Rail theft case postponed after state witness no-show

Mthuthuzeli Swartz was arrested in 2019. His trial has faced delay after delay.

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Law | 9 December 2025

State witness fails to arrive for massive Eastern Cape rail theft case

Court to hear application for cross-examination to occur online

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Law | 8 December 2025

Kouga’s failed R1.4-million mini market project

A mini fresh food and craft market for Hankey never opened

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Brief | 8 December 2025

Eastern Cape villagers finally get water, but only for a few days

Water scheme was restored, but two villages are back to having no water

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News | 5 December 2025

Understaffed, crumbling Eastern Cape clinic cannot meet demand

New temporary structure set to cost R1.2-million and take two years to complete

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Brief | 1 December 2025

Part Two: Dodgy Nguni cattle deals uncovered at Fort Hare

A forensic investigation of a research farm found cattle sold for below market prices

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Feature | 28 November 2025

Fort Hare’s cattle projects were supposed to help Eastern Cape farmers. Instead they are a lesson in bad governance

Forensic reports uncover arithmetical errors, unaccounted-for assets and absent oversight, probably resulting in the loss of tens of millions of rands for the university

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Feature | 27 November 2025

Eastern Cape families go to court over water

Despite a court order, the Amathole District Municipality has not provided water to Centane villages, they say

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News | 26 November 2025

Unfenced army base outside Makhanda claims another life

At least six people have been killed or injured by explosives from the largely unfenced 6 SA Infantry Battalion training area

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News | 20 November 2025

We’re taking government to court for failing to provide clean water

Eastern Cape municipalities fail to realise Section 27 of the Constitution

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Opinion | 18 November 2025

Promises, promises but still no school

Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018

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News | 12 November 2025

In photos: How fishers live on the Olifants River

The Ebenhaeser community hope to be at the centre of South African mullet fishing

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Photo Essay | 10 November 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay reopens bridges damaged during 2024 floods

At a cost of R89-million, the Matanzima and Nomakhwezana bridges in KwaNobuhle reopened with a ceremony attended by about 200 residents

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Brief | 7 November 2025

Vandals strip R42-million Gqeberha housing project

Of 580 units built in Walmer township only 108 have lawful occupants

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News | 6 November 2025

School principal suspended for financial mismanagement, again

Khulile Qamata previously faced charges of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement at another school

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News | 3 November 2025

Outrage over police inaction after woman goes missing

Residents tracked down a suspect themselves

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Brief | 31 October 2025