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Boy, 8, dies after being electrocuted by open wires in veld in Eastern Cape – Port Elizabeth in the News

13 September 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Boy, 8, dies after being electrocuted by open wires in veld in Eastern Cape: An eight-year-old boy died after he was electrocuted by open electrical wires in a veld in Despatch, outside Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday, police said.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Black businesswoman accuses mogul of using her documents to win Covid-19 contracts: An Eastern Cape businesswoman has accused construction mogul Willie Greeff of “misrepresentation, fraud and fronting” after he allegedly used her company’s details to score multimillion-rand Covid-19 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

2 Bedroom Apartment / Flat for Sale in South End: Ideal Investors dream or for a small family. Safe secure much sought-after estate in South End. Unit comprises – Two bedrooms with BIC and laminated flooring – All rooms fitted with blinds – One …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Biko’s legacy can’t be hijacked: He should be remembered, therefore, as a national hero and his legacy must not be appropriated by anyone. On this day, 43 years ago, Steve Biko died alone in a cell at a prison hospital in Pretoria.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

PE dog owner fails in court bid to escape blame for mauling: The owner of three dogs that ripped off a man’s arm in an unprovoked attack has failed in a Supreme Court of Appeal attempt to avoid paying up to R2.3m in damages.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

British & Irish Lions a sell-out for historic Stormers tour opener: Early indications from the Ticket Ballot applications are that the two Cape Town matches are heavily oversubscribed, which was what the Tour organisers anticipated.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Sexual Assault Rate Climbs during Nigeria Covid-19 Lockdowns and Police Are Helpless to Intervene: Covid-19 isn’t the only plague hitting Nigeria. Sexual assaults are on the rise as lockdowns freeze men out of work and keep women and children trapped indoors. Nigerian police reported a total of 717 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

D-day for Springboks vs British and Irish Lions tickets looms: The Cape Town Stadium will be sold out for the British & Irish Lions tour opener on 3rd July against the DHL Stormers. The Lions second Test against the Springboks at the Cape Town Stadium will also …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Steve Biko: Remembering South Africa’s struggle icon: It has been 43 years since the death of South African activist and struggle hero Steve Biko. Today we commemorate his legacy.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.


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