Local News
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German delegation scouts EC seafood producers for European export opportunities
A German delegation visited Eastern Cape seafood operations this week to assess local producers’ readiness for European markets.
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Suspect arrested within minutes after fatal shooting at Gqeberha shopping centre
Community members and private security helped police arrest a 42-year-old murder suspect within minutes of a fatal shooting at a Gqeberha shopping centre today, 8 February.
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7 children fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Eastern Cape, with two fatalities
Seven children aged 4-7 were admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital today with suspected food poisoning. Two sadly died on arrival, five remain under medical care.
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Prison warden arrested for allegedly plotting murder of senior correctional services officials
Hawks arrest 47-year-old correctional services official for conspiracy to murder senior management at Waainek Correctional Centre following intelligence-driven investigation into WhatsApp communications.
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Severe weather warning issued for Bay as major storm system approaches
Municipality warns of flooding risk as cut-off low expected to bring heavy rainfall this weekend.
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Hawks re-arrest police murder suspect who absconded from custody
Hawks successfully re-arrest alleged police murderer Sinoxolo Ndanga after he absconded from custody while attending court for the fatal stabbing of off-duty Constable Lwando Msezeni.
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Power outages in Nelson Mandela Bay prompt infrastructure review
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched technical assessments of its electricity infrastructure following major power outages.
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Newton Park home invasion: Final postponement for further investigation
Three suspects charged with murdering Newton Park businessman Daniel de Jager were granted final postponement, electing to abandon bail and remain in custody until April.
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Eastern Cape SAPS calls for K9 support
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is making a call to the public for donations of dogs to join its esteemed K9 units. The province’s police…
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Ransom demand made in foreign national abduction
Kidnappers have made a ransom demand for a foreign national who was abducted by eight-armed suspects on the R75 in the Missionvale area, Gqeberha, on 29 January. Police spokesperson Sandra…
