Crime
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Childminder arrested after toddler found with open wounds on New Year’s Day
A 59-year-old childminder was arrested after a two-year-old girl was found with serious open wounds whilst the carer was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
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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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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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50 arrested, R52,000 fines issued in Humansdorp festive season blitz
Multidisciplinary law enforcement forces in Humansdorp successfully issued fines totalling over R52,000 and arrested 50 people for various offences during yesterday’s Safer Festive Season Operations.
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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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Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026…
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend in front of victim
Butterworth – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki (45),…
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