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Ex-boyfriend arrested for rape, assault in Depatch
A man was arrested for allegedly raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Despatch yesterday after a concerned neighbour intervened to help the victim escape safely.
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NMBM conducts oversight at Kelvin Jones WWTW
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality invested R16 million in the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving capacity, infrastructure, and reliability to support local industries and future growth.
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Mini-expo demonstrates smart farming tech to farmers
Farmers in Patensie and Addo areas can attend free AgriTech Solutions mini-expo on 24-25 February to see technology demos.
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Kariega schools grow table tennis
Table tennis in Kariega and Despatch is growing, led by coach Julian Horne, who aims to enhance school participation despite challenges like limited resources and transportation.
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AACL raises alarm over pound standards
The AACL raised major concerns about the welfare standards of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s animal pound, citing insufficient resources and care for admitted animals following Busy Bee’s takeover.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: All livestock in Kruisfontein vaccinated
All livestock in the Kruisfontein area in Humansdorp have been successfully vaccinated to control Foot-and-Mouth Disease spread.
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Stray livestock intake paused over Foot and Mouth Disease risk
The Municipality has announced a Foot and Mouth Disease quarantine programme, but the pound won’t take stray cattle without written clearance.
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Five women charged with fraud in connection with Despatch murder investigation
Five women aged 23-46 were arrested for fraud after allegedly submitting fraudulent insurance claims following Cynthia Nowizana Mali’s murder in Despatch.
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Kariega resident leads volunteer initiative
A local resident, Barend Lombard, is organising a volunteer cleanup near Uitenhage Train Station to combat community neglect and restore pride in Kariega’s public spaces.
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Detectives seek help in finding wanted kidnapping suspect
The Nelson Mandela Bay District Detective Intervention Task Team is appealing to the community for assistance in tracing the wanted kidnapping suspect Donovan ‘Poenie’ Williams.
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