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Increase in mental patients sparks riot- Health department battling to cope: “But this influx is worrisome. We have experienced similar pressure in Port Elizabeth. “Our immediate strategy has been to manage all mental health beds so as to know our bed occupancy [rates].” He said hospitals treating the mentally ill, such as …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Tavern owner faces charge of murder: A Port Elizabeth tavern owner is facing charges of murder and attempted murder after an altercation at his establishment in Korsten shortly after midnight on Saturday. One male nursing student based at Livingstone Hospital was killed and two others wounded …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Girl’s body found in Van der Kemp’s Kloof: Port Elizabeth police are trying to identify a young girl whose body was found in Van der Kemp’s Kloof on Friday. A group of people were walking their dogs in the valley connecting Bethelsdorp to Kuyga when they came across the body and alerted the police.
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Ocean Alliance calls APM Terminals Port Elizabeth: APM Terminals Port Elizabeth welcomed the 8,700 TEU capacity CMA CGM Bianca, marking the first call of the weekly Ocean Alliance US East Coast Loop 3 Service, providing direct service to the US East Coast from ports in China and Southeast Asia. After …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Leaders who’ve ‘overstayed their welcome’ must be shown the door – Mbeki: I’m going to decide for you who your leader is’ … It is wrong,” Mbeki said. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Seven killed in head on smash near Kareedouw: Bramwell says the vehicles were travelling in opposite directions – the Chev was travelling towards Cape Town and the Polo towards Port Elizabeth when the collision happened. There were 7 occupants in the Chev and 3 in the Polo. Both drivers were among …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Tavern owner arrested for murder and attempted murder in Gelvandale: Port Elizabeth: Gelvandale Detectives arrested a 61-year-old tavern owner on charges of murder and attempted murder after a shooting at a tavern in Korsten. According to police information, today at 00:35 the deceased Vuyolwetu Mahili, 28 years old and his …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Court Ruling On Seized Phosphate Shipment Delayed: The NM Cherry Blossom was carrying 50,000 tonnes of phosphate rock when it was stopped at Port Elizabeth. Photo: Supplied / M.L. Jacobs MarineTraffic.com The NM Cherry Blossom was carrying 54,000 tonnes of phosphate rock – one eighth of New Zealand’s …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

Coega bucks the trend: Port Elizabeth – At a time in South Africa when business operations are struggling to keep and maintain a healthy balance sheet due to the tough economic environment, the Coega Development Corporation has posted impressive performance figures for the 2016 …
Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews.

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