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Port Alfred rape suspect arrested after community tracking effort
A 20-year-old rape suspect has been arrested in Port Alfred after a community group tracked him down and handed him over to police unharmed.
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SIU recovers millions from companies that overcharged Fort Hare
The Special Investigating Unit has recovered more than R3.3 million from service providers that overcharged the University of Fort Hare for student accommodation.
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Eastern Cape town name changes spark public participation concerns
Proposed Eastern Cape town name changes have raised concerns over whether affected communities were given a meaningful opportunity to participate.
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Local learners strike gold at Eskom Expo
Forty-two learners showcased 37 projects in the Regional Eskom Expo, earning nine gold, four silver, and one bronze award.
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Three arrested in alleged controlled medication syndicate bust
Three men have appeared in court after a Hawks and Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting the alleged illegal dealing of scheduled substances, drugs and cannabis.
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UPDATE | Four suspects in court over murder of boxing legend Zolani Tete
Four suspects are in custody following the fatal shooting of boxing legend Zolani “Lastborn” Tete, as memorial and funeral plans are announced.
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Port Alfred seniors warned of scams targeting their life savings
More than 70 Port Alfred seniors attended a fraud awareness campaign following a reported rise in sophisticated imposter scams targeting the elderly.
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Five family members sentenced in R500,000 UIF fraud case
Five members of one family have been sentenced for defrauding the Department of Employment and Labour of about R500,000 in a UIF fraud scheme.
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping elderly woman (84)
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of an 84-year-old woman in Maletswai, formerly Aliwal North, on 7 October 2023.
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Women turn lived experiences into powerful stories of climate change
Women from across the Karoo and Garden Route gathered in Willowmore to share stories about climate change and its impact on their communities.
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