OR Tambo district municipal bosses say they are worried about the growing incidents of water theft, due to illegal connections to the main supply lines, saying they contributed to unplanned shortages in various towns across the district.
The community of Emahlubini near Tsolo, which lost two boys when they drowned while crossing the river on their way back from school in 2022, has taken it upon themselves to fix its flood-damaged bridge, the only entry and exit point to the village.
The AmaMpondomise kingdom hosted a ceremony to celebrate and honour one of their sons, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, in an exuberant and traditional event held in Qumbu at the weekend. Mbalula’s ANC comrades, traditional leaders and members of the business community attended the two-day event held on Friday and Saturday at Kroza Great Place and Mvumelwano village in Qumbu.
In a move expected to assist police investigations, the Eastern Cape health department has filled critical forensic pathology posts. Vacancies for medical and forensic pathology officers, admin clerks and general assistants have been filled in areas such as East London, Mthatha, Komani, Gqeberha and Maletswai (formerly Aliwal North).