Gcina Ntsaluba

Johannesburg

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Award-winning investigative reporter with more than a decade of experience in uncovering political corruption, known for in-depth reporting.

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Articles

The healer of spaces: how a pharmacy student is reviving magazine culture in Africa

1 week ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaFrom the bustling township of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to the academic halls of Rhodes University in Makhanda, Nqobani Mathew Dabengwa is juggling a master’s degree in pharmacy with his passion project, which is quietly making waves across the continent. At just 25 years old, the Zimbabwean-born creative has founded Intetho Magazine through his umbrella project called Echoes of Uhuru, a magazine that’s breathing new life into Africa’s storytelling tradition.
Nyaluza parents rally for academic improvement

1 month ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaA successful parents’ meeting about Nathaniel Nyaluza Secondary School on 25 May, driven by the parent component of the School Governing Body (SGB), has nevertheless intensified existing tensions between the parent and teacher factions, with parents calling for urgent academic intervention and accusing some teachers of sabotaging their efforts.
New wind farm project breaks ground near Makhanda

1 month ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaA significant economic boost is coming to Makhanda as construction begins on the Wind Garden wind farm project. During its construction phase, more than 300 temporary jobs will be created, with a substantial portion reserved for local workers. The 94.5 MW wind energy facility, 18km north-west of Makhanda, was officially launched at a ground-breaking ceremony on 7 May attended by local government officials and project stakeholders.
Questions raised over legality of Muni property valuations

1 month ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaConcerns are mounting over the appointment of Kanyisa property and management services for the crucial five-yearly municipal property valuation process in Makhanda. This valuation directly impacts residents and businesses as it forms the basis for property rate calculations. At a recent gathering, questions were raised regarding the legitimacy of Kanyisa’s appointment, which has led to challenges in addressing potentially flawed valuations.
Siyafundisana eMakhanda!

2 months ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaRhodes University Vice Chancellor Prof Sizwe Mabizela took time out this week to spend some time on the floor, doing what he loves best – reading with children. Mabizela was one of several speakers at a charming event at Samuel Ntlebi Primary School on Wednesday to celebrate the official launch of the Siyafundisana eMakhanda project.
Makana Municipality still to give COGTA briefing

2 months ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaThe Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) met with several struggling Eastern Cape municipalities at the Eastern Cape Legislature last Friday, with the exception of Makana Local Municipality. The municipalities were called to brief the committee on good governance and public participation, institutional transformation, organisational development, financial viability, basic service delivery and infrastructure development.
Makana seeks locals with engineering knowledge

2 months ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaThe Makana Local Municipality is looking for locals with engineering knowledge to assist the municipality with infrastructure issues. This was declared at a council meeting on 3 April by the Makana Municipality Speaker, Mthuthuzeli Mabhuti Matyumza, who said that the municipality was prepared to fund this project through the office of the Mayor.
SCOPA chair Songezo Zibi vows to dig deeper into Makana water crisis

2 months ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaThe National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) visited Makhanda on Friday and vowed to dig deeper into Makana Local Municipality’s service delivery challenges, such as the crippling water crisis. Chairman of SCOPA, Songezo Zibi, said this was a follow-up meeting to the mass march organised by local residents to demand national government intervention.
MCF demands transparency over mayor’s accidents

2 months ago | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaThe Makana Citizens Front (MCF) is demanding full transparency and accountability from the Executive Mayor’s Office after two hired luxury vehicles were damaged in separate recent incidents. Chairman of MCF, Lungile Mxube, said the hiring of a Volvo SUV and a BMW constitutes an irregular, wasteful, and unauthorized expenditure in terms of Section 32 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act No 56 of 2003.
DA lays criminal charges against Municipal Manager

Mar 28, 2025 | grocotts.ru.ac.za | Gcina Ntsaluba

By Gcina NtsalubaThe Democratic Alliance (DA) in Makhanda has laid criminal charges against the Municipal Manager (MM) of Makana Local Municipality, Pumelelo Maxwell Kate, over the continued contamination and pollution of the Kowie River. The party said the ongoing sewage leaks were affecting the quality of lives of residents and posing a serious health hazard to the community.