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Eastern Cape construction worker killed in hit-and-run incident

A construction worker died in a hit-and-run incident on the N2 near Tholeni just outside Butterworth on Saturday. Provincial transport department spokesperson Unathi ...

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Police probe theft of 17 firearms from traffic department

Suspects used heavy machinery to gain entry through the roof of the Kouga Municipality Traffic Department offices and made away with 17 firearms and ...

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The shack where Kelly Smith, her three children and boyfriend Jacquin ‘Boeta’ Appollis lived in the Middelpos informal settlement was burnt down on Friday in Saldanha Bay.
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Kelly Smith found guilty of kidnapping, human ...

Raquel “Kelly” Smith, whose daughter Joshlin remains missing after more than a year, was found guilty with her co-accused of kidnapping and human trafficking by the high court on Friday. Scores of residents gathered at a community centre in ...
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Outrage after WSU official's case delayed due to power cuts

Political parties and student leaders have lashed out at the provincial public works and the justice departments, ...

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McKenzie cracks down on employment of foreigners

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has written to chairpersons and accounting officers of the ...

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Deputy minister Mmapaseka Letsike takes stand against 'online GBV'

Deputy minister in the Presidency for women, youth and persons with disabilities Mmapaseka Letsike says podcaster ...

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

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Santaco calls for increased government funding to scrap unroadworthy taxis

Santaco is urging the transport department to increase the funding allocated to the taxi recapitalisation programme.

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East London woman stabbed to death in France

Well-known East Londoner Karen Carter, 65, was brutally murdered outside her home in southwestern France on ...

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Eastern Cape school feeding scheme falters amid payment delays

Thousands of Eastern Cape pupils have gone hungry as their schools have been unable to offer meals since the opening ...

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MEC, other officials visit family of shack-fire victims

In a bid to provide support after three Mzendana family members  were  set  alight inside their home, allegedly by a ...

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SACP defends move to go it alone in elections

While the SACP is adamant that it is all systems go as it forges ahead with plans to contest the 2026 local ...

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Shock and anger after prosecutor gunned down near home

The National Prosecuting Authority and a community are mourning the death of a young and promising district ...

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Daimler, Green Riders create opportunities for unemployed youth

Soaring youth unemployment and a lack of job opportunities remain among the most pressing challenges facing SA’s ...

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Cafu bags historic triple world title unification clash

Duncan Village star Phumelela Cafu’s roller-coaster ride will continue when he becomes the first Eastern Cape boxer ...

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The Buccaneers registered a league double over Kaizer Chiefs with a hard-fought 2-1 win at a packed and noisy FNB ...

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The Buccaneers registered a league double over Kaizer Chiefs with a hard-fought 2-1 win at a packed and noisy FNB ...

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Ironmen rise, controversy strikes, and ...

The seventh day of the DHL Lifesaving South African Championships on Friday delivered it all — elite racing, hometown ...

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Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri was fastest in sole practice for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday while ...

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Tyirha to soldier on despite disputed loss

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Tyirha chasing return to world rating

Former world-rated contender Nhlanhla Tyirha will be on a quest to regain his world rankings when he faces Zimbabwean ...