Local News
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School principal served with summons over fraud, perjury allegations
A 62-year-old school principal has been served with a summons facing fraud and perjury allegations over a R2.9 million Road Accident Fund claim.
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Girlfriend sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder of police sergeant
Vuyokazi Fredy (39) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment yesterday for murdering her police officer partner Arthur Lokwe (50) with a knobkerrie during an altercation.
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Doctor released on R5,000 bail after alleged rape at surgery
A 42-year-old medical doctor has been released on R5,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Komani earlier this month.
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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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German delegation scouts EC seafood producers for European export opportunities
A German delegation visited Eastern Cape seafood operations this week to assess local producers’ readiness for European markets.
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Four children recover after suspected food poisoning incident in Eastern Cape
Four of the seven children admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital have been treated and discharged in good condition following suspected food poisoning.
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7 children fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Eastern Cape, with two fatalities
Seven children aged 4-7 were admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital today, 7 February with suspected food poisoning. Two passed away on arrival, five remain under medical care.
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Eastern Cape SAPS calls for K9 support
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is making a call to the public for donations of dogs to join its esteemed K9 units. The province’s police…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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