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N2 reopened as veld fire situation stabilises across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga
The N2 near the Wind Farm between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay has reopened following the containment of the wildfires, as authorities in both Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga municipalities confirm […]
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N2 CLOSURE: Travelers stranded as uncontrolled wildfires block major route between Gqeberha and Jeffrey’s Bay
GQEBERHA: Emergency road closure leaves commuters stuck on either side of the N2 closure between Gqeberha and Jeffreysbay with no clear timeline for reopening. At 16:00 today uncontrolled wildfires continue […]
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N2 highway closed as wildfire threatens Bay communities, road users
The N2 highway near Nelson Mandela Bay has allegedly been closed due to a dangerous wildfire raging near the wind farm, forcing authorities to evacuate.
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Shooting leaves one dead with no leads in KwaDwesi
A murder investigation was opened after a shooting incident on Saturday in KwaDwesi that left 29-year-old Ntombizodwa Mhletywa deceased from gunshot wounds.
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Search continues for missing swimmer caught in rip current at Gqeberha beach
A 23-year-old male remains missing after being caught in a rip current at Bluewater Bay Beach, Gqeberha, whilst his companion was rescued by a fisherman.
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Eastern Cape police issue zero-tolerance warning against heavy drinking this New Year
Eastern Cape police warn against heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities, emphasising the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity including road fatalities.
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Jeffreys Bay community to bid farewell to beloved journalist, mother and friend Veronica Fourie
Veteran journalist Veronica Fourie (65) to be laid to rest Sunday, 5 January 2026 at NG Gemeente in Jeffreys Bay at 14:00.
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Two police officials remanded in custody after arrested for extortion
Two police officials aged 24-30 arrested for extortion as SAPS reaffirms commitment to upholding the rule of law in Mthatha.
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Eastern Cape ramps up road safety ahead of Christmas
Eastern Cape boosts road safety operations for Christmas travel rush with roadblocks and high-visibility patrols on key routes.
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Breakthrough in Tracy Brown murder case as third suspect arrested on N1 near Bloemfontein
Third suspect arrested in brutal murder of prosecutor Tracy Brown (42), gunned down near her Gqeberha home in July 2025.
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