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Mthatha news: Tough year fails to mar festive spend

14 January 2018 By Port Elizabethan

Tough year fails to mar festive spend: Commenting on trade at BT Ngebs City Shopping Centre, which is one of Mthatha’s biggest malls, general manager Lolo Sabisa said new retail and leisure additions to the centre had had a positive effect on customer numbers there this festive season.
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Student protest damage blamed for prison break: Breakfast has denied Popcru’s allegations, saying while there was a shortage of staff, had the wardens kept the offenders in their cells, Lihle Zikholisile, 19, of Mthatha, Norman Mukunuwendo, 22, of Zimbabwe, Phikolomzi Sonakele, 23, of Mqanduli …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

NRB progress in Nedbank Cup competition: Also through to the draw from the NFD are Stellenbosch – NRB’s opponents this Saturday and log leaders Highlands Park who they tackle the following weekend, Cape Town All Stars, Mthatha Bucks, Super Eagles, Royal Eagles and Ubuntu Cape Town.
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Richards Bay continue climb out of relegation: Results: Richards Bay 2 Stellenbosch 1; AmaTuks 1 Super Eagles 3; Mthatha Bucks 3 Royal Eagles 3; Mbombela United 1 Ubuntu CPT 2; Witbank Spurs 2 Uthongathu FC 0; Highlands Park 1 Real Kings 1
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

No money to fix unsecure prison: Scary report back by minister following escapes: Breakfast denied Popcru’s allegations, saying while there was a shortage of staff, had the wardens kept the offenders in their cells, Lihle Zikholisile, 19, of Mthatha, Norman Mukunuwendo, 22, of Zimbabwe, Phikolomzi Sonakele, 23, of Mqanduli and Sandile …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

ANC accused of favouring certain kings over others: He said they had visited Bumbane Great Place near Mthatha because it was traditional protocol as they were visiting former president Nelson Mandela’s Qunu home. l Meanwhile, Azenathi Dalindyebo has made a moving plea to have his father, King Buyelekhaya …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Security guard shot and killed during business robbery at mall, Mthatha: A 43 year old security guard was shot and killed at one of the shops in the local mall in Mthatha on 5 January 2018 at about 18h00. It is alleged that two unknown gunmen entered the shop and demanded money from a cashier at gunpoint. An undisclosed amount …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Security guard shot dead in Mthatha robbery: Mthatha – A 43-year-old security guard was shot and killed during a robbery at a mall in Mthatha on Friday evening. Police spokesperson, Captain Dineo Koena, said two unknown gunmen had entered the shop and demanded money from a cashier at gunpoint.
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Cape Town All Stars – Mthatha Bucks head to head game preview and prediction: Both teams to score in the last 5 games of Mthatha Bucks. Mthatha Bucks have over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games. Mthatha Bucks have over 1.5 goals in their last 7 games. Mthatha Bucks have scored over 0.5 goals in their last 5 games. Mthatha Bucks have …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

Young girl one of three Mthatha drowning victims: THREE people have drowned in Mthatha since New Year’s Day. The youngest was an eight-year-old girl who drowned while taking an afternoon dip at Mthatha Dam on Tuesday at 3pm. Mthatha police spokeswoman Captain Dineo Koena said the little girl had gone …
Source: “Mthatha” – BingNews.

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