Local News
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Neglected poultry confiscated amid meat safety concerns
Forty-two birds have been rescued from two spaza shops in Gqeberha where they were allegedly being kept in illegal abattoir conditions.
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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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Court finds no case against eight accused in Nelson Mandela Bay toilet scandal, two officials to stand trial
“Eight accused persons and two business entities have been discharged in a R24.6 million COVID-19 toilet project corruption case following a Section 174 court ruling.”
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Automotive policy in focus as VW marks 75 years in SA
Volkswagen Group Africa’s milestone 75th anniversary has coincided with renewed calls for policy certainty in South Africa’s automotive sector.
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‘Beasty’ claims second Red Bull Dance Your Style victory
Dancing sensation hailing from Gqeberha, Mason “Beasty” Booysen (18) has claimed victory once again at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Gqeberha Qualifier. He defeated his older brother Spidey (25)…
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Educational birds of prey killed in suspected dog attack
Animals in Wonderland, an educational wildlife sanctuary in Crockarts Hope, has suffered a tragic blow after eight of its birds of prey were killed.
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Walker Drive Shopping Centre: Foreign national killed in targeted attack
A 36-year-old foreign national has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting at Walker Drive Shopping Centre yesterday, with police confirming the incident appears to have been a…
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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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