No cheating for us, say matriculants

Eastern Cape matriculants have made a commitment not to cheat during their final-year exams, while the department of education said they have put in...

Italian firm empowers residents

Italian-owned MA Automotive tool and die company has invested R350 000 to create job opportunities for their employees relatives’ and a portion of the...

Schoolgirls out to make a difference

Two work hard to help less fortunate kids De Vos Malan Hoërskool pupil Siyavuya Lento, 17, along with her friend Lunathi Jaceni, have recently started an...

POLICE URGENTLY SEEK ASSISTANCE WITH AN UNKNOWN MALE

King Williams Town: 2018-05-11; King Williams Town police are urgently trying to locate the family of an unknown man who was found in Sutton...

Help identify next of kin – Thembele Nhlaphane

Residents of the King William's Town area are being called on to help identify the family of the late Thembele Nhlaphane, whose body has...

Big day for Mickey Mouse graduates

Last Saturday was a special day for the children of Mickey Mouse Daycare when they were promoted to the next grade at their year-end...

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...

Welcome relief for needy

Breidbach farm dweller Jody Leonard is one of two recipients who received a food parcel from KWT Lions Club member Peter Moses during a...

DA plea for youth centre

ABOUT 96 children may be moved from a 100-year-old King William’s Town Yyouth Ccare Ccentre to other homes in the region. This comes after the...

Meas to speak at dinner

‘7de Laan’ star a main attraction at church’s 50-year celebrations ZANE Meas better-known as Neville Meintjies, one of the stars of popular television soapie 7de...

Missing persons sought

King William's Town SAPS are on the trail of investigating the disappearance of two males, Thembani Makhaphela and Viwe Balfour. The 76 year old Makhaphela...

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...

Pizza perfection on doorstep

LOOKING for the best-tasting pizza in East London and King William’s Town? Look no further ... 2Brothers Pizza has arrived. 2Brothers Pizza promises to produce...

‘AWAY WITH ABUSE’

Church group makes its voice heard in Breidbach FROM a distance many may have thought the group of protesters clothed in red T-shirts, dark trousers...

Taai guides King to maiden season win

KING William's Town XI Cricket Club has moved to the top of the league after their convincing win over Good Hope in a League...

GOOD CAUSE

The dog club, Four Paws Dog Training Club and Puppy School, raised funds to buy bags of dog food. They also had a collection...

Feast of football action at Breidbach’s Goodwill Games

A CARNIVAL atmosphere filled Breidbach Sports Grounds for the fifth annual Goodwill Games held between the Breidbach Football Association and EL Central at the...

Cosatu strike shuts down King William’s Town

King William's Town was brought to a standstill last week when the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) launched its nation-wide strike which...

Come and get your monthly jazz fix

ANELE VALELA KING William’s Town music lovers can now look forward to a monthly dose of live music renditions that will be hosted at the...

Designer gets nod for Dubai

Carlos Fritz’s hot items will fly SA flag at top fashion week abroad BREIDBACH-born designer Carlos Fritz’s passion and love for fashion has received a...

Project helps make Christmas special for children

Project White Christmas is an initiative started by King William’s Town-based Rihnaj Models Incorporated owner Brendon Gosling in 2013. It is aimed at making...

New programme to address underage drinking

A new programme aimed at addressing the high rate of alcohol abuse among the youth was launched at the Steve Biko Centre in Ginsberg...

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...

CMR seminar celebrates and empowers women

The significant role that women play are playing at home, in their families and within their communities, was celebrated during a seminar hosted by...

‘Don’t cheat’, pupils told

MATRICULANTS from various schools in King William’s Town – and surrounding areas – committed themselves to their final examinations at a well-attended pledge-signing ceremony...

Pretty pair at De Vos Malan matric dance

Chandre Cox and Saleem Abrahams looked stunning for the Hoerskool De Vos Malan’s matric dance at the weekend Picture: MARVIN SHAW/MSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY

Breidbach Clinic brings health care to Acorn Valley

THE Acorn Valley community has benefited immensely from a health drive by the Breidbach Clinic. Clinic staff paid a surprise visit to the...

Sign up for the 2019 King Adventure Challenge

Registration for the upcoming King Adventure Challenge, scheduled for August 11, are now open and residents are required to put their names down as...

Here’s to good health

Joy as mobile clinic visits Acorn Valley THE unexpected arrival of the mobile clinic brought a lot of joy and excitement to the small community...

From cleaner to tour guide to awards shortlist

The Steve Biko Centre’s Asanda Mbaxa, a tour guide and educational assistant officer, has gained honours at being shortlisted in the prestigious national Lilizela...

Local residents and businesses rally together to help Knysna fire victims

KING William’s Town’s Mike Webb was among the many individuals who collected relief items for those affected by the Knysna fires that ravaged the...

Pioneers bowlers too good for Masakhane

King side win easily PIONEERS United maintained top spot in the Border Cricket Promotional League when they beat the visiting Mdantsane outfit Masakhane at the...

CAPPED FOR SUCCESS

PROUD DAY: The department of correctional services Amathole management area communications manager, Sivuyisiwe Matanga, of Dimbaza in King William’s Town, graduated with her Master...

Kitchen brings joy to school

Mobile unit for Breidbach pupils A JOYFUL noise and an atmosphere of excitement were evident in the Breidbach community when a new mobile kitchen could...

Making KHS proud

The #SPAR Baby Proteas taking part in the Netball World Youth Cup Gaborone 2017 in Botswana have a King William’s Town connection. Former Kingsridge...

Inaugural Sevens tourney for youth

Berlin Tigers rugby team coach and founder of the Berlin School Rugby Revival Programme Leo Mbini will be hosting the very first Leo Mbini...

Soundtrack to big dreams

King William’s Town gospel singer Lusindiso Sajini, 35, has a dream of sharing the stage with well renowned South African artists in five years’...

Help appeal:family living in ‘inhumane’ conditions

CHILD Welfare in King William’s Town ,is appealing anyone able to help a family of five who are living in “inhumane circumstances”. Four children, between...

KWT litter culture

King William’s Town represents a place seemingly forgotten by the municipality, having become that has become a rubbish dump to its residents, with busy...

Urgent need for pet adoptions, donations

THE King William’s Town SPCA kennels and cattery are full of animals in desperate need of adoption. Annette Rademeyer of the SPCA said this week...

Pioneers on song in Komani

Breidbach side win easily on DL method PIONEERS United team captain, Byron Esterhuizen, was all smiles after leaving Komani with a six-wicket victory over Queenstown...

Big ‘no’ to female involvement in initiation

A request by women in Bhisho to become more involved in the traditional initiation process following the continued high rate of deaths in the...

Left sinking in despair

Needed rain creates floods for residents BREIDBACH and Sweetwaters families living in Buffalo City Metro’s Ward 44, say inadequate drainage and stormwater systems in their...

Tribute to Madiba

Locals heed 67 minutes call for Madiba day IN THE spirit of Madiba and his vision to promote social justice and freedom for all, people...

Lions chase away the cold

Clothes to warm Breidbach CHRISTMAS came early and unexpected for a group of needy people in Breidbach with a donation of clothing bringing smiles last...

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...

Bok brothers in arms Nkosi and Dyantyi resume hostilities on opposite...

S’busiso Nkosi and Aphiwe Dyantyi were national team brothers in arms with solid performances against Englandin in the last three weeks. With Super Rugby hostilities...

Police shut down spaza shops for selling expired goods

ABOUT 12 Spaza shops were shut down this past weekend after they were found guilty of selling expired goods in King Williams Town, Zwelitsha. According...

Bikers cruise in for annual rally

A sense of belonging, family and friendship was evident surfaced as scores of bikers descended on King William’s Town for the fourth annual Road...

Goodwill Games to produce fireworks at Breidbach venue

THIS year’s edition of the Goodwill Games football tournament hosted by Breidbach Football Association (Brefa) and East London Central Local Football Association (ELCLFA) is...