GCIS - Eastern Cape

03/06/2026

A cut-off low pressure system is expected to bring sever cold weather conditions.
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03/06/2026

Live Tomorrow on YouTube | Joe Gqabi Investment Conference 2026

Join us live as leaders, investors, government representatives, business stakeholders and development partners come together to explore investment opportunities and unlock the economic potential of the Joe Gqabi District.

Date: 04 June 2026 | Time: 08:00 am

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of investment, growth and sustainable development in our region.

Join in: www.youtube.com/

03/06/2026

🚨 The alarming increase in statutory r**e, child neglect and teenage pregnancy calls for urgent action from all sectors of society. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. #

03/06/2026

Weather warning ⚠️
Disruptive snow flow forecasted over part of Eastern Cape.

02/06/2026

Joe Gqabi Investment Conference 2026 | Cllr Nonkongozelo Ruth Lengs
The Joe Gqabi Investment Conference is proud to welcome Cllr Nonkongozelo Ruth Lengs, Mayor of the Elundini Local Municipality.

Joe Gqabi Investment Conference 2026 | Cllr Nonkongozelo Ruth Lengs

The Joe Gqabi Investment Conference is proud to welcome Cllr Nonkongozelo Ruth Lengs, Mayor of the Elundini Local Municipality.

With more than two decades of experience in local government, Cllr Lengs has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to community development, responsive governance and improving the quality of life for residents across Elundini.

Since serving as a councillor in 2000, she has played an instrumental role in championing initiatives that promote economic participation, social development and sustainable growth.

As Mayor, she provides strategic leadership focused on creating an enabling environment for investment, strengthening partnerships and unlocking opportunities that benefit both rural and urban communities.

Her dedication to empowering women, supporting youth development and building cohesive communities continues to contribute to the long-term development of the region.

Join us as Cllr Lengs shares her insights on local economic development, investment readiness and the role of municipalities in driving inclusive growth.

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

*2 DAYS TO GO!*
The countdown is almost over! In just 2 days, the *Joe Gqabi Investment Conference* will bring together investors, government leaders, businesses, and development partners to explore opportunities that will shape the future of our district.
From agriculture and tourism to renewable energy and infrastructure, Joe Gqabi is ready to showcase its vast investment potential and foster partnerships that drive inclusive economic growth and job creation.
📍 *Bensonvale College, Sterkspruit*
📅 *04 June 2026*
Together, let’s unlock opportunities, attract investment, and build a thriving Joe Gqabi for generations to come.

02/06/2026

The Ngquza Hill Massacre was sparked by local resistance to oppressive “betterment schemes” imposed by authorities.
Let us honour the bravery of those who stood firm against injustice during the Mpondo Revolt.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Ngquza Hill Massacre was sparked by local resistance to oppressive “betterment schemes” imposed by authorities. These policies sought to control African rural life by limiting cattle ownership, enforcing forced resettlements, and regulating land use through stock control, rotational grazing, and fenced grazing areas.

Communities resisted not just for land, but for dignity, identity, and survival.

Let us honour the bravery of those who stood firm against injustice during the Mpondo Revolt.

01/06/2026

Weather outlook for Wednesday & Thursday: 3- 4 June 2026. A cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet & windy conditions to the central & southern parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, with a possibility of localised flooding in the Eastern Cape & the Western Cape. Snowfall is expected over the escarpment of areas of these provinces.