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Former court officials sentenced for maintenance fraud
KUGOMPO CITY, Eastern Cape – The East London Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI), in close collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has secured the conviction and sentencing of Cynthia […]
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WATCH: Academic activities suspended at NMU after student protests block access
Academic activities were suspended at Nelson Mandela University’s north and south campuses today, 12 February, after student protests over alleged registration and accommodation issues blocked access to both facilities. Nelson Mandela University spokesperson Zandile Mbabela noted that about 30 individuals…
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Seven die in vehicle crash on N2 near Bulembu Airport
There has been a fatal car crash on the N2 near Bulembu Airport in Qonce earlier today, 11 February. Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson, Unathi Binqose said that according to preliminary reports, a Toyota Hilux bakkie collided with a…
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‘Serious failures’ in policing as 82 prisoners remain at large
At least 82 prisoners remain at large in the Eastern Cape, including nine who escaped from police custody in Nelson Mandela Bay, according to official data.
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Neglected poultry confiscated amid meat safety concerns
Forty-two birds have been rescued from two spaza shops in Gqeberha where they were allegedly being kept in illegal abattoir conditions.
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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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Two men in court for fatal Jeffreys Bay grocery store robbery
Two men appear in court today after being linked to the murder and business robbery at a Jeffreys Bay grocery store on 1 February.
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Court finds no case against eight accused in Nelson Mandela Bay toilet scandal, two officials to stand trial
“Eight accused persons and two business entities have been discharged in a R24.6 million COVID-19 toilet project corruption case following a Section 174 court ruling.”
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Automotive policy in focus as VW marks 75 years in SA
Volkswagen Group Africa’s milestone 75th anniversary has coincided with renewed calls for policy certainty in South Africa’s automotive sector.
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Educational birds of prey killed in suspected dog attack
Animals in Wonderland, an educational wildlife sanctuary in Crockarts Hope, has suffered a tragic blow after eight of its birds of prey were killed.










