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Community dialogues, cultural festivals, sport days, debates and more — events we're covering live across the Eastern Cape. Have an event? Submit it below.

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June 7, 2026
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Community

EC TV Community Dialogue: Service Delivery in the Eastern Cape

10:00 – 13:00
East London City Hall, Oxford Street
300 seats

Join EC TV for a live-recorded community dialogue on service delivery challenges and solutions across the Eastern Cape. Panellists include municipal officials, community leaders and civil society representatives. The session will be broadcast live on easterncapesbest.co.za.

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June 14, 2026
Featured
Culture

Wild Coast Heritage Festival — EC TV Coverage Launch

09:00 – 18:00
Coffee Bay, Wild Coast
Open to public

EC TV will be on the ground at the annual Wild Coast Heritage Festival, broadcasting live cultural performances, traditional ceremonies and community stories. Visitors can meet the EC TV crew and participate in live segments.

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June 21, 2026
Education

Youth Journalism Workshop — Mthatha

08:30 – 15:00
Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha Campus
80 participants

EC TV's editorial team hosts a full-day journalism workshop for young people aged 16–25. Topics include broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, camera operation and ethical reporting. Certificates of participation will be issued.

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June 28, 2026
Health

Eastern Cape Health Indaba 2026

09:00 – 16:00
Gqeberha Convention Centre
500 seats

A provincial health summit bringing together doctors, nurses, community health workers and policymakers to address the Eastern Cape's most pressing health challenges. EC TV will provide live coverage throughout the day.

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July 5, 2026
Media

EC TV Open Day — Behind the Scenes

10:00 – 14:00
EC TV Studios, East London
50 per tour group

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how EC TV produces its news bulletins, documentaries and live broadcasts. Tours of the studio, editing suites and control room. Open to schools, community groups and the general public.

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July 12, 2026
Community

Karoo Farmers Forum — Live Broadcast

09:00 – 12:00
Graaff-Reinet Town Hall
200 seats

EC TV broadcasts the annual Karoo Farmers Forum, where agricultural stakeholders discuss drought relief, land reform and rural development. Community members are welcome to attend and participate in the Q&A session.

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July 19, 2026
Sport

EC Schools Sport Day — EC TV Live

08:00 – 17:00
Sisa Dukashe Stadium, Mdantsane
Open to public

EC TV covers the Eastern Cape Schools Inter-District Sport Championships live. Athletics, football, netball and rugby across the day. Families and supporters welcome. Highlights broadcast on the evening news.

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August 2, 2026
Politics

EC TV Political Debate: Ahead of Local By-Elections

19:00 – 21:00
East London City Hall
250 seats

EC TV hosts a live televised debate between candidates ahead of the Eastern Cape local government by-elections. Audience members may submit questions in advance. The debate will be broadcast live on easterncapesbest.co.za.

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Event

Is your community organisation, school, municipality or business hosting an event in the Eastern Cape? Submit it to EC TV for a chance to be listed on our events page or covered live on air.

Event Listings

Get your event in front of 250,000+ monthly viewers.

Live Coverage

EC TV crews available for community events across the province.

Quick Response

Our team reviews all submissions within 3 business days.

For urgent event coverage requests, contact us directly at [email protected] or visit easterncapesbest.co.za