metropolitan municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Buffalo City mayor joins queue after residents refuse to let her skip voting line
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Key FactsBuffalo City Mayor Joins Queue After Residents’ Refusal
5 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- According to Mdantsane FM, Faku was scheduled to vote at 8am on Wednesday.
- Her team reportedly asked to bypass the queue; Faku and the presiding officer declined.
- The presiding officer reportedly said Faku should have used the two special-voting days to vote early.
- Faku agreed, joined the line and waited alongside other residents to cast her ballot.
sabcnews.com Nov 05
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UDM spokesperson Mxolisi Makhubu speaks to News24 about the party’s showing, particularly, at King Sabata Dalidyebo in Mthatha and Buffalo City Municipality ... Show more
The picture so far in Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Bay, Mangaung and Buffalo City, with 20% to 35% of votes counted in each metro.
These are early results ... Show more
LIVE | ANC wins 30.8% support in election, followed by DA with 24.6%, MKP on 9.7% | News24
LIVE | ANC wins 30.8% support in election, followed by DA with 24.6%, MKP on 9.7% | News24
LIVE: Local government elections results: Follow the live outcomes and real-time counts of the South African local government elections with our interactive ...
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🗳️ #Elections2026 | Who came first in South Africa's eight metros?
The DA tops five of them, the ANC two and the MK Party one:
🟡 Cape Town: DA 56 ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Nov 03
LGE 2026 | An IEC presiding officer in Mdantsane has been relieved of her duties after allegedly conducting home visits while transporting political party ... Show more
EWN Nov 06
ANC could be forced to go into coalition in Buffalo City: But the ANC remains the dominant party in the Eastern Cape metro, without a clear majority ...
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eNCA Nov 09
EFF to open criminal case against IEC over Buffalo City vote discrepancies: The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Eastern Cape will open a criminal case ...
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US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday that Washington will suspend South ...
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EWN Nov 05
Buffalo City battle: ANC drops below 40% as coalition talks loom large: The United Democratic Movement’s (UDM)campaign also seems to be paying off ...
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EWN Nov 04
Buffalo City youth brave queues for better jobs and political change: They listed unemployment and poor service delivery as the main reasons they came out to ...
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sabcnews.com Oct 29
WATCH | Siphelele Jako (34) has been sentenced to three life terms by the Bhisho High Court for the murder of three learners in KuGompo City in November 2023.
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EWN Nov 01
ANC makes final election push as Ramaphosa prepares to address Siyanqoba rally: Ramaphosa will give the keynote address at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa set to close ANC campaign in Mdantsane
Nov 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Ramaphosa is due to deliver the closing address Sunday at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Buffalo City Metro.
- Alongside the main rally, the party will hold smaller events in Northern Cape, Knysna in Western Cape, Bethlehem in Free State, and eThekwini.
- Polls put the ANC below 50 percent in Buffalo City, where the party could lose the metro.
- Buffalo City is one of two metros where the ANC currently holds a clear majority.
KuGompo City siblings pack super power and big grocery bill: East London teenagers lift the bar as they bench their way into the world record books
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Newzroom Afrika Oct 23
[WATCH] ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa buys a homemade jersey from an elderly woman in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.
65-year-old woman killed in shark attack off South African coast: Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m ...
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sabcnews.com Oct 22
LGE 2026 | On a campaign trail in Bhongweni township, EFF leader Julius Malema says residents of Buffalo City, Eastern Cape ... Show more
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LGE 2026 | Thina Bantu Movement’s Vukile Rhongwe says residents are suffering in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape.
What I Own: I'm a first-time buyer — I paid £620,000 for my London two-bed flat: This week, we're in London meeting Nitish Kumar, who bought a two-bedroom flat ...
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Missing mum's final hours as £20k reward offered for information: A £20,000 reward is being offered for information that could help the investigation into the ...
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Ramaphosa orders SIU probe into Buffalo City corruption, stalled R30m pool project
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Gen X changed British culture forever – the 90s could never happen today: As Tate Britain celebrates the artists, photographers and designers who transformed ...
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Newzroom Afrika Oct 04
[WATCH] UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa has taken his party’s Local Government Election campaign to Tsholomnqa in the Buffalo City Metro ... Show more
Girl, 13, raped after being lured to field by two men – as cops share CCTV in hunt for fiends
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McKenzie: PA would reinstate death penalty, bring God into schools: PA leader Gayton McKenzie says the party would reinstate the death penalty ...
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Newzroom Afrika Sep 18
[BREAKING NEWS] Alleged Zolani Tete murder mastermind Uzozole Goqwana and alleged middleman Sinebongo Qase are denied bail in the Mdantsane Magistrate's ... Show more
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Raw sewage is flowing in nearly every metro: Wastewater treatment has deteriorated in almost every major South African metro between 2021 and 2024 ...
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WATCH | Buffalo City Metro Mayor Princess Faku says the frequent release on bail of undocumented foreign nationals accused of crimes is undermining public ... Show more
Two arrested in murder of former world champion Zolani Tete: Eastern Cape police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of former two-weight world ...
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Paid articlePaywall East London doctor dies penniless while TikTok star drives around in his Porsche, says family
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WATCH | Zolani Tete’s manager Mlandeli Tengimfene talks about how they will keep the legacy of the late boxer alive. Tete was killed outside his house in NU17 ... Show more
Boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead in Mdantsane : A renowned boxing champion was fatally shot in Mdantsane on Friday evening, with a female victim rushed to ...
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WATCH | Funeral service for the late Zolani Tete is underway at Sisa Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane this morning
‘Mastermind’ hired middleman to recruit hitmen for Zolani Tete murder, state says
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Boxing World in Shock: Former World Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead in South Africa
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Key FactsFamily seeks justice after Zolani Tete is shot dead
Aug 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- Police are investigating the fatal shooting of the 38-year-old, who was ambushed in NU17 at about 6:30pm.
- Tete died at the scene, and police opened cases of murder and attempted murder after the shooting.
- His older brother, Siyabulela Tete, said the family did not know the motive and was seeking justice.
- His family was anticipating his return to professional boxing after suspension, while tributes continued across South Africa.
We pray that justice is served for our brother because we do not know why someone would be so heartless and kill an innocent person like that.— Siyabulela Tete, older brother of Zolani Tete, calling for justice after the killing outside his Mdantsane home
Paid articlePaywall Buffalo City appeals for calm as plague of midges descends on KuGompo: Buffalo City metro has called for calm amid residents’ concerns about a surge in insects ...
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Newzroom Afrika Aug 26
[WATCH] "His killers do not get to write Zolani’s history... We are not going to celebrate those criminals," #ZolaniTete ’s manager Mlandeni Tengimfene ... Show more
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ANC names 42 possible mayoral candidates for only 8 metros: After months of delays, the ANC has failed to name its mayoral candidates for the country’s eight ...
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Wakanda has a new 👑 !
British actor, David Jonsson has been unveiled as the next Black Panther by director Ryan Coogler.
He’ll play the son of T’Challa in ... Show more
Key FactsDavid Jonsson Named Next Black Panther
Jul 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gq.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gq.com.au
- David Jonsson was announced at Comic-Con as the new Black Panther, portraying the son of T’Challa, originally played by Chadwick Boseman.
- The upcoming third Black Panther movie is scheduled for release in December 2028, marking a major milestone for Jonsson.
- Jonsson wore a Cartier Panthère watch during the announcement, noted for its blend of ruggedness and elegance.
- The timepiece reflects Jonsson’s transition to A-list status, combining sporty versatility with a refined, classic design.
How I was greeted and received into this world — which was with a lot of grace, being told it’s a safe space to work, to play — that’s what I wanted to extend to him.— Winston Duke; remarks on the welcoming environment and safe space he experienced and wants to extend to David Jonsson, on stage at a Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con.
Newzroom Afrika Aug 22
Police in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt after former world boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot and killed in Mdantsane last night ... Show more
sabcnews.com Aug 24
VIDEO | Community members from Mdantsane are picketing outside the Magistrate's court, where a 22-year-old suspect is expected to appear in connection ... Show more
Suspect shot dead in police shoot-out after Qonce robbery, three others arrested: A suspect was shot dead and another injured when police exchanged gunfire with ...
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Mail Online Aug 21
Two-time world champion boxer, 38, shot dead in deadly ambush outside his home with killers still at large
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Mitchell relieved Kuse will defend WBC belt in China in November: Mdantsane champ glad he will be defending his minimum weight title after winning it in May
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Heatwaves give way to rain for some as Brits welcome scorching summer relief: Brits were snapped rejoicing as parts of the UK finally sae some rain for the first ...
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Paid articlePaywall ANC members threaten election boycott over councillor candidate dispute in Buffalo City
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Shell-vis Presley is home and 'All Shook Up' after unplanned visit to Gauteng: Meet Shell-vis Presley, the hermit crab who embarked on an unexpected adventure ...
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2027 ODI World Cup Could Begin On Gandhi Jayanti As ICC Eyes Special Tribute: Report
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Toyota GR Cup: Back to Aldo Scribante as East London falls away: Heartbreak as the Toyota GR Cup Media Challenge diverts from the legendary Potters Pass and ...
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eNCA Aug 10
Holidaymakers stuck in Eastern Cape snow: What was meant to be a short time away from home for an East London family has resulted in an extended stay at ...
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eNCA Aug 10
Power cuts put oxygen-dependent residents at risk: Ongoing power cuts are putting the lives of vulnerable Padkamp residents at risk.
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SABSing is the offline dating trend set to take over London — here's how you do it
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Four men associated with Britain First forced their way into an East London Sharia Council after staff refused them entry ... Show more
Newzroom Afrika Aug 03
[WATCH] Newzroom Afrika travelled across the Buffalo City Metro to hear how residents find services, as the final in-person registration drive wrapped up ... Show more
Party plans, unpaid salaries and a R10.6m Buffalo City contract: Inside the takeover of Herald and Daily Dispa
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Sportstar Jul 30
ICC unveils the host cities for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia 🏟️#2027ODIWorldCup #SouthAfrica
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Key FactsRamaphosa Honors Late Young South African Athletes
Jul 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences following the deaths of midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini.
- The two athletes, aged 25 and 20, represented South Africa at international levels in football and rugby respectively.
- Ramaphosa highlighted the sorrow of their passing during major sporting occasions including the FIFA World Cup and Springbok matches.
- He praised their achievements that brought pride to the nation and extended sympathy to their families and the broader sports community.
It is particularly tragic that we are suffering the loss of two outstanding, young athletes at a time when our nation continues to immerse itself in the FIFA World Cup tournament, as well as the Springboks’ and Springbok Women’s matches against Scotland and the USA Eagles in Pretoria today.— President Cyril Ramaphosa; in remarks on the deaths of Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini (as reported by IOL).
East London jerk chicken restaurant named the best in the whole of the UK: Yard 2 Yard won the award for the 'Bes Jerk' in the UK after beating out 10 other ...
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Can Germany's Africa Strategy Benefit Both Sides?: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is on his third visit to Africa this year, touring Mauritania, Nigeria ...
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Enyobeni tavern owners found liable for 2022 deaths, but blame parents: The tragedy that unfolded at the Enyobeni Tavern in East London in June 2022 continues to ...
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Katie Hopkins kicked out of East London pub during England match: Katie Hopkins was reportedly thrown out of an East London pub after a heated confrontation ...
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