News
Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder.
Crime
Enyobeni tavern tragedy: Shebeen couple set to launch its defence
The owners standing trial in the Enyobeni tavern case are expected to launch their defence after the state rested its case.
Crime
Marolien Schmidt murder suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
A 29-year-old male suspect in the murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt was arrested. Here's what we know so far.
Crime
Bongeka Buso: Butterworth familicide leaves community reeling in shock
A Butterworth familicide, orchestrated by a woman named Bongeka Buso, left the Eastern Cape community reeling in shock.
Crime
Timothy Omotoso trial resumes on Tuesday, 8 August 2023: Here’s everything you must know
The trial against televengalist Timothy Omotoso resumes at the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday, 8 August 2023. Here's everything you must know.
News
Teachers quit Eastern Cape school after accusations of violence against learners
Ngqeleni Junior Secondary School has been short of 14 teachers since March
Travel
Eastern Cape travel guide: When to visit, Places to visit, Safety suggestions
This Eastern Cape travel guide offers a comprehensive look into when to visit the province, places to visit and safety suggestions.
Crime
Siphesihle Tatsi sentenced to 241 years: Here’s every crime he’s convicted of
Siphesihle Tatsi was sentenced to 241 years for his role in the brutal Ngcobo police mass murders. Here's every crime he's convicted of.
Crime
Kwanobuhle mass shooting: Alleged mass murderers identities unveiled
Five suspects accused of the Kwanobuhle mass shooting that killed six victims were unveiled in court, on Monday.
Crime
Kwanobuhle mass shooting: Police make breakthrough with crucial arrests
Eastern Cape police made a crucial breakthrough in the Kwanobuhle mass shooting. Here's everything you must know.
Crime
Simbongile Mancotywa: DNA bungling delays justice for family of slain mother
Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Three years later, her DNA results are still outstanding.
Crime
Graaff-Reinet police make breakthrough with arrest of alleged human trafficking kingpin
Graaff-Reinet police made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of an alleged human trafficking kingpin. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Alison Botha attackers: Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger paroled after serving 28 years
Infamous Alison Botha attackers, Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, were granted parole 28 years after nearly hacking the rape survivor to death.
News
People ‘use the bush’ while Makhanda’s taxi rank toilets remain closed for years
Councillor says she has asked the municipality for more public toilets in town
News
Snowfall in Eastern Cape: Road closures for Thursday, 29 June 2023
Snowfall in the Eastern Cape has forced road closures in several areas on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Here's everything you must know.
News
Snowfall expected in these parts of Eastern Cape on Thursday, 29 June 2023
Residents of these parts of the Eastern Cape should brace themselves as snowfall is predicted in the area on Thursday, 29 June 2023.
Crime
Two Eastern Cape men arrested for alleged rape of five-year-old girl
Two suspects from Peddie, Eastern Cape, were arrested and charged with the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl. Here's everything we know.
News
Buffalo City shark attack: Paddler survives scary encounter [photo]
A Buffalo City paddler survived a frightening shark attack, causing the metro to close Nahoon Beach as a precautionary measure.
![Buffalo City shark attack: Paddler survives scary encounter [photo]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/swisherpost-buffalo-city-shark-attack-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Where is Nakane Lizane? – Gqeberha police offer R50K reward for info on missing boy
Four-year-old Nakane Lizane has been missing since 11 May 2023, and to ramp up the search, Gqeberha police are offering a R50K cash reward.
Viral News
Flagstaff accident: Head-on collision on R61 kills 11 passengers
Heartbreaking scenes unfolded on the R61 stretch between Flagstaff and Lusikisiki, where a multi-vehicle crash claimed 11 lives.
Crime
Fish River Resort: Funeka Xawuka appears in court for burglary
Funeka Xawuka was arrested after police received a tip-off suggesting she may have been involved in the burglary that took place at the resort on Saturday, 29 April 2023.
Sports
Kirsten Neuschafer makes history in global yacht race
Kirsten Neuschäfer embarked on the 48 000 km journey on 4 September 2021 and spent almost 235 days alone at sea.
Crime
Lusikisiki family murders: Possible motive linked to witchcraft
Four days into the mass murder investigation, Lusikisiki police are nowhere closer to establishing a solid lead on the suspects.
Crime
Kwazakele mass murders: Eastern Cape police make crucial arrest
Police are still in search of five suspects linked to the gruesome Kwazakele mass murders.
Crime
Gqeberha mass shooting: Eight killed at horror house party
The two suspects responsible for the Gqeberha mass shooting are still at large.
Viral News
Chaos erupts in Queenstown service delivery protests [video]
Queenstown residents clashed with public order police in fiery service delivery protests.
![Chaos erupts in Queenstown service delivery protests [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/queenstown-service-delivery-protests-768x512.jpeg)
Crime
Watch: Mthatha thugs foil cash-in-transit robbery [video]
These amateur robbers from Mthatha fumbled a cash-in-transit heist and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
![Watch: Mthatha thugs foil cash-in-transit robbery [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mthatha-spargs-wholesalers-768x512.jpeg)
Crime
Eastern Cape education bigwig embroiled in R4 million PPE fraud case
A senior Eastern Cape Education official, his wife and a businessman appeared in court on charges related to a R4 million PPE tender.
Crime
Marius Harmse: EC education director’s luxury car seized in fraud investigation
The SIU found that Marius Harmse allegedly indirectly received a payment of more than R300 000 from a supplier for the vehicle’s purchase.
Crime
Watch: Cleary Park baby snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A toddler was snatched out of her parents trolley at a grocery store in Cleary Park and the harrowing abduction attempt was caught on CCTV.
![Watch: Cleary Park baby snatcher caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cleary-park-baby-768x512.jpeg)