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Court settlement reached in dispute over NMBM animal pound
The AACL and municipality settled their legal dispute over the animal pound, affirming municipal management without external oversight.
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Operation Prosper sees 290 SANDF members deployed to Eastern Cape hotspots
Lt Gen Ncata announced 290 SANDF deployment for Operation Prosper to support Eastern Cape SAPS operations until March 2027.
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Residents receive electrification after decade without
Residents of McCarthy Informal Settlement will finally receive electricity, enhancing safety and addressing fire hazards, while continuing to advocate for comprehensive service delivery improvements.
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Business Chamber blames infrastructure neglect for water crisis
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber warns that the region’s water crisis stems from mismanagement and infrastructure neglect, not just drought, threatening economic stability and requiring urgent action.
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Disaster funds redirected as Kariega infrastructure suffers
Kariega’s central business district faces severe neglect and infrastructure issues, prompting concerns over municipal accountability and the effective use of disaster relief funds amid rising local dissatisfaction.
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SPCA successfully raised R2.7 million to secure new home
SPCA Uitenhage raised R2.7 million in seven weeks to secure a new property, ensuring continued support for vulnerable animals and highlighting community impact.
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SPCA Uitenhage stay on municipal property extended
The Uitenhage SPCA must vacate its premises due to an expired agreement, transitioning animal services to the newly appointed Busy Bee, while continuing independent operations.
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Senegal government calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
Senegal has called for an independent international investigation into corruption following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
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Defence argues no struggle in Terblanche murder case
Europcar’s tracking data placed Reinhardt Leach’s BMW at key locations, while police testified about the discovery of Vicki Terblanche’s body.










