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‘If I had not fired, my family and I would have died’

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI |Lulamile Feni

‘If I had not fired, my family and I would have died’ WSU manager accused of killing student tells court he decided to shoot when angry crowd were kicking door in Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI - 07 May 2025 Suspended Walter Sisulu acting residence manager Manelisi Mampane has spoken of the events that led to him opening fire on protesting students, killing third-year student Sisonke Mbolekwa, 24...
Enyobeni inquest set to continue on Wednesday

2 months ago | dailydispatch.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI |Sino Majangaza

Enyobeni inquest set to continue on Wednesday Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI - 23 April 2025 The Enyobeni inquest is set to resume on Wednesday in the Mdantsane regional court after it was postponed on Tuesday owing to the absence of former tavern bouncer Thembisa Diko, who had a medical appointment...
Eskom: we’ll leave swathes of OR Tambo district in the dark

Feb 23, 2025 | dailydispatch.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI |Lulamile Feni

Eskom: we’ll leave swathes of OR Tambo district in the dark Power utility weighs halting of services after spike in robbery and hijacking of its staff Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI and LULAMILE FENI - 24 February 2025 As SA returns to rolling blackouts with the re-emergence of stage six load-shedding on Sunday, impoverished villages in some parts of the OR Tambo region are facing an even more serious problem — the potential withdrawal of Eskom services altogether...
South Africa in a tailspin

Feb 19, 2025 | dailydispatch.co.za | Asanda Nini |ZIYANDA ZWENI |Mandilakhe Kwababana

South Africa in a tailspin Godongwana’s speech postponed after GNU partners dig in heels over proposed 2% VAT hike Premium By ASANDA NINI, ZIYANDA ZWENI and MANDILAKHE KWABABANA - 20 February 2025 SA has been thrown into a tailspin after parliament was forced to postpone finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech amid bickering among members of the government of national unity over a proposed 2% VAT hike...
BREAKING | Charges against Teris Ntutu withdrawn in black bag tender case

Feb 17, 2025 | dailydispatch.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI |Sino Majangaza

Charges against Teris Ntutu and his co-accused in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption relating to a R10m Mnquma municipality black plastic bag tender have been withdrawn. This was confirmed by National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luxolo Tyali. Tyali said the charges were withdrawn on Monday in the Mthatha high court. “I can confirm that the charges have been withdrawn,” Tyali said. Tyali said Ntutu made representations to the Eastern Cape director of public prosecutions.
Police captain in court in connection with R1.3m armed robbery at crime intelligence unit

Jan 17, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI

Ntombekhaya August appeared in the East London magistrate's court on Friday. Stock photo. A police captain, arrested by the Hawks on Thursday afternoon after a lone gunman allegedly made off with a staggering R1.3m at the East London police crime intelligence unit during a daring daylight robbery a week ago, will apply to be released on bail next week. Ntombekhaya August, 49, appeared in the East London magistrate’s court on Friday.
Reporting teen pregnancies is non-negotiable for schools - Gwarube

Jan 15, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI

Reporting teen pregnancies is non-negotiable for schools — Gwarube Range of factors contribute to abuse of children Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI - 16 January 2025 With the alarming number of minors falling pregnant in the Eastern Cape, some as young as 10, basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube says teachers must ensure the cases are reported, whether the perpetrators are at the schools or not...
Eastern Cape targets 90% pass rate by 2030 as results continue to improve

Jan 14, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI

Eastern Cape targets 90% pass rate by 2030 as results continue to improve Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI - 15 January 2025 The Eastern Cape has set its target on achieving a 90% pass rate by 2030, and having upped its performance by more than 3% in the 2024 matric results, Premier Oscar Mabuyane believes that is attainable...
Five Eastern Cape matrics who survived rape ordeal achieve bachelor's passes

Jan 14, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI |Randell Roskruge

Five Eastern Cape matric schoolgirls who were allegedly raped at gunpoint by two men while preparing for exams have obtained bachelor's passes despite facing unimaginable trauma. The incident happened at their private boarding lodges near Mqhekezweni outside Mthatha in November. Speaking during a media briefing in East London on Tuesday, education MEC Fundile Gade confirmed the results of the pupils and attributed their success to the support of sister departments such as social development.
Pupil transport driver found guilty of raping minor

Jan 14, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | ZIYANDA ZWENI

Pupil transport driver found guilty of raping minor Premium By ZIYANDA ZWENI - 14 January 2025 A former Eastern London scholar transport driver has been found guilty of raping a minor pupil, telling her it was normal and all girls her age went through it...