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Mabuyane, NSPCA, at loggerheads over livestock shipments to Kuwait
EASTERN CAPE premier, Oscar Mabuyane, and the National Council of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) have given opposing views over the recent shipment of 56 000 sheep, 1 500 cattle and 200 goats, from the Port…
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SACP calls for extraordinary measures to deal with crime
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) in the OR Tambo District has called on police top brass in the province to come up with extra-ordinary measures to deal with serious and violent crimes in Lusikisiki.
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Teacher suspended after beating a learner
The Eastern Cape Department of Education, MEC Fundile Gade condemns schools that still practise and administer corporal punishment, 28 years since its abolishment in the republic of South Africa.
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Lady Frere Regional court hands down 55 years in combined sentences for armed robbery
The Lady Frere Regional court sentenced Xolisile Xhayimpi (45), Abongile Ncinithwa (35) and Luyanda Mhlayimpi (35) on Thursday, April 4 for charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of stolen vehicle, firearms and ammunition, and Siyabulela Mjongile (35) has since…
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Fraudster fakes relationship for insurance payout, faces prison time
Xolani Manengela (42), owner of Manengela Funeral Services, was sentenced by the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on April 2 for fraud. Manengela falsely claimed that Sandile Mhlaba, who was already deceased, was a relative to fraudulently obtain an insurance…
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Municipality embarks on month-long programmes in honour of Dr Xuma
Ngcobo-based Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality has concluded the implementation of developmental and service delivery programmes, in honour of activist and benevolent leader, Dr Alfred Bathini Xuma, who was born on March 8, 1893, in Manzana, Ngcobo, and
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Nyembenya crowned Ms Africa Elite 2024
Johannesburg-based Yonela Nyembenya (35) from Mqekezweni Locality in Mthatha, has been crowned Ms Africa Elite 2024 at the pageant’s finals held in Pretoria on March 23.
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Baphantsi nominated for best Maskandi artist
A well-known Maskandi singer from Kwandima location in eNgcobo, Amahle Neti, known as Baphantsi, has been nominated for best Maskandi Artist in the Isiqalo Mkhandi Awards schedled to take place in Durban on June 22.
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Young model needs a boost
A beauty pageant title holder from Mthatha, Entle Sange Ndzakana (10), is appealing to anyone who can assist her with financial support, as she is required to raise sponsorship money to compete in International Miss South Africa in September 28,…
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Easter Jumpers triumph at Tournament of Orange Fridays
In a recent media statement by the Mokoi Sports Foundation, it was announced that the men from Mantaneni have emerged as the champions, securing the title and the coveted R50,000 grand prize. The victory comes after four days of fiercely…
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