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SAHRC investigates firing of rubber bullets at Walter Sisulu University students
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said it is calling for submissions from the public as it launches an…
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6 people killed in two separate Eastern Cape accidents
Six people have been killed in two separate accidents in the Eastern Cape. A sedan and a bakkie collided on…
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Eastern Cape motorists urged to be extra vigilant on roads after deadly collision near Mthatha
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is calling on motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads after six people…
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6 killed in head-on collision near Mthatha
Six people have died in a head-on collision on the N2 near Qweqwe village just outside Mthatha. The Eastern Cape…
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2 people arrested in Mthatha for calling on people to disrupt elections & embark on protests through social media
Two people have been arrested following violent protests in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape earlier this week. The town was…
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Tshwane deputy mayor Nasiphi Moya says she is here to serve
Growing up in a rural village in the Eastern Cape, Nasiphi Moya learned early in life to accept the gifts…
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Eastern Cape police declare elections safe & successful despite some incidents
Eastern Cape police have declared a safe and successful election, despite some incidents earlier this week. Around 25% of the…
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Eastern Cape residents vote amid tensions
Police in the Eastern Cape are on high alert. It follows disruptive protests in Mthatha that disrupted schooling and special…
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Fannie Masemola vows law enforcement will leave nothing to chance after disruptions at some voting stations
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola said that law enforcement would leave nothing to chance following some disruptions at voting stations…
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IEC says despite some turbulence on day one, it was a good first day of special votes
Despite some turbulence experienced in parts of Eastern Cape on Monday, the first of two days set aside for special…
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IEC says majority of voting stations that were unable to open in EC’s OR Tambo region hit by taxi violence
The Electoral Commission (IEC) said that despite a good start to special voting on Monday, some voting stations in parts…
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Main entry points into Mthatha blocked
Protesting taxi drivers have hijacked trucks and blocked main roads into Mthatha. The protests are in response to a police…
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Eastern Cape’s Mabuyane asks Ramaphosa to deploy SANDF to deal with taxi-related violence in Mthatha
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says he’s requested the president to assist with deploying the South African National Defence Force…
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OR Tambo District Municipality mayor urges calm amidst Mthatha taxi violence
OR Tambo District Municipality Mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana is calling for calm while urging residents to be on high alert as…
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Eastern Cape police monitoring taxi-related protests in Mthatha
Eastern Cape police say they’re keeping an eye on a tense situation in Mthatha where taxi-related protests continue. A number…
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Update: 6-hour rescue mission ends after deadly wall collapse in Ngcobo
In the Eastern Cape, a six-hour rescue mission for survivors following a wall collapse in Ngcobo has concluded. It’s understood…
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Bheki Cele calls for more women to join police service
Police Minister, Bheki Cele, is hopeful that more women would join the South African Police Service. Speaking at a passing…
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Hawks arrest 3 men wanted in connection with CIT heists in Mthatha
Three suspects linked to a spate of cash-in-transit heist in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape have been arrested. The Directorate…
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Eastern Cape man gets life in jail for raping 84-year-old granny
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and robbing an 84-year-old granny at Mahibe location,…
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Seven killed in 2 minibus taxi accidents on Eastern Cape roads within 24 hours
Five people have died after a driver of a minibus taxi lost control of the vehicle on the N2 in…
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Eastern Cape’s Mabuyane condemns violent protests that led to damage of R61 road
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has condemned violent protests that led to the damage of the R61 road between Mthatha…
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2 students caught on camera allegedly cheating during exam at Walter Sisulu University
Two students at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha were allegedly caught on camera exchanging examination materials. In a…
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KZN man pleads guilty to using a cloned Standard Bank card to fill diesel
A 39-year-old KwaZulu Natal man who attempted to fill diesel at a petrol station using a cloned bank card has…
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Bheki Cele to deploy more police officers to crime-plagued Mthatha
Minister of Police Bheki Cele said more police officers and their resources would be deployed to Mthatha. Cele visited the…
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Former wife fails to convince court that she’s entitled to late husband’s estate
The Eastern Cape High Court in Mthatha has ruled against an ex-wife who sought a share from her late ex-husband’s…
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7 suspected Eastern Cape rhino poachers appear court
Seven suspected rhino poachers in Eastern Cape are set to appear in court on Tuesday. Police pounced on five suspects…
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Cuba-based medical student dies in car crash in Mthatha
A final-year Cuba-based medical student has died in a car accident over the weekend in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. MEC for…
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Eastern Cape Health Dept condemns violence
The National Education, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union in the Eastern Cape says it has no knowledge of unruly behaviour…
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R50 000 reward to find Eastern Cape murder suspect
Eastern Cape police are offering a cash reward of R50 000 for information that will lead to the arrest of…
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