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NMB deputy mayor Gary van Niekerk case postponed after magistrate falls ill
GQEBERHA – The fraud trial of Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk has been postponed for a second consecutive day after the presiding magistrate fell ill. The presiding magistrate has been booked […]
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Africa CDC declares continental emergency as Ebola spreads across borders
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared a continental public health emergency following an Ebola outbreak that has claimed 132 lives across two countries.
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Repeat robber handed 20-year sentence for two violent robberies targeting women in Humansdorp
Bradley Mafomi (20) sentenced to 15 years in Humansdorp for two violent robberies, including one committed just days after his bail release.
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UPDATE: SAPS arrest two suspects linked to brutal murder of 75-year-old
Two suspects have been arrested following the brutal killing of a 75-year-old woman in Ngcobo, with more arrests imminent.
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Hantavirus cruise ship docks in Rotterdam after deadly outbreak kills three
A cruise ship that sparked global health concerns after a fatal hantavirus outbreak docked in Rotterdam harbour on Monday, ending a voyage that claimed three lives and left dozens facing quarantine.
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Middelburg High remains open after Eastern Cape Education Department steps in
Middelburg High School remained open on 18 May after the Eastern Cape Department of Education resolved most issues raised by the school.
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Ngcobo police probe murder of woman accused of witchcraft
The elderly victim, Nokhansala Sidiki, was accused of witchcraft, assaulted with a plank, and subsequently drowned in a nearby stream.
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EC Education Department warns of legal action after Middelburg High closure announcement
Middelburg High School’s SGB has closed the school indefinitely, citing the Eastern Cape Education Department’s failure to pay educators.
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SAPS swiftly arrest house robbery suspect in Despatch
SAPS remains resolute in sending a strong message that there will be zero tolerance of crime within our communities.
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Kouga Council moves to unlock disaster funding after devastating floods cause R170.3 million in damage
Kouga Municipality has approved urgent resolutions to unlock disaster relief funding after floods caused an estimated R170.3 million in damage.
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