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Eastern Cape govt embarks on tourism economic recovery activities – Kirkwood

The six-day hiking trail from Coffee Bay to Port St Johns, in the Eastern Cape, that is under construction forms part of the economic recovery efforts of the province’s tourism sector. MEC of Finance, … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Babalo Madikizela is considering standing against Oscar Mabuyane to become chair of the key Eastern Cape …

The six-day hiking trail from Coffee Bay to Port St Johns, in the Eastern Cape, that is under construction forms part of the economic recovery efforts of the province’s tourism sector. MEC of Finance, …
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Babalo Madikizela is considering standing against Oscar Mabuyane to become chair of the key Eastern Cape ANC region in December …
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Pillars of strength in the promotion of boxing in East London have fallen and even the remnants have collapsed. Longest-surviving promoter Chris Phondo of Phondoi Boxing Production has died at the age …
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South Africa: Employers Under Scrutiny in Eastern Cape Blitz Inspection – Kirkwood

The Department of Employment and Labour has slammed employers in the wholesale and retail sector for non-compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in the Eastern Cape’s Sarah Baartman … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews A farmer was shot in the back and killed while attackers broke both arms of his wife and shot his …

The Department of Employment and Labour has slammed employers in the wholesale and retail sector for non-compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in the Eastern Cape’s Sarah Baartman …
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A farmer was shot in the back and killed while attackers broke both arms of his wife and shot his son during a farm attack in Kinkelbos.
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The Mqanduli Regional Court in the Eastern Cape has sentenced taxi driver Ntsindiso Gwentshula to 25 years for raping a then 17-year-old matric pupil. The incident took place on 3 November 2019. The …
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House price growth in the province is at 8.3% – making it the top performing region in the country, according to Lightstone property data for the month ending June 2021. The CEO of BetterBond, Carl … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape The Deputy …

House price growth in the province is at 8.3% – making it the top performing region in the country, according to Lightstone property data for the month ending June 2021. The CEO of BetterBond, Carl …
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Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape The Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection was hosted by the MEC for Community Safety, Mrs …
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Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE – A shop owner in Kariega chased after a fleeing robbery suspect and with the assistance of …
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Quick Addo Fact: Addo is a beautiful biodiversity hotspot – Our entire country can be divided into just nine biomes (a unique ecological unit with a characteristic set of plant, animal species and climate) and Addo stretches over five of these biomes, namely the Thicket, Forest, Succulent Karoo, Fynbos and Nama Karoo, and each biome has its own sets of key species. The big goal for the park is now to consolidate the land it has and create a functional ecological unit that stretches from the Karoo all across the mountains, fynbos, forest into the thicket and down across the coastal dune system. This diversity is key to its success. Conservation Manager John Adendorff says, ‘Addo is one of the most profitable parks. There’s nothing that even comes close for its size. It runs at 98% occupancy and there are very few spikes in the year, so it’s just consistent. It’s fully booked all the time and a very difficult place to get into.’

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Heads Up for Kirkwood and Addo Farmers

The farming sector in the Sarah Baartman District, in the Eastern Cape, will come under the spotlight when inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour conduct a blitz in the Addo and Kirkwood areas. In a statement on Wednesday, the department said the two-week long inspection will commence on 6 September and conclude on …

The farming sector in the Sarah Baartman District, in the Eastern Cape, will come under the spotlight when inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour conduct a blitz in the Addo and Kirkwood areas.

In a statement on Wednesday, the department said the two-week long inspection will commence on 6 September and conclude on 17 September.

The integrated approach will involve the district Municipality, South African Police Services (SAPS), Departments of Health and Home Affairs.

“The aim of the inspection is to educate employers and employees on Sectoral Determination No 13 (Farm Sector), enforce compliance with labour legislation, advocate on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and the implementation of safety measures in the workplace during the scourge of this communicable disease; COVID-19.

“Compliance will be viewed on all conditions of employment as prescribed by the sectoral determination for this vulnerable industry,” said the department.

In addition, Home Affairs’ immigration office and SAPS members, together with the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, will be looking at the employment of illegal immigrants by farmers.

“Whilst employers in this sector may see our inspections as a witch hunt, the truth is that we want to assist them in making sure that workers are safe at their workplaces and all labour laws are complied with,” said Chief Director for Provincial Operations Nomfundo Douw-Jack.

“It is unfortunate that the department will be rigid to those sectors who do not comply hence we partake in these Inspections. All loopholes will be addressed immediately to create a healthy and safe working environment.”

As the custodian of labour laws, the department must at all times ensure labour related matters are effectively managed through advocacy, inspection and enforcement for compliance of employers.

Two advocacy sessions for employees will be conducted on 18 September at 4pm. – SAnews.gov.za

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Payfast, in conjunction with Mastercard and local (South African) online businesses have reached the halfway mark in a competition offering a weekly prize of R10 000.

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EASTERN CAPE – Police in Lusikiski is on the hunt for alleged murder suspect/s after the death of two men, aged 35 and 42, at Sakwe Location. On 27 August 2021 at 16:50, members of the public of Sakwe … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews EASTERN CAPE – Police arrested two men, confiscated a getaway vehicle …

EASTERN CAPE – Police in Lusikiski is on the hunt for alleged murder suspect/s after the death of two men, aged 35 and 42, at Sakwe Location. On 27 August 2021 at 16:50, members of the public of Sakwe …
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EASTERN CAPE – Police arrested two men, confiscated a getaway vehicle and recovered two cellphone tower batteries following a high-speed chase in Hankey yesterday. On Saturday, 28 August 2021 at about …
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Two years on, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s R2-billion flagship revitalisation project in the Eastern Cape’s debilitated Duncan Village township is in jeopardy after court action to halt it.  But this …
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Quick Addo Fact: Two major environmental issues facing the AENP: extinction and overpopulation, which are interrelated. Since the AENP’s original mission was to reintroduce certain mega-herbivores, like the African elephant and black rhinoceros, primary ecological efforts were made to preserve mammalian species. However, by overlooking the other contributors to this environmental chain, certain plant species have been subjected to overgrazing and trampling, mostly by the elephants of the park. This overgrazing and trampling not only destroys much of the plant life, but also forces it to adapt its physiology to stimuli that are not inherent to its evolutionary progress. Some biologists argue that it is not herbivorization alone that is threatening the flora, but a number of other ecological factors including zoochory and nutrient cycling. Up to 77 species of South African endemic plant species have been listed as “vulnerable to elephant browsing.”

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The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has urged traders to consistently enforce Covid-19 health protocols to prevent further suspensions of alcohol sales. Spokesperson Mgwebi Msiya also urged outlets to … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews An intense cold front will move eastwards into the Eastern Cape from Friday afternoon, as well as the central interior, including KwaZulu-Natal …

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board has urged traders to consistently enforce Covid-19 health protocols to prevent further suspensions of alcohol sales. Spokesperson Mgwebi Msiya also urged outlets to …
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An intense cold front will move eastwards into the Eastern Cape from Friday afternoon, as well as the central interior, including KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday …
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Eskom said the incoming cold front may put its network in the Western and Eastern Cape at risk and could lead to power outages.
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Quick Addo Fact: Marine protected areas – The Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area and Bird Island Marine Protected Area are associated with the park.

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Commission urges institutions of higher learning and members of civil society to engage students on programmes to fight GBV. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Midday Report host Mandy Wiener chats to Daily Dispatch reporter Sivenathi Gosa about the Nosicelo Mtebeni murder case. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Please find attached a soundbite by Nqaba Bhanga.  Today I …

Commission urges institutions of higher learning and members of civil society to engage students on programmes to fight GBV.
“Eastern Cape” – BingNews

Midday Report host Mandy Wiener chats to Daily Dispatch reporter Sivenathi Gosa about the Nosicelo Mtebeni murder case.
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Please find attached a soundbite by Nqaba Bhanga.  Today I humbly accept the Democratic Alliance’s nomination as its mayoral candidate for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. This is indeed a great honour.
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Quick Addo Fact: Happy Elephants – Guides in Addo don’t carry firearms because these elephants are some of the gentlest in the country. They don’t feel threatened around cars and even in musth pose little threat – that said tourists should never get too close as it makes an elephant feel threatened, rather give them space and park the car a little away. More often than not, the ellies will come to you. A large majority – rumoured to be around 90 percent – of the female elephants in Addo have no tusks. Bull elephants were introduced from Kruger to the widen genetic pool, so tusks are becoming more common.

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Pedestrian grounded for falsely claiming R7m from Road Accident Fund – Kirkwood

An Eastern Cape man has been arrested for allegedly falsely claiming R7m from the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Lindile Ralane, 39, was hauled before the East London magistrate’s court on Friday and … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Land that cost less than R1m in 2007 was bought by the Eastern Cape government just six years …

An Eastern Cape man has been arrested for allegedly falsely claiming R7m from the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Lindile Ralane, 39, was hauled before the East London magistrate’s court on Friday and …
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Land that cost less than R1m in 2007 was bought by the Eastern Cape government just six years later for R23m, despite a land claim case hanging over it. And then the building tender went …
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A 21-year-old woman from the Eastern Cape is facing charges of kidnapping. The suspect was apprehended by the Tsitsikamma K9 unit while allegedly hiding a missing two-year-old little girl.
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Quick Addo Fact: The penguins in Addo are in trouble – Despite having elephant in the name, Addo Elephant National Park extends right down to the ocean and currently protects some very important islands in Algoa Bay, namely St Croix and Bird Island. African Penguins are more threatened than rhino are at this stage. Because they’re not a key species or a high profile one that people really know about, or care about penguins are on the sidelines. Their numbers have dwindled alarmingly and every ten years or so, their numbers halve and if it goes on at that rate, in the next twenty or thirty years there won’t be penguins around.’ Addo is responsible for the protection of about 50 percent of the total African Penguin population.

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Though it was amazing to be back in his home town Gqeberha, it was tough not having fans inside Nelson Mandela Bay stadium to watch the Springboks beat Argentina, captain Siya Kolisi said. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Springboks winger Aphelele Fassi scored a fantastic try against Argentina in their opening game of this year’s Rugby …

Though it was amazing to be back in his home town Gqeberha, it was tough not having fans inside Nelson Mandela Bay stadium to watch the Springboks beat Argentina, captain Siya Kolisi said.
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Springboks winger Aphelele Fassi scored a fantastic try against Argentina in their opening game of this year’s Rugby Championship.
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The Eastern Cape Health Department says new Covid-19 cases in the province have increased by 28,7% in the last week. It says in the 24 hours up until …
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Quick Addo Fact: Happy Elephants – Guides in Addo don’t carry firearms because these elephants are some of the gentlest in the country. They don’t feel threatened around cars and even in musth pose little threat – that said tourists should never get too close as it makes an elephant feel threatened, rather give them space and park the car a little away. More often than not, the ellies will come to you. A large majority – rumoured to be around 90 percent – of the female elephants in Addo have no tusks. Bull elephants were introduced from Kruger to the widen genetic pool, so tusks are becoming more common.

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Longboard Lines Set for JBay – Kirkwood

The 31st annual South African Longboard Championships presented by RYD moves to the fabled lines of J-Bay for the first time in 12 years to decide a range of national titles. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews The ANC in the Eastern Cape will elect new provincial leaders in December 2021. This, as the current provincial executive …

The 31st annual South African Longboard Championships presented by RYD moves to the fabled lines of J-Bay for the first time in 12 years to decide a range of national titles.
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The ANC in the Eastern Cape will elect new provincial leaders in December 2021. This, as the current provincial executive committee’s term comes to an end on September 30. This was announced by ANC …
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The 16-year-old was rushed to the Grahamstown police station in the centre of town following her rape ordeal on Friday night when the police officer is said to have refused to unlock the gate to let …
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Quick Addo Fact: Largest Breeding Colony of African Penguins. Addo Elephant National Park’s St Croix Island protects the world’s largest breeding ground of the endangered African Penguins.

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Grief inspires Eastern Cape doctor’s pioneering journey – Kirkwood

From being schooled in people’s back rooms in the rural village of Ngolo to losing her only daughter and having to complete her specialist training amid a global pandemic, a Gqeberha doctor’s … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall believes the Springboks will face a step up in competition when they …

From being schooled in people’s back rooms in the rural village of Ngolo to losing her only daughter and having to complete her specialist training amid a global pandemic, a Gqeberha doctor’s …
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Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall believes the Springboks will face a step up in competition when they play their old rivals in the Rugby Championship.
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Justin Marshall believes the Springboks will face a step up in competition when they play their old rivals in the Rugby Championship.
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Quick Addo Fact: The flora within the AENP is quite varied, and like all plant life, is a central factor to the ecological system in place. Several species of rare and endemic plants, particularly succulent shrubs and geophytes are native to the South African region within the AENP. Many species are under environmental pressure, however, and are facing possible extinction.

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Man jailed for fatal beer bottle attack in Eastern Cape – Kirkwood

A man has been sentenced to seven years behind bars after fatally hitting another man on the head with a beer bottle. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Dr Isabel Michaelis is a paediatric neurologist who shares her expertise with patients and colleagues at Frere Hospital in East London … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews With less than …

A man has been sentenced to seven years behind bars after fatally hitting another man on the head with a beer bottle.
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Dr Isabel Michaelis is a paediatric neurologist who shares her expertise with patients and colleagues at Frere Hospital in East London …
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With less than three weeks before the start of the 2021/2022 PSL season‚ Chippa United coach Gavin Hunt doesn’t have a full squad.
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Quick Addo Fact: You can also see super pods of dolphins – Algoa Bay has been named as the bottlenose dolphin capital of the world after photograph proof and scientific studies showed that an estimated population of 28 482 individuals make use of these waters, making it the largest along the South African coastline.

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Field Ranger Tribute

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Barbara Creecy, has paid tribute to field rangers for the incredible work they do daily to keep National Parks and the country’s iconic species safe. “In the battle to conserve our wildlife and halt poaching, it is our rangers who remain at the forefront, putting their lives on the line …

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Barbara Creecy, has paid tribute to field rangers for the incredible work they do daily to keep National Parks and the country’s iconic species safe.

“In the battle to conserve our wildlife and halt poaching, it is our rangers who remain at the forefront, putting their lives on the line daily to conserve our environment and vulnerable species, despite the additional risk of contracting COVID-19,” Creecy said.

In commemoration of World Ranger Day on Saturday, Creecy also paid tribute to 11 staff members at South African National Parks (SANParks), who lost their lives to COVID-19 over the past year.

“We find ourselves in a position where the efforts being made to combat wildlife crime, such as rhino poaching, are influenced to some extent by the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the battle to beat the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We also want to remember Field Ranger Checkers Mashego, whose lifeless body was discovered at the Kruger Park late last year. May the souls of all our SANParks staff and field rangers rest in peace after serving our nation with diligence and passion,” Creecy said.

She noted that while the national lockdowns that curbed the movement of people to halt the spread of COVID-19 in 2020 contributed to a decrease in rhino poaching, the lifting of the stringent lockdown regulations appears to have seen an increase in rhino poaching in the first six months of 2021.

Over 200 rhino poached

“From January to the end of June 2021, a total of 249 rhino have been poached for their horns in South Africa. While this is higher than the number of rhino killed for their horns in the same period last year at 166, it is less than the 318 rhino that were poached in the first six months of 2019.

“During the six months, January to June 2021, the Kruger National Park experienced 715 poacher activities, an increase of 3.77% in comparison to the number in 2020, which was 689 for the same period. From January to end of June 2021, a total of 132 rhino were poached for their horns in the Kruger National Park. One elephant was poached for its ivory in the Kruger National Park during this period,” Creecy said.

A number of successful arrests and prosecutions has also been recorded in the past six months, underscoring the success of the collaborative work being done by law enforcement agencies.

These include the police, the Hawks, South African National Parks (SANParks), the Environmental Management Inspectorate (Green Scorpions), customs officials, South African National Defence Force (SANDF), provincial park authorities, and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Over 100 arrested for rhino poaching, rhino horn trafficking

From January to June 2021, the Minister said 40 alleged poachers were arrested within the Kruger National Park, with a total of 125 people having been arrested for rhino poaching and rhino horn trafficking across the country in the same period.

Creecy said numerous confiscations of rhino horn have also taken place since January, both within the country as well as at OR Tambo International Airport.

“The cohesive partnership with the South East Asian countries is also showing concrete results, with the recent collaboration between South African and Vietnamese authorities resulting in one of the largest seizures of rhino horns and other wildlife products, thereby disrupting syndicate activities. A total of 14 cases have been finalised since the start of the year with a verdict, representing a 93% conviction rate.

“The total of 14 convictions represented 20 convicted accused. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the finalisation rate in courts has slowed down as witnesses, accused and court staff in many instances are required to isolate or quarantine, and even court buildings in some instances need to be decontaminated. This has had an effect on the finalisation of cases.

“It is clear that the multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to investigating illegal wildlife trade is bearing fruit and that effective collaboration with critical role players remains key to our success. I congratulate the teams on a job well done,” Creecy said.

Creecy said the department, working with a number of communities, NGOs and donors, continues with various community developmental programmes, in collaboration with its partners, SANParks, provinces and neighbouring countries.

“Noticeable increased poacher pressure has been experienced in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State provinces. The department is also monitoring the increased pressure seen on private rhino reserves and is collaborating closely with the private sector, which continues to play a significant role in rhino protection.”

Members of the public can report any suspicious activities around wildlife to the environmental crime hotline 0800 205 005, or the SAPS number 10111. – SAnews.gov.za

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A Nelson Mandela Bay mother’s worst nightmare was realised when a supposedly healthy pregnancy ended with her child being born with severe brain damage after problems arose during birth … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela Bay District Detective Trio Task team members performing special operations arrested four alleged armed robbery suspects about …

A Nelson Mandela Bay mother’s worst nightmare was realised when a supposedly healthy pregnancy ended with her child being born with severe brain damage after problems arose during birth …
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GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela Bay District Detective Trio Task team members performing special operations arrested four alleged armed robbery suspects about 90 minutes after a shop owner was robbed while …
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The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is not expected to take action against Warriors coach Zdravko Logarušić when its technical and development committee meet the Croat and his support staff this …
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Quick Addo Fact: Addo is the only national park where you can hire a guide to take you around the park in your own car – A hop-on guide means that you drive and he guides, advising which routes to take and providing insight on Addo history, wildlife, botany and more. At the moment, there is only one hop-on guide in the park, but they are looking for more.

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Three nabbed for cable theft

SARAH BAARTMAN – Partnership policing led to the arrest of three men for damaging, or destroying the essential infrastructure, and recovery of copper cables worth over R 3 000-00 in Addo last night. On Wednesday evening, 21 July 2021, Addo police in partnership with a private security company were involved in an operation to combat …

SARAH BAARTMAN – Partnership policing led to the arrest of three men for damaging, or destroying the essential infrastructure, and recovery of copper cables worth over R 3 000-00 in Addo last night.

On Wednesday evening, 21 July 2021, Addo police in partnership with a private security company were involved in an operation to combat theft of copper cables along the railway lines. The use of technological monitoring equipment led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of two cable bundles worth R 3 500-00. Police also seized a vehicle for further investigation.

The three men aged between 18 and 28 will appear in the Kirkwood Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 26 July 2021 for charges relating to the contravention of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act 18 of 2015.

Acting Sarah Baartman District Commissioner, Brigadier John Lebok commended the team for the good work and also issued a warning. “People need to be aware that any person who is found guilty for this offence may be sentenced to imprisonment for a period of up to 30 years, or in the case of a company a fine not exceeding R100 million. The purpose of this Act is to ensure that it addresses high incidence of crimes affecting service delivery to the public, for example theft of cables, added Brig Lebok.

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At least 60mm of rain was recorded across Nelson Mandela Bay’s catchment areas by 9am on Thursday, though falls were uneven, with good rains in Kareedouw but just 2mm at the Kouga dam. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews A chartered accountant arrested by the Hawks for allegedly defrauding the UIF’s Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) of …

At least 60mm of rain was recorded across Nelson Mandela Bay’s catchment areas by 9am on Thursday, though falls were uneven, with good rains in Kareedouw but just 2mm at the Kouga dam.
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A chartered accountant arrested by the Hawks for allegedly defrauding the UIF’s Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) of funds to the tune of more than R800,000, has been granted bail. Mark …
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R2,000. That is how much a former Eastern Cape principal has to pay for lowering an 11-year-old primary school pupil into a filthy pit toilet to retrieve his cellphone.
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Quick Addo Fact: South African Conservation Success. Addo is the third largest national park in South Africa and one of our country’s top conservation success stories. From its start in 1931 with only 11 elephants, the park is now home to over 600 of these mammals plus a growing and varied collection of wildlife – from endangered rhino to rare flightless dung beetles.

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Snow, wet and extremely cold conditions in 5 SA provinces this week – Kirkwood

Snow is expected in at least five provinces this week. This cold front will reportedly bring more rain, extremely cold conditions, and snow. “Eastern Cape” – BingNews By May 2020, during the alcohol ban, at least 16 people are reported to have died after consuming homemade booze … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews The bodies of …

Snow is expected in at least five provinces this week. This cold front will reportedly bring more rain, extremely cold conditions, and snow.
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By May 2020, during the alcohol ban, at least 16 people are reported to have died after consuming homemade booze …
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The bodies of four unknown men are still unidentified and police in the Eastern Cape are seeking assistance to help identify them.
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Quick Addo Fact: Addo is the only national park where you can hire a guide to take you around the park in your own car – A hop-on guide means that you drive and he guides, advising which routes to take and providing insight on Addo history, wildlife, botany and more. At the moment, there is only one hop-on guide in the park, but they are looking for more.

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ANC activist missing after ‘CR17’ bribery claims – Kirkwood

WHISTLEBLOWER Phadima Fukula, who made corruption allegations and opened a criminal case against Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and a senior judge, has … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews Tributes continued to pour in on Friday for a much-loved Graaff-Reinet doctor’s wife, killed during a botched robbery at her home in the small Karoo town on …

WHISTLEBLOWER Phadima Fukula, who made corruption allegations and opened a criminal case against Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and a senior judge, has …
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Tributes continued to pour in on Friday for a much-loved Graaff-Reinet doctor’s wife, killed during a botched robbery at her home in the small Karoo town on Thursday morning.
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Those are some of the extreme adventures undertaken by South African Peter Harley, 60, who now lives in the US and is planning to take on his biggest challenge yet ‒ to row solo across the North …
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Quick Addo Fact: Largest Breeding Colony of African Penguins. Addo Elephant National Park’s St Croix Island protects the world’s largest breeding ground of the endangered African Penguins.

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TRADITIONAL LEADER TLOF TLOF SHOCK! – Kirkwood

Eastern Cape Chief Bhekabambo Ntola of the Amantshangase Traditional Council was suspended without pay for 10 years after he allegedly punished an adulterous couple by forcing them to have sex in full … “Eastern Cape” – BingNews CAPE TOWN – Police are celebrating a clutch of arrests of suspected Abalone poachers. Cape Town officials arrested …

Eastern Cape Chief Bhekabambo Ntola of the Amantshangase Traditional Council was suspended without pay for 10 years after he allegedly punished an adulterous couple by forcing them to have sex in full …
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CAPE TOWN – Police are celebrating a clutch of arrests of suspected Abalone poachers. Cape Town officials arrested eight suspects on Wednesday while Eastern Cape Police nabbed two suspected poachers …
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Chief Bhekabambo Ntola of the Amantshangase Traditional Council allegedly coerced a couple accused of adultery in his village to have sex during a traditional court hearing.
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Quick Addo Fact: More than 600 elephants, 400 Cape buffaloes, over 48 endangered black rhinos (Diceros bicornis michaeli) as well as a variety of antelope species. Lion and spotted hyena have also recently been re-introduced to the area. The largest remaining population of the flightless dung beetle (Circellium bacchus) is located within the park.

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