Local News
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Eastern Cape gets lion’s share of R1.3b disaster grant
The Eastern Cape province will receive the largest share of the disaster grants from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) after being severely affected by the June…
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‘The Truth’ is ready for weekend bout
The eyes of South Africa will be on local hero Phumelela “The Truth” Cafu from Duncan Village outside East London when he takes on the dangerous and unbeaten Jesse Rodriguez…
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EC literary giant Professor Peter Tshobisa Mtuze dies at 84
Renowed literary icon Professor Peter Tshobisa Mtuze, a distinguished author and translator, left a legion of fans grieving when he passed away on 12th July 2025. Mtuze, one of the…
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Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Crime scene allegedly staged
Tiffany Meek (31), the mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek who was found murdered in Johannesburg in May, appeared in court on Monday following her arrest last week.
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Girlfriend of police official suspected of his murder, denied bail
MTHATHA – The girlfriend of a murdered police official has been denied bail by the East London Magistrate’s Court. Vuyokazi Fredy (39) is currently facing charges of murder and defeating…
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Girlfriend of police official suspected of his murder, denied bail
MTHATHA – The girlfriend of a murdered police official has been denied bail by the East London Magistrate’s Court. Vuyokazi Fredy (39) is currently facing charges of murder and defeating…
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JUST IN: 37-year-old man arrested for alleged brutal rape, murder of 102-year-old-woman
Police yesterday, July 9, arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 102-year-old woman killed in her home in Bawa location near Butterworth on…
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Film Expo showcases local talent, inspires filmmakers
An initiative of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the third Eastern Cape Film Expo, took place from July 2 to July 4, in Makhanda at the National Arts Festival.…
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Icons’ Journey Marathon returns to EC for Mandela Month
The founder of the Icon’s Journey Marathon, Nkosi Vulithuba Sangoni, recently hosted a media launch at the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha to outline preparations for the upcoming marathon, which…
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Refurbished Dutywa Town Hall officially opened by Mbhashe Municipality
The Mayor of Mbhashe Local Municipality, Councillor Samkelo Janda, recently handed over and officially opened the refurbished Dutywa Town Hall. The refurbishment aimed to revitalise the Town Hall, ensuring that…
