Local News
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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.
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Couple arrested for murder of 3-year-old after mother’s false missing person report
A couple from Mbizana were arrested for murdering a three-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a bucket after mother falsely reported him missing.
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Eastern Cape Premier pays tribute to Mandela family matriarch
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has, on behalf of the Provincial Government and the people of the Eastern Cape Province, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Royal House of…
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Top Eastern Cape matric achievers shine despite educational challenges
The Eastern Cape celebrated its top-performing matric learners today, 13 January, at the 2025 Matric Achievers Award ceremony held at the East London ICC, with the province recording an 84.2%…
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Two suspects arrested after business robbery using a toy gun
Two male suspects, aged between 25 and 45, robbed a Qumbu clothing shop of fourteen mobile phones worth R34,000 before being arrested in Mthatha yesterday.
