eastern cape
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Gqeberha strategist selected for 2026 Ster-Kinekor SK Squad
Gqeberha strategist Delon le Roux has been selected for the 2026 Ster-Kinekor SK Squad as the Eastern Cape’s sole representative.
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Eastern Cape loses residents as South Africans migrate for better opportunities
The Eastern Cape keeps losing residents to other provinces, with Stats SA showing the province among those with the country’s largest net population losses.
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Cheetahs return to Eswatini after more than 35 years
Four cheetahs have returned to Eswatini after more than 35 years, with conservationists hoping to establish a thriving breeding population.
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Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and severe weather
Eastern Cape roads remain open despite flooding and snowfall risks, with officials urging motorists to drive cautiously as wet, slippery conditions persist.
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Orange Level 8 warning issued for Kouga and Kou-Kamma as flooding risk rises
Kouga and Kou-Kamma residents are on high alert after a Level 8 disruptive rain warning was issued by the South African Weather Service.
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Mkambati Nature Reserve gains Ramsar status, highlighting global wetland significance
Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa’s newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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Nigerian coronation declared invalid as Cabinet condemns Eastern Cape riots
The government invalidated a controversial coronation in KuGompo City following violent protests, emphasizing the need for lawful traditional leadership.
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Hattingh Bornman named as DA’s Kouga mayoral candidate for 2026 elections
The Democratic Alliance named Hattingh Bornman as its mayoral candidate for Kouga Local Municipality for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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Eastern Cape prisoner escapes expose Kouga police station failures
Surge in prisoner escapes highlights failing Eastern Cape detention facilities, with Patensie and Thornhill police stations emerging as key concerns.
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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