News
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Eastern Cape has highest murder and rape rates in SA despite drop in crime
The Eastern Cape recorded the highest murder and rape rates in South Africa, despite a national decline in violent crime.
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Prominent Jeffreys Bay businessman critically injured after being hit by alleged drunk driver
Police confirmation is still awaited after reports claimed Jeffreys Bay businessman Pirow Viljoen was left in a coma following an alleged drunk driving crash.
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Online system set to end long school admission queues in Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape launches online school admission system to end long queues, offering digital registration and walk-in support centers.
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Northfield Engineering confirms fatal water cooler tank accident in Humansdorp
Northfield Engineering has confirmed the deaths of two of its employees following a tragic water-cooling tank accident at a farm in Humansdorp.
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Body of 26-year-old swept away in floodwaters recovered in Kareedouw
The body of 26-year-old Negan Maya, who went missing nearly two weeks ago after being swept away while trying to cross a flooded bridge, was recovered.
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State seeks postponement in Abigail Prins murder case over address verification
The accused has been remanded in custody as the matter returns to court for further proceedings while investigations continue into the case.
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Pressure mounts on McKenzie over Eastern Cape renaming objections
Minister Gayton McKenzie is facing mounting criticism after failing to respond to 38,000 objections to Eastern Cape geographical name changes.
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Public review period extended on controversial Thyspunt nuclear plant in St Francis Bay
The public review period for Eskom’s proposed Thyspunt nuclear power plant in St Francis Bay has been extended following public requests.
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Six dead in Walmer shooting spree as detectives launch manhunt
“Detectives have launched a manhunt after six people were killed in four separate murder incidents in Walmer Location on Thursday, 21 May.










