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UDM AT 28: A party rooted in accountability and service
30Sep By News SANo Comments
Politics

UDM AT 28: A party rooted in accountability and service

By Becker Semela The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has marked its 28th anniversary with a message of reflection, service and a renewed call for accountability in South Africa’s political landscape. Speaking truth to power In a statement to NewsSA, UDM Deputy President and Leader in parliament, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, used the opportunity to remind South Africans about the party’s founding principles and its role as a voice for integrity and clean governance. “As the UDM marks another year in its journey, we pause to reflect, not with pride alone but with renewed purpose. From its birth in 1997, the movement has never sought glory. It has always sought impact, to stand between power and the people, to guard against complacency and to speak truth to authority,”...
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GOSPEL  SPECTACULAR RETURNS: Bethusile Mcinga to debut Akwaba Ndinamandla in Mthatha
24Aug By News SANo Comments
Entertainment

GOSPEL  SPECTACULAR RETURNS: Bethusile Mcinga to debut Akwaba Ndinamandla in Mthatha

By Sitha Maliwa:  The countdown is on as the 6th Annual Gospel Spectacular is set to light up O.R. Tambo Hall on Saturday, 06 September 2025 at 6 PM. This beloved festival has become one of the Eastern Cape’s most anticipated gospel gatherings, drawing believers from across the country for a night of song, worship and unity. This year’s line-up is overflowing with gospel powerhouses, including Dr Lusanda Mcinga, Ncandweni Christ Ambassadors, Jumbo, Mpumi Mtsweni, Thinah & Ndumiso Zungu, Vincent Mboniswa, and many more. Of course, fans are eagerly awaiting Bethusile Mcinga, who is preparing to bless the audience with something truly special. Speaking ahead of the festival, Bethusile shared his excitement: “All I cannot wait for that night is experiencing ...
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TURNING PAIN  INTO POWER: EC’s first GBV safety Imbizo
15Aug By News SANo Comments
News

TURNING PAIN  INTO POWER: EC’s first GBV safety Imbizo

By Sitha Maliwa: Man B Tyekana (Image: Supplied) Buffalo City is about to witness a battle cry like no other - a full-force mobilisation against gender-based violence, led by security mogul and entertainer Mlindelwa “Man B” Tyekana. In a historic first, Tyekana Protection Services has joined forces with the Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety, SAPS, Buffalo City Metro Law Enforcement, and Community Policing Forums for a massive safety and security imbizo. The mission: to arm women with the tools, knowledge, and courage to detect danger and fight back. The event - fittingly titled Women Have the Right to Exist  - is set to pull hundreds from Buffalo City Metro and surrounding towns. It will deliver raw, unflinching truths about the daily threats women face, and ...
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OWNING THE CURVES: Zintsikelelo Madikwa redefining beauty, one bold step at a time
20Jul By News SANo Comments
Fashion

OWNING THE CURVES: Zintsikelelo Madikwa redefining beauty, one bold step at a time

By Zenoyise John: Zubntsikelelo Madikwa (Image: Supplied) From the quiet hills of Mount Fletcher in the Eastern Cape to South Africa’s growing fashion and advocacy scenes, Zintsikelelo Madikwa is more than a pageant finalist—she’s a movement in motion. With elegance, heart, and purpose stitched into every step of her journey, she’s using fashion not just to dress bodies, but to elevate souls. In 2021, Zintsikelelo stood tall as a Miss Curvybody SA finalist, using the spotlight to challenge societal norms and spread a message of body acceptance and mental wellness. “Being a finalist wasn’t just about wearing a crown - it was about becoming a voice for those silenced by shame, bullying, and self-doubt.” Her campaign focused on body positivity, mental healt...
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CROWN HIM: In the land of the vanishing fathers, Premier Mabuyane stood tall
18Jul By News SANo Comments
Opinion

CROWN HIM: In the land of the vanishing fathers, Premier Mabuyane stood tall

By Zenoyise John: Caption:Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane walks away from the ibhoma, the sacred initiation hut, moments after ensuring his son's safe return - a rare display of presence, protection, and cultural pride in a time when many fathers are painfully absent (Image: Facebook) Let me be clear from the outset: I hold no brief for Premier Oscar Mabuyane. I am not a fan of his politics, nor do I admire his leadership record. But today, I set that aside - because some acts transcend politics. When Mabuyane took leave from his official duties to be present for his sons’ traditional initiation, he did more than fulfil a cultural obligation. He led - not from a podium, but from within his family. In a country buckling under the weight of absent fathers, h...
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UDM ON ITS FEET: Party brings hope and relief to flood victims
16Jul By News SANo Comments
News

UDM ON ITS FEET: Party brings hope and relief to flood victims

By Becker Semela: UDM food parcels (Image: Supplied) The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has once again risen to the occasion, providing vital support to communities hit hard by the devastating June 2025 floods across the Eastern Cape. On Wednesday, the party distributed food parcels and essential supplies to 680 households in Mthatha and surrounding areas. This marked the second phase of the UDM’s humanitarian response, following a similar relief effort in Butterworth on Saturday, where 481 families received assistance. The interventions were made possible through a R500,000 relief fund announced by UDM President General Bantu Holomisa - with R300,000 allocated for Mthatha and R200,000 for Butterworth. In Mthatha, beneficiaries included families from Thabo Mbek...
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SAFE RETURN: Uncle and nephew back from the mountain, greeted with song and pride
16Jul By News SANo Comments
Culture

SAFE RETURN: Uncle and nephew back from the mountain, greeted with song and pride

By Becker Semela: The hills of the Eastern Cape stood witness to a powerful moment this past weekend, as the Stuurman family rejoiced in the safe return of two of their own - uncle and nephew, Thembinkosi and Luncedo Stuurman - who emerged from the mountain transformed, reborn as men through the sacred Xhosa rite of passage. For an entire month, they had stepped away from modern life and into sacred time - answering the ancestral call to undergo ulwaluko, the traditional Xhosa initiation into manhood. What they left behind was boyhood. What they returned with was something far deeper: honour, discipline, and an unspoken strength carved into them by fire, silence, and ceremony. Their return sparked scenes of uncontainable emotion. Traditional songs rang out, women u...
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TRAGEDY AT WSU: Senior university official gunned down outside Mthatha Campus
20Jun By News SANo Comments
News

TRAGEDY AT WSU: Senior university official gunned down outside Mthatha Campus

By Sitha Maliwa: Sinethemba Mpambane (Image: WSU website) A veil of grief has fallen over Walter Sisulu University (WSU) following the shocking assassination of one of its highest-ranking officials.  Sinethemba Mpambane, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support and Development, was brutally gunned down outside the university’s Nkululekweni facility on the evening of Wednesday, 19 June 2025. The ambush unfolded at approximately 6:00 PM, just metres from the university’s Nelson Mandela Drive Campus, along the busy N2 highway. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots before discovering Mr. Mpambane slumped in the driver’s seat of his vehicle, fatally wounded, his life cut short in a calculated and cold-blooded attack. Emergency responders could do ...
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BABY IN SUITCASE: Mother nabbed after delivering dead baby in suitcase to the police
21May By News SANo Comments
News

BABY IN SUITCASE: Mother nabbed after delivering dead baby in suitcase to the police

By Mpumzi Mshweshwe: Crime against kids (Image: Openclipart) Eastern Cape police arrested a 32-year-old woman in connection with the death of her three-year-old daughter on Monday, 19 May 2025. The woman is reported to have carried and travelled with the child’s body in a suitcase in a taxi from Mzamba to the Mbizana police station. She travelled a total of approximately 30km to reach the police station, where she dropped off the child and was arrested immediately. The mother is said to have left her three-year-old at home unattended in Mzamba to go meet with her partner on Sunday, 18 May. She told the police that when she returned the following day, on Monday, she found her child by the door and unresponsive. SAPS said that the mother chose not to report the incident ...
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A COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: Incident of sexual violence leaves the Cala community reeling in shock
21Apr By News SANo Comments
News

A COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: Incident of sexual violence leaves the Cala community reeling in shock

By Sitha Maliwa Sexual violence incident in Cala Community in the Eastern Cape (Video: Facebook) The community of Cala, at the Sakhisizwe Municipality in the Eastern Cape, has been left devastated by a deeply disturbing act of sexual violence. Multiple reports have confirmed that men in the area were raped by other men; an incident that has shocked residents and forced a painful conversation into the open. This act, which many still struggle to comprehend, has torn through the silence surrounding male sexual violence and highlighted a growing crisis in a town once known for dignity, learning, and leadership. Cala was once hailed as a centre of education, producing some of South Africa’s most respected figures. Among them are Gwede Mantashe, current Chairperson of the ANC; ...
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