Anc south africa news

Here are some recent news articles from the Eastern Cape province in South Africa:

Politics

• ANC Eastern Cape leader, Phumulo Masualle, has been accused of being involved in a plot to remove the province's Premier, Oscar Mabuyane. (News24, 24 February 2023)
• The ANC has announced that it will be holding a provincial conference in the Eastern Cape in May to elect new leaders. (IOL, 17 February 2023)

Economy

• The Eastern Cape government has launched a R1.2 billion infrastructure development project aimed at creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in the province. (SAnews.gov.za, 21 February 2023)
• The province's agricultural sector is expected to benefit from a new R500 million loan facility provided by the Land Bank. (Fin24, 14 February 2023)

Health

• The Eastern Cape Department of Health has launched a campaign to promote the use of condoms and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province. (Health-e News, 20 February 2023)
• The province's hospitals are struggling to cope with a shortage of medical staff, with some hospitals having to rely on locum doctors to fill gaps. (TimesLIVE, 15 February 2023)

Crime

• The Eastern Cape police have launched a crackdown on gang violence in the province, with several arrests made in recent weeks. (News24, 22 February 2023)
• A group of robbers has been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the province. (IOL, 18 February 2023)

Education

• The Eastern Cape Department of Education has launched a campaign to improve literacy rates in the province, with a focus on early childhood education. (SAnews.gov.za, 19 February 2023)
• The province's universities are struggling to cope with a shortage of student accommodation, with many students forced to live in overcrowded conditions. (TimesLIVE, 16 February 2023)

Sports

• The Eastern Cape cricket team has won the CSA Provincial T20 Cup, defeating the Western Province team in the final. (ESPNcricinfo, 20 February 2023)
• The province's rugby team, the Eastern Cape Elephants, has been promoted to the Currie Cup Premier Division after winning the First Division title. (Rugby365, 15 February 2023)