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Peddie: Father sentenced to life imprisonment for raping eight-year-old son
Peddie Regional Court has sentenced a 54-year-old father to life imprisonment for raping his eight-year-old son, and an additional five years for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity…
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Four suspects allegedly involved in kidnapping syndicate fatally shot in Marikana police shoot-out
Four suspects involved in an alleged kidnapping syndicate were fatally shot, and one was injured during a shoot-out with police in Marikana Location outside Qoboqobo in the early hours of September 25.
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BKCOB, BCM on a massive drive to clean-up Buffalo City
In an attempt to attract potential investors to invest in Buffalo City, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) and the Buffalo City Metro (BCM) embarked on a massive clean-up campaign throughout the month of September.
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East London Hawks arrest suspect on charges of defrauding SARS
East London-based Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, arrested a suspect in connection with attempts to defraud the South African Revenue Service (SARS) of a potential amount of R5.8 million through the subm
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Bail granted to government official and co-accused in land claims corruption case
An Eastern Cape senior government official, her daughter, and six relatives, including her domestic worker, appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 23, on charges of fraud and corruption relating to fraudulent land claims
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Accolade for guardian of hope
The miracle of a baby born at 28 weeks due to a backstreet abortion, but who survived despite his heart stopping nine times, and is alive and well today, with only a hearing impairment, is one of many beautiful stories…
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Sporting awards now open to public voting
In collaboration with the Eastern Cape Sport Confederation, the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has been hosting the Sport and Recreation awards annually since 1996.
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From rural beginnings to professional referee
Nolitha Mhlomi grew up in the deep rural areas of Zifonondile in Cala, playing football with young boys and participating in athletics.
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Unemployed youth up-skilled at workshop in East London
The unemployed and job-seeking youth of East London were empowered with critical information and skills over a two-day Bumbingomso workseeker support workshop at the Duncan Village Library last week.
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Heavy sentences for traditional circumcision offences
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, confirmed that the Mbizana Regional Court has sentenced four men to sentences ranging between four and 15 years for offenses related to traditional circumcision.
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