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With the ongoing drought ravaging BCM dam levels, it has become increasingly important for residents to find ways to save water in whatever way...

By Mamela Gowa Buffalo City Metro is fighting a losing battle with illegal land invaders despite winning court orders to prevent the crisis from spreading. In a...

East London Central Local Football Association concluded their 2022 League programme on Sunday October 30 at the North End Stadium. It was deja vu for...

WELL, after all the walking I've been doing lately, I felt that participating in the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run would be the next...

ENTREPRENEURSHIP:Youth in East London supporting vendors during the ANC 106th birthday Celebrations Picture: ZOLILE ZAMISA

BREATH of Life Place of Safety is in need of Christmas donations. as the festive season begins. The organisation will have to pay their...

It was a bad week for rhino poachers in South Africa after police and park rangers arrested 18 suspects‚ while five other poachers received...

36 to benefit from life-changing event A DISTRICT youth camp is scheduled to be hosted at Tyhusha along Pierre Dam where Sandile’s Cave is located...

THE Gonubie Round Table Charity Bed Race at the East London Race track on Saturday raised a whopping R50000 for various local charities. The rainy...

To commemorate the late East London's swimming coach JD van der Walt, the department of sport recreation, arts and culture (Dsrac) recently handed over...

Summer by the sea and It’s so beautiful to stop And see watching the Children smiling so bright Having fun in the warm Summer sunlight feeling the warmth On my...

The annual Trevor Klose 10km Race took place on last Sunday morning, hosted by the East London Athletics Club in Cambridge. A closely contested men's...

Young Caleb Odendaal, an award- winning karting champion, is preparing to compete in tournaments across the world, despite only being 10 years old. Caleb is...

BY ZINGISA MVUMVU The ANC special national executive committee (NEC) meeting‚ the first for 2018 and for the newly elected-leadership collective‚ has concluded without any...

TO PROVIDE access to the internet, communication technology, and books for approximately about 5,000 socially and economically disadvantaged children, youth, and adults, the Chintsa...

  A fire destroyed over 20 shacks in East London’s Duncan Village on Wednesday‚ leaving scores of people homeless in Site C. Residents tried to...

The way the question of land expropriation without compensation was being handled threatened the country’s stability‚ the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR)...

Makhanda pupil chosen for talent convention in New York in July With a passion for acting, East London born Siyamthanda Hobongwana, 16, is set to...

CHRISTMAS trees have certainly evolved since the introduction of trees as a symbol of celebration at this time of year about 1000 years ago...

University of Fort Hare students have this morning returned to classes after a two-week-long protest that was characterised by violence. This comes after the university...

The Hawks Motorcyle Club donated DJ Sobey Old Age Home and Just Love Them Into The Kingdom Outreach with much-needed funds totalling R40,000, which...

Bumb’ingomso, powered by Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, held a Youth Service Day in collaboration with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and Central Public Library...

A FEW months ago, Cape Town was in dire need of water as the dams were running dry due to a lack of rain. East...

Local power-lifting enthusiast Justin Crous, 23, has been selected to represent SA South Africa at the the Power-Lifting World Championships in November in Orlando,...

TALENTED East London songstress artist, Megan Francis continues to impress crowds at with her amazing voice. Francis is a talented vocalist who entertained crowds on...

The Dynamic Body Studio's Holiday Club's showcase performance took place on Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Arts Theatre Club in East London. Dancers from...

THROWBACK: Photo taken of the City Hall in the early 50's. The photo comes from the Daily Dispatch archives. What does City Hall look like...

Good to gnaw: One rodent could cost you your car, so learn how to protect yourself Lots of awful things can happen to a car...

AS THE oldest suburb in the city, West Bank is also one of the most neglected areas in the Buffalo City Municipality. Residents of...

The Choc Kids Cycle event took place at the weekend along the Gonubie Beach front and saw over 390 young cyclists take part in...

GILLIAN McANISH Hands up if you wear heels or formal shoes as often as you did 15 months ago. No takers? That is no surprise as, during...

ANC chief whip accuses Dlamini-Zuma camp of making desperate attempts to buy votes BY NALEDI SHANGE ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu says there are desperate attempts...

AFTER three decades of loyal service to the South African Police Services (SAPS), Lieutenant Colonel Fundiswa Christina Hartland,  58, has retired from her chosen...

The East London SPCA received trollies worth of much-needed food and blankets on Monday after the conclusion of a collection drive organised in collaboration...

MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts, riders, families and friends across South Africa and beyond made their  way to the Esplanade this past weekend to be part of...

University, manufacturer join in helping educate those in the industry Taxi drivers are breaking the stereotype that minimal requirements are needed to make it in...

18-year-old Rakhir to attend IMTA convention Aspiring actor and model Rakhir Bharat,18, has been called back by international talent scouts such as Joey Hunter, Rhavynn...

Cambridge couple Tish and John Goodrich are still searching for their missing dog, who escaped from their yard on January 18. “She likes to dig,...

Meals on Wheels have recently started an initiative to donate teddy bears to the elderly and those that who are suffering from with Alzheimer’s...

BY ARON HYMAN In its quest to become an “urban forest”, Cape Town says it is the first SA city to map its trees. With tree coverage...

THE Rotary Club of East London’s Rotary Anns recently started teaching cancer patients at Frere Hospital to knit and crochet. Run by former social worker...

  IN A country such as South Africa where drought is a serious problemas dry as, South Africa, water is a precious commodity. And Unfortunately, sometimes...

BUFFALO Flats residents joined forces with the DA Democratic Alliance (DA) in a clean-up campaign that was launched by the party DA on Saturday...

Dancers are busy polishing up their moves in preparation for the 12th annual Dance Dynamic Academy Holiday Club Showcase taking place from December 16...

Masithethe Counselling services is providing mental health care to pupils through a six-month programme that employs local social work and psychology graduates to practice...

  Judy Dlamini has been elected chancellor of the University of the Witwatersrand. A medical doctor by training‚ Dlamini‚ who is a leading businesswoman‚ author and...

SCHOOLS all over East London have taken up the challenge to raise much-needed funds for St Bernard’s Hospice by participating in their Coin and...

The second annual Leo Mbini Berlin School’s Revival Programme Tournament was under way on Friday lat week with 10 schools competing at the Berlin...

Empower yourself with these survival tips from a self-defence expert "Am I next?" This is the question women are asking in the wake of the...

Jackie Brits turned 99 years old last Saturday and spent ‘a lovely day’ with family from as far as Johannesburg. Jackie was born on...