Local News
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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…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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Minnie kidnapping: Suspects appear unmoved in court as matter is rescheduled
The suspects allegedly demanded her husband Karel pay a R10 million ransom for her safe return following the abduction of Theresa Minnie from her Fairbridge Heights home.
