Orient Beach shark attack kills woman in KuGompo City
A 65-year-old woman died in an Orient Beach shark attack in KuGompo City on 20 October 2026.
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NMU community mourns the death of Sesethu Enhle Mboza
The Nelson Mandela University community is reeling after the death of Sesethu Enhle Mboza, a 19-year-old student who allegedly died by suicide after reporting being raped. Her passing has ignited renewed calls for accountability and stronger protection for survivors of gender-based violence.
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Cradock Four inquest live stream for Friday, 24 October 2025 [video]
The Cradock Four inquest resumes today at the Gqeberha High Court, after Thursday’s testimony from retired army Brigadier Christoffel van der Westhuizen, who denied involvement in the 1985 killings and distanced himself from a controversial military signal linked to the deaths.
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Julius Malema set to be sentenced in firearms case: Here’s how he reacted
Julius Malema has been found guilty in his firearms case, saying he is unafraid of prison and will appeal the ruling after his January 2026 sentencing.
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Watch: Julius Malema ruling in firearms case expected today [video]
Julius Malema is set to hear judgment in his long-running firearms trial today, after the case was postponed on Monday for the magistrate to finish reading her ruling.
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Watch live: Julius Malema faces judgment on firearm discharge case [video]
The East London Magistrate’s Court is today delivering judgment in the trial of EFF leader Julius Malema, accused of firing a rifle at the party’s 5th anniversary rally in 2018.
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HPCSA places lifetime ban on serial sex offender, Dr Gregory Hough
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has permanently banned Dr Gregory Hough from practicing medicine after multiple sexual assault complaints, but the disgraced doctor is challenging the decision in court.
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Ford becomes the latest automotive giant to cut jobs in South Africa
Ford has announced job cuts at its Pretoria and Gqeberha plants, with more than 470 positions at risk as the automaker realigns production.
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Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas
A total of R5.04 billion is the estimated cost to repair damaged infrastructure.
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Two hitmen linked to University of Fort Hare bodyguard murder arrested
Two suspects wanted for the 2023 murder of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor’s bodyguard have been arrested in Johannesburg, while one remains at large.
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Eastern Cape warned to brace for second round of extreme weather
The SA Weather Service has issued warnings for another cold front in the Eastern Cape, with damaging winds, snow, and dangerous sea conditions expected.
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Mthatha floods death toll rises after discovery of a teen’s body
The discovery of a 15-year-old boy’s body in Mthatha has raised the Eastern Cape floods death toll to 95, with search efforts still underway.
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Walter Sisulu University worker killed in suspected hit
A Walter Sisulu University official was fatally shot in his car near the Mthatha campus.
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Eastern Cape floods death toll climbs to 88
The death toll from severe flooding in the Eastern Cape has reached 88 as rescue efforts continue and officials clarify the dam’s limitations.
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Mthatha floods: Nine bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue
Flooding in Mthatha has killed nine people after a school transport bus was swept away, and search efforts are ongoing amid weather-related damage across the Eastern Cape.
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Eastern Cape torrential weather today: Four killed in minibus accident
A fatal minibus crash on the N2 outside East London, killing five people, occurred amid harsh weather in the Eastern Cape, which has also triggered road closures and power outages.
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Eastern Cape torrential weather causes blackouts in these areas
Heavy storms in the Eastern Cape have led to major power outages and road closures, with Eskom confirming affected areas and SAWS issuing a high-level weather warning.
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Eastern Cape snow disrupts roads: Here’s what you must know
Snowfall in the Eastern Cape has affected road travel, with at least one major route closed and several weather warnings issued for the region.
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Walter Sisulu University protests escalate with N2 blocked off
Walter Sisulu University students have intensified their protests by blocking the N2 highway in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, following the bail release of a university residence manager accused of fatally shooting a student.
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Hundreds of women and children chased from their homes in deadly xenophobic attacks
“Revenge attacks” in Addo kill four and injure ten
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Suspect linked to Eastern Cape kidnappings due in court
A 25-year-old man suspected of kidnapping a victim for financial gain in the Eastern Cape is expected to appear in the Tsolo Magistrate’s Court.
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Eastern Cape family reeling after son killed for stealing bread
A 14-year-old boy from Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, has died after being brutally beaten by community members for stealing food due to hunger.
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Two Gqeberha women arrested hours after abducting two infants from Dora Nginza Hospital
Two women have been arrested after allegedly abducting two premature infants from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, with both babies safely recovered.
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Criminal investigation into corruption allegations at Mthatha High Court
The Chief Justice has also requested the expedited implementation of the Court Online System in the Eastern Cape in a bid to protecting the integrity of the court.
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NPA says its ready to appeal Timothy Omotoso acquittal
The NPA has announced it will appeal Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal in a sex trafficking case, a move that could impact his pending deportation over immigration violations.
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Neliswa Cele: Brutal murder of Eastern Cape woman linked to police officer
Neliswa Cele, a 34-year-old woman from Bizana, Eastern Cape, was found murdered with mutilated body parts — with allegations pointing to a local police officer as the prime suspect.
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Timothy Omotoso back behind bars: Here’s everything we know
Televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been arrested in East London for contravening South Africa’s Immigration Act, weeks after being acquitted of rape and trafficking charges.
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Gqeberha kidnapping ring strikes again – abducts businessman in broad daylight [video]
CCTV footage shows the moment a Gqeberha businessman was abducted in a violent daylight kidnapping, raising fears of a growing syndicate in the Eastern Cape.
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