Local News
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Three former Zwelitsha court officials sentenced for maintenance fraud
Three former Zwelitsha Magistrates’ Court officials were sentenced for systematically defrauding maintenance funds worth R240,625 between April 2003-July 2004, each receiving six-year suspended prison sentences.
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Art and talent in the spotlight
The All Saints Hall in Mthatha was a vibrant hub of activity as art and talent were showcased at the inaugural O.R. Tambo Dance and Drama Festival on 24 January.…
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Abathembu King partners with Israel on health, education
The Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has partnered with Israel with the aim of improving health and education locally. Dalindyebo confirmed this during a meeting he hosted with an Israeli delegation…
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Province mourns loss of three educators in shooting tragedy
Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Malibongwe Mtima said the MEC for the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape, Fundile Gade, together with the entire Department of Education and…
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Troubled Amatola Water officially welcomes new board members
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina officially welcomed the newly appointed Amatola Water Board members in an attempt to strengthen clean governance, strategic leadership and restore stability at the troubled…
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Community-built school faces uncertain future
MTHATHA – Parents from Ngoswana Primary School in Mthatha want answers from the Department of Education regarding a promise that was allegedly made last year that their school would receive…
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167 die on roads during festive season – a 33% decline
The Eastern Cape has emerged as one of the most improved provinces in South Africa, recording a significant double-digit decline in road carnage despite a substantial increase in vehicle population…
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Two elderly men arrested for unlicensed firearms in Mthatha
Two elderly men, aged 67 and 74, were arrested in Mthatha for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition during coordinated police early morning raids today.
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Social media divided as minister approves name changes for Eastern Cape towns
Following the recent geographical name changes approved by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on Monday, 26 January in the Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Geographical Names Committee chair Christian…
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Teenager missing, another rescued at East London beach
The search continues for a local 16-year-old male who had gone missing in the surf zone at Eastern Beach, East London on 24 January.
