Crime
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Suspect arrested on drug dealing allegations to appear in court today
A 31-year-old male suspect allegedly involved in drug dealing and possession of an imitation firearm will appear before Tarkastad Magistrate’s Court today, 26 January 2026.
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Malema’s political future at stake as he returns to court in firearm discharge case
EAST LONDON – The political future of EFF leader Julius Malema hangs in the balance as he returns to the East London Magistrate’s Court today for pre sentencing in his…
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Man jailed 15 years for brutal attack on 84-year-old woman
WILLOWVALE – THE Willowvale Regional Court has sentenced Nkosithandile Mtlaka (32) to 15 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of an elderly woman, Noqeshwa Dolisi (84). National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
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Police recovered 63 stolen sheep in Lady Grey operation after tip-off
Police and community members successfully recovered 63 stolen sheep in Lady Grey through collaborative search operation, demonstrating effectiveness of strong community-police partnerships in combating theft.
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Two drug dealers arrested in unrelated Vula Vala settlement raids
SAPS arrested two suspects at Vula Vala informal settlement, seizing dagga worth R2,760 during crime prevention patrols targeting drug-related activities in the community.
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Five family members convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted five accused people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme perpetrated against…
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Gqeberha family convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted five accused people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme perpetrated against…
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Eastern Cape car-winning cop on a mission to end GBV in Kamesh
KARIEGA – The winner of a car at this year’s Women’s Challenge in Gqeberha is on the frontlines of the war against gender-based violence. Nomandla Lunguza, a lieutenant-colonel in the…
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Suspects back in court for murder of Gqberha businessman
Three suspects charged in connection with the brutal murder of businessman Danie de Jager made a brief appearance in court today.
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Cradock four inquest adjourned to 23 March 2026
GQEBERHA – The proceedings in the inquest into the 1985 deaths of the Cradock Four – anti-apartheid activists Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto, continued before the…
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