Residents of Quenera, in Gonubie, have had no electricity for several days because power poles in the area were vandalised after a service delivery protest by residents occupying neighbouring RDP homes. Eskom employees sent to repair the damaged poles and restore electricity to the area have been chased away, allegedly by members of the neighbouring community, who are also suspected of damaging the poles.
Eastern Cape-born social media star Vuyokazi Nguqu, popularly known as Vovo, has left audiences thirsty for more on the Mzansi Magic reality show Short n Sweet which aired recently. The renowned star co-hosted with Thandazani Khubeka, an aspiring taxi boss, and Sikhumbuzo Mkhize, who finds himself entangled in a polygamous affair in season one.
The opportunity to help more pupils — particularly those battling with difficult subjects — to pass inspired an Eastern Cape engineer to get involved in education.
On Tuesday last week, pupils, teachers and parents, dressed in beautiful cultural attire, gathered at Stirling High School for its annual ubuntu cultural evening which featured isiXhosa singing and dance.
The community that makes up Lilyfontein School is celebrating an important milestone, after witnessing the fruits of its hard work over six years bear fruit.