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South Africa: Rail Theft Case - Accused Juggles Lawyers, Creates Further Five-Month Delay

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A trial over the theft of 42km of railway line in the Eastern Cape has already been six years in the making See the Story

Hate speech or religious expression? Court to decide

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At the centre of a landmark hate speech case is a Gqeberha shop owner who put up a sign banning LGBTQIA+ patrons and ran an anti-LGBTQ WhatsApp group.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Celebrates Nine Years of Growth and Shared Opportunity

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner. This milestone is grounded in a proud legacy that began 85 years ago, when the first Coca-Cola was bottled in Gqeberha, South Africa in 1940 by the SA Bottling Company (Pty) Ltd. That same year, Philipp Rowland Gutsche joined the company, beginning a fami…Coca-Cola · Eastern Cape See the Story

O.R. Tambo District Steps Up Flood Relief Efforts with New Temporary Housing Plans

The O.R. Tambo District Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting families affected by the devastating June floods, announcing significant progress in providing both temporary and permanent housing solutions. According to the municipality, Temporary Emergency Accommodation regulations initially allowed for one month of support, which was successfully extended by an additional seven days. However, with disaster funds now depleted, …Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

How the Battle of Lurhwayizo Commemoration Risks Being Overshadowed by Paul Mashatile’s Corruption Scandals

Willowvale, Eastern Cape: The 38th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Lurhwayizo on 7 August 2025 is meant to honour South Africa’s liberation heroes. But with Deputy President Paul Mashatile as the keynote speaker, the event risks being clouded by growing public outrage over corruption allegations. 1. What is the Battle of Lurhwayizo and why is it important? The battle (1987) is remembered as a turning point in South Africa’s liberatio…Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Collision on R63 near Fort Beaufort claims four lives

Collision on R63 near Fort Beaufort claims four lives Janine2 Sun, 08/03/2025 - 11:10 FORT BEAUFORT - Four people have died and three others were injured in a head-on collision on the R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice in the Eastern Cape.A small vehicle was travelling from Dikeni towards Maqoma when it collided with a minibus taxi on Sunday night. READ | Five killed in horror crash on N3The driver of the minibus taxi sustained severe injuri…Fort Beaufort · Fort Beaufort Read Article

Death Wave in Circumcision: 25 Boys Die After Traditional Ritual

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In South Africa's Eastern Cape, at least 25 young men died during the traditional circumcision period. Many deaths are due to unregulated initiation camps and lack of medical care.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Drakensburg FC Unites Matatiele with Roadshow and Stakeholder Drive

Learn about Drakensburg FC Unites Matatiele with Roadshow and Stakeholder Drive. Get full dates, FAQs, and updates on Pondoland Times.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Issue of missing water pump in Makhanda keeps bubbling up

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The Makana Local Municipality has lost a valuable asset meant to help supply much-needed water.Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

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South Africa: at Least 25 Young Men Die After Ritual Circumcision

Trial of Lusikisiki Massacre Accused Begins Today

South Africa: Rail Theft Case - Accused Juggles Lawyers, Creates Further Five-Month Delay

Hate speech or religious expression? Court to decide

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Celebrates Nine Years of Growth and Shared Opportunity

O.R. Tambo District Steps Up Flood Relief Efforts with New Temporary Housing Plans

How the Battle of Lurhwayizo Commemoration Risks Being Overshadowed by Paul Mashatile’s Corruption Scandals

Collision on R63 near Fort Beaufort claims four lives

Death Wave in Circumcision: 25 Boys Die After Traditional Ritual

Drakensburg FC Unites Matatiele with Roadshow and Stakeholder Drive

Issue of missing water pump in Makhanda keeps bubbling up

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Hate speech or religious expression? Court to decide

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O.R. Tambo District Steps Up Flood Relief Efforts with New Temporary Housing Plans

How the Battle of Lurhwayizo Commemoration Risks Being Overshadowed by Paul Mashatile’s Corruption Scandals

Collision on R63 near Fort Beaufort claims four lives

Death Wave in Circumcision: 25 Boys Die After Traditional Ritual

Drakensburg FC Unites Matatiele with Roadshow and Stakeholder Drive

Issue of missing water pump in Makhanda keeps bubbling up