Local News
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Police officer killed, another critically injured in Mthatha shooting
Two police officers from Mthatha’s Madeira Detective Unit were shot while returning home from duty yesterday, with one fatally wounded.
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Man (56) sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for rape of minor niece (11)
KUGOMPO CITY – A 56-year-old man was recently sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for the rape of his 11-year-old niece in KuGompo City (formerly East London). On Tuesday, 31 March…
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Man charged with rape, murder of 7-year-old Parkside girl
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, rape and kidnapping of a seven-year-old girl.
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Historic Botha Sigcau building severely damaged in Mthatha fire
A historic government building in Mthatha, the Botha Sigcawu Building, has been gutted by fire, damaging a key facility housing several departments.
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Company director convicted on 16 fraud charges in R790,000 municipal travel scam
Suspect Sizeka Gwana-Ngalwa (46), the director of Chemshelf 6 CC, and her company were convicted and sentenced for 16 counts of fraud and money laundering.
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School principal served with summons over fraud, perjury allegations
A 62-year-old school principal has been served with a summons facing fraud and perjury allegations over a R2.9 million Road Accident Fund claim.
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Girlfriend sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for murder of police sergeant
Vuyokazi Fredy (39) was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment yesterday for murdering her police officer partner Arthur Lokwe (50) with a knobkerrie during an altercation.
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Doctor released on R5,000 bail after alleged rape at surgery
A 42-year-old medical doctor has been released on R5,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Komani earlier this month.
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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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German delegation scouts EC seafood producers for European export opportunities
A German delegation visited Eastern Cape seafood operations this week to assess local producers’ readiness for European markets.
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