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Eastern Cape Transport MEC, Thandiswa Marawu, will unveil 30 new vehicles for traffic officers during the official launch of the Provincial Arrive Alive Campaign in Mthatha on Friday. Department spokesperson, Ncedo Kumbaca says this forms part of

Cruise tourism is recognised internationally as the fastest growing sector of the tourism industry world-wide. That's according to Allan Foggitt, marketing director of Starlight Cruises, whose company manages cruises for Mediterranean Shipping

The Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mandla Makupula, will oversee a handover ceremony of 11 specially designed buses to 9 special schools in the province today. Department spokesperson, Loyiso Pulumani says each bus is built according to unique

Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini, says there are more than 836,000 children benefiting from Early Childhood Development services in the county. Opening a three-day conference in East London on Tuesday, the Minister said by the end

Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, says there's been good progress made in stabilising Walter Sisulu University. The institution was placed under administration in the wake of a financial crisis that led to staff not being paid

Seven by-elections take place in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday. The Independent Electoral Commission says by-elections will take place in Lady Frere, Mount Fletcher, Bizana and Ntabankulu. Probably the most eagerly contested by-elections will

An Eastern Cape policeman has been arrested for carjacking. The 27 year old constable was arrested while on duty at Hlababomvu police station near Port St Johns on Tuesday. He has allegedly been linked to six members of a syndicate who were

The ANC in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the roll-out of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the province. The roll-out in the OR Tambo District Municipality, one of 10 pilot sites, begins on April 1. ANC provincial secretary, Mlibo

Port Elizabeth police are looking for four suspects after gunmen robbed a linen business in 3rd Avenue, Newton Park, Tuesday morning. Police spokesperson, warrant Officer Alwin Labans, says a security guard and two shop assistants were tied up