BCM land problems in spotlight
Councillors meet to find solutions THERE might soon be a major breakthrough in Buffalo City Metro’s (BCM) challenge of eradicating informal settlements and dealing with its housing backlog .
Former MEC has marriage annulled
Family of Nombulelo Mabandla challenge Phumzile THE marriage of former human settlements MEC Nombulelo Mabandla to her second husband Phumzile Mabandla was this week annulled, 15 months after her family filed the application in the Mthatha High Court.
More boys opt for hospital cut
Bush circumcision tradition marred by deaths INCREASING numbers of teenage boys around the country are giving up the tradition of going to the bush to be circumcised in favour of a hospital circumcision.
Living in the shadow of the laager
THE people of Kleinfontein, near Pretoria, have vowed that only Afrikaners will be allowed to live in their farming settlement, The Times reported yesterday.
Mpofu accused opt to stay in jail
TWO men accused of attacking prominent Eastern Cape advocate Dali Mpofu abandoned their bail application in the East London Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
‘Collusion of officials’ blamed for Guptagate
False pretences and manipulation A“COLLUSION of officials” resulted in the irregular clearance for a privately chartered plane to land at Waterkloof Air Force Base, reveals a report on the matter.
Angry protesters blockade Keiskammahoek
THE small town of Keiskammahoek in the Amahlathi Local Municipality came to a standstill yesterday when thousands of angry residents blockaded entrances to the town in protest against lack of service delivery.
BCM’S new deputy mayor vows to work with all stakeholders
BUFFALO City Metro’s new deputy mayor, Temba Tinta, 37, has no illusions about his future role and the tough road ahead for the young metro.
