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Floods · Eastern Cape

South Africa's President Visits Flood Sites with Death Toll at 78 and Expected to Climb

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South Africa's leader visited the region where devastating floods have left at least 78 people dead in the southeast of the country as search and rescue operations continued Friday for a fourth day and authorities said they expected the death toll to rise.President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to the town of Mthatha in Eastern Cape province, where the floods hit hardest when they began in early Tuesday.Ramaphosa attended a briefing by officials from…See the Story

Floods · Mthatha

News24 | 49 Die in Mthatha Deluge as Authorities Mull Court Action over Flood-Line Homes

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Authorities in Mthatha say they will approach the courts if Decoligny village residents once again refuse to move their homes away from a flood line where a pile of dead bodies was discovered after devastating floods.See the Story

Floods · Eastern Cape

Request to Declare Eastern Cape Floods a National Disaster Will Be Considered - Hlabisa

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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says he will consider the EFF’s urgent request to him to declare a national state of disaster in response to the floods in the Eastern Cape.See the Story

‘We Just Want to Find Her Remains’ - Family of Missing Teen Swept Away by Mthatha Floods

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The family of 16-year-old Simbongile Kadeeja Nomntwana is hopeful they will find the remains of their relative. “We’ve searched every riverbank, every shelter, hoping for news. We just want to find her remains so we can bring her home and lay her to rest. Only then will we have some peace.”Kisumu · Kisumu See the Story

Marquam Bridge Closures to Impact Overnight Traffic June 16-20 for Regular Inspections, ODOT Says

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Transportation officials are warning drivers in Portland to allow extra travel time if they're passing through the Marquam Bridge, or adjacent highways or streets, due to regular nighttime inspections. The overnight closures will impact various sections of the Marquam Bridge each night, beginning Monday through early Friday morning. Portland man stranded in Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran conflict The closures will occur …Social Media · Graaff-Reinet See the Story

The Man Who Changed a Landscape - Steuart / SA Good News - The Home Of Great South African News

By Steuart Pennington True entrepreneurs are a rarity, mostly because they are not afraid of failure and thrive on taking, understanding and managing risk – all with an insatiable appetite for the upside and unshakable perseverance. “The Man who Changed a Landscape” is the story of one such entrepreneur – Adrian Gardiner. The book, written by Dr. Dean Allen, a well-known South African historian tells the story of Adrian’s remarkable vision and a…Port Alfred · Port Alfred Read Article

Raising the bar for creative youth - the Standard Bank Young Artists head for the 2025 National Arts Festival

Young talent is plentiful in South Africa but when talent, opportunity and creative vision collide, young artists emerge who set the benchmark for their contemporaries and change the narrative of South African culture. As we celebrate Youth Month in 2025, the National Arts Festival will celebrate the Standard Bank Young Artists – a unique and gifted group who join 156 artists recognised by this prestigious award. Six extraordinary creators will …Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

SASSA Extends Lifeline to Butterworth Flood Victims with Relief Support

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has stepped up its humanitarian response in flood-affected areas of Butterworth, under the Mnquma Local Municipality, by providing comprehensive Social Relief of Distress (SRD) support to displaced families. The intervention was led on-site by SASSA Eastern Cape Regional Executive Manager Mr Bandile Maqetuka, who was joined by EasternEastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Budget Watch: Nelson Mandela Bay seesaws on rates as council battles to pass 2025/26 budget

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Nelson Mandela Bay metro council to revisit 2025/26 budget approval amid controversy over proposed increases.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

“Uhambo Lokuphila”: Trans Conversations in the Eastern Cape with Vuyo Ngcofe

In a country where the experiences of trans and gender-diverse individuals are often silenced, Vuyo Ngcofe is using film to visibilise authentic stories.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Student living crisis laid bare during DA oversight in Gqeberha

By Johnathan Paoli The Democratic Alliance has sounded the alarm on what it calls a “student living crisis” following an oversight visit to a Nelson Mandela University residence in Gqeberha. The delegation uncovered severely deteriorated and unsafe living conditions for hundreds of students, many of whom are still waiting for overdue accommodation allowances from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). “The conditions discovered durin…Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

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South Africa's President Visits Flood Sites with Death Toll at 78 and Expected to Climb

News24 | 49 Die in Mthatha Deluge as Authorities Mull Court Action over Flood-Line Homes

Request to Declare Eastern Cape Floods a National Disaster Will Be Considered - Hlabisa

‘We Just Want to Find Her Remains’ - Family of Missing Teen Swept Away by Mthatha Floods

Marquam Bridge Closures to Impact Overnight Traffic June 16-20 for Regular Inspections, ODOT Says

The Man Who Changed a Landscape - Steuart / SA Good News - The Home Of Great South African News

Raising the bar for creative youth - the Standard Bank Young Artists head for the 2025 National Arts Festival

SASSA Extends Lifeline to Butterworth Flood Victims with Relief Support

Budget Watch: Nelson Mandela Bay seesaws on rates as council battles to pass 2025/26 budget

“Uhambo Lokuphila”: Trans Conversations in the Eastern Cape with Vuyo Ngcofe

Student living crisis laid bare during DA oversight in Gqeberha

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