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Rural art residency empowers Eastern Cape women artisans
In a transformative initiative, blending heritage, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment, the Bavulele Ntsikhwe Mbokazi Art Centre, founded by visionary photographer and storyteller Charmain Carrol, announces its inaugural artist residency programme,…
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East London teacher arrested for human trafficking and prostitution ring
A 52-year-old East London teacher was arrested for allegedly recruiting young women from the former Transkei region for prostitution and charging them daily accommodation fees.
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Fatal R72 crash sparks looting as beer truck overturns
KEYSER BEACH – A fatal crash involving a beer-carrying truck turned into a chaotic looting scene as community members descended on the accident site and stripped the vehicle empty, complicating…
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Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026…
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend in front of victim
Butterworth – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki (45),…
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7-year-old shot dead by cousin, 8, with father’s firearm in Mqanduli
Murder and firearm negligence cases opened after 8-year-old accessed father’s licenced gun, fatally shooting cousin in Nothintwa locality on Thursday afternoon.
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Four former municipal officials sentenced for Christmas event fraud
East London Regional Court sentenced four former Ngqushwa municipal officials to three years’ imprisonment or R120,000 fines for fraud involving fictitious service providers.
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Serial rapist handed five life terms plus 95 years in landmark sentence
Lwando Phike (34) received five life terms plus 95 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of multiple rapes and robberies spanning five years.
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Agri 5 Expo back to help EC farmers keep abreast of technology
The annual AGRI 5 expo made its return to the Buffalo City Metro bigger and better for its twelfth edition on 25th and 26th September 2025, drawing thousands of farmers…
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Content creator launches empowerment movement for women
Content creator, Mihlali Matokazi, originally from Mdantsane in East London, has confirmed the launch of The Synergy Circle, a movement where women come together to walk, practise yoga, have meaningful…
