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Prosecutor in court for faking qualifications
In a decisive breakthrough against qualification fraud in the public sector, the Mthatha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) unit of the Hawks, in collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA),…
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Gqeberha police seize fake medicine worth R2.2 million
Eastern Cape police have confiscated illicit pharmaceuticals and suspected counterfeit goods valued at approximately R2.2 million during a tactical operation in Korsten, Gqeberha, on 30 July. According to police spokesperson,…
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Water quality testing ongoing after sewage spill at Kings Beach
Cleaning and treatment of a sewage spill at Kings Beach are currently underway to reduce E. coli levels and address odour concerns. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has advised that…
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Public prosecutor murdered: Police appeal for information
SAPS Algoa Park detectives are appealing for information about suspects involved in the murder of prosecutor Tracy Brown on July 31 in Gqeberha’s Algoa Park policing precinct.
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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories…
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Guillaume Favier Nirere on the otherness that strengthens us
Soon to come to the end of his four-year term as director of the Alliance Française (French Language and Cultural Centre in Gqeberha, situated in Richmond Hill), Guillaume Favier Nirere…
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Council approves rollover of R53m in disaster relief funding
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council has approved the rollover of around R53 million in disaster relief funding into the 2025/26 financial year. This comes days after DA Councillor Rano…
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Grey tops in thriller
The rain, wind and wet field didn’t stop the U19 rugby sides of Grey High and Framesby to produce yet another humdinger. For the third year in a row there…
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Commissioner praises KwaZakhele weapon seizure
A 33-year-old suspect was arrested Saturday, July 26, during a targeted operation by SAPS KwaZakhele Task Team members, which recovered a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
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Gqeberha pastor accused of killing 12-year-old girl denied bail
Sonwabo Nqayi (39), a pastor and founder of the Holy Burning Fire Ministries of God, was denied bail in the Motherwell Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 24. Nqayi stands accused…
