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WATCH | Ward councillor murder accused smirk in court
Lufunolwethu Nyodi and Ahlumile Stofile appear in court facing charges linked to the murder of ANC Ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve.
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Troubling child abandonment figures raise alarm in Eastern Cape
Child abandonment remains a concern in the Eastern Cape, with 48 children abandoned amid poverty, unemployment, gender-based violence and other challenges.
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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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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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Hawks secure conviction over R4.7m fraudulent VAT claims
Fraudulent VAT claims amounting to approximately R4.7 million have resulted in a conviction in a complex commercial crime case investigated by the Hawks.
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Eastern Cape ambulance fleet gets boost amid ageing fleet, breakdowns
The Eastern Cape government is rolling out new ambulances as it addresses an ageing fleet, frequent breakdowns and lengthy repair times.
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Nqweba holding cells still condemned after eight years
Nqweba Police Station’s condemned holding cells remain closed since 2018, with no timeline for repairs or reopening provided.
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Storm-hit families receive building materials as Buffalo City Metro steps in
Buffalo City Metro distributed building materials to 60 storm-affected households across seven wards, helping vulnerable families repair damaged homes.
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WATCH | Convicted child murderer sentenced to two life sentences, three years
A Kariega man has been sentenced to two life terms plus three years for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Veronique May during Women’s Month.
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