Local News
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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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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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No-fee Kariega school plagued by frequent vandalism
A no-fee school in Kariega faces closure due to vandalism, affecting education for local children. The principal highlights severe damage and appeals for community support.
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Gynaecologist accused of raping a minor granted R5,000 bail
A 56-year-old Nigerian gynaecologist accused of raping a minor on 31 January 2026 was granted R5,000 bail at Kariega Magistrate’s Court today despite community objections.
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Community joins hands in supporting SPCA, donating over R700,000
SPCA Uitenhage raised R700,424 in 15 days for a new property amidst a donation scam. They aim for R2.7 million by February 2026 to ensure operation.
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Gynecologist denies minor rape charge in Kariega
A 56-year-old gynaecologist of Nigerian descent appeared in Kariega Magistrates’ Court on rape charges involving a minor, pleading not guilty during his bail application hearing.
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Despatch lewer twee nuwe jukskei-sterre
Despatch het stil-stil twee van Suid-Afrika se nuwe jukskei-sterre ryker geword. Hulle is Christa Hansen en Lowrence Moore.
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OP-rekord én vreugde vir nuwe kragopteller
Chantelle du Mont-Nell het haar loopbaan as kragopteller op ‘n hoë noot begin deur ‘n nuwe OP-meestersrekord in die hurksit op te stel.
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March deadline set for Eastern Cape name change objections
Residents across the Eastern Cape have until early March to formally object to controversial name changes that were officially gazetted on 6 February.
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