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EC police release composite sketches of seven rape suspects using Facebook job scams
eMaxesibeni – The detectives from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in eMaxesibeni have released composite sketches of seven rape suspects who lure victims with job opportunities via Facebook. According to the police spokesperson,…
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Young farmers hop into profitable rabbit farming business
Zimbini Nodize (23), founder of the Sli & Mbini Cooperative from Corana locality in Mthatha, confirmed that their group of young farmers specialise in rabbit farming in order to make…
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Car washers plead for alternative after municipal ban
A group of car washers who have been operating in Durham Road in Mthatha say the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality is taking away their only means of survival…
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EC court hands down life sentence for brutal cab murder
The High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division in Mthatha, has sentenced Someleze “Somie” Mazwi (24) to life imprisonment for the murder of the KwaBhaca (formerly known as Mount…
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JCPS operation arrests 56 wanted suspects for serious crimes in Mthatha
A major JCPS crime prevention operation in Mthatha this week saw 56 wanted suspects arrested for serious violent crimes including rape, murder and armed robbery.
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Suspects remain in custody for brutal murder of a boy
Three suspects aged between 30 and 41 years appeared at Centane Magistrates’ Court on 19 September for brutal murder of a boy and remain in custody.
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Christo Nel granted R5000 bail after claiming he ended mother’s suffering
GQEBERHA – Christo Nel (64) accused of murdering his elderly mother has been granted bail of R5000 after telling police he shot her to end her unbearable suffering. Nel, a freelance…
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Buffalo City beauty needs votes to win national pageant
Currently in the top 17 of the Miss Charm SA pageant, finalist Chumasande Somazembe is inviting her community to join her on her journey to the grand finale by rallying…
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EL Boxer prepares to face WBC strawweight champion
It’s the moment of truth for popular East London boxer Siyakholwa Kuse, when he steps into the ring on 29 October to face WBC strawweight champion Melvin Jerusalem in Manila…
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First EC Bambalela business awards: Eastern Cape business excellence honored
The inaugural Eastern Cape Bambelela Business Awards ceremony, hosted by the Hollywood Foundation to honour local businesses for their hard work and contribution to their communities, was held in East…
