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News24 | 49 Die in Mthatha Deluge as Authorities Mull Court Action over Flood-Line Homes

Floods · Mthatha

News24 | 49 Die in Mthatha Deluge as Authorities Mull Court Action over Flood-Line Homes

46% Left coverage: 11 sources

Authorities in Mthatha say they will approach the courts if Decoligny village residents once again refuse to move their homes away from a flood line where a pile of dead bodies was discovered after devastating floods.See the Story

Anger at WSU as Students Protest Bail for Residence Manager Accused of Murder

Mthatha · Mthatha

Anger at WSU as Students Protest Bail for Residence Manager Accused of Murder

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‘(Manelisi) Mampane should have stayed in jail for the rest of his life because the child that he killed will not come back, and school did not even fire him,’ said a student. Mampane was arrested following the fatal shooting of student Sisonke Mbolekwa during a protest in April, and has been r...See the Story

Heavy Snowfall Grips South Africa

Power Outages · Mthatha

Heavy Snowfall Grips South Africa

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Disaster management teams have been activated to address power outages and blocked highwaysHeavy snowfall, strong winds, and freezing rain have gripped South Africa, after a severe cold front moved across the country. The extreme weather has caused blackouts, blocked highways, and damaged infrastructure, local media reported on Tuesday.The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has announced See the Story

Gift of the Givers has activated a large-scale emergency response

The humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers has activated a large-scale emergency response in the Eastern Cape. This is in response to the devastating floods affecting the Amathole and OR Tambo District Municipalities. With nearly 10,000 people displaced, the worst-hit areas include Butterworth and Mthatha. Gift of the Givers has activated a large-scale emergency response in the Eastern Cape The organisation’s founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooli…Mthatha · Mthatha Read Article

President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing Of Retired Justice Clement Temba Sangoni - The Bulrushes

Pretoria – President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with sadness the passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni. Judge Sangoni retired in 2017 and passed away earlier today, Tuesday, 10 June 2025, after a short illness at 78. President Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the extended family of the late Judge Sangoni Aah! Dilizintaba, who was a senior traditional leader of the Q…Cyril Ramaphosa · Montgomery See the Story

Prominent medical doctor guilty as charged, sentenced for tax evasion

A prominent medical practitioner, 47-year-old Nomthunzi Magida, has been found guilty in a tax evasion case. Magida was sentenced by theTaxes · Mthatha Read Article

Whiskey Theft, Armed Robbery Lead to Arrests and Gun Recoveries

Police in the OR Tambo District have made two significant arrests in separate incidents involving illegal firearms, leading to charges ranging from armed robbery to shoplifting. In the first case, a 37-year-old male suspect was arrested on 1 June 2025 following a gunpoint robbery that occurred on 28 May in Mboziseni locality, under the LutshayaMthatha · Mthatha Read Article

Abathembu king calls on traditional leaders to run for local government elections

By Anita Dangazele The king says the African National Congress has ignored traditional leaders and let down rural communities. He says traditional leaders should lead councils and bring development to the Eastern Cape. Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo wants traditional leaders to contest the next local government elections as independent candidates. He says it is time for change because the African National Congress has failed rural commu…Mthatha · Mthatha Read Article

WSU shooting | Anger over more delays

WSU shooting | Anger over more delays Estelle.Bronkhorst Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:20 MTHATHA - The state is arguing that a Walter Sisulu University residence manager should not be granted bail as it is not in the best interests of justice.Manelisi Mampane is accused of killing student Sisonke Mbolekwa. Two other students were wounded in the shooting at the university's Mthatha campus last month.READ: Man accused of shooting and killing WSU student …Mthatha · Mthatha Read Article

Hijacking of mobile clinic sparks outcry in Eastern Cape

Five health workers from One to One Africa are traumatised after they were highjacked at gunpoint outside Mthatha while delivering vital healthcare services to underserved villages. The mobile clinic, a converted 4x4, carrying essential medicines, was stolen. The community expresses distress over the loss of their only healthcare lifeline. The post Hijacking of mobile clinic sparks outcry in Eastern Cape appeared first on Health For Mzansi.Mthatha · Mthatha Read Article

Man accused of shooting and killing WSU student denies admitting guilt

Man accused of shooting and killing WSU student denies admitting guilt Sandile Zikhali Fri, 05/16/2025 - 22:35 MTHATHA - The bail application for the man accused of killing a Walter Sisulu University student conitnues.The investigating officer has told the court that Manelisi Mampane confessed, saying he was willing to do the time for the crime.READ: Exclusive interview with WSU shooting survivorBut, Mampane now disputes that this is what he to…Mthatha · Mthatha Read Article

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