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Gqeberha serial rapist sentenced to four life terms
A serial rapist convicted of luring unsuspecting women into a taxi to be kidnapped and raped has been sentenced to four life terms. Thembelani Mrwetyana (26), a taxi conductor, was […]
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Gqeberha’s Alison Botha shows remarkable resilience after brain aneurysm recovery
Known for her bravery and courage after surviving a brutal attack in 1994, Gqeberha rape survivor and inspirational speaker Alison Botha is once again showing resilience after recovering from a […]
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Two Checkers scooters ablaze, R75 protests halt
Two Checkers Sixty60 scooters had a very bad Monday in Nelson Mandela Bay yesterday, 11 August, turning afternoon grocery runs into afternoon drama for observant motorists. A quick check of […]
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Over 16 000 suspects arrested in Operation Shanela
SAPS achieved a major breakthrough in crime fighting, arresting 16,571 suspects between 4 and 10 August 2025 during coordinated Operation Shanela operations.
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Nelson Mandela Bay’s Pretty in Pink ladies 5km celebrates women’s day in style
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Pretty in Pink Ladies 5km, delivered an unforgettable Women’s Day celebration on Saturday, 9 August 2025, with thousands of women flooding King’s Beach in shades of vibrant […]
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Fifteen years in jail for murdering his mother, stepfather, and brother
The Free State High Court has handed down a lengthy prison sentence to a young man for the murder of his family members.
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Police corruption crisis deepens as officers face courts for murder and theft
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s police force is grappling with a mounting crisis of corruption and criminality within its own ranks, as recent court cases expose a disturbing pattern of misconduct that […]
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Jellyfish invasion forces shutdown of France’s largest nuclear power station
LILLE, FRANCE – A massive swarm of jellyfish forced the complete shutdown of Western Europe’s largest nuclear power station on Monday, highlighting the unexpected ways climate change is affecting critical infrastructure. […]
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Steenhuisen slams BEE and unveils 6-point-plan to ‘turbocharge’ economy
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday unveiled an ambitious six-point economic recovery plan, calling for the scrapping of Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and employment equity policies which he […]
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Springboks field star-studded squad for Wallabies showdown
The Springboks will field a formidable lineup featuring 18 Rugby World Cup winners when they take on Australia in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park, with coach […]










