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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mthatha, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 51stories have been published about Mthatha which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mthatha, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 51stories have been published about Mthatha which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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South Africa: R10-Million Emergency Lottery Funding for Flood-Ravaged Eastern Cape

50% Left coverage: 4 sources

The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruptionSee the Story

Africa · Mthatha

Six armed extortion suspects killed in shootout with cops near Mthatha

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Six armed suspects were killed in a shootout with police on the R61 between Mthatha and Ngcobo on Monday afternoon, Eastern Cape police said.See the Story

Africa · Mthatha

Three People Killed in Another Eastern Cape Shooting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Three men were killed in a shooting in Slovo Park in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, and Mthatha police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.See the Story

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More than 60 Dead, Dozens Missing in Heavy Europe Floods

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More than 30 people have died and dozens were missing in Germany and Belgium as heavy flooding turned strea...Floods · MthathaSee the Story

Edupreneur sets sights on expansion of more college campuses

While most entrepreneurs his age operate in popular sectors such as takeaways and retail businesses, Silindile Nqala, 32, from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape is carving a niche in the education sector. He is the founder of Plainview College, a private school that aims to provide accessibility to quality education, ensuring students get the right tools they need to navigate the world of education. Nqala’s journey started with a love and passion for …Education · MthathaRead Article

SA WOMAN SENTENCED FOR KILLING BOYFRIEND, AUNT SHE CAUGHT IN BED TOGETHER - The Zambian Observer

SA WOMAN SENTENCED FOR KILLING BOYFRIEND, AUNT SHE CAUGHT IN BED TOGETHER THE High Court in Mthatha in South Africa has sentenced a 39-year-old woman to 15 years in prison for the double murder of her boyfriend and distant aunt, both of whom she caught in bed together, and for housebreaking with intent to commit […] The post SA WOMAN SENTENCED FOR KILLING BOYFRIEND, AUNT SHE CAUGHT IN BED TOGETHER first appeared on The Zambian Observer.Mthatha · MthathaRead Article

WSU Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Killing Was a Targeted Hit, Police Say

The fatal shooting of Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sinethemba Mpambane was likely an assassination, not a robbery, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said on Friday. Mpambane was shot dead inside his car near the university’s Enkululekweni campus in Mthatha on Thursday evening. He had only taken up his role overseeing institutional support and development in February. His death has shocked the universit…Mthatha · MthathaRead Article

Fatal shooting of WSU deputy vice chancellor prompts Minister Nkabane's call for action

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Police rule out robbery in murder of WSU Deputy VC Estelle.Bronkhorst Sat, 06/21/2025 - 06:45 MTHATHA - Police are ruling out robbery as the motive for the murder of a Walter Sisulu University Deputy Vice-Chancellor.National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was speaking during a visit to Mthatha.READ: Police chief in Mthatha following WSU shootingHe says a team has been set up to investigate the motive.The institution has been rocked by seve…Mthatha · MthathaSee the Story

South Africa: Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Shot Dead - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2025

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Police are investigating after a Walter Sisulu University staff member was fatally shot outside the Mthatha campus.Africa · MthathaSee the Story

No shortcut to dismissing foreign nationals without work visas – Moonstone Information Refinery

A recent ruling by the High Court in Mthatha confirms that employing a foreign national without a valid work visa does not give an employer the right to bypass proper termination procedures. On 27 May, the court found that the OR Tambo District Municipality had acted unlawfully when it abruptly ended the employment of Zimbabwean national Samuel Nyakudya – despite his not having a valid work permit at the time. Nyakudya was initially granted a te…Mthatha · MthathaRead Article

‘We Just Want to Find Her Remains’ - Family of Missing Teen Swept Away by Mthatha Floods

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The family of 16-year-old Simbongile Kadeeja Nomntwana is hopeful they will find the remains of their relative. “We’ve searched every riverbank, every shelter, hoping for news. We just want to find her remains so we can bring her home and lay her to rest. Only then will we have some peace.”Kisumu · KisumuSee the Story

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