Local News
-
Metro police arrest drug suspect who attempted R200 bribery in Gqeberha
GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police officers recently have apprehended a 46-year-old man in possession of narcotics: Tik and four bags of CAT, who later attempted to bribe officers with…
-
Search continues for Curtis Samson (17) swept away by currents
GQEBERHA – The search for 17-year-old Curtis Samson from Bloemendal will continue after he was swept away by strong currents today, 10 October, while attempting to rescue a friend who…
-
The Papaya Rules and the Long Shadow of Team Orders
At the 2025 Singapore grand prix, in the very first corner in fact, the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri exchanged what could gently be called a love…
-
Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026…
-
State moves to expedite Deputy Mayor van Niekerk’s case
Deputy Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality Gary van Niekerk briefly appeared at the Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Court on today, 8 October, where the state indicated that…
-
Deputy Mayor pays R2000 fine to avoid 30 days in prison
GQEBERHA – Deputy Mayor Gary Stanton Van Niekerk (51) paid a R2,000 fine to avoid spending 30 days in prison after being convicted by the Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation…
-
Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend in front of victim
Butterworth – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki (45),…
Source:
-
Two women injured as man sets shack ablaze, suspect arrested
A man (32) was arrested on charges of arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting a Malabar shack alight with two women inside.
-
Man remanded on firearms charges after Palm Lakes police operation
Matthew Reece, 37, has been remanded in custody on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition following a multi-disciplinary police operation in Palm Lakes.
-
Police arrest suspected carjacker in Brits
Police in Brits finally arrested a 34-year-old suspect believed to be behind multiple carjackings across several different areas. He now faces serious charges including murder.
