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Ramaphosa to Visit Eastern Cape as Flood Death Toll Rises to 78
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to visit the Eastern Cape on Friday following devastating floods that have claimed the lives…
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Truck and Taxi Collision in Eastern Cape Claims Five Lives, Including Three Children
A devastating road accident has claimed five lives—three of them children—after a long-distance taxi traveling from the Eastern Cape collided…
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2 Eastern Cape women arrested for abducting babies to appear in court
Two women from the Eastern Cape are set to appear in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Friday following their…
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AfriForum pursues defamation charges over false rape allegations against Eastern Cape school principal
Civil rights organization AfriForum has confirmed it is moving forward with defamation charges against several high-profile political figures and officials…
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Justice for Cwecwe: Soweto residents to picket for justice in Matatiele girl’s rape matter
Justice for Cwecwe: Soweto residents to picket for justice in Matatiele girl’s rape matter! Soweto residents are joining the call…
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2 police officers found guilty of murder in separate incidents
Two South African police officers have been convicted of murder in unrelated cases, highlighting concerns about police misconduct and violence.…
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Eastern Cape Road Deaths Soar as Festive Season Brings More Tragedy
The Eastern Cape province has witnessed a sharp increase in road fatalities this December, with the death toll already reaching…
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Senzo Mchunu says EC police have identified insurance-related murders as a crime trend in province
Senzo Mchunu says EC police have identified insurance-related murders as a crime trend in province! The Eastern Cape has gained…
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Most wanted suspect travelling in VW Polo killed in shoot-out with Gqeberha police
Most wanted suspect travelling in VW Polo killed in shoot-out with Gqeberha police! A man on the Eastern Cape’s most-wanted…
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Eastern Cape Ramps Up Relief Efforts to Protect Flood Victims
The Eastern Cape government is actively working to provide relief and shelter to victims affected by the recent devastating floods…
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Bad weather may affect schooling in the Eastern Cape: Education Dept
The Eastern Cape Education Department has issued a cautionary statement to parents, students, and school staff as severe weather conditions…
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Eastern Cape ward councillor Thuliswa Jotile arrested for defrauding municipality
Thuliswa Jotile arrested for defrauding the municipality! Eastern Cape ward councillor, Thuliswa Jotile, has been arrested on fraud charges related…
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Man accused of killing police officer appears in court
Akhona Zamxaka, 28, appeared in the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court after he was accused of killing a police officer in…
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Life in jail for gang who murdered 5 officers in Ngcobo police station attack
A gang who stormed an Eastern Cape police station in 2018 and opened fire on a group of police officers,…
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Crime expert says IPID must ensure police action in shoot-outs with criminals justified
Crime experts have weighed in on the criticism of police being involved in shoot-outs with suspected criminals. Some NGOs have…
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Police launch manhunt for 4 suspects linked to Lusikisiki mass shooting
Police have launched a manhunt for four suspects believed to be linked to the Lusikisiki mass murders in the Eastern…
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Police shoot & kill extortion suspect and another evades arrest
Police are pursuing a robbery and extortion suspect who fled during a shoot-out in Ngqeleni, in the Eastern Cape on…
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Gauteng residents urged to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight amid heatwave
With Gauteng temperatures soaring above 30° Celsius, residents have been urged to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight. The South…
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4 arrested for Eastern Cape mass shooting
Four people including a woman will be appearing in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on Monday, October 14, following a mass…
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Police murder suspect gunned down during shootout
An Eastern Cape man has been killed during a shootout with police near the Mqwangqweni Location. This incident took place…
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Seven die and 9 others injured after truck collides with two taxis in Eastern Cape
Seven people have died, while nine others sustained injuries after a truck ploughed into two minibus taxis in Eastern Cape.…
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Lusikisiki residents reeling from massacre and long-standing criminality
Community members in Ngobozana village, Lusikisiki, where 18 people were killed in a mass shooting say safety is still a…
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Eastern Cape govt says man accused of Lusikisiki massacre not a first-time offender
The Eastern Cape government says it’s concerning that the man accused of the Lusikisiki massacre is not a first-time offender.…
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EFF calls for decisive interventions to fight crime in Eastern Cape
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said that decisive intervention was needed to fight crime in the Eastern Cape following mass…
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2 gunned down & two more in critical condition in latest Eastern Cape shooting
The Eastern Cape has lost over 24 people in shooting incident is less than two weeks. A total of 18…
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Zahara’s 37th birthday causes division amongst
Late South African singer Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana will be celebrated on November 9 as it will be her…
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EC man killed in shoot-out with police after murdering officer and stealing his firearm
An Eastern Cape man who was wanted for allegedly killing a police officer and stealing his work firearm, was shot…
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Eastern Cape police arrest suspect linked to Lusikisiki massacre
Eastern Cape police have made one arrest linked to the Lusikisiki massacre. The 45-year-old suspect is charged with the murders…
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Julius Malema accuses EC High Court Judge candidate of being complacent in his preparation
A candidate for the High Court Judge position in the Eastern Cape has been accused of coming across as complacent…
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Police Sergeant accused of stealing R11K worth of goats using State vehicle remains in custody
A 40-year-old police Sergeant accused of stock theft and bribery has been remanded in custody after appearing at the Cathcart…
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Ex-FNB employee gets 15 years for stealing money from a deceased client
A former FNB employee, who was found guilty of fraud, has been sentenced to an effective 15 years behind bars.…
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Eastern Cape police hunt for a heavily armed gang after 6 patrollers killed & four wounded in ambush
Eastern Cape police are on the hunt for a gang of heavily armed men after six patrollers were gunned down…
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Govt bringing home kids of South African mothers serving time in foreign prisons
The Department of Social Development said it has registered successes in its ongoing programme to bring home distressed children born…
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Eastern Cape mass shootings described as shocking and outrageous
Eastern Cape Transport and Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha says the rise of mass shootings in the province are shocking…
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Latest mass shooting: Police top brass to meet with Eastern Cape cops
National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, is leading a delegation of top police officials to the Eastern Cape following yet…
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Another Eastern Cape mass shooting leaves six people dead in Qumbu
Police in the Eastern Cape have confirmed a mass murder in Qumbu. Eastern Cape police said the victims were all…
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Top police forces to remain in Lusikisiki after massacre as people don’t feel safe
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that a strong police presence, including top investigators, will remain in Lusikisiki, Eastern…
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Minister Mchunu clarifies that 3 suspects arrested in Lusikisiki not specifically linked to massacre
Top police officials said that the three suspects arrested in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were not specifically linked to…
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Families say while govt memorial service appreciated, they still want closure following Lusikisiki massacre
The families of the 18 slain victims of the Lusikisiki massacre said that while they appreciated the government’s efforts in…
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Lusikisiki massacre victims to be remembered at memorial service
The victims of the Lusikisiki massacre in the Eastern Cape will on Sunday be remembered in a mass memorial service.…
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RIP: Mass memorial planned for 18 victims of Lusikisiki shootings, followed by private funerals
A mass memorial service is expected to take place this weekend for the 18 victims who died in two shooting…
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National Consumer Commission keeps close tabs on porridge recall following deaths of three children
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is keeping a close eye on developments following a nationwide porridge product recall after the…
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NMU student killed during altercation with off-campus residence manager
A Nelson Mandela University student was killed during an altercation with an off-campus private residence manager on Tuesday. In a…
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Community members suspect family feud behind Lusikisiki massacre
Some community members in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape suspect a family feud could be the reason behind the recent…
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Minister Mchunu says police hot on the heels of Lusikisiki massacre suspects
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says officers know who they are looking for, following the Lusikisiki mass murder. Addressing community members…
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Eastern Cape police officer gunned down
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape has initiated an extensive search for at least two individuals…
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Rapist father jailed for chaining his son to a pole
An Eastern Cape man has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the Peddie Regional Court for raping his eight-year-old son.…
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AmaMpondo royal family says assassinations in Lusikisiki a very common thing
The AmaMpondo royal family said that assassinations had become a common occurrence in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, where 18…
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Police Minister Mchunu & Commissioner Masemola to visit Lusikisiki in wake of mass shooting
Police top brass will on Tuesday visit the scene of the Lusikisiki massacre in the Eastern Cape. This is where…
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Eastern Cape Community Safety Department concedes uptick in gun violence
The Community Safety Department in the Eastern Cape has admitted that gun violence is on the rise in several parts…
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