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Criminal charges laid against Dr Beyers Naude Municipality for shocking state of landfill sites
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.
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Decreasing dropout rate by shaping future of young minds
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,…
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Man (66) convicted of trafficking young girls in Somerset East
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.
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Christmas shopping dreams go up in smoke as shops burn down in Komani
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.
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Man (35) drowns while swimming at dam in Graaff-Reinet
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.
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Acting public protector red flags Chris Hani District Municipality’s services
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.
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Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner launches festive season operations
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.
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Three suspects appear in court for allegations of kidnapping in Cookhouse
Sinethemba Dyantyi (31), Vuyolwethu Kotsele (34), and Mazen Nassar (23) appeared before the Cookhouse Magistrates’ Court on November 10, for allegations of kidnapping.
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WATCH | Komani-based film, The Queenstown Kings to be showcased on Netflix
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.
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Award handed over to local professor for four decades of commitment to tourism industry
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…
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