Local News
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Armed suspects caught after home invasion in Theescombe
A family’s home invasion ordeal ended with swift justice when police caught four armed suspects after they robbed and tied up a woman and her children.
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Community mobilises as fire damages Summerstrand substation
Residents in Summerstrand were affected by another out-of-control fire near Caulfield Crescent, where flames damaged an electricity substation and disrupted essential services in the area.
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BREAKING NEWS: Multi-vehicle crash leaves several injured on N2 highway between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay.
GQEBERHA: A serious multi-vehicle accident involving at least five vehicles has occurred on the N2 highway near the Windfarm service station, with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reporting multiple injuries at…
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Wildfire re-ignites near Van Stadens, prompting renewed warning from NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department has issued a warning following the re-ignition of a wildfire along the N2 near Van Stadens.
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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.
