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More than 70 displaced by heavy rains in Komani

At least 70 Komani residents have been relocated after overnight rains flooded an informal settlement. Mop-up operations began on Wednesday morning after Bhede community residents were forced to vacate their homes and sleep in a community…

VEHICLE HIJACKING: Assailants drove off in a teacher’s car after a hijacking incident in the Sanctor High School car park on Tuesday morningImage: Gareth Wilson/File

JUST IN | Wife of ex-Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, drowns

An inquest docket has been opened after a woman’s body was found floating in a pool in Gqeberha on Monday. The deceased has been identified as the wife of former Springbok rugby coach, Peter de Villiers. The body of 62-year-old Theresa de…

BOIL FIRST: The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has issued a notice that the city’s water supply may not be safe to drinkImage: 123RF/ WEERAPAT KIATDUMRONG

Drinking Nelson Mandela Bay’s water ‘could present risk to human health’

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipal water supply may be unsafe for consumption, and city officials have warned residents to boil their water before drinking or cooking until further notice. In a statement released on Monday night, the…

TWO DEAD: A man has died after being hit by car moments after he allegedly killed his mother in KwaNobuhle on Monday morningImage: 123RF/PAUL FLEET

Man hit by car dies shortly after allegedly murdering mother

Moments after allegedly murdering his elderly mother, a man died after being knocked over by a car in KwaNobuhle in the early hours of Monday.. Siya Tshem, 26, allegedly assaulted his 72-year-old mother, Nozipho, with a hammer and left…

BIZARRE RESCUE: A foreign national found bleeding in the surf at Humewood Beach is now the prime suspect in an incident in which seven people were stabbed in Central on Wednesday nightImage: Eugene Coetzee

Victim now prime suspect in Central mass stabbing

Injured foreign national rescued from surf at Humewood Beach disappears after release from hospital In a bizarre twist, a man believed to be the victim of a violent assault after he was found floating in the surf at Humewood Beach, is now…

A private security officer pulled a man from the surf a Humewood beach on Wednesday night after he had his throat slit and was left for dead.Image: Eugene Coetzee

Man pulled from surf after his throat was slit

A vigilant private security officer managed to save a man out of the surf at Humewood beach after having his throat slit during an alleged abduction. The incident occurred at about 8:30pm on Wednesday. The security operative from City…

Medical experts are seeing mild symptoms in patients infected with the Covid-19 variant Omicron.Image: 123RF/perig76

Where is the new Covid-19 variant most prevalent in SA?

The newly detected Covid-19 variant Omicron is prevalent in Gauteng and spreading to other parts of the country. That’s according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who addressed the nation on Sunday night. Ramaphosa said the variant had more…

The police officer allegedly discharged his service firearm during a family gathering with his girlfriend on Saturday. Stock photo.   Image: 123RF/123RF Premium

Disabled father, son gunned down in Zwide home

Gqeberha police are on the hunt for the culprits behind the murders of a disabled man and his son in Zwide. The bodies of Mlamli Monakali, 52, and his son Aphiwe, 23, were found in their Masengane Street home during the early hours of…

New finance minister Enoch GodongwanaImage: Robert Tshabalala

Former Eastern Cape economic affairs MEC Godongwana replaces Tito as finance minister

In a surprise move, former Eastern Cape economic affairs MEC Enoch Godongwana was named SA’s new finance minister last night. Announcing a cabinet reshuffle, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Godongwana would replace Tito Mboweni, who had…

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus speaks with Bok players Steven Kitshoff, Handre Pollard and Siya KolisiPicture: MIKE HUTCHINGS / REUTERS

Erasmus to face misconduct hearing for video critique of match officials

South African Rugby and World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus have been called to a misconduct hearing after his hour-long video critique of the match officials following the first Test loss to the British & Irish Lions, World Rugby…

Santaco Eastern Cape has urged its members and taxi drivers to protect businesses from possible vandalism and lootingImage: Gallo Images/Foto24/Lulama Zenzile

Taxi council distances itself from any possible violence in East Cape

The South African National Taxi Council in the Eastern Cape has distanced itself from any possible riots and looting in the province. SANTACO deputy chair Gabs Mtshala said the council and the taxi industry would not take part in any of…

NO JUDGMENT: AbaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has given former president Jacob Zuma some words of supportPicture: LULAMILE FENI

Dalindyebo doesn’t want to see Zuma humiliated

AbaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo had words of encouragement for his long-time foe, Jacob Zuma, ahead of the former president’s battle against a 15-month jail term for contempt. Dalindyebo was previously convicted and sentenced to 12…

BAY CASES: Kariega leads the way in Bay Covid-19 cases followed by Despatch, Gelvandale and LorraineImage: 123RF/perig76

Nelson Mandela Bay becoming EC epicentre with 60% of Covid cases

Nelson Mandela Bay is fast becoming the epicentre of Covid-19 in the Eastern Cape with nearly 60% of cases recorded in the province located in the Bay. The latest statistics from the health department indicate that by Monday, there were…

Education MEC Fundile Gade says his department is still conducting the procurement process for internet access at rural schools in the province.Picture: EUGENE COETZEE

Eastern Cape rural schools still without internet access

More than halfway through the academic year, the Eastern Cape education department is yet to provide internet to pupils at 1,000 rural schools in the province. In April, education MEC Fundile Gade said the schools would have broadband…

Trevor Noah has announced the show would be on a break.Picture: Instagram/Trevor Noah via Kevin Mazur/GettyImages

WATCH | Trevor Noah announces ‘The Daily Show’ is taking a break

SA-born comedian and host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah has officially announced the show will be taking a short break while they figure out how to create a new “in-person” Daily Show experience in the near future. Trevor took to his…