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Four children recover after suspected food poisoning incident in Eastern Cape
Four of the seven children admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital have been treated and discharged in good condition following suspected food poisoning.
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7 children fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Eastern Cape, with two fatalities
Seven children aged 4-7 were admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital today, 7 February with suspected food poisoning. Two passed away on arrival, five remain under medical care.
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Eastern Cape SAPS calls for K9 support
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is making a call to the public for donations of dogs to join its esteemed K9 units. The province’s police…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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Family seeks answers month after Junior King’s fatal crash
More than a month after the untimely death of popular TikTok personality and hip-hop artist Junior King, his family is calling for answers.
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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…
