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WATCH | Ward councillor murder accused smirk in court
Lufunolwethu Nyodi and Ahlumile Stofile appear in court facing charges linked to the murder of ANC Ward 27 councillor Sicelo Mleve.
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Troubling child abandonment figures raise alarm in Eastern Cape
Child abandonment remains a concern in the Eastern Cape, with 48 children abandoned amid poverty, unemployment, gender-based violence and other challenges.
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Mthatha businesswoman faces court over stolen copper cables
The Hawks arrested a 29-year-old Mthatha businesswoman for alleged possession of suspected stolen copper cables and an aluminium-steel electrical component.
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Nurse jailed for life after murdering his girlfriend
A healthcare professional has been sentenced to life for murdering his girlfriend, nursing student Nosethu Rawuzela, in Tsolo.
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Three arrested in alleged controlled medication syndicate bust
Three men have appeared in court after a Hawks and Anti-Gang Unit operation targeting the alleged illegal dealing of scheduled substances, drugs and cannabis.
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UPDATE | Four suspects in court over murder of boxing legend Zolani Tete
Four suspects are in custody following the fatal shooting of boxing legend Zolani “Lastborn” Tete, as memorial and funeral plans are announced.
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Hawks secure conviction over R4.7m fraudulent VAT claims
Fraudulent VAT claims amounting to approximately R4.7 million have resulted in a conviction in a complex commercial crime case investigated by the Hawks.
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Learners take lead against abuse
The Provincial Representative Council of Learners from the Eastern Cape hosted an event aimed at educating other learners about bullying.
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Eastern Cape ambulance fleet gets boost amid ageing fleet, breakdowns
The Eastern Cape government is rolling out new ambulances as it addresses an ageing fleet, frequent breakdowns and lengthy repair times.
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Nqweba holding cells still condemned after eight years
Nqweba Police Station’s condemned holding cells remain closed since 2018, with no timeline for repairs or reopening provided.
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