Crime
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Woman arrested for R1.7m RAF fraud in hit-and-run case
The Mthatha Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks has allegedly arrested the deceased’s girlfriend, Sinethemba Sweetbirth Mdutyana (37), who appeared before the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on a…
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Department of Higher Education and Training warns against bogus colleges
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is issuing a stern warning to learners and parents to be vigilant and look out for unregistered colleges referred to as “bogus”…
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Two suspects arrested after business robbery using a toy gun
Two male suspects, aged between 25 and 45, robbed a Qumbu clothing shop of fourteen mobile phones worth R34,000 before being arrested in Mthatha yesterday.
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Father charged with murder after son (14) dies following assault over stolen bank card
A 62-year-old Ngqeleni man faces murder charges after his teenage son died following an alleged assault over a stolen bank card.
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WATCH: Two suspects arrested over East London assault video
Two suspects were arrested over a viral East London assault video, facing assault charges while Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality strongly condemns the violent attack completely.
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21 arrested in connection with alleged illegal circumcision
Two weeks into the start of the 2026 summer customary male initiation season in the Eastern Cape, 21 people have been arrested for alleged illegal circumcision, while five initiate deaths…
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Hawks bust corrupt vehicle licensing ring allowing dangerous cars on Eastern Cape roads
Hawks arrested three officials for corrupting South Africa’s vehicle registration system, allowing dangerous unroadworthy vehicles to circulate illegally on public roads after accepting bribes today.
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Man jailed 15 years for brutal attack on 84-year-old woman
WILLOWVALE – THE Willowvale Regional Court has sentenced Nkosithandile Mtlaka (32) to 15 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of an elderly woman, Noqeshwa Dolisi (84). National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
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Three men sentenced to life for 2010 gang rape
EAST LONDON – Three men have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the East London Regional Court for their roles in a horrific gang rape that took place on a…
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Two arrested over truck blockade as traffic returns to normal in Dutywa, Ngcobo
The protests, linked to tensions between taxi operators and other transport stakeholders, halted the movement of goods and services on Wednesday, forcing several shops and banks to close.
