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Three life sentences for Willowvale killer
The High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division of Mthatha, sentenced Thando Mgqobhozi (30) to three life imprisonment terms for two counts of murder and rape, as well as…
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Family demand no bail for stepfather accused of murder
Family demands justice for Leewin Solomon (18), allegedly murdered by stepfather Charlton Melvin Andrew Human, who appeared briefly at Uitenhage Magistrate’s Court today, July 4.
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Life-threatening diagnosis shines spotlight on need for diverse stem cell donors
A routine doctor’s visit and keen observation of unusually low blood pressure led to the discovery of a life-threatening illness for Gqeberha resident, Zachary Francis. The 21-year-old Nelson Mandela University…
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Western Cape Government urges caution ahead of multiple cold fronts this weekend
Western Cape mobility minister Isaac Sileku calls on residents and visitors to the Western Cape to prioritise safety as inclement weather conditions set in.
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Sewage leaks continue to plague beaches and waterways in Nelson Mandela Bay
Communities continue to be affected by sewage leaks and infrastructure failure at beaches in Nelson Mandela Bay. A popular parkrun at Hobie Beach has been cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday July…
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Eastern Cape flood recovery efforts ongoing
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government hosted a media briefing last week at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, providing updates on disaster management and relief efforts in response to the…
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Eskom warns of power restoration delays as severe storms hit Cape Town
The areas most affected include Bloekombos, Blue Downs, Delft, Dunoon, Eerste River, Khayelitsha, Phillippi, Uitsig and Wallacedene.
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Shoprite combats ‘hygiene inequality’ with R5 shampoo and body wash
Shoprite is adding a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, as well as a body wash, to its growing range of R5 products in an effort to combat hygiene poverty. Both items…
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Kraaifontein man accused of child’s rape, murder applies for bail again
The 49-year-old man accused of the rape and murder of Daniel Jamneck, his son’s eight-year-old friend during a sleepover is set to apply for bail a second time as he…
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Father robbed at gunpoint, shots fired in drive-through at McDonald’s in Durbanville
A father from Durbanville was robbed at gunpoint, with shots ringing out in the drive-through of McDonald’s in the area on Saturday evening.
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