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Loyiso Mabandla murder: fourth suspect arrested in Eastern Cape, set to appear in court in Athlone
The fourth suspect in connection to the killing of a former activist Loyiso Mabandla was arrested on Monday 27 November in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape. The 41-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the East London Magistrates’ Court on 28 November,…
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Foundation aims to empower youth in Philippi, Cape Town
Empowering young men to be a better version of themselves, is what the Rev M.S Lugongolo Foundation strives to achieve.
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A mother decries lack of safety at schools following fatal stabbing of Grade 11 learner in Samora, Cape Town
A concerned parent from Samora Machel is worried about the escalating crime in local schools.
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DCAS on warpath, Western Cape Initiation Forum Council to contest its decision
Battle lines have been drawn between the Western Cape Initiation Forum Council (WCIFC) and the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports (DCAS) after cases were opened against four initiation schools in the province last week.
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Safer houses at temporary relocation area in Mfuleni, Cape Town welcomed
Residents of Sondela informal settlement in Mfuleni are exhilarated after they relocated to the new Temporary Relocation Area (TRA) within the area on Saturday 18 November.
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Nyanga residents take on litterbugs, calls for City of Cape Town to impose stringent penalties
Irate KTC SANCO members are calling for the City of Cape Town to impose stringent penalties against people who illegally dump rubbish. The remarks came after the civic organisation together with other Ward 38 community stakeholders planted trees at an…
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Murder victim’s family shocked that suspect and alleged mastermind is found dead
The late Loyiso Mabandla’s family said they were shocked to learn about the death of Thobani Maxengana (39), the alleged mastermind behind his killing.
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Artist from Lwandle, Cape Town is determined to change the narrative
Most people in black communities do not understand art and they take it for granted, said a local artist, Silindile Sihlangu.
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Spend your money wisely, act like there is ‘a tomorrow’
It’s that time of year when people will spend money as if there is no tomorrow. We need to be cautious when it comes to spending.
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Third suspect in Loyiso Mabandla’s murder case found dead in holding cell
A 39-year-old man, who is a third suspect in the murder of Loyiso Mabandla, has died. He was arrested in Peddie, in the Eastern Cape on Thursday 16 November and was scheduled to appear in the East London Magistrates Court…










