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Sunday, June 8, 2025

WSU Protest: Students to appear in court after violence erupts over bail decision

Protests at Walter Sisulu University escalate into violence, resulting in the arrest of five students who oppose the bail granted to a staff member accused of murder.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Urgent search for seven-year-old boy missing at Mdumbi Beach in Eastern Cape

An urgent search continues for a seven-year-old boy missing at Mdumbi Beach, as local volunteers and authorities join forces to find him after he was swept away by rip currents.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eastern Cape mom arrested after travelling 30km with toddler's body in suitcase

An Eastern Cape mother is set to face serious charges in court after allegedly concealing her three-year-old daughter's death in a suitcase.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eastern Cape police appeal for help in tracking mass shooting suspects

In a tragic incident in the Eastern Cape, police urgently seek community assistance to find suspects responsible for a mass shooting that claimed three lives and left two others injured.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Deadly invasion: Eastern Cape sisters aged 85 and 75 shot in their home

According to reports, the sisters were sleeping when unknown suspects forcefully entered their house and fatally shot them.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Tribunal adjourns as judge allows gender expert testimony in case against Judge President Mbenenge

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has postponed hearings into allegations of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge to June 30 - July 11, 2025.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Watch VideoTimothy Omotoso declared illegal in South Africa by Home Affairs

Timothy Omotoso, the controversial Nigerian televangelist, has been declared illegal in South Africa following his arrest in East London.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Watch VideoTimothy Omotoso, the controversial televangelist, arrested in Eastern Cape

Timothy Omotoso, the controversial Nigerian televangelist, has been arrested in the Eastern Cape weeks after being acquitted of serious charges including rape and human trafficking.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Eastern Cape man sentenced to six months for SASSA disability grant fraud

Anele Gxumeka's fraudulent attempts to exploit SASSA for a disability grant result in a six-month prison sentence, highlighting the agency's commitment to combatting fraud.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published