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Man to appear in court for fatal Whittlesea tavern stabbing
Whittlesea Police arrested a 35-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a tavern patron in Upper Lahlangubo.
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Manhunt launched after eight detainees escape from Afsondering Police station cells
The Eastern Cape police are investigating eight counts of escaping from lawful custody following the escape of eight detainees from the Afsondering Police Station cells in Maluti on 4 April 2026.
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Joint police and military operations target gang activity in Gqeberha
The South African Police Service, in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force, has conducted sustained joint operations in gang-and drug-affected areas of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of drugs and…
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Breaking news: Second US downed airman found safe and sound in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
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Eastern Cape Health Department invests R416 million in new oncology unit
Eastern Cape invests R416m in new Oncology Unit at Nelson Mandela Academic Central Hospital, saving cancer patients up to 800km of travel.
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Social Development MEC offers support to woman blinded in 2022 assault
MEC Bukiwe Fanta visits GBV survivor at College for the Blind. Despite losing her sight in 2022 attack, she’s determined to help others.
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Nigerian coronation declared invalid as Cabinet condemns Eastern Cape riots
The government invalidated a controversial coronation in KuGompo City following violent protests, emphasizing the need for lawful traditional leadership.
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Komani farm worker accused of fatally stabbing colleague over alleged affair
A 37-year-old man accused of stabbing a farm worker over an alleged affair appeared in Komani Magistrate’s Court on 31 March.
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MK Party MP and municipal employee face fraud charges over R1.6m tender
MK Party MP and municipal official face fraud, corruption charges over R1.6m water tender that left Ugie community without pipes.
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Shock and dismay following desecration of anti-apartheid leader Robert Sobukwe’s grave
Shock and grief sweep the country after vandalism at Robert Sobukwe’s grave in Graaff-Reinet, days after march to rename town in his honour.
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