Ziyanda Zweni
The Daily Dispatch
Contact Ziyanda
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Ziyanda:
Family of murdered councillor welcome arrests
The family of an ANC councillor who was shot dead has welcomed the arrest of the men accused of her murder. → Read More
Ugie pupils allegedly forced to clean up teacher’s vomit
An Eastern Cape primary schoolteacher is under fire after allegedly making two pupils clean up her vomit in class. → Read More
Residents plead for ‘dangerous’ bridge to be fixed
Must we wait for a tragedy to happen before our bridge is fixed? → Read More
After 26 years of addiction, East London man hopes to break the cycle
For 26 years, an East London man has been battling drug and alcohol abuse. → Read More
Not possible to change cellphone data, analyst tells Mandela fraud trial
A senior police analyst has told the Bhisho high court that “at no stage is it possible to change data”. → Read More
Court told of funding process for Mandela memorial service
The director of what department???? at the time was Mahlangu who was acting, he said. → Read More
BREAKING | Vena topples Tetyana as EFF elects new EC leadership
The EFF in the Eastern Cape has a new leadership which boasts an all-male team. Yazini Tetyana lost to Zolile Vena as the provincial chair with 535 votes against Tetyana’s 502 votes. Vena will be deputised by Mlamli Makhetha, 538 votes, who contested against Nokuthula Mlokoti who managed 497. Simthembile Madikizela clinched 503 to secure the new secretary position and his second is Zolile… → Read More
Eastern Cape EFF leadership nominations
Nominations at the EFF's third provincial people's assembly have been completed at Absa Stadium in East London. Outgoing provincial chair Yazini Tetyana has accepted the nomination for the position and will compete against Zilindile Vena who also accepted the nomination. Nokuthula Mlokoti, an outgoing provincial command team additional member will go toe-to-toe against outgoing provincial… → Read More
Four arrested in Komani for ‘stealing from Sassa’
The Hawks have arrested four people for allegedly siphoning R10m from the SA Social Security Agency. → Read More
Load-shedding delays court cases, adding to victims’ trauma
In April the postponed Mandela fraud scandal trial at the Bhisho high court had to be held in a corridor. → Read More
Pensioner installs incident reporting boxes at schools, police station, to help prevent GBV, bullying
Too often, crimes go unreported because victims fear perpetrators will then target them, or terrorise them further. → Read More
Ipid opposes bail for sergeant accused of raping teen
A former police sergeant accused of raping an Eastern Cape teen has claimed no knowledge of the damning charge. → Read More
ANC’s WB Rubusana region backs Mantashe, Ramaphosa for second terms
The Dr WB Rubusana region has thrown its weight behind national ANC chair Gwede Mantashe for a second term. → Read More
Get ready for a giggle at upcoming comedy shows
Eastern Cape stand-up comedians will be tickling funny bones in star-studded shows across the province from today. → Read More
New graduate Qoboshiyane calls for more focus on educating political leaders
In Africa more time needs to be invested not only in political science, but in political leadership. → Read More
Man arrested in Qonce over death of toddler
Police in the Eastern Cape arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly bashing a toddler to death on Friday. Police spokesperson Brig Tembinkosi Kinana confirmed to DispatchLIVE a case of murder was opened after a two-year-old boy was banged on the ground by the man at Xhukwana location outside Qonce on Friday at around 9pm. → Read More
Three men gunned down as shootings in Duncan Village increase
The community of Duncan Village was left reeling in shock after three men were gunned down on Sunday morning. → Read More
Killer of elderly woman asks family for forgiveness
A man who has pleaded guilty to killing his elderly employer has asked her family to forgive him. → Read More
EC government official and two co-accused granted bail
A senior government official implicated in bribery allegations of about R3.5m has been granted bail. → Read More
Bail for three accused of bribery in furniture tender
A senior government official implicated in bribery allegations of about R3.5m has been granted bail. Neil Naidoo, 62, who is the director of community police relations of the transport & community safety department, along with businessmen Kenny Govender, 54, of Gqeberha, and Mathew Pillay, 44, of Pretoria were granted bail in the East London magistrate’s court on Thursday by magistrate Luyanda… → Read More