Local News
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Amazon backs major Eastern Cape spekboom restoration project expected to create 11,000 jobs
Amazon will fund a significant restoration project in South Africa, revitalizing 50,000 hectares, creating jobs, and enhancing carbon capture.
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Thousands still affected as pipeline burst worsens Bay water crisis
Nelson Mandela Bay faces ongoing water supply issues due to a burst pipeline and pump failure, affecting thousands of residents.
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EC SAPS arrest 229 undocumented foreign nationals, 21 criminals in protest
Police arrested 229 people across the Eastern Cape as 28 protest marches remained largely peaceful, despite isolated incidents of looting and unrest.
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NMBM battles pipe bursts, treatment delays as water supply remains under strain
The NMBM is continuing efforts to stabilise the metro’s water supply network as repair teams respond to overnight pipe bursts.
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NMBM water crisis: Water system remains under severe strain despite improved reservoir levels
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality warns of ongoing water supply strain despite improvements, urging residents to conserve water amid intermittent outages.
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Bay areas plagued by recurring water supply disruptions for weeks
Several strategic reservoirs are currently operating at critically low levels, with Rosedale recorded at 0% and Emerald Hill at 2%.
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MEC dismisses food poisoning allegations against foreign nationals
MEC Nqatha has assured Eastern Cape citizens that no food poisoning incidents have been reported, cautioning against the spread of misinformation.
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Relief for Jayde Panayiotou family as Sibeko denied parole
A week after appearing before the parole board, convicted criminal Zolani Sibeko was told he would remain behind bars.
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Petrol up, diesel down as government adjusts levies
South African motorists face a mixed bag at the pumps from Wednesday, with petrol prices jumping by R1.43 per litre while diesel drops by up to R3.25 per litre.
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PE Harlequins players discharged after car crash near Jeffreys Bay
PE Harlequins players involved in a three-vehicle collision on the N2, while returning from a match, were discharged from hospital.
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