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Ten Firearms recovered
The Cluster Commander of the Cradock Cluster, Brigadier Madoda Zamkana today congratulated the Cradock Detectives and Cradock Crime Intelligence Unit, following the arrest of 2 male suspects in connection with the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Ten firearms, ammunition, laptops and other household items were recovered in a dwelling in Bedford through intelligence on the evening of 3 April 2016. The property was stolen on the farms Modderpoort and Tarka Traning Farm between 24 and … [Read more...] about Ten Firearms recovered
83-year-old Sharpeville journalist attacked in home
Port Elizabeth - Renowned journalist and author Humphrey Tyler, 83, was left dazed and disoriented after he and his wife Pat, 82, were attacked on Friday at their Bedford home in the Eastern Cape. The couple had returned from shopping in the small village and parked their car when a man appeared in front of their garage. "I got out of the car. When I turned around there was a man right in front on me – I thought I was hallucinating," Pat said. The man pushed her aside and lunged at … [Read more...] about 83-year-old Sharpeville journalist attacked in home
Bedford protester shot and killed
Bedford - A 23-year-old man was allegedly shot and killed by police during violent protest action in Bedford on Tuesday afternoon where a group of protesters turned on the police. Eastern Cape provincial spokesperson, Brigadier Marinda Mills, said the Independent Police Investigative Directorate would be investigating the shooting incident, which took place at about 13:45. Mills said the trouble began when a group of people gathered in front of the Bedford municipality, blocking the road … [Read more...] about Bedford protester shot and killed
Bankrupt school sells braai stands and drums to pay creditors
Dear MyPE The Templeton Secondary School in Bedford is so desperate for funds that a teacher is making braai stands and drums for sale for R300 to pay creditors. Next to go will be the school's tractor and the school bus. A donation of nartjies is being sold to pay for paper. This is a heart-breaking example of the agonising struggles faced by schools in the province as result of the collapse of the Eastern Cape Department of Education. An investigation by the DA has revealed not only … [Read more...] about Bankrupt school sells braai stands and drums to pay creditors
