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Activist completes 600km walk for rural education
ELLIOTDALE activist, Onke Sitwayi, has completed his 27-day 600km walk from Mossel Bay to Dutywa to raise funds for the construction of an EcoLab for village high schools. The EcoLab…
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R200m Ngcobo mall to create 1,600 jobs
Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality mayor Siyabulela Zangqa and property development mogul Dr Sisa Ngebulana held a sod-turning event in Ngcobo, paving the way for the construction of a R200…
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Leak tied to water challenges, infrastructure failures in Kariega
Persistent water leaks in Van Riebeeck Hoogte, impacting reservoir levels and causing damage, remain unresolved despite municipal awareness, leading to frustration and potential legal action from residents.
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Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026…
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Nqweba Library awarded Library of the Year
Kirkwood Public Library in Nqweba won the LIASA-Ndende Library of the Year Award, showcasing its innovative community services and digital initiatives despite limited resources, enhancing local development.
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Recreational area plagued by vandalism and tree destruction
Willow Dam recreational area faces serious issues like littering, vandalism, and noise complaints due to improper use, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of rules by local authorities.
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Veronique May (8) murder: Chaos erupts in court as suspect is attacked during proceedings
Emotions flared during today’s heavily policed court proceedings, when Lelethu Nkosana (26) appeared in connection with the brutal murder of Veronique May (8).
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Man (27) arrested for brutal murder of girl (8) in KwaLanga
A man (27) has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a girl (8) whose body was discovered yesterday, 6 October, in KwaLanga.
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Man fatally stabbed after accidentally hitting toddler with stone
A house party dispute in Despatch turned deadly when a man was fatally stabbed after accidentally hitting a two-year-old toddler with a thrown stone.
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Man sentenced to double life terms for murdering councillor, raping girlfriend in front of victim
Butterworth – The Butterworth Regional Court on 3 October sentenced Thembinkosi Dyakophu (39) to two life imprisonment terms for the murder of Mbhashe Local Municipality ward councillor, Mzikayise Saki (45),…
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