Local News
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DA calls for multi-agency collaboration to fight Mthatha crime
DA’s Andrew Whitfield conducted an oversight inspection at Mthatha Central Police Station, citing crime, murder, and rape hotspots in the area.
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Six suspects arrested following local Primary School robbery
Swift response by KwaZakhele SAPS members results in arrest of six suspects following a business robbery at a primary school.
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Dutywa villages to benefit from new water supply scheme
Several villages in Dutywa experiencing severe water supply challenges are set to benefit from the R81 million Dutywa Water Scheme.
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Agriculture department refurbishes age old dipping tank
The Eastern Cape renovated the Mangathi Dip Tank, improving livestock health, supporting farmers, and benefiting more than 10 surrounding villages.
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Accused faces 18 charges alone after declining legal representation
Despite repeated warnings from the magistrate, Donovan Williams chose to represent himself as he appeared in court facing 18 serious charges.
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Alleged Bathandwa Ndondo killer’s trial postponed after judge’s recusal
The trial of a former police officer charged with the 1985 murder of anti-apartheid activist Bathandwa Ndondo has been postponed.
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Mthatha businessman arrested for attempted murder after SAPS officer shot
A Mthatha businessman was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly shooting an off-duty police officer at a traditional ceremony.
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Eco-tourism lodge nears completion in Mthatha
EASTERN CAPE – Municipal Manager of Mbhashe Local Municipality, Mkhululeki Nako, joined by the Senior Manager for Development Planning, Sikhusele Cobokana, and other municipal officials, conducted an oversight visit to…
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OR Tambo District: Space tech empowers local farmers
We Earth Farm Vision launched a space-enabled farmer digitalisation platform in Mthatha, targeting 400,000 beneficiaries across South Africa.
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Sentencing continues tomorrow in KwaZakhele mass shooting case
A convicted mass murderer faces life imprisonment after victims’ families detailed the devastating toll of the 2023 KwaZakhele birthday party mass murder.
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