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Arrest of juvenile suspected of murder of Hdorp pupil is imminent
By Bev Mortimer An arrest of a juvenile who allegedly stabbed a Humansdorp pupil to…
Severe storms possible tomorrow – SAWS
Severe storms in the Free State, North West, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape have…
Six shacks gutted, 12 people homeless – updated
Yesterday, 14 October, six shacks burnt down in the Sea Vista area of Zwelitsha in…
MEC warns residents to be safe in snow and cold conditions
The MEC for COGTA, Zolile Williams, urges residents to be vigilant and safe amid the…
More snow and gale force winds likely this weekend
Light snow is expected in the high-lying areas of Eastern Cape and southern KwaZulu-Natal this…
Severe weather has caused havoc and endangered lives trapped by snow
Edited by Bev Mortimer People in vehicles are being trapped on roads, and major routes,…
Fire in Sea Vista razes seven shacks
Seven shacks burnt down in St Francis Bay’s Sea Vista suburb today about 3pm this…
Snow and more snow on the cards in SA
Warnings have been given for disruptive snow (orange level 6 warning) and disruption to services…
More than R6-million drugs seized in EC raids
In their steadfast fight against crime Eastern Cape SAPS have arrested 945 suspects for crimes…
SAMSA gives clarity about thousands of pills that washed ashore in EC
(Edited) 12 September 2024: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is aware of the…
“Nuclear is part of the energy mix… it’s part of the future” – SA Energy Minister.
Today’s Nuclear Seminar held by the Ministry of Energy and Electricity in Tshwane, Gauteng, 12…
British tourist drowns at Cape Vidal
A British tourist drowned at Cape Vidal Nature Reserve on the Kwa Zulu Natal North…
Hdorp man to participate in Paris Paralympics
Jaco ‘Bullet’ Smit, from Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, has been selected…
Fire victims’ blankets and shoes stolen by thieving onlookers
While people in shacks were taking out their belongings to save them from this morning’s…
SA Heritage Agency gives permit for meteor investigation
The South African Heritage Agency (Sahra) has granted a permit for a Rhodes University academic…
‘Meteorite’ crashes into the sea near St Francis Bay this morning – updated
St Francis area residents in the Eastern Cape were startled by the sound a of…
Kouga Municipality to take action to prevent damage to infrastructure
Following acts of sabotage to electricity infrastructure in Cape St Francis which saw this village…
Alleged sabotage update: Damages to electricity structures amount to R22,150-00
Alleged acts of sabotage and vandalism to electricity structures in Cape St Francis have resulted…
Acts of alleged sabotage and vandalism in St Francis
Alleged acts vandalism and sabotage have occurred in St Francis areas with poles pulled down…
Eastern Cape SAPS cracks down on gangs and extortionists
Pretoria, August 2024 The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola,…
Two men arrested for allegedly robbing PE church goers
A pair of young men, aged 18, have been arrested for their alleged participation in…
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