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Onezwa Mbola shares festive, farm-to-table joy with Eastern Cape food garden
A crackling fire, armfuls of freshly harvested vegetables and the company of local farmers set the scene for popular South African content creator and chef Onezwa Mbola’s latest culinary journey…
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Bhisho Hospital evacuates patients following storm damage
Severe storm damage has forced health officials to evacuate patients from Bhisho Hospital in the Eastern Cape.
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Police arrest 30 drunk drivers in festive season crackdown
More than 30 motorists have been arrested, in two days, for driving under the influence of alcohol as part of a SAPS festive season safety campaign.
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Mqanduli men build bridge using own funds
MQANDULI – Men from Emaqwambini locality in Mqanduli played a major role by fixing their bridge using their own money. One of the community members, Bonga Valiphathwa (68), said they…
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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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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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Manhunt launched after two detainees escape from police cells
Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt following the escape of Atshaxole Booi (23) and Patrick Ndokweni (34).
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Government official and son arrested over alleged sheep theft
A senior government official and his son have been charged with possession of suspected stolen livestock in the OR Tambo District.
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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.
