Local News
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KwaZakhele mass shooting accused found guilty on 11 counts, sentencing due today
Mzwandile Mahambehlala, convicted of eight murders in the 2023 KwaZakhele mass shooting, faces sentencing at the Gqeberha High Court today.
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Update: Missing four-year-old boy found unharmed
The SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit has confirmed that a missing four-year-old was found unharmed in Missionvale.
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Bay’s water crisis drags on despite full dams as outages continue
Despite full dams following May’s floods, Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue battling water outages as critical reservoir levels hamper recovery efforts.
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Bay residents still plagued by water crisis despite full dams
Despite May’s heavy rainfall refilling supply dams, Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue to face water outages due to crumbling distribution infrastructure.
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Arrest made in murder of Gqeberha councillor Sicelo Mleve
The suspect is expected to appear in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court today, facing charges of murder, armed robbery and the possession of firearms.
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Amazon backs major Eastern Cape spekboom restoration project expected to create 11,000 jobs
Amazon will fund a significant restoration project in South Africa, revitalizing 50,000 hectares, creating jobs, and enhancing carbon capture.
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Thousands still affected as pipeline burst worsens Bay water crisis
Nelson Mandela Bay faces ongoing water supply issues due to a burst pipeline and pump failure, affecting thousands of residents.
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Three suspects arrested for attempted murder of SAPS member in Helenvale
Three Gqeberha suspects face attempted murder charges after allegedly ambushing police officers on patrol, leaving one member with gunshot wounds.
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Motherwell learner wins national Robben Island essay competition
A Grade 9 learner from Motherwell has earned top honours in the prestigious Robben Island Essay Competition, beating finalists from across SA.
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EC SAPS arrest 229 undocumented foreign nationals, 21 criminals in protest
Police arrested 229 people across the Eastern Cape as 28 protest marches remained largely peaceful, despite isolated incidents of looting and unrest.
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