Komani Karoo Express

The DA in the Dr Beyers Naude Municipality has laid criminal charges against the municipality due to its alleged inability to manage landfill sites, which have now allegedly become hazardous to residents.

Recognising the role of social development in shaping the future of young minds, an initiative aimed at reducing school dropout rates by helping learners make better choices is now in year two of implementation. Facilitated by a qualified social worker, this initiative is designed to positively impact over 1 000 learners, across 11 primary schools…

The Makhanda High Court convicted Lucas William Rudman (66) the pedophile who engaged in cunnilingus conduct for five counts of trafficking in persons, four counts of rape, and two counts of sexual assault on November 24.

Christmas dreams for certain families were shattered after at least three shops at the Boxer Shopping Complex in Komani caught fire at around 23:00 on Thursday, November 16 – just as load shedding ended.

While swimming with a group of friends at the Nqweba Dam in Graaff-Reinet, Simphiwe Myokiso (35) experienced some difficulty and drowned on November 14.

The inadequate provision of municipal services and the lack of necessary infrastructure on the part of Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) poses a health risk to the community within its district.

Messages of support from various external stakeholders urged the communities to stop being involved in criminal activities and to report Gender Based Violence and Femicide.

Sinethemba Dyantyi (31), Vuyolwethu Kotsele (34), and Mazen Nassar (23) appeared before the Cookhouse Magistrates’ Court on November 10, for allegations of kidnapping.

The Queenstown Kings, a film which showcases the heartfelt journey of Fezile Gigaba, a 16-year-old football prodigy from Komani (formally Queenstown) whose aspirations reach for the stars, will be showcased on Netflix on November 17.

Prof Ernie Heath, who grew up in Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape and currently resides in Nelson Mandela Bay, was recognised as a winner of an Africa Tourism Leadership Award at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum held in Botswana in October, for his contribution to Tourism Education and Development in Africa over more than…