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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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EnergyDRIVE educates learners at various Eastern Cape schools about renewable energy
Three weeks into its 2023 route, the EnergyDRIVE initiative continues to make its way across the country’s green energy map, leaving a lasting impact on young minds, fostering enthusiasm for renewable energy, and inspiring the next generation.
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Food poisoning scare in Komani highlights the need for safe, nutritious meals at schools
The shocking reports of 143 learners from three schools in Komani being admitted to hospitals and clinics late last week highlight the need for safe and nutritious meals to be provided at schools.
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