eastern cape
eastern cape
eastern cape
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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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EC opens first public IVF clinic to serve rural communities
MTHATHA – THE MEC for the Department of Health, Ntandokazi Capa, officially opened an In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Clinic at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, positioning the institution as…
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Social media divided as minister approves name changes for Eastern Cape towns
People on social media had mixed reviews about various name changes in the Eastern Cape that was approved by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
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Minister McKenzie gives 21 geographical name changes the green light
Gayton McKenzie, minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, has approved 21 geographical name changes and name registrations in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
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Parliament demands stricter sand mining compliance in Eastern Cape
Parliament’s committee warns Eastern Cape department over illegal sand mining, demanding strict compliance after 17-year licensing delays.
