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Seismic shock: South Africans face off with oil giant Shell

We speak with John Rance, chairperson of the Kei Mouth Ski Boat Club. When plans for seismic exploration for oil and gas were mooted in 2012 and 2013 he was Chief Environmental Officer for Border Deep Sea Angling Association, which was among the first organisations to oppose Shell's plans

2 Dec 2021 11 min

Buy new or drive the jalopy into the ground

There are 11m vehicles on SA’s roads, with an average age of 10 years. In 2022, there will be more vehicles, and they will be getting older, especially in Eastern Cape. So, if you’re in the aging vehicle category, do you trade in on a new machine, buy a good…

29 Nov 2021 17 min

Stop Wild Coast blasting now, urges Wildlife and Environmental Society

Daron Mann speaks to Gary Koekemoer from the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa, which has called on the government to immediately halt all seismic exploration off the nation's coastline citing recent research that shows the incredible ecological devastation it could cause.

25 Nov 2021 15 min

Tragedy of life lost after bullying at Eastern Cape schools

Daron Mann talks to Daily Dispatch journalist Gugu Phandle and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Terri Henderson about the tragic story of 16-year-old Lathitha Nako, who took her own life after being tormented by fellow school pupils and teachers at her Bhisho school.

25 Nov 2021 20 min

Nuclear or natural? Experts discuss plans for EC nuclear plant and Koeberg refurbishment

While the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast residents fight Shell’s ocean blasting oil search, spare a thought for Capetonians. If Eskom has its way it will soon start refurbishing Koeberg, despite the decrepit 40-year-old plant being way past retirement age.

23 Nov 2021 20 min

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS | The man beneath the Speedo

Daron Mann talks to Jack Denton, who boldly bent over to have his Speedo signed by Bok skipper Siya Kolisi in Scotland. Denton hails from the Eastern Cape and attended Kingswood College in Makhanda. His Brother, David Denton, also an old Kingswoodian, played rugby for Scotland 42 times.

19 Nov 2021 6 min

WILD COAST vs BIG OIL | Groundswell against seismic shelling of ocean bed

The voices of South Africans vehemently opposed to seismic blasting surveys off the SA coastline are growing louder as citizens begin to take a stand against big oil

18 Nov 2021 25 min

Restaurant business survivors share secrets to keeping the food and drink flowing during lockdowns​

Draconian pandemic lockdowns have decimated the restaurant industry, with over 3,000 closures, and East London, the surrounding towns and coastal venues are not immune. Yet there have been survivors, who have battled to stay open and will not get beaten. Ted Keenan, Daily Dispatch business correspondent, talks to three East…

16 Nov 2021 19 min

IRONMAN: Where to from here?

Daron Mann talks to Ironman South Africa's MD Keith Bowler about plans for the future after the Covid-19 pandemic, including dropping Buffalo City as a venue.

12 Nov 2021 11 min

BIG OIL UNDER FIRE | Activists speak out against Shell's seismic Wild Coast survey

The news that Shell plans to conduct a large-scale offshore seismic survey for gas and oil deposits along the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast has drawn criticism from environmental groups and animal rights activists, with one group even threatening to chain naked 'Wild Women' to the ship in protest. Daron Mann…

11 Nov 2021 16 min

BCM's only listed company on wealth creation and management

NVest Financial Holdings is East London’s giant full-service financial group, and the only listed company in Buffalo City Metro and the immediate Border area. Today Dispatch Live's Business Correspondent, Ted Keenan, interviews Travis McClure, director of NFB Private Wealth Management, and Liam Graham, director of NVest Securities. Between the two…

8 Nov 2021 19 min

Publisher and Rugby personality Mark Keohane on the Springbok match against Wales

Mark Keohane tells Daron that he foresees the Springboks demolishing the Welsh backline in their Saturday clash after the many recent changes to the national side and how it will affect their game plan.

5 Nov 2021 15 min

BATTLE FOR BCM | Wins, losses, and plans after the 2021 local government elections

ANC and DA leaders speak to Daron Mann about their wins, losses, and plans after the 2021 local government elections.

4 Nov 2021 10 min

Newly elected Eastern Cape Athletics boss Sticks Stiglingh talks about turning around the beleaguered sports body

Port Alfred based Sticks Stiglingh tells Daron Mann what challenges are faced by Eastern Cape Athletics, which has recently elected him as its president, and talks about his background in sports administration and successes at Kowie Striders and developmental groups at the towns Nemato township.

29 Oct 2021 10 min

Inspirational story of SA doctor who overcame cancer, tragedy and cultural difference to graduate

Izak Johan Haarhoff left his small home town to study medicine at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, where, as a white Afrikaans male, he overcame cultural and language barriers to embrace his new home. During the course of his studies, he was diagnosed with cancer, was temporarily paralysed in a…

28 Oct 2021 18 min

Don't dump short-term insurance

Ted Keenan talks to three Eastern Cape short-term insurance experts. Their common advice: irrespective of how tight budgets get, hang on to insurance cover.

25 Oct 2021 20 min

Miss SA 2021 runner-up Zimi Mabunzi on how her life has changed

Qonce-born Miss SA 2021 runner-up Zimi Mabunzi talks to Daron Mann about her pageant journey and her ambition to make an impact in the lives of South Africans.

22 Oct 2021 9 min

Oscar must go - opposition leaders tighten screws on beleaguered EC premier

Eastern Cape opposition leaders have called for premier Oscar Mabuyane to be removed from office. The DA's provincial deputy Bobby Stevenson, UDM MPL Lulama Mahlathi discuss call for a vote of no confidence in the premier other political and legal actions they are considering pursuing.ANC spokesperson Loyiso Magqashela speaks about…

21 Oct 2021 16 min

We can win mayoral race – Twizza boss says independent candidates have the numbers

Twizza founder and CEO Ken Clark tells Daily Dispatch he has partnered with 20 independent council candidates and together they can take over Enoch Mgijima local municipality. The beleaguered municipality based in Komani (formerly Queenstown) as been lambasted for failing to provide water, electricity and effective refuse removal to residents…

19 Oct 2021 19 min

Ex Springbok Robbi Kempson speaks about the Bok's recent wins, losses and their way forward

Former Springbok and Southern Kings coach Robbi Kempson speaks about the latest performances and the way forward for the national team ahead of their northern hemisphere tour.

15 Oct 2021 15 min