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Health department’s handling of Enyobeni tragedy violated the right to dignity of victims’ ...

The SA Human Rights Commission has found that the department of health’s handling of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy where 21 young people, including minors, died nearly two ...

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Woman drowns after accidentally driving vehicle off a ship in ...

In a freak accident, the vehicle terminal employee drove the Ford Ranger into the sea.

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Ramaphosa’s jobs promise gets frosty reception

As President Cyril Ramaphosa promised five million jobs to Eastern Cape residents, hundreds of workers protested over the Expanded Public Works ...

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Joy as mayor Faku finally graduates

It was a day of ululations for Buffalo City Metro mayor Princess Faku as her yellow and red graduation sash was finally placed on her shoulders. After nearly a year of court battles with the University of Fort Hare over the authentication of her ...
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Enyobeni tavern tragedy: SAHRC to issue report after teen deaths

The deaths of 21 partygoers at the Enyobeni tavern in the Eastern Cape in 2022 will be revisited on Thursday when the ...

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Appeal court reinstates Makhanda man’s rape conviction

Fingo Village, Makhanda, rapist Loyiso Coko has had his conviction for the 2018 rape of a 21-year-old woman confirmed ...

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Litter-plagued Mthatha getting more concrete bins

In keeping with mayor Nyaniso Nelani’s dream of turning Mthatha into another Kigali, the King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) ...

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MP Myolwa resigns from ANC to join MK Party

ANC MP Dingaan Myolwa has tendered his resignation and accused the party of using its majority in parliament to ...

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The Enyobeni Tavern tragedy

Ongoing coverage of the impact of the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy, where 21 Eastern Cape children died.

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UFH ranked among world's top 2,000 universities for 2024

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Merrifield pupil wins public speaking contest

In a display of oratory prowess, 13-year-old Inathi Tofa, a pupil at Merrifield College, emerged as the overall ...

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EP Rugby could lose R40m in Lotto funding — Gidane

Because of instability in their ranks, EP Rugby are at risk of losing a whopping R40m in much-needed Lotto funding, ...

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Eastern Cape health spokesperson Kupelo arrested for alleged matric certificate fraud

Eastern Cape health department spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo was arrested by the Hawks on Wednesday for allegedly ...

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Opposition couldn't win in 2021, so they certainly won't now: Mbalula

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has argued that the opposition failed to dislodge his party from power in the 2021 ...

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Senzo Meyiwa murder investigation 'disjointed and fragmented': defence lawyer

Defence advocate Charles Mnisi on Wednesday told a police officer involved in the investigation he believes the Senzo ...

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Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo

KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing former president Jacob Zuma's ...

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BREAKING | Top Eastern Cape health department official arrested for alleged fraud, forgery

The Hawks have arrested a senior Eastern Cape health department official for alleged fraud and forgery. “A prominent ...

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Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound 3% this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging ...

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The Border Bulldogs might be smarting from another heavy defeat, but they go into their next SA Cup clash against the ...

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Determined Bulldogs target Boland for ...

The Border Bulldogs might be smarting from another heavy defeat, but they go into their next SA Cup clash against the ...

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EL, Komani lead race to host ABC Motsepe ...

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EP Rugby could lose R40m in Lotto funding ...

Because of instability in their ranks, EP Rugby are at risk of losing a whopping R40m in much-needed Lotto funding, ...

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Play-off mode may have been foisted upon the Stormers, but they are unlikely to deviate from the attacking instincts ...

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Rulani Mokwena has poured his heart out to reveal he doesn’t feel appreciated by South Africans for the hard work he ...

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Relentless Sundowns two wins away from ...

The irresistible Mamelodi Sundowns juggernaut edged closer to the record extending seventh successive Premier Soccer ...

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Once again injuries hampered the SA team's participation in the recently concluded inaugural Mandela Boxing Cup event ...

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Injuries hamper SA team in Mandela Boxing ...

Once again injuries hampered the SA team's participation in the recently concluded inaugural Mandela Boxing Cup event ...

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Cafu on brink of fighting for two world ...

Duncan Village boxing phenomenon Phumelela Cafu will probably challenge for two world titles if he wins his mandatory ...

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Hem wins Eastern Cape boxing title

Young boxing talent Siyabulela Hem may have pushed veteran boxer Luthando Mbumbulwana into retirement after forcing ...

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Mbumbulwana set on keeping title

Luthando Mbumbulwana is determined to hold on to his provincial junior-featherweight title and remain relevant in the ...

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Boxing community shocked by death of ...

Recently retired former world champion Simpiwe Konkco led tributes after the death of Duncan Village boxer Nhlanhla ...