eastern cape
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Nigerian coronation declared invalid as Cabinet condemns Eastern Cape riots
The government invalidated a controversial coronation in KuGompo City following violent protests, emphasizing the need for lawful traditional leadership.
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Security forces briefed before deployment to Eastern Cape crime hotspots
Security forces to receive deployment orders for Eastern Cape hotspots from Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Ncata on 2 April.
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Hattingh Bornman named as DA’s Kouga mayoral candidate for 2026 elections
The Democratic Alliance named Hattingh Bornman as its mayoral candidate for Kouga Local Municipality for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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No Percocet found in Vicki Terblanche’s system, as trial resumes in February 2027
The Gqeberha High Court heard that toxicology tests in Arnold Terblanche’s trial showed no trace of Percocet in the system of the late Vicki Terblanche.
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Missing for two months: 10-year-old boy last seen at Xazini Beach
Thubelihle Mfanyana was last seen at Xazini Beach, Willowvale on 1 January. He was wearing shorts. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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OR Tambo policing district in top 5 of all crime categories
OR Tambo district flagged as one of three most problematic districts in Eastern Cape, contributing most to murder and sexual offences.
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Hawks bust R3.2 million Mandrax operation in Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape Hawks arrested two drug traffickers transporting R3.2 million worth of mandrax pills in a major operation in Kwamaqoma yesterday.
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SANDF deployment to Eastern Cape crime hotspots within nine days
Eastern Cape residents can expect to see South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members deployed to crime-stricken areas within the next nine days.
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Eastern Cape prisoner escapes expose Kouga police station failures
Surge in prisoner escapes highlights failing Eastern Cape detention facilities, with Patensie and Thornhill police stations emerging as key concerns.
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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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