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Legends Holdings (Pty) Ltd in colaboration with Ngqushwa FM, Lokishi VW Club and local bussinesses around Qonce are set to host the Legends Cup 2021 Soccer and Netball tournament at Ndevana Village, Qonce tomorrow, Friday, 24 September 2021. The tournament is deliberatley set to take place on Heritage Day to commemorate the existence of the 45 years old village which was established in 1976, outside King Williams Town, now known as Qonce. Ndevana was established as a result of forced removal of people from various farm areas, who were under the former Ciskei regime in the 70's. In honer of the event, State Security Minister in the Presidency, Zizi Kodwa and her deligation is exptected to grace the event with her presence. PICTURE SUPPLIED: Right: Ndevana born Mr Aron Vellem, Legends Holdings facilitator Speaking about the purpose of the event and its link to heritage day, Chairperson of Legends Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Dr T. Mlamla,said; "We acknowledge that the local knowl

In a quest to bid farewell to their fellow muso, EC artists resort to an Online Tribute to celebrate Dr Gcwabe's life for the last time. One of the greatest Eastern Cape gospel music lendends, Dr Malibongwe Gcwabe died during the world's most painful time of COVID-19. Within a blink of an eye, short breath claimed his life on Wednesday afternoon, 13 May 2020, however, due to lockdown funeral restrictions, Eastern Cape (EC) artists cry as they will not be granted permission to attend his funeral on Friday, 22 May.  ONLINE TRIBUTE: The tribute will be broadcasted on Facebook BCPAC Artists  page (Poster Supplied) According to Buffalo City Performing Arts Council (BCPAC) Chairperson, Luzuko Khohli, over 10 prominent gospel artists such as Dr Khanyisa Sabuka, Bethusile Mcinga to name a few as well as some circular music artists; Siseko Pame, Nathi B and many more members of BCPAC offered to gather at the Guild Theater to conduct the tribute in honor of the late g

UMTATA BORN JORNALIST WINS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD SINO Majangaza, photographer of Daily Dispatch since 2011, in collaboration with his colleague Vuvu Vena, received a Vodacom Journalist of the year award on Print Feature category, announced on September 2014.   AIMING HIGH: Award winning photographer, Sino Majangaza, is a very passionate young man who diligently works for the Daily Dispatch, sometimes until the late hours of the night.  Picture: Unknown. The 3 5 year old, Sino Majangaza was born in Umtata - Eskobe ni , where he matriculated from Kulanathi Senior Secondary School. He studied Versatile Broadcasting and Journalism at the Border Technikon, now called Walter Sisulu University and graduated in 2007 before joining the Dispatch in 2008.  Majangaza worked diligently with Vuvu Vena on a feature story; Problems in the health care sector in the rural Eastern Cape . The ir hard work payed off gre atly. “ Winning the award was overwhelming b

21-11-2014 Royalty in Trash A princess fumbled in trash in her royal apparel. She stepped into the dumping sight Dirt was attracted to her glory and glow, so it clung on her garments. She literally played numb and neutral, as though she was ordinary. But in the twinkling of an eye, her royal garment was filthy. She stood up and strived to dust herself off But dirt had no idea of who she was, so she was filthy. Though she successfully prevented dirt from getting under her skin her garment was already corrupted. In an attempt to redeem her dignity, she stood up in shock and exclaimed; “I am a princess, filth I touch not. “Dirt I let you defile my decency but I shall rise again. “I shall dust myself off and press on. “I may have stumbled but I know who I am,   I am a Princess.” The Princess staggered in the wrong place at the wrong time but she encouraged herself to press on. Murmuring to herself she said; "What I did today was just so low of me, or i

13-11-2014   EASTERN CAPE artists have traveled all the way to Johannesburg and Durban to record their albums over the past years up to date.    I would ask myself this question, why do they have to travel so far? But i would end up with an assumption   that, it’s probably because the Eastern Cape lacked good resources such as best studios and professional producers at the time, that’s what I thought. Let me take you back on memory lane a little. Do you still remember the gospel groups that paved the way musically when we were kids in the Buffalo City and the Eastern Cape at large, the  “Youth With Mission”  with Khanyisa Nkantsu Sabuka, Pastor Malibongwe Gcwabe as lead vocalists, the  “Lord Comforters”  with the likes of Veliswa Skei and the rest not forgetting Lusanda Mcinga from Umtata, Kholeka Sosibo-Willowvale and many more. I also attest to this " Jo-burg recording saga", I am no exception either. I recorded my fist album in Johannesburg with Sizwe Zako as m

06-11-2014 CARNIVAL! CARNIVAL! CARNIVAL!  Picture: Unknown  'THE FESTIVE SEASON IS HERE!!! Do you want to perform at the   BCMM CARNIVAL ? Make sure you get yourself an   APPLICATION FORM   and submit before the closing date. For all Musicians, Dancers, Poets, Comedians etc the   BCMM SWITCH ON/ CARNIVAL APPLICATION FORMS for 2014 & 2015   are available at the following Municipal Centres for FREE. EAST LONDON EAST LONDON:  Picture taken for directions   Trust Center:     North Street next to Capitec Bank, opposite the Post Office OR Local Economic Development (LED):   Fleet Street next to the Fire Station. King Williams Town Tourism Information Centre:   Taylor Street no. 27, next to Ned Bank, opposite Capitec Bank. Requirements Please make sure you bring a certified copy of your Identity Document, your Profile and a CD if you have one to submit with the form. Auditions will be taking place again this year but