Editorial

EDITORIAL OPINION Bad bet
GULLED by the idea that a casino could be an added tourist attraction -- which this area needs -- the Daily Dispatch has gone along with the process of calling for bids, looking at plans and approving a proposal. Our naive understanding of nation...

The Chiel
Citizens' arrest WHEN citizens (who used to turn a blind eye to crime or were so intimidated that they feared for their safety if they reported it) suddenly take action to apprehend and hand criminals to the police ... then you can be sure things...

Jewish dilemma
RE. "Jewish dilemma for Nat councillor", (DD, Sept 18): I am glad it was told to Mr Eddie Botha (Business Breakfast) what councillor Willem Kruger said about "having difficulty in accepting Tony Leon, a Jew, as his leader", because I do not believ...

Filthy city
WHEN so much is being written or spoken about making East London a showpiece and a tourists' attraction and with all the development and dignitaries visiting, it is amazing that no one seems to be aware of the filth in the dip at the corner of Fle...

No change to amazing town
AMAZING this town of ours, isn't it! Thobo Mxotwa's "Take pride in your city" (DD, Sept 18) mentions the rubbish or filth strewn around East London, while under The Chiel column, "Raspberry for EL -- 18 September 1970", the same accolades are best...

Stop killing police
I'M MORE than angry to note that in our country police officers are victims of brutality while criminals and perpetrators are enjoying freedom. I refer to the recent shooting in Duncan Village where Detective Inspector Mabala was brutally killed...

EL conductor remembered
SOME very capable conductors are mentioned in "Celebrating Schubert", (DD, Sept 9. However, I wonder how many East Londoners remember Howard Fleetwood. He made a sterling contribution to the musical life of East London -- inter alia as a conducto...

Quigney Baptists say 'no more'
RE: Quigney Baptist church reports. People are not content to let matters rest. They have tried everything and failed. Now they are deliberately trying to discredit Mr Peter Dangerfield, who happens to be the most up-standing and honest person yo...