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The ANC is warning the public not to respond to or click on links accompanying a fake message that the party is offering a R300 giveaway as part of its election campaign
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ANC warns of fake R300 election campaign giveaway

The African National Congress has alerted the public to a fraudulent scheme falsely offering an instant R300 giveaway linked to its 2026 election campaign, warning against clicking links or sharing sensitive details.

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Anxious moments as bomb hoax causes delays at King Phalo Airport

Eastern Cape police are tracking down an anonymous caller after a hoax bomb threat targeting a FlySafair flight from Johannesburg triggered emergency security protocols at King Phalo Airport.

The Uitenhage Post Office has been without electricity for more than a year because of vandalism and cable theft. Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi visited the facility on Monday after DA mayoral candidate Retief Odendaal appealed for intervention
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Stop stripping our city bare

Chronic vandalism and theft leave Nelson Mandela Bay public facilities, including Kariega's post office and Westbourne Oval, stripped bare while authorities stall on protection.

AIRPORT BOMB SCARE UPDATE: Police search FlySafair jet, luggage at King Phalo

A FlySafair flight carrying over 180 passengers triggered a major emergency response at East London's King Phalo Airport following an anonymous bomb threat, prompting tarmac searches of the aircraft and luggage.

Vukile Matebe was killed in KwaDwesi on  August 31 after an altercation at a local tavern

Three women to apply for bail after fatal shooting of man in Gqeberha

Three women arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 49-year-old man following a tavern dispute in Nelson Mandela Bay are scheduled to appear in court for a formal bail application on Friday. Vukile Matebe was killed in…

Police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a man in Central on Monday

Man shot dead in broad daylight in Central

Gqeberha police are investigating the murder of a man who was gunned down in broad daylight outside a corner shop in Russell Road, Central, just before 1pm on Monday. Gbenga Oladipupo, 52, was sitting in his vehicle when gunmen opened…

Twelve suspects killed in Eastern Cape police gunfights since August

Eastern Cape police have shot dead at least 12 suspects in gun battles since August following the tragic line-of-duty killings of three officers in Mqanduli and Libode.

The state of one of the buildings at the Westbourne Oval in Richmond Hill
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There goes the Westbourne Oval too

The 127-year-old Westbourne Oval in Nelson Mandela Bay has fallen victim to rampant theft and vandalism following the expiry of its municipal security contract, leaving just two functioning toilets for visiting schools and athletes.

Three foreign nationals were rescued on Friday in an operation by the Hawks, in collaboration with Home Affairs, in response to allegations of human trafficking, fraudulent recruitment, immigration-related offences and suspected cybercrime.

Peruvian women rescued in Bluewater Bay raid

Three Peruvian women have been rescued during a law enforcement operation at a lodge in Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha. The operation was conducted by the Hawks, in collaboration with Home Affairs, on Friday in response to allegations of human…

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Details of dramatic abductions laid bare

Evidence in the Gqeberha regional court has linked a Hawks cybercrime investigator to a violent kidnapping syndicate that demanded millions in ransom from Nelson Mandela Bay families.

A prayer walk is being held in Timothy Valley in Gqeberha's northern areas on Sunday

Churches unite for Timothy Valley prayer walk against violent crime

Pastors from two ministries have joined forces to organise a prayer walk in Timothy Valley in Gqeberha's northern areas, a suburb plagued by violent crime and a recent spate of murders. Pastor Shirley de Bruin said the initiative was…

The MK Party's mayoral candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay, Mvuleni Mapu  
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Mapu eyes mayoral chains, vows to fix ‘sick’ Bay

Nelson Mandela Bay's former housing director, Mvuleni Mapu, has entered the political arena and is gunning for the number one seat in the council. Mapu, who has pleaded not guilty in a high-profile corruption case, is contesting for the…

Warrant Officer Xolani Busakwe, 47, appeared in the Gqeberha regional court on Wednesday as his formal bail application kicked off
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BAIL BID: Cybercop faces string of charges

A Hawks cybercrime investigator, alleged to have been linked to a web of kidnappings, extortion and organised crime alongside the men accused of assassinating Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown, is now fighting for bail.

Unlabelled liquor bottles and packaging illustrate concerns over the manufacture and sale of counterfeit alcohol, which authorities warn poses serious health risks to consumers.

Fake booze warning after Qonce counterfeit liquor bust

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has rung alarms over how the prevalent manufacturing and selling of fake and illegal alcohol has continued to be a health risk for the public. This comes as members of the Qonce Crime Prevention Unit were at…

Five arrested after foiled courier hijacking in Motherwell

Five suspects face multiple charges after police foiled an attempted courier vehicle hijacking and robbery in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay, recovering stolen property and weapons.