POLICE SEEK NEXT OF KIN OF MURDERED WOMAN

In a significant shift in international trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the United States, with additional reciprocal tariffs for specific countries. South Africa has been singled out for a 30% tariff on its exports to the USA,…

The Eastern Cape Department of Education has rescinded its decision to deregister Bergview College, a private school in Matatiele, following a legal challenge by the school's management and significant public outcry. This development comes in the wake of allegations that a seven-year-old pupil was raped on the school's premises in…

The streets of Bizana were filled with chants, placards, and collective outrage on Tuesday as local residents, youth, non-governmental organisations, and students staged a widespread protest demanding justice for rape victims — particularly for the young girl known affectionately as Cwecwe, who was allegedly raped in October 2024 at Bergview…

The United Methodist Church of Southern Africa (UMCSA), Wild Coast District No. 500, is preparing to host its Annual Convention for the Local Preachers Association (LPA) and the Young Women's Union from 27 to 30 March 2025 at the Ntukai Circuit.

Welcome to the Pondoland Times Podcast, where we bring you the most pressing news from our region. Today’s edition, dated March 11, 2025, covers critical developments in crime, local governance, national electoral reforms, community impact projects, and sports. Here are the top five stories making headlines today.