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Department of Small Business Development reopens revamped KwaNtozonke Market
Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has officially re-opened the KwaNtozonke Market in Mthatha, following its closure for almost a year for much-needed renovations.
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East London court sentences director for defrauding SARS
In a joint effort, the East London Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit of the Hawks, in conjunction with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), secured the sentencing of Mlondolozi Maqungo (45), the sole director…
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Mnquma LFA fixtures expected to resume this weekend
TEAMS plying their trade in the Mnquma Local Football Association (Mnquma LFA) are expected to resume their league fixtures this weekend, at a variety of sport grounds around Mnquma.
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Port St Johns first in district Greenest Municipality, receives cleaning equipment
MEMBER of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services in the OR Tambo District Municipality, Councillor Nontyatyambo Gcingca, handed over cleaning equipment and machinery to the Port St Johns Local Municipality during its annual clean-up campaign, h
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ORTDM hosts summit to solidify relations with traditional leaders
OR Tambo District Municipality (ORTDM) council speaker, Ntandokazi Capa, says weak relations between the district municipality and traditional leaders were slowing the pace of service delivery in some communities.
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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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