Thunderstorm floods Breidbach residents’ homes
A thunderstorm caused havoc for ward 44 Breidbach residents last Thursday, flooding their homes and damaging their belongings.
Devastated Mary-Ann Malgas, who lives in a...
Blanket drive to help KWT seniors
There was much excitement among senior citizens in the King William’s Town area when they were handed blankets by members of the ANC Wilton...
Support pours in for Acorn Valley mum after all possessions go...
As the month of Nelson Mandela, July is a time for people across the country to open their hearts and share kindness with others.
This...
Food is donated by tribal leaders
Last week was a joyful occasion indigenous families in need in King William’s Town after they received food parcels courtesy of local Oeswana tribe...
Four die in KWT after consuming home-brewed alcohol
After the death of four people in Ilitha Township in King William’s Town, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) has issued a stern warning...
DUTYWA POLICE INVESTIGATE ARSON OF SCHOOL
Dutywa Police are investigating an arson case following the burning down of a school in Dutywa.
It is alleged that the school principal of Dinizulu...
Struggling brothers helped by Zwelitsha residents
While handing out cooked meals to celebrate Mother’s Day earlier this month, Zwelitsha
resident Kwezikazi Ntulini came across Mfusi Kosani, 23, standing outside his home.
Ntulini...
Ratepayers up in arms over BCM billing estimates
A number of irate residents claim the city has overcharged households in Bhisho, King William’s Town, Mdantsane and parts of East London. The online...
King William’s Town traffic officer and security guard fear they gave...
A King William’s Town traffic official and a security guard working in the town’s Sassa offices, both of whom tested positive for Covid-19 this...
Business forum feeds families
ZBF hands out meals to those in need in Zwelitsha
The Zwelitsha Business Forum is providing food to homes in need during the ongoing Covid-19...
FREEDOM DAY | ‘We have no food parcels, no tractors –...
For residents of Tildin, 20km outside King William’s Town, their local clinic may be in a poor state of repair, but they are happy...
Trio organise relief fund for the Zwelitsha community
Zwelitsha-born trio Bongolethu Mduba, Buzwe Lindi and Xolani Mnyaka have taken it upon themselves to assist their community during the Covid-19 pandemic by setting...
Physical distancing not adhered to by some
Grant recipients queue up and shop, while SPAR puts up screens
Snaking queues, masks, gloves and some nonadherence to social distancing were some of the...
Doctor recovering from virus
KWT GP’s breathing ‘getting better’ in isolation ward, after he was moved out of ICU
King William’s Town is the latest town to be hit...
Pink Fairy to raise funds for SPCA
Mike Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, is organising a unique fundraiser for the King William’s Town SPCA on Saturday.
Webb was supposed to...
Large queues for grants
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Zwelitsha residents came out in their numbers on Monday to collect their social security grants, patiently waiting in line...
Welcome upgrade for Jityaza Combined Primary School
MultiChoice Group (MCG), together with the department of education (DOE), handed over
new upgrades to Jityaza Combined Primary School in King William’s Town on Monday....
KHS girls celebrate its 145th birthday
Beaming with pride, Kingsridge High School girls celebrated a milestone 145 years of the school’s existence last week.
The event, held at the King William’s...
Saha hosts initiative to promote the sport at local schools
A special workshop on modified hockey presented by the South African Hockey Association (Saha) in Breidbach over the weekend was well-received by all involved.
Saha...
New Zwelitsha industrial facility to help SMMEs
At a milestone event for the province, Lovedale TVET College, in partnership with the department of trade and industry (DTI), launched a new specialised...
Poor turnout for crime prevention talk in Ginsberg
Plato, possibly the most significant philosopher of ancient Athens and initiator of the first institution of learning in the Western World about 2,400 years...
Stray animals put motorists in danger
Stray animals crossing national roads are a major concern in the Eastern Cape.
Drivers blame livestock owners and the provincial department for not doing enough...
Church soup kitchen gets boost
February is the month of love and this was demonstrated through a loving act of generosity from two businesses who donated groceries towards the Calvary Way...
Residents turn dump site into veggie garden
A dumping site in Breidbach, which caused nightmares for residents, has now been transformed into a fruit and vegetable garden.
Garden of Hope, as the area...
Embattled school receives new security camera system
Qonce High School, which has been plagued by numerous break ins, pupils escaping from the premises during school hours and trouble from nearby taverns, has been assisted with...
Furry fun at dog show
New park gets tails wagging
King William’s Town residents braved the rain last Saturday to attend the second annual Savemor Fun Dog Show at the...
Lions Ladies donate sanitary towels
LAST Wednesday was a joyful day for Breidbach Secondary school head and girl leaders after receiving boxes of sanitary towels donated by the King William’s Town...
Furry fun for the weekend
Four legged furry friends will have all the attention as the second annual Savemor Fun Dog Show takes place on Saturday at the Daleview...
Using art to bring about change
Bid to help local creatives exhibit work at home
King William’s Town local Mandima Qunta hopes to use art to bring about change in her...
Oeswana tribe takes its place at EC Khoi and San Convention
A delegation of the Schornville-based Oeswana tribe under the leadership of Chief Melvyn Smith attended the Eastern Cape Khoi and San Convention held in...
Anger that school has not reopened ‘as promised’
As hundreds of Eastern Cape parents struggle to find a school for their children, residents of Zwelitsha outside King William’s Town have slammed the...
GALLERY: Dale College 5km Fun Run
Themebelihle Yekela, from Buffalo Runners Athletics Club, was the first male to cross the finish line in Dale College’s successful fun run last Friday,...
US delegation visits KWT church
American church joins hands with St Andrews Uniting Presbyterian
There was a strong sense of fellowship at St Andrews Uniting Presbyterian Church in King William’s...
KWT police seek assistance to identify body
King William's Town police seek the community's assistance to identify a female body that was found recently.
This after a body of an unknown female...
Stadium trashed at Zwelitsha Reunion
THEMBELA NDLUMBINI and MATTHEW FIELD
Zwelitsha Stadium was left in a state of disrepair after over 1,000 people descended on it for the recent Buyelekasi...
King church leads clean-up initiative
While many community members spent quality time with their families during the festive season, members of the Lighthouse Church in Acorn Valley rolled up...
Join Dale College fundraiser run
King William’s Town running enthusiasts can look forward to the Dale College fundraiser 5km fun run which will take place at the Malcolm Andrew...
Young golfer asks for help to reach dream
Funds needed to study in US
“I want to go turn professional but if that doesn’t workout then I’ll use my experience and coach young...
Project aims to help young school children
The Bare Necessities Project in King William’s Town aims to bring some much-needed cheer as children begin their new school year in 2020.
The project...
DPCI hosts engagement session with KWT residents
Community members from King William’s Town and surrounding areas took the opportunity to air their grievances about the poor state of service delivery during a stakeholders’...
Bhisho can’t account for R55m spent on scholar transport system
Bhisho’s transport department has failed to account for more than R55m spent on the scholar transport system in the Eastern Cape.
This has led to...
EC premier attends special sermon
THEMBELA NDLUMBINI and MATTHEW FIELD
King William's Town-based Jesus the Answer Ministries, led by Dr Mandla Makubalo, held a special sermon on their premises recently...
Comedy duo all set to tickle funny bones in KWT
Get ready to tickle your funny bones as comedians Ndumiso Lindi and Tumi Morake bring their nationwide tour to King William’s Town on November...
DPW raise awareness about HIV/Aids fight
The Wellness Unit of the department of public works held a build-up event for World Aids Day in Middledrift, under the theme “Ending the...
Soccer star urges learners to focus on studies
THEMBELA NDLUMBINI and MATTHEW FIELD
Former Kaizer Chiefs player Marks Maponyane was the guest speaker at the recent Examinations Service Prayer held at the Ark...
Bikers Toy Run brings joy to children
The annual King William’s Town Lions International Club’s Biker’s Breakfast Toy Run took place at the Malcom Andrew Sport Centre in KWT on a...
Sanco hands out donated clothes to needy residents
The spirit of ubuntu was on full display last week when the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) handed out bags of clothing, linen and blankets to residents...
Training programme are changing young lives
The department of public works (DPW) Amathole regional office inducted unemployed young people into the accelerated professional and trade competency development programme (APTCoD) recently....
Farewell to Breidbach clinic manager
Last Thursday was an emotional day for Breidbach Clinic staff, committee board members and the community, as they bid farewell to operational manager Sister...
Donation to chess club a boost for young players
There was an atmosphere of excitement at the King Chess Club recently after club founder Lawrence Gosling received a much-needed donation from the Breidbach Hub last week.
Hub...
