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Load-shedding risk will be high over festive season: Eskom
Eskom expects to spend as much as R1bn more on diesel generators, which it plans to run as needed over the next four months...
Jacob Zuma files papers saying why he shouldn’t face criminal charges
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma are “in the process of filing” his application for a permanent...
‘I made an error’: Mentor backtracks on mid-air meeting with Hlongwane
Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor has admitted that the man Duduzane Zuma allegedly introduced her to on a controversial flight to Dubai may not...
Litter still a big problem at the stairs
The stairs leading from the corner of Stocks Avenue to Southwell Road (R72) seem to be a regular dumping ground for household refuse.
It is unclear where...
Eskom executive Abram Masango suspended
Eskom's head of Group Capital Abram Masango has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of impropriety, the company said on Friday.
Eskom spokesperson Khulu...
Local News
Litter still a big problem at the stairs
The stairs leading from the corner of Stocks Avenue to Southwell Road (R72) seem to be a regular dumping ground for household refuse.
It is unclear where...
NSRI Golf Day winners
Congratulations to the winners of the NSRI Golf Day, Andries Small, Harold Horne, Wollie Wolmarans and Rocky Rowe, which was held at the Royal Port...
Record turnout for centenary Remembrance Day parade
Piper Chris Terry plays while members of the SA Legion, Moths, SA Air Force Association, First City Regiment and the First City Regimental Association...
A peculiar place to graze goats
A goat herder grazing a flock at the grassy area next to the Lounge (old market building) in Port Alfred on Saturday afternoon was...
Lodge outside Port Alfred gutted in mystery fire
Swallow’s Rest Lodge just outside of Port Alfred on the R67 towards Bathurst was gutted in a fire in the early hours of Sunday...
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Council News
Municipality discusses housing project contention
Consistency was the call by the official opposition at the council chambers on Wednesday October 17 with respect to squatters at the site of...
Videos
Record turnout for centenary Remembrance Day parade
Piper Chris Terry plays while members of the SA Legion, Moths, SA Air Force Association,...
Surfing community holds moment of silence for Jannie du Preez
A poignant moment during the Kowie Boardriders Club party after day 1 of the SA...
Deliberations on day one of the SA Open Kneeboard Championships
Competitors in the open section of the SA Open Kneeboard Championships at Port Alfred's East...
A peculiar place to graze goats
A goat herder grazing a flock at the grassy area next to the Lounge (old...
PAHS thanks sponsors and supporters
Port Alfred High School held a sundowners and snacks get-together for valued sponsors and supporters...
Jason Rohde found guilty of murder (Watch)
Jason Rohde has been found guilty of murdering his wife Susan at the Spier Wine...
AMANZI FESTIVAL
Talk of the Town is proud to be associated with the Amanzi Festival as the...
WATCH: Police run for cover after being chased by protesters in Stutterheim
It was a tough week for police in the Eastern Cape‚ who had to run...
WATCH: ‘It’s going to burn to the ground’: Social media reacts to Garden Route fires
Eight people have died in raging fires along the Garden Route which began on October...
PA Art Club celebrates 60 years
The Port Alfred Art Club celebrated its 60th anniversary last Thursday, with a delicious sit-down...
Sports
Five Nigeria players who could punish Bafana Bafana
South Africa go in search of African Nations Cup qualification on Saturday when they host Nigeria at the FNB Stadium, seeking the win that...
NSRI Golf Day winners
Congratulations to the winners of the NSRI Golf Day, Andries Small, Harold Horne, Wollie Wolmarans and Rocky Rowe, which was held at the Royal Port...
Benni McCarthy not ready to answer Bafana SOS … yet
Benni McCarthy admits he would love to coach Bafana Bafana one day but says for now he is focused only on Cape Town City.
The...
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School News
New Zealand recruiting South African teachers to tackle shortage
If you are a teacher‚ New Zealand is looking for you.
The New Zealand government said...
PAHS thanks sponsors and supporters
Port Alfred High School held a sundowners and snacks get-together for valued sponsors and supporters...
Agri EC president talks on expropriation without compensation
DOUG STERN
Over the last few months, there have been significant developments with regards to organised...
A sweet song of farewell at foundation phase prize giving
Port Alfred High School Grade 3 pupils singing a farewell song to the audience after...
PAHS Grade 2s show off their Xhosa skills in song
Port Alfred High School Grade 2 pupils delighted the audience by singing in Xhosa at...
Enkuthazweni needs your help
It has now been 20 years that the Enkuthazweni Disabled Children’s Project has been caring...
Features
Help make up a Santa’s Seniors Shoebox
To brighten up what is often a lonely time for struggling pensioners, Talk of the Town is spearheading a Santa’s Seniors Shoebox collection for...
Belly dancing at The Office
LOTS of fun was had at the opening of The Office in Bathurst, a brand-new office services company that will offer computer training and...
