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Fears of 2023 riots mount as protests break out in Motherwell
Protests have erupted in Motherwell, raising fears of a repeat of the 2023 riots. Here are the latest updates.
Crime
Willowvale mass shooting kills eight, including eight-year-old child
A mass shooting in Willowvale has left eight people dead, including an eight-year-old child, with suspects still at large.
Crime
Two suspects questioned over the brutal dismemberment of Eastern Cape woman
Police have questioned two suspects, including an ex-boyfriend, in connection with the brutal dismemberment of Eastern Cape woman Uluntu Stuurman.
News
NHI(re) Us: Eastern Cape health workers picket for permanent posts [video]
As the NHI Bill promises healthcare for all, Eastern Cape health workers protest for promised job security.
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Travel
Ceramic pot discovered at Kagga Karma Nature Reserve could be 2,000 years old
An archaeological find at Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve uncovered a ceramic pot, believed to be from the Khoekhoen culture, dating back up to 2,000 years.
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Gqeberha woman drowns after car plunges into harbour
A 32-year-old woman working at Gqeberha harbour drowned early Thursday morning when her vehicle fell into the water.
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Buffalo City reportedly plans to pump more millions into ghost NU2 swimming pool
Despite previous investments totalling R30 million, the NU2 swimming pool in Mdantsane remains incomplete. Buffalo City Metro plans further spending to complete the project.
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Wild Coast weather: Damaging waves expected in Kei Mouth on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Coastal areas from Kei Mouth to St. Lucia brace for damaging wind and waves on April 10, with potential impacts on beachfront and harbour activities.
Crime
Nelson Mandela Bay brothers killed in Facebook Marketplace scam
Two brothers were tragically killed in Nelson Mandela Bay after being lured by a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace ad.
News
N2 taxi crash: Five killed in horror collision near Peddie
Five lives were lost in a tragic taxi crash on the N2 between Peddie and Makhanda, with 12 others injured. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Sonam Gajjar: Police escalate search for kidnapped Gqeberha woman
The search intensifies for Gqeberha housewife Sonam Gajjar, who was abducted by four unidentified males on Wednesday, 13 March 2024.
Crime
Easton London man arrested with hundreds of child pornography material
An East London man linked to a national syndicate faces serious charges after being found with a vast amount of child pornography.
News
Motorists advised to avoid R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice – Here’s why
Motorists are advised to avoid the R63 route between Fort Beaufort and Alice, in the Eastern Cape, due to ongoing protests.
Crime
Enyobeni Tavern owners sentenced – Was it a slap on the wrist?
The Enyobeni Tavern owners were sentenced for supplying alcohol to minors, amid ongoing investigations into the death
News
Watch: EFF clash with security at Oscar Mabuyane SOPA [video]
Chaos erupted at Oscar Mabuyane’s SOPA with EFF members at the centre of a fiery encounter with security. Here's what went down.
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Crime
Gqeberha Spar HR manager in court for milking R592K using ghost workers
A former HR manager from a Super Spar in Gqeberha is accused of defrauding the company of over R592 000 using ghost workers.
News
Port St Johns: Warring taxis bring R61 route to standstill on second day of unrest [video]
The R61 route that connects Port St Johns to Lusikisiki was blocked off by taxis on Wednesday, a day after the deadly mass shooting.
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Crime
Port St Johns taxi wars turn ugly: At least 19 reportedly killed in mass shooting [video]
Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape has become the latest epicentre of taxi violence, with a recent shooting leaving at least 19 people dead.
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Crime
University of Fort Hare head of investigations and vetting due in court for murder
Isaac Plaatjies, head of investigations at University of Fort Hare, is due in court for murder, joining nine others in a high-profile case.
Crime
Kwadwesi mass shooting: Four killed in Sikhundla Street night of horror
As Kwadwesi grapples with the aftermath of this shocking mass shooting, the investigation continues.
Crime
Cocaine haul of R55 Million intercepted at Gqeberha seaport
Police intercept cocaine worth R55 million at Gqeberha sea port, with no arrests yet as investigations continue.
News
One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
Since Monday you can now leave Kariega for Gqeberha by train at 06:15 and take the return trip at 17:15.
News
Eskom system ‘at risk’ ahead of torrential weather in Eastern and Western Cape
The Eskom system is 'at risk' in the Western and Eastern Cape ahead of the severe weather that threatens to disrupt electricity supply over the weekend.
News
Julius Malema firearms trial confirmed for 2024: Here’s everything you must know
The Julius Malema firearms trial, stemming from a 2018 incident, is set to resume in July 2024 after a failed attempt to dismiss the charges.
News
PRASA resumes train service in Gqeberha
The service, which returned on Monday, 16 October 2023, runs in the morning and afternoon and costs a flat fee of R9.
News
Three die, teenager missing in Eastern Cape rains
In the Nyandeni Local Municipality, three people have lost their lives in separate incidents.
News
Eastern Cape weather warnings for Tuesday, 26 September 2023
These warnings are accompanied by concerns of possible flooding, endangerment to human life, and damage to property.
News
Key Weather Alerts for the Long Weekend: Western and Eastern Cape Bracing for Severe Conditions
While this weather event is set to affect multiple regions, the Western and Eastern Cape provinces are projected to bear the brunt of its impact.
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Veziwe Ntsizela: Lusikisiki mother’s motive for killing her three children revealed
Veziwe Ntsizela's eldest child managed to escape the nightmarish ordeal.
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Four years and R7-million later, villages still sit without power
Mzimvubu Municipality has been incapable of finishing an electrification project it started in 2018.
