculture 24 May 2024
New Innovative Livestock Traceability System to Combat Stock Theft The Eastern Cape government has launched a new technology-based initiative to tack 17 May 2024	Eastern Cape Government Inaugurates New Solomzi Primary School as a Testament to Community Progress In the heart of Mdeni Village at Tlokoeng, in Joe Gqabi District Municipality 17 May 2024	Eastern Cape Government hands over shearing shed to smallholder farmers in Ngqamakhwe Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and Rural Development and Agrarian Ref 10 May 2024	Investment Announcement Marks Milestones in Eastern Cape's Cannabis Industry Development In a landmark event following years of advocacy and 4 May 2024
Community Work Programme Launched in Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape leg of the Community Work Programme 4 May 2024	R1.3 Billion Investment Unveiled at East London IDZ The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has announced significant inve 26 Apr 2024	Celebrating 20 Years of Expanded Public Works Programme The Republic of South Africa has recently celebrated a significant milestone of two 26 Apr 2024	Eastern Cape Government hands over key infrastructure projects to accelerate service delivery The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has been hard at work this past week with t 26 Apr 2024
A Beacon of Quality Education in Centane Tyali Senior Secondary School in Centane, Eastern Cape has achieved a significant milestone in 24 Apr 2024	More Employment Opportunities for Eastern Cape Youth The Department of Employment and Labour, through its entity, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), has partnered with private businesses, SE 24 Apr 2024	Premier Mabuyane Paving the Way for Renewable Energy Transition Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, recently welcomed the German Special Envoy, Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), to explore 12 Apr 2024	Health Department Launches Self-Help Wellness Vending Machine The launch of the Self-Care Wellness Vending Machine in Mthatha is a significant development in addressing reproductive health challenges and pro 12 Apr 2024
LANDMARK LIVE ANIMAL EXPORT HIGHLIGHTS EASTERN CAPE'S EMERGENCE AS A GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL HUB 7 Apr 2024	TNPA ADVANCES WATER SUSTAINABILITY WITH CONSTRUCTION OF EAST LONDON DESALINATION PLANT Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to build the f 7 Apr 2024	Teleperformance Centre Opening Brings Promise of 500 New Jobs Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has launched the Teleperformance Centre in Gqeberha to create job opportunities and boost economic g 30 Mar 2024	Eastern Cape Government Leads the Charge Against Tuberculosis The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is committed to public health and disease control and recently took significant strides to raise awareness 30 Mar 2024
PROVINCE HONOURS THE VICTIMS OF THE LANGA MASSACRE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY The Eastern Cape Provincial Government paid homage to the memory of those who lost their lives in the Langa Massacre, marking the 39th anniversar 23 Mar 2024	ELEVATING EDUCATION: PROVINCE'S DRIVE TOWARDS ENHANCED LEARNING To ensure a strong education system, the Eastern Cape Department of Education has taken proactive steps to improve the quality of teaching and le 23 Mar 2024	Eastern Cape Budget Focuses on Fiscal Strategies and Sectoral Investments for Economic Growth and Development The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is committed to driving economic growth and sustainable development through sound fiscal management and st 23 Mar 2024	Eastern Cape Government Bolsters Healthcare with Additional Mobile Units The Eastern Cape Provincial Government's initiative to bolster healthcare services with an additional 73 essential mobile clinics and specialised 15 Mar 2024
Eastern Cape Province commemorates International Women's Day with focus on empowerment The Eastern Cape Province celebrated International Women's Day on March 8, 2024, in Port Alfred, Ndlambe Local Municipality, with a focus on empo 8 Mar 2024	Eastern Cape and Zhejiang Provinces strengthen ties to fuel mutual development and growth In a gesture of continued cooperation, the Eastern Cape Province extended a warm welcome to Dr. Lu Shan, the Governor of Zhejiang Province of the 8 Mar 2024	Significant strides made to improve the lives of the people The Eastern Cape is making impressive efforts to improve education, healthcare, housing, and address social issues. During the end-of-term State 26 Feb 2024	Honouring Dr. Soyisile Nuku: Transforming Education for a Brighter Future In a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Soyisile Nuku's enduring dedication to education, the Premier’s Top Achievers Bursary Award has been renamed 26 Feb 2024
SPRINGWATER PROJECT BENEFITS OVER 300 HOUSEHOLDS IN ZWELEDINGA VILLAGE IN WHITTLESEA Water challenges are a thing of the past to residents of Zweledinga village in Whittlesea. This, as Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Non 17 Feb 2024	UNIKEZELO LWENKOMO KWAKUNYE NEBHOKHWE KUMAFAMA Kube luvuyo nochulumanco kubahlali base Donhe Adi Ecumakala, ngelixa iNkulumbuso ye 17 Feb 2024	ARE YOU AGED 18-35 AND LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING CAREER PATH? THIS PROGRAMME COULD BE YOUR PERFECT CHANCE! APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME ARE YOU AGED 18-35 AND LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING CAREER PATH? THIS PROGRAMME COULD BE YOUR PERFE 12 Feb 2024	JUBILATION AS R81 MILLION NKULULEKO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IS UNVEILED IN KARIEGA The Eastern Cape Government continues with its quest to provide a conducive learning environment to thousands of learners across the province. 10 Feb 2024
AN ELDERLY WOMAN AMONGST THOSE TAKING OWNERSHIP OF NEWLY BUILT HOMES In a heartwarming display of community support, the life of 94-year-ol 10 Feb 2024	EXCO APPROVES SCHOLAR TRANSPORT INTERIM BUDGET RELIEF The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) has considered and approved the request for interim budget relief of R90 370 million to enable 9 Feb 2024	EASTERN CAPE MARKS 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM IN LUSIKISIKI Eastern Cape Provincial Government marked the start of 16 Days if Activism for No Violence against Women and Chil 27 Nov 2023	Eastern Cape Provincial Government with key stakeholders pledge cohesion for the advancement of the province The Eastern Cape Provincial Government with its key stakeholders have signed a joint declaration accord to reinforce cooperation and se 21 Nov 2023
Premier Mabuyane hails the springboks for the historic Rugby World Cup Victory. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane expressed his elation at the Springbok on their historic Rugby World Cup 2023 triumph over 30 Oct 2023	Eastern Cape welcomes 2022 Census Results This morning, Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane welcomed the province’s Census 2022 Report which depicts a 10,2% increase of the 19 Oct 2023	Eastern Cape Government celebrates Port of East London’s first shipment of Manganese Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane joined the leadership of Transnet Port Terminals recently to celebrate the dawn of yet another econo 6 Oct 2023	Eastern Cape Premier announces a 'Crack Team' to bolster government performance This morning, Premier Mabuyane held a media briefing to announce a new task team that has since been established to bolster the work and performa 3 Oct 2023
Eastern Cape welcomes 18 new investors at 3rd Provincial Investment Conference Following a successful Provincial Investment Conference (PIC) in 2022 that saw a R46 billion worth of investment announced, the Eastern Cape Prov 30 Sep 2023	Eastern Cape to host its third Provincial Investment Conference The Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG) together with its social partners will on Friday, 29th September 2023, converge to Buffalo City Met 27 Sep 2023	Eastern Cape Government dedicates Heritage Day to the Lesseyton Methodist Heritage Site The Eastern Cape Provincial Government dedicated their Heritage Day celebrations to the 140th anniversary of Lesseyton Methodist 26 Sep 2023	Premier Mabuyane officiates Chief Siyasanga Zwelothando Mabandla Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane officiated Chief Siyasanga Zwelothando Mabandla of AmaBhele KaJamangile today, where he handed over 26 Sep 2023
Eastern Cape Premier visits Tunisia and Egypt to garner investment for the Province Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is currently leading Eastern Cape delegates on an official 19 Sep 2023	Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and Sousa Region Governor reaches mutual relations agreement. As part of the drive to build relations with regions in the African continent, the Premier met with the Governor of Sousa region in Tunisia, His 12 Sep 2023	Eastern Cape Government leads a provincial drive to position itself in markets, in the African continent. Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane together with Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Nonkqubela Pieters, leading a provincial delega 12 Sep 2023	Eastern Cape Provincial Government Commemorates the 31st Anniversary for the historical Bhisho Massacre In honor of those that were brutally killed during the Bhisho Massacre, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government led by Premier Lub 7 Sep 2023
Traditional Medicine Day Celebrated by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane led the Provincial Government in celebrating African Traditional Medicine Day in Idutywa Stadium, Am 7 Sep 2023	Job Creation for people with disabilities gets a boost from the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, together with the Disability Economic Empowerment Trust, has launched Public Employment Programme for Pe 6 Sep 2023	9th District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo hosted in Tsomo, Eastern Cape 14 Aug 2023	Eastern Cape Premier visits Inkosi Nkwenkwezi of amaBhele Traditional Council In keeping with one of the District Development Model’s principles of an – All of Society and Government approach to enhance integrated se 14 Aug 2023
COEGA: OVER R385M INVESTMENT SECURED IN Q1: 2023-24 It’s onwards and upwards for the Coega Development Corporation as it welcomed four investors, with a combined investment value of over R385 14 Aug 2023	Provincial Women's Day celebrations in Centane Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane led the Provincial Government in forging action towards accelerating women’s socio-e 14 Aug 2023	Preparations for the Eastern Cape Provincial Women's Day underway in Centane Every year, in August, our country commemorates Women’s Month and pays tribute to the more than 20 4 Aug 2023	R680 million state-of-the-art Sipetu Hospital officially opens in Ntabankulu, Eastern Cape Premier of the Easter Cape, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla alongside MEC for Health Nomakhosazana Meth handed over th 31 Jul 2023
Eastern Cape Government officially hands over Gobinamba Technical & Commercial School in Port St Johns Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane together with Education MEC Fundile Gade handed over a more than R100 million state of the art schoo 31 Jul 2023	Eastern Cape hosts Growth and Development Summit in Makanda Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane attended the Sarah Baartman District Municipality Growth and Development Summit which brought toget 20 Jul 2023	Eastern Cape honours Madiba's birthday with two new statues In celebration of Madiba's birthday, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two statues of the late legendary icon, Nelson Mandela in Mthatha and Qun 18 Jul 2023	Eastern Cape Premier welcomes Ambassador of South Korea The Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane hosted the Ambassador of South Korea, His Excellency Mr Chull-joo Park yesterday at the East London 13 Jul 2023
Eastern Cape hosts its 49th National Arts Festival The 2023 National Arts Festival is currently underway in Makhanda. This festival has long been a highlight on SA’s cultural calendar. Since 26 Jun 2023	Premier Mabuyane leads Youth Day Commemoration Premier Mabuyane led Youth Day celebrations on Friday, 16 June 2023 in Gqeberha. This year marked the 47th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprisin 19 Jun 2023	Deputy President Paul Mashatile takes a two-day oversight visit to the Eastern Cape Province Deputy President Paul Mashatile undertook a two-day oversight visit to the Eastern 27 May 2023	Eastern Cape Government welcomes the mortal remains of Sister Kholeka Tunyiswa in Gqeberha The Eastern Cape Provincial Government welcomed the mortal remain 23 Mar 2023
Eastern Cape Provincial Government commemorates Human Rights Day in Mdantsane Yesterday the country observed Human Rights Day and the Eastern Cape province commemorated this significant day in the history of South Africa at 22 Mar 2023	Eastern Cape Provincial Budget Speech 14 Mar 2023	Eastern Cape Government hosts Batho Pele Service Excellence and Innovation Awards 10 Mar 2023	Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane delivers the 2023 State of the Province Address Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane delivered the Sta 27 Feb 2023
Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane visits investors in Gqeberha ahead of the State of the Province Address The Eastern Cape Provincial Government embarked on a Pre-SOPA vis 17 Feb 2023	Eastern Cape Premier addresses 2022 Matric Top Achievers Awards The Eastern Cape academic year starts at a positive note, with the announcement of the 77.3% pass rate for the Matric class of 2022. Eastern Cape MEC 23 Jan 2023	Eastern Cape Premier kick-starts 2023 Back To School Campaign In OR Tambo District Municipality Eastern Cape Provincial Government kick-started this year’s Back-to-School campaign in Nkanini Village near Mthatha in the OR Tambo Distric 20 Jan 2023	Special Provincial Funeral for the late Traditional Xhosa Music Icon Dr Latozi "Madosini" Mpahleni in Libode Crowds gathered at Mkankatho Village in Libode, to pay their last respects to the international icon and queen of IsiXhosa music, Dr Latozi Mados 9 Jan 2023
Contractors Set and Ready to Build Road Infrastructure in Matatiele and the Mthentu Bridge Project in Mbizana Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane joined Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula and Treasury Minister, Enoch Godongwana to introduce cont 29 Nov 2022	Eastern Cape Government launches the Provincial 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women & Children Campaign Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane led the annual provincial launch of th 28 Nov 2022	Eastern Cape Investment Conference in East London Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, pronounced new investments coming to the Eastern Cape province, during his main address at th 23 Nov 2022	The Eastern Cape Province to host its Provincial Investment Conference on 16 November 2022 The conference themed - investment, a key lever for driving sustainable economic development - is set to be held on 16 November 2022 at the East 11 Nov 2022
Provincial Commemoration of the National Children’s Day Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, led the provincial commemoration of the National Children’s Day in Lusikisiki in the Ingquza 7 Nov 2022	International Day of Older Persons Provincial Celebrations in Sterkspruit The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Social Development MEC, Bukiwe Fanta on behalf of Premier Mabuyane, hosted the provincial celebrat 31 Oct 2022	EASTERN CAPE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE SUMMIT 2022 Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, addressed the Provincial Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) at the East London In 22 Oct 2022	Eastern Cape Premier Addresses World Food Programme Southern Africa Leadership Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, addressed the World Food Programme meeting, which is currently underway at the East London Interna 18 Oct 2022
Engagement with Traditional leaders at the Eastern Cape House of Traditional and Khoi- San Leaders Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane together with Deputy President David Mabuza addressed Traditional leaders at the House of Traditiona 14 Oct 2022	Deputy President David Mabuza joins Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane at the Informal Sector Symposium Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane welcomed Deputy President David Mabuza at Empekweni Beach Resort together with the Minister of Small 14 Oct 2022	Mercedes Benz Learning Academy 40th celebration The Eastern Cape Provincial Government joined the Mercedes Benz Learning Academy in celebrating their 40th anniversary in East London. The Academ 14 Oct 2022	President Cyril Ramaphosa hands over Little Flower Early Childhood Development Centre in Mbizana President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Eastern Cape Premier,Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and the delegation from the 6 Oct 2022
Special Provincial Funeral of the late Harold Wilson Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane deli 4 Oct 2022	Eastern Cape Provincial Government celebrates Heritage Day in Ngcobo The Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG) led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane 26 Sep 2022	Re-opening of Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha The weather in Gqeberha is sunny and agreeing with the mood of the city today, as Boardwalk Mall re-opens doors after many months of re 22 Sep 2022	Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane chaired the first Premier’s Inter-Governmental Forum (PIGF) on the 20th of September 2022 following the recent Local Government Elections. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane chaired the first Premier’s Inte 21 Sep 2022
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane chaired the first Premier’s Inter-Governmental Forum (PIGF) on the 20th of September 2022 following the recent Local Government Elections. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane chaired the first Premier’s Inte 21 Sep 2022	MAYORS TO ENHANCE GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY September 8th, 2022 marks the second and last day of the South African Local Govern 9 Sep 2022	Bhisho Massacre Commemoration Ceremony. The Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG), together with the Bhisho Massacre Fo 8 Sep 2022	Isiqalo Youth Fund creates a conducive environment for young entrepreneurs! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane proudly handed over R900 thousand worth of agricultural equipment to Mnyolo Heights farmer, Aneza M 26 Aug 2022
Eastern Cape Government welcomes 135 million rand investment by Dräger Safety Zenith (Pty) Ltd Celebrations are underway with the launch of yet another ground-breaking factory at 21 Aug 2022	New members of the Executive Council welcomed by Eastern Cape Government! The Eastern Cape Provincial Cabinet welcomed three new Members of the Executive Cou 17 Aug 2022	Agri-EC Congress! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane addressed the Agri-EC Congress in Jef 11 Aug 2022	Phase two project of sod-turning ceremony officiated by Premier Mabuyane! Through a collaborative effort by Government and the community of Ibika, Fuel Mart 6 Aug 2022
South African Police Service, Eastern Cape Provincial Government give update on Enyobeni tavern tragedy. The South African Police Service, together with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government convened a meeting with family members at the SAPS in East 20 Jul 2022	Corporates and NGOs joining hands to overcome water crisis at Nelson Mandela Bay. As the nation continues to commemorate the Mandela Month, all roads led to Gqeberha in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro recently. 18 Jul 2022	Chris Hani District Municipality Investment Summit convened. Eastern Cape Government led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane joined the Chris Han 18 Jul 2022	Crime -prevention Community Imbizo! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane participated in a crime-prevention community Imbizo at Qutubeni Administrative Area in Engcobo rece 18 Jul 2022
Umfundisi Patric Ncaca reached the milestone of having become a member of the centenary club! It is always special when someone hits a milestone birthday; 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 18 Jul 2022	Enyobeni Tavern tragedy victims laid to rest. His excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa with the Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Osc 18 Jul 2022	National Arts Festival officially opened! The National Arts Festival (NAF) is officially open! The 48th instalment of the festival opened live in Makhanda recently, following two years of 1 Jul 2022	Eastern Cape Government continues to support youth initiatives in the province. Eastern Cape Provincial Government supports youth initiatives in the Agriculture se 1 Jul 2022
Traditional Leadership aknowledged! The Eastern Cape Provincial Government congratulates Nkosi Mpumalanga Gwadiso, who has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Ho 1 Jul 2022	Freedom Day Celebration commemorated As the country celebrates twent 29 Apr 2022	Human Settlements Minister pays courtesy visit to flood victims in Eastern Cape. The Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayo has recently visited O.R. Tambo 28 Apr 2022	The long awaited Seventh Generation Isuzu D-Max Bakkie launched in Gqeberha! 8 Apr 2022
Eastern Cape continues to attract investment into the province. The Eastern Cape continues to attract investment into the province. Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA), in collaboration with the Off 31 Mar 2022	Eastern Cape Provincial Government welcomes the new investments into the province! The Eastern Cape Provincial Government welcomes the new investments into the province, which were announced at the South African Investment Confe 31 Mar 2022	Eastern Cape Investor Networking Session paves the way for the 4th South African Investment Conference! The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) hosted the Eastern Cape Investor Networking Sess 24 Mar 2022	Eastern Cape Provincial Human Rights Day commemorated. Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has recommitted the Eastern Cape Prov 22 Mar 2022
Office of the Public Protector South Africa completes it's last leg of the nationwide roadshow in Eastern Cape The office of the Public Protector South Africa, led by Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane 20 Mar 2022	The Eastern Cape Province continues to cement its position as the hub of South Africa’s vehicle and automotive parts manufacturing sector Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has recently officiated the launch of 11 Mar 2022	Nkosi Ngangomhlaba Matanzima laid to rest. Crowds gathered at Kwa Nogate in Qa 7 Mar 2022	Isiqalo Youth Fund initiative, a beacon of hope for Eastern Cape young entrepreneurs. The week started on a high note, as the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through the Office of the Premier, handed over tools of trade to Isiq 1 Mar 2022
Batho Pele Service Excellence Awards The Eastern Cape Provincial Government congratulates all winners at the Batho Pele Service Excellence Awards, which were held at East London Inte 27 Feb 2022	Post SOPA engagement session. Following th 23 Feb 2022	Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane reports the Province's performance and unpacks plans for the year. During his State of the Province Address at the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature recently, the Honourable Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane outlined 18 Feb 2022	Young entrepreneurs benefit from Isiqalo Youth Fund. Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mab 16 Feb 2022
Dreams fullfilled for Gqeberha communities as Eastern Cape Government delivers houses to six family members! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, together with Human Settlements MEC, Nonceba Kontsiwe, officially handed over houses to six destit 3 Feb 2022	Eastern Cape Class of 2021 in numbers - 73% Pass Rate - Bachelor passes increased by 4.1%, from 30% in 2020 to 34.1% this year - Both 22 Jan 2022	Schools officially opened for Coastal Provinces. Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane kicked-off the province’s back- 21 Jan 2022	Eastern Cape Government honoured the legendary struggle activist, Aunt Lilian Dierdericks! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane led a provincial programme of remembrance and thanksgiving, in honour of the late Gqeberha-based li 15 Jan 2022
Mama Lillian Dierdericks laid to rest! Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has, on behalf of the Provincial Government and people of the Eastern Cape Province, joined the Deid 24 Dec 2021	Premier Mabuyane visits King Sigcau for the first time! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane recently paid a courtesy visit to His Majesty, King Ahlangene Sigcau “Ah! Vulikhaya”, a 21 Dec 2021	Eastern Cape small businesses to benefit from provincial government's massive project spinoffs! Eastern Cape Provincial Government conti 21 Dec 2021	Premier Mabuyane encourages safety on the roads during festive season! Following the media briefing on COVID-19 update in the Eastern Cape, Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane took a shot' left and joined Health MEC, Nom 21 Dec 2021
Premier Mabuyane pays courtesy visit to O.R Tambo storm victims Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane visited communities that have been hard-hit by recent storms in the King Sabata Dalindyebo and Mhlon 16 Dec 2021	Eastern Cape Government launches Arrive Alive campaign! The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, intensified the road safety programme, as it launched the Festive 16 Dec 2021	International Anti- Corruption Day commemorated! International Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated annually on the 9th of December, in recognition of the United Nations Convention against Corrup 15 Dec 2021	World Aids Day commemorated. Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, in partnership with the Province’s Aids Council, comm 1 Dec 2021
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) announces the launch of two new investors Another happy day in the Eastern Cape, as the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) announced the launch of two new 30 Nov 2021	International Children’s Day observed. The Eastern Cape Provincial Government observed the International Children’s Day in Humansdorp, in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality 30 Nov 2021	16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children officially launched. The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign is an annual programme, which seeks to elevate the awareness about th 27 Nov 2021	Premier Mabuyane welcomes the President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta in the Province Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane received His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta recently, during th 27 Nov 2021
Eastern Cape's road to economic recovery on the right track Eastern Cape's road to economic recovery is on the right track, as investors continue to have confidence in the Province. Recently, Sundale Schre 27 Nov 2021	Eastern Cape Provincial Government Vooma Vaccination Weekend Drive takes new heights as Deputy President David Mabuza leads the campaign in Gqeberha In a massive effort to encourage the Eastern Cape communities to vaccinate, Deputy President Mr. David Mabuza led the "Return to 12 Nov 2021	Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane handover Small Town Revitalisation Projects. Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has recently handed over Small Town R 5 Nov 2021	Flagstaff Healthcare Centre officially opened! Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, joined by Health MEC, Nomakhosazana Meth, officially unveiled the Flagstaff Healthcare Centre rec 5 Nov 2021
Eastern Cape Legendary, Rural Sports Development Supporter and Businessmen laid to rest. The Eastern Cape Government and its community at large led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, mourns the passing of its own, 25 Oct 2021	Premier Mabuyane acknowledges pineapple harvest day. At the pineapple harvest day held in Amathole District Municipality, Peddie recently, Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane acknowledged the good work 25 Oct 2021	Eastern Cape Provincial Government creates an enabling environment for private investment into the provincial economy As the Eastern Cape Provincial Government is still within Transport Month, the Government, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, has acco 25 Oct 2021	Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane witnessed the Inauguration & Investiture of Professor Rushiella Nolundi Songca as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Walter Sisulu University. Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, on behalf of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the people of Eastern was among the privile 15 Oct 2021
Breidbach Interchange brings immense long-term benefits to Buffalo City Metro Municipality. As the province continue to observe Transport Month, The Eastern Cape Provincial Government further realises the province's vision to have safer 8 Oct 2021	Cookhouse-Blaney branch line sees new possibilities for the transportation of goods between two Eastern Cape Metros, Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay. A day to be remembered, as the Eastern Cape government took a decisive step towards furthering the creation of an enabling environment; for poten 8 Oct 2021	Government’s endeavor to use science, technology and innovation to create a prosperous society succeeds. A warm welcome has been extended by the Eastern Cape government led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, to the Minister for Higher Education, Sci 7 Oct 2021	President's Call for All to Vooma to get Vaccinated underway. President Cyril Ramaphosa in Ekukhuleni on a nationwide Vooma Vaccination Campaign. President is currently being briefed by the chairperson of the Kat 1 Oct 2021
DRDAR MEC supports Eastern Cape young farmers Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development & Agragrian Reform MEC Nonkqubela Pieters donated 1 400 seedlings to Chicago Primary co-op in Great K 1 Oct 2021	Government improves Eastern Cape economic growth The Eastern Cape Provincial Government led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane welcomed President Cyrill Ramaphosa in a visit of a massive project 28 Sep 2021	Bhisho Massacre heroes remembered! The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, together with the family members of the fallen heroes of the 1992 Bhisho Massacre, have recently gathered 8 Sep 2021	Government tackles water crisis in Eastern Cape The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu joined by Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Dikeledi Magadzi met with the Ea 3 Sep 2021
Bhisho State House named after ANC Activist and Stalwart Mrs Lillian Diedericks! Eastern Cape Provincial Government led by Hon. Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane - MPL, as Premier, has officially named the Bhisho State Ho 2 Sep 2021	Burgersdorp Child and Youth Care Centre after Ms Lulama Futshane The Eastern Cape Provincial Government continues with the August month programme-of-action to commemorate Women’s Month through various act 19 Aug 2021	R225.8 million state-of-the-art ‘green office complex,’ in Maletswai Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, together with MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Babalo Madikizela handed over a 19 Aug 2021	Bathandwa Ndondo Office Park office officially opened A moment of pride as the Eastern Cape Provincial Government officially opens another government-owned state-of-the-art office complex, this time 19 Aug 2021
Digital Skills Virtual Innovation Hub, in Komani recently The Eastern Cape Provincial Government continues to create conducive environment to help unlock growth and recovery for unemployed youth. This ti 19 Aug 2021	Premier Mabuyane raise awareness against rape, gender-based violence and femicide at Lusikisiki Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, who was joined by the SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Liziwe Ntshinga and his EXCO, recently led a m 11 Jun 2021	Ngquza Hill Massacre is an opportunity for Provincial Government to honour the legacy of the fallen heroes The Ngquza Hill Massacre occurred on the 6th of June 1960, on the Ngquza Hill near Flagstaff and Lusikisiki in the then Eastern Pondoland (today 11 Jun 2021	Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane handed over a cheque of over R900K to Gandundu Guesthouse The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is determined in assisting and creating enabling environment for development of young people in the Provin 11 Jun 2021
Annual General Session for SAPS Men for Change held in East London: “Thetha Ndoda Thetha” Premier Oscar Lubabalo Mabuyane joined annual general meeting for SAPS men for change movement hel 27 May 2021	Resuscitation of Irrigation Schemes to their former glory remains key for economic revival and development- Chris Hani DM Development and improvement of livelihood in the Qamata area and its surroundings topped the agenda when Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Lubabal 27 May 2021	Bulhoek Massacre Heritage Site earmarked for further development The Eastern Cape Provincial Government plans to further develop the Bulhoek Massacre Heritage Site in Ntabelanga in a phased approach. 25 May 2021	100 years of Bulhoek Massacre commemorated The Eastern Cape Provincial Government led by Premier Oscar Lubabalo Mabuyane during Bulhoek Massacre commemoration at Ntabelanga, graced b 25 May 2021
Post Sopa Visit at Nelson Mandela Municipality Premier Oscar Lubabalo Mabuyane and his EXCO visited Nelson Mandela Bay Metro recently. The visit started on a hig 24 May 2021	Eastern Cape premier commends Mercedes-Benz SA on its new vehicle Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane has commended vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz SA for its contribution to the province’s economy as i 24 May 2021	PREMIER MABUYANE WELCOMES PIC REPORT ABOUT HIS ADMISSION BY UFH Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane welcomes the report of the Provincial Integrity Commission (PIC) of the ANC about his enrollment for the Masters 19 May 2021	Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane met with citrus producing farmers at Gqeberha Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane met with citrus producing farmers from the Gamtoos River Valley region, earlier today. The meeting, 6 May 2021
Bomvini Primary School a newly built school Libode launched The Eastern Cape continues to redefine the education system in the province, by addressing the schools' infrastructural backlog. 13 Apr 2021	PLANS TO CURB THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS DURING THE EASTER WEEKEND Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, the Premier of the Eastern Cape province said the provincial government is gearing up to curb the spread of COVID-19 inf 1 Apr 2021	MABUYANE ANNOUNCES R30 MILLION INTERVENTION TO HELP EASTERN CAPE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS The Eastern Cape Provincial government has allocated R30 million to help university students struggling to pay registration fees to Universities 1 Apr 2021	UPDATE ON EC VACCINATION ROLLOUT PROGRAMME Vaccination rollout programme in the Eastern Cape province is progressing smoothly though a bit slow, owing to the limited number of doses o 1 Apr 2021
ECPG focused on fighting COVID-19 to save lives The Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane said the provincial government remains committed to deliver a knockout blow to 1 Apr 2021	VACCINE MANUFACTURING FACTORY IS A FRUIT OF PRESIDENT’S INVESTMENT DRIVE Aspen’s Production Manager, Simphiwe Ntombela explains the process of manufac 30 Mar 2021	Completed R770 million Birah River, Openshaw road safe for users Completing a R770 million upgrade of the R72 road between Birah River and Openshaw Village improves road safety for motorists and pedestrians. Th 29 Mar 2021	Social cohesion key to building a better province While Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane’s state of the province address speech focused more on economic infrastructure development, usin 29 Mar 2021
SANRAL invests R500 Million in BCM for a new project The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is investing an estimated R500-million in a road infrastructure project in the Buffalo C 29 Mar 2021	Campaign to make ‘own food’ fashionable THE National Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in partnership with the Eastern Department of Rural Development and Agr 26 Mar 2021	Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders officially opened ! Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, has officially opened the House of Traditional Leaders in Bhisho recently. During his keynote address, Premier M 11 Mar 2021	APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL! Today Premier Oscar Lubabalo Mabuyane announced the following appointments for the Executive Council: 1) Ms 10 Mar 2021
ECPG welcomes the investment in student accommodation by the Department of Higher Education and Training! The student accommodation challenges faced by our Institutions of Higher learning and students, through the intervention saw bui 10 Mar 2021	Education, Skills and Health! The Provincial Government’s strategic focus on education is on creating functional schools, strengthe 10 Mar 2021	Bulk water infrastructure! With respect to the delivery of bulk water infrastructure, several projects are being implemented across the Provinc 10 Mar 2021	Transforming the economy and creating jobs! The virus is subsiding as evidenced by less infec 10 Mar 2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize amongst the first to be vaccinated! RSA president Cyril Ramaphosa Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize 10 Mar 2021	Spatial integration, rural economy, local government and human settlements elements identified as critical service delivery elements! During his SOPA speech Premier Mabuyane also mentioned spatial integration, rural economy and local government, including human settlements as cr 25 Feb 2021	Handing over of Ngonyama Primary School Eastern Cape Provincial Government handed over a newly built, state of the art Ngonyama Primary School in Tsomo today - as part of the build-up progra 9 Nov 2020	Mdantsane Six-year old Inathi Abukwe Mhlahlo laid to rest! Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane paid tribute to the late six-year-old Inathi Mhlahlo, who’s half-naked body was found in bushes near her 6 Nov 2020
Eastern Cape Fighting Poverty! Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development, Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi, has recently announced the provincial government’s programmes aimed at eradicating po 5 Nov 2020	Government opens new stadium in Emalahleni! In an effort to invest in sports development and provision of adequate sport facilities in rural communities; the Eastern Cape government has handed o 4 Nov 2020	MEC warns of malnutrition danger! Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Sindiswa Gomba has sounded a warning to communities across the province that despite infections being on a downward traje 3 Nov 2020

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