South Africa|Eastern Cape|Gqeberha

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Former PRASA Rail CEO back in the dock for fraud

Mthuthuzeli Swartz, who is also accused of stealing railway lines and sleepers, attacks #UniteBehind and makes allegations against his former colleagues

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News | 28 February 2019

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Concern over high number of vigilante killings in PE

At least 13 people killed in past four months

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Brief | 19 February 2019

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Port Elizabeth clinic closed by crime

Councillor says 24-hour security needed at clinics

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Brief | 12 February 2019

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PE parents protest for more teachers for overcrowded school

Almost 50 children to a teacher at Alfonso Aries Primary School, says protest leader

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Brief | 6 February 2019

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Protesting PE workers say they haven’t been paid

Municipality says those who are owed money will be paid at the end of the month

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Brief | 28 January 2019

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Former PRASA acting CEO charged with fraud, money laundering and theft

“He is simply dishonest and a law unto himself” chair of disciplinary hearing says about Mthura Swartz

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News | 23 January 2019

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Ethel Mavaivai has been admitted to university at the age of 26 - but she can’t afford the fees

Immigrants, even if they came to SA as children, do not benefit from free tuition

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Brief | 10 January 2019

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“My cousin was stabbed to death this year … My friend’s uncle was shot seven times”

Minister promises new police station and anti-gang unit for northern areas of Port Elizabeth

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News | 11 December 2018

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Westville residents threaten further protests

Port Elizabeth informal settlement divided on relocation and development

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News | 29 November 2018