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Government official ordered to pay back the money for fraudulent expenditure
Government official, Zukiswa Wana (52) has been convicted and sentenced by the East London Regional Court on charges of fraud and money laundering following an intensive investigation and arrest by the East London Serious Corruption Investigation of the Hawks.
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Lusikisiki man sentenced for killing an older man who pointed him out to the police
The Lusikisiki Regional Court has sentenced Luvo Nqetho (24) to eighteen years imprisonment following conviction for the murder of Sipho Damane (61) who had pointed him out to police investigators who were looking for him.
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R21m road project to give Mchubakazi Township a facelift
Residents of Mchubakazi Township in Butterworth have welcomed the announcement of a multi-million-rand road construction project by Mnquma Local Municipality, which is set to give the township a much-needed facelift.
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ECLB tightens relationship with its partners
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB), Dr Nombuyiselo Makala, confirmed that they had handed over shoes and sanitary products to three schools recently.
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Motshekga expresses shock, sadness at Dr Nuku’s sudden passing
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has paid tribute to the late Dr Soyisile Nuku (64), who passed away at an East London hospital last week, after a short illness.
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Hundreds confirmed homeless after heavy rains in Mbhashe
Heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, battered Idutywa and Willowvale, which fall under the Mbhashe Local Municipality, on January 10, leaving hundreds of people homeless after their homes were destroyed by the inclement weather.
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Parents, learners protest scholar transport debacle
Desperate parents and learners from over 10 villages near Langeni Forest outside Mthatha took to the streets last week to protest about what they call a debacle in the government-funded scholar transport system meant to ferry their children to school
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Community members struggle to access healthcare facilities due to protest
Six healthcare facilities are operating with skeleton staff as some of healthcare workers could not get to work due to a community protest that has blocked roads in Mbizana as […]
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KSD decries acts of sabotage on its electricity infrastructure
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (KSD) executive mayor, Nyaniso Nelani, has expressed deep concern after recent incidents of sabotage on municipal electricity infrastructure.
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Police investigate two murder cases after a man murdered two men
Police in Lusikisiki are investigating two murder cases after an alleged mentally disturbed man is suspected of killing two men aged 35 and 36 on Saturday, January 27.
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