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Cradock and these South African towns are getting name changes
Cradock is now called Gxarha, a term not familiar to at least half of the town's population.
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EC CoGTA condemns illegal Amathole District staff strike
Some ADM workers have been embarking on an illegal strike that has caused great panic and a water crisis for the communities.
Crime
Enyobeni Tavern tragedy: Methanol listed as possible cause of mass deaths
Methanol, a toxic alcohol, was found in all victims of the Enyobeni Tavern, but was it lethal? Here's what we know.
Crime
Here’s what happens to tavern owners when caught hosting underage drinkers
Tavern owners are under intense scrutiny. Here's what happens when they are found hosting underage drinkers.
Crime
Enyobeni Tavern owner arrested: Here are the latest updates
The Enyobeni tavern owner is expected to appear in court in August.
Crime
Kabega Park: Discovery of couple’s decomposing bodies sparks manhunt
The couple's decomposing bodies were found in a bushy area next to Greenbushes on the N2 highway
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Bheki Cele on Enyobeni Tavern tragedy: ‘Somebody, somewhere, must answer’
Bheki Cele wants everyone to answer for the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, from the government, to liquor retailers.
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Enyobeni Tavern: Eastern Cape govt criticised for sponsoring funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Bheki Cele were in attendance to address the bereaved Enyobeni Tavern victims' families.
Crime
Enyobeni Tavern tragedy: Police rubbish ‘carbon monoxide’ rumours
Forensic examinations are still ongoing and no autopsy reports have been released, police confirmed.
Crime
Enyobeni Tavern mass deaths: Here are the latest updates
The youngest victim was 13 years old, Bheki Cele confirmed.
Crime
Namhla Mtwa murder: Police clutch at straws with R200K cash reward
Police have hit a stumbling block and Namhla Mtwa murder investigation.
Crime
Namhla Mtwa murder investigation: ‘Detectives are on the right path’ – Cele
Namhla Mtwa's family received updates on the investigation from South Africa's police minister.
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Watch: Man assaults woman in front of Madeira police [video]
The man assaulted multiple women and walked out of the police station.
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Crime
Namhla Mtwa murder: Footage of ‘sjambok’ beatdown surfaces [video]
Namhla Mtwa's family claims she is the woman being beat down with a sjambok in this viral video.
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Namhla Mtwa murder: Major Bhekizulu yet to be charged
Namhla Mtwa's death investigation finally got the attention of police, one month later.
Lifestyle
South Africa snow forecast: ‘Flakey’ weather expected this weekend
Two provinces should receive snowfall this weekend.
Crime
Eastern Cape pre-teen killed in car crash
The 11-year-old was mauled by a motorist on Rocklands Road, on Monday evening.
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Eastern Cape floods: Severe thunderstorms expected on Monday 10 January 2022
The torrential system will likely strike the Eastern Cape interior in the afternoon.
Crime
Alutha Pasile: Nosicelo Mtebeni murderer sentenced to 25 years
Alutha Pasile got 25 years for murder and 10 years for hiding Nosicelo's body parts.
Crime
Alutha Pasile will represent himself in Nosicelo murder trial
Here is a look at the evidence the State has against Alutha Pasile so far.
Crime
Gqeberha man killed over a cellphone and small change
Gqeberha detectives are in search of two suspects who killed a Walmer township resident over a cellphone and small sums of cash.
Crime
Nosicelo murder: What we know about her alleged killer [video]
Nosicelo was heard crying for help but no one bothered to check up on her. A day later, her dismembered remains were found in a suitcase and refuse bag.
Crime
Nelson Mandela Bay looting: 11 suspects in court for tender fraud
Nelson Mandela Bay's public health directorate has been thrust into a money laundering scam that cost the municipality R26 million.
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Vincent Park Mall closed: Here’s when it will reopen [video]
Vincent Park Mall reacted quickly and foiled these looters' plans.
Crime
Gqeberha mom accused of trying to sell newborn twins
It's alleged that the Gqeberha mom wanted R50 a day and a portion of the twins' monthly social grants.
Crime
Gqeberha: Waste pickers find baby foetus at Missionvale dumpsite
Algoa Park police are in search of a female suspect after a baby foetus was found at a dumpsite in Missionvale, this morning.
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Gqeberha protests: Rioting taxi drivers torch busses [video]
Gqeberha protests continue on Thursday. Eight Algoa busses were torched and main roads remain blocked.
News
Who is Mlindi Nhanha? – DA MP faces attempted murder charges
It's said Mlindi Nhanha, an NCOP DA member, allegedly assaulted his wife and shot at his brother-in-law.
Crime
Senior EC health official pleads guilty to fraud
Baxolile Ngoloyi pleaded guilty to defrauding the Eastern Cape's Dept of Health of more than R350 000.