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South Africa News
Intercape hails court ruling compelling ministers to protect long-distance buses
Intercape has welcomed an order handed down by the High Court in Makhanda. The judgment orders government to fulfill its…
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Court orders government to provide security for underfire Intercape buses
The High Court in Makhanda ruled on Friday that authorities in the Eastern Cape province must take positive steps to…
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Accidents
12 killed & several others injured in 3 separate accidents
Twelve people have died and several others injured in three separate accidents. In the first accident, three people were killed…
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Court orders Eastern Cape education department to deliver textbooks by end of March
The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda has ordered the provincial department of basic education to ensure “every pupil at…
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Environmental lobby groups welcome ruling in Shell seismic survey
Environmental lobby groups on Thursday welcomed a decision by the High Court in Makhanda to dismiss an application for leave…
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Gwede Mantashe says department won’t review Shell decision
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says his department won’t review the decision granting Shell exploration rights on the…
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Court halts Shell’s seismic survey off the Wild Coast
Multinational oil and gas company Shell has suffered a legal blow. The Grahamstown High Court sitting in Makhanda has granted…
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Mzansi Celebs
Touching scenes: Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana (Sis Ouma) died before her time
The funeral service of Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana, who played Sis Ouma took place today. It was broadcast live…
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South Africa News
2 due in Eastern Cape court for allegedly transporting alcohol in cars
Two motorists are due to appear in the Makhanda Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly contravening lockdown regulations. They were arrested…
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EC motorists busted for transporting alcohol during lockdown
Two motorists in Makhanda have been arrested for contravening lockdown regulations after Eastern Cape police discovered liquor in their vehicles.…
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South Africa News
Video: Police officers beaten up by residents for warning them against public drinking and blocking road
Police management have condemned the attack on cops which was filmed and circulating on social media. The video shows cops…
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South Africa News
Even if he comes home in the morning, don’t ask him, take care of him – 100-year-old Gogo shares relationship tips
Gogo Nomust Magwala celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, 4 May. Her children described the gogo from Salem in Makhanda,…
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Man injured after picking up ‘used hand grenades’ at SANDF base
An explosive device injured a Makhanda man’s legs shortly after he put down a bag filled with “a number of…
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Some residents in Makhanda without water for at least 6 days
Some areas in Makhanda have been without water for at least six days now. The situation, which has been ongoing…
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Gift of the Givers to send water tankers to drought stricken Makhanda
Relief organisation, Gift of the Givers, says it will urgently intervene to assist with the water crisis in Makhanda in…
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Recaptured inmates to face more charges following EC prison escape
Two convicted criminals face additional charges after they were re-arrested following an escape from a prison in Makhanda in the…
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Alleged extremely dangerous inmates escape from Grahamstown jail
Two inmates from the Grahamstown Correctional Centre in Makhanda, Eastern Cape have been considered “extremely dangerous” and are wanted by…
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Four Makhanda cops in court for alleged theft of alcohol and cigarettes
Four police officers from Makhanda in the Eastern Cape have appeared in court for the alleged theft of alcohol and…
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Men rush for pun@ni as magoshas reduce the prices
Magoshas have had to slash their prices following the coronavirus lockdown. The women from Makhanda, Eastern Cape, told Daily Sun…
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Serial rapist sentenced to 25 years in jail
The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 25 years’ imprisonment for rape and attempting…
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