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Police officer killed, another critically injured in Mthatha shooting
Two police officers from Mthatha’s Madeira Detective Unit were shot while returning home from duty yesterday, with one fatally wounded.
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Police commissioner appears in court over R228 million tender scandal
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has appeared in court on four charges of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act.
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Mechanics Gang duo gets life imprisonment for 2021 drive-by shooting
Two Mechanics Gang members sentenced to three life terms each for 2021 drive-by shooting that killed three people, including innocent bystander.
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11 Departments relocated after historic building fire
Fire at historic Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha disrupts services of 11 departments and 1,300 employees. Temporary relocation planned.
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KuGompo City residents demand California tavern closure over crime
About 5,000 Buffalo City residents led by Mayor Faku marched to California tavern demanding closure over alleged drug sales and criminal activity.
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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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Man (56) sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for rape of minor niece (11)
KUGOMPO CITY – A 56-year-old man was recently sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for the rape of his 11-year-old niece in KuGompo City (formerly East London). On Tuesday, 31 March […]
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Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as new leadership team unveiled
Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader as party unveils new leadership team, marking major transition following federal congress in Midrand.
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Man charged with rape, murder of 7-year-old Parkside girl
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, rape and kidnapping of a seven-year-old girl.
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Beloved doctor retires after 18 years
After 18 years of dedicated service as a family physician at Mthatha General Hospital, Dr Ramprakash Kaswa, a pillar of the community, has retired.
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