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Minister Nkabane Visits Injured Students at Nelson Mandela Hospital Following Campus Violence
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Minister Nkabane Visits Injured Students at Nelson Mandela Hospital Following Campus Violence

Higher Education Minister condemns "militarization" of campuses and pledges urgent action for student safety. The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, paid a compassionate visit to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha on Wednesday, following a tragic incident that left several students injured at a local campus. The visit comes a day after the latest incident of violence, with students from the Walter Sisulu University campus brought to the hospital for...

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The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has issued a traffic advisory notifying road users of scheduled blasting on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca (Mount Frere) and eMaxesibeni (Mount Ayliff). The blasting is set to take place on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 at 12h00, approximately 2.9 kilometres outside of Mount Frere when travelling in the direction of Mount Ayliff. In the interest of public safety, the road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes during the operation....

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Local People: Local Stories OUT NOW:DOWNLOAD THE LATEST EDITION TODAY! Issue 133 • 13 December 2024 GET YOUR FREE COPY Dear Reader, As we wrap up the year, we want to say thank you! Thank you for reading, sharing, and engaging with our content. Your support means the world to us. Stay safe and happy holidays! Best regards,The Pondoland Times Team “A man's mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it...

Local People: Local Stories In the news today! News • 08 August 2024 Tournament Dates Changed for Amampondo Sport Foundation Event According to the foundation’s secretary, Ms. Zukie Ngundze, the decision was made to ensure that all teams have an equal opportunity to participate, as some schools were facing difficulties with the initial dates. The new dates align with the foundation’s usual schedule during the September school holidays. The Amampondo Sport Foundation apologizes for any...

Local People: Local Stories In the news today! Sport News • 03 July 2024 Vincent Pule is leaving Orlando Pirates Football Club after six remarkable years Vincent Pule Bids Farewell to Orlando Pirates After Six Stellar Years Over 140 Appearances: Vincent Pule made a significant impact with more than 140 matches for the Mighty Buccaneers. 35 Goal Contributions: Pule's record includes 35 goals and assists combined, highlighting his offensive prowess. Model Professional: Known for his on-field...

Local People: Local Stories In the news today! Top stories • 19 June 2024 Newley elected president of the African National Cogress through a government of national unity (GNU) Ramaphosa Inaugurated as President, Vows to Build a United and Prosperous South Africa Today, under the expansive Highveld sky, Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated as the President of South Africa in a ceremony marked by solemnity and hope at the Union Buildings. In his inaugural address, President Ramaphosa reiterated his...

By Mr R.M Mdingi Another five years of social tragedy Proletarian democracy is hundred times better and more democratic than any bourgeoisie democracy. Proletariat democracy can only come about after a revolutionary takeover of a society by the Proletariat. It also has a class character; a proletariat character represents the broadest and ever deepening participation of the formally oppressed and exploited masses in every sphere of the society. It requires the proletariat mastery affairs of...