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Mthatha news: Family of 8 live in one-room mud house

11 November 2017 By Port Elizabethan

Family of 8 live in one-room mud house: Her husband died 17 years ago at home after a short illness. The Mafuna family stay in Buthongweni Village, Mthatha. Their house is old and in poor condition. The roof leaks in the rain; the windows are broken; the front door no longer closes properly.
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Twelve SA rugby players who turned up for other countries: A textbook Italian name but born and bred in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. Started his professional career at The Sharks where he turned up for their Currie Cup side as a 21-year old. He moved to Italy the following year, before he was called up for their …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Surgeons convicted as initiation law takes effect: The National Prosecuting Authority’s Mthatha cluster chief prosecutor, advocate Vuyani Genu, and the police this week each tabled reports which revealed that the police had opened 68 cases. Prosecutors had dealt with 60 of them, and a number had resulted …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

NEW SPECIALISED CARS TO NAB BAD DRIVERS: reckless drivers in Mthatha have been warned to be careful as they will be fined on the spot. This was said by public safety committee chairman Tshepo Machaea and King Sabata Dalindyebo mayor Dumani Zozo. The two unveiled four new specialised cars and a …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Pivotal role at new auto firm in SA: She obtained her senior certificate at Zingisa High School in Mthatha and a Bachelor of Science (Statistics) degree from the University of the Free State. She holds various other qualifications including an Accounts Conversion Course at UCT and Bachelor of …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Bad injury rules out Lentjies: Meanwhile, the Chilli Boys will travel to the Mthatha Stadium, where they will take on Mthatha Bucs in a friendly match as part of the OR Tambo celebrations tomorrow.
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

End of road for Bucks coach: Well-respected coach Ian Palmer was yesterday relieved of his coaching duties at Mthatha Bucks after seeing his team pick up just four points from the last five games. THE LAST STAND: Coach Ian Palmer has been shown the door by Mthatha Bucks after the club …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Automatic weapons recovered after high speed chase, Mthatha: Police in Mthatha who were on night duty operations, tried to stop a vehicle which attempted to run a Police vehicle off the road last night. A high speed car chase ensued between the Police and the suspect. The vehicle was cornered but the driver managed …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

EC police recover guns after high-speed chase in Mthatha: Members from the Mthatha policing cluster were involved in a high-speed chase in the early hours of Tuesday morning with an armed robbery suspect who tried to bump their police vehicle out the way when they tried to pull him over. Police spokesperson …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

3 Bedroom House for Sale in Umtata: Have you been looking for a home in one of the most sought after areas in Mthatha? If so; this is your lucky day. This property is well located in this quiet suburb. It is within reach to all amenities and Mthatha CBD. If you want convenience, less traffic …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

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