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Manhunt launched after eight detainees escape from Afsondering Police station cells
The Eastern Cape police are investigating eight counts of escaping from lawful custody following the escape of eight detainees from the Afsondering Police Station cells in Maluti on 4 April 2026.
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Joint police and military operations target gang activity in Gqeberha
The South African Police Service, in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force, has conducted sustained joint operations in gang-and drug-affected areas of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of drugs and…
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Breaking news: Second US downed airman found safe and sound in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
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Eastern Cape Health Department invests R416 million in new oncology unit
Eastern Cape invests R416m in new Oncology Unit at Nelson Mandela Academic Central Hospital, saving cancer patients up to 800km of travel.
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Social Development MEC offers support to woman blinded in 2022 assault
MEC Bukiwe Fanta visits GBV survivor at College for the Blind. Despite losing her sight in 2022 attack, she’s determined to help others.
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Taxi driver rapist Thulani Kondile gets four life sentences
Thulani Kondile, a 42-year-old taxi driver, has been sentenced to four life terms plus 5 years for multiple rapes and kidnapping in Gqeberha.
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Nigerian coronation declared invalid as Cabinet condemns Eastern Cape riots
The government invalidated a controversial coronation in KuGompo City following violent protests, emphasizing the need for lawful traditional leadership.
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Court settlement reached in dispute over NMBM animal pound
The AACL and municipality settled their legal dispute over the animal pound, affirming municipal management without external oversight.
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Operation Prosper sees 290 SANDF members deployed to Eastern Cape hotspots
Lt Gen Ncata announced 290 SANDF deployment for Operation Prosper to support Eastern Cape SAPS operations until March 2027.
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Security forces briefed before deployment to Eastern Cape crime hotspots
Security forces to receive deployment orders for Eastern Cape hotspots from Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Ncata on 2 April.
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