Local Stories
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Mother-and-son duo cook their way into South African culinary history
Hanna and her son won Kokkedoor: Son & See, celebrating authentic heritage cooking and reinforcing their partnership, trust, and family traditions while preserving recipes for future generations.
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Never too late as 81-year-old earns Master’s Degree
At 81, Richard Borain graduated with a Master’s in Pharmacy, inspired by his sons, after overcoming setbacks, and plans to pursue a doctorate in snake vaccine manufacturing.
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Gqeberha to stage SA beach wrestling
The South African beach wrestling championships will take place at The Willows resort on March 28-29, 2026, expecting 250-300 wrestlers and showcasing local facilities.
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Concept Crew challenge organisations to match their SPCA donation
SPCA Uitenhage received close to R13,000 donation from the Concept Crew Car Club to help care for abandoned animals during the busy festive season.
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MSF helps fight chronic health conditions in rural areas
BUTTERWORTH – TO commemorate World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) Southern Africa showcased some of its successes and the life-changing impact of…
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Hope still lives on Almonré’s third disappearance anniversary
On the third anniversary of Almonré Antovian Ashley Roman’s disappearance, his father continues to seek answers, hopeful for closure while the case remains unresolved.
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Fuel on Wheels founder achieves dream alongside world champ
Johan Oosthuizen, founder of Fuel on Wheels, participated in a charity ride with Mark Cavendish, raising R2.1 million for men’s health, significantly advancing his community mission.
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EC wins national Power Towers Food Drive for fourth time
The Eastern Cape won the Power Towers Food Drive, collecting 19.6 tonnes of food, a national record, benefiting multiple local charities and demonstrating strong community support.
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Four teachers retire after decades of teaching
Four dedicated educators from Despatch Primary School retire after a combined 156 years, reflecting on their impactful careers and nurturing countless students through changing educational landscapes.
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Youngest kickboxer awarded global black belt
Sofia Khan (14), earned her black belt at Strydom’s Kickboxing Academy, becoming the youngest WAKO-affiliated kickboxer in Eastern Cape.
