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Police officer, alleged extortionist Sakhumzi Mareke killed in shootout
A police official and an alleged extortionist from Mthatha West, Sakhumzi Mareke (42), were fatally shot in a shootout at the National Intervention Unit (NIU) in Mthatha yesterday, September 4.
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Programme provides exposure to future engineers in rural EC
CIVIL engineering students are being exposed to practical road construction work on a graduate programme being implemented by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) in the Umzimvubu Local Municipality.
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Four Mthatha-born boxers to fight in Gauteng
FOUR Mthatha-born boxers are working hard in preparation for the big International Fight Over 10 Rounds tournament that will take place at the Box Camp in Booysens, Gauteng.
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Expo keeps EC farmers updated on farming technology
THE annual AGRI 5 Expo drew over 3 500 farmers to East London’s Buffalo Club for its eleventh edition last week.
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Accused who allegedly extorted disabled owners denied bail
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully opposed the bail application of five accused extortionists, who allegedly targeted disabled home-owners in the Mthatha West informal settlements of Chris Hani Park in Mthatha.
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Teams invited to take part in school soccer tournament
THE Amampondo Sport Foundation of Lusikisiki has issued an invitation to all teams interested in competing in the fifth edition of their School Boys Soccer Tournament, scheduled to be hosted at New Rest Sports Grounds starting September 24 to 28.
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Principal gunned down inside school premises
The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC, Fundile Gade sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the brutally killed principal from Zakhele Primary School who was gunned down on Wednesday, August 28, inside the school premises around 9:00 at…
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Tertiary Preparation: Transforming lives in East London through education, mentorship
Tertiary Preparation, a beacon of hope and guidance for the youth and parents in East London, was the long-held dream of Pamella Maxakato, the founder of Tertiary Preparation.
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Accused who allegedly extornitiosts disabled owners denied bail
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has successfully opposed the bail application of five accused extortionists who allegedly targeted disabled homeowners in the Mthatha West Informal settlements of Chris Hani Park in Mthatha.
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Bhisho revitalisation project includes R1.6-billion government precinct
A few years ago, the Eastern Cape government introduced a Bhisho revitalisation project, aimed at developing the province’s capital, culminating in the much-needed refurbishment of small towns in the province.








