Murder stats up – and down: Bhisho’s murder count remained at five, but King William’s Town reported 15 killings, up by three compared to last year. In Dimbaza, 15 people were killed, up by two from last year, while Hogsback had no murders reported. In nearby Alice, 19 people ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. South Africa: Swift Arrest of Armed Robbers Lauded: King William's Town — Swift reaction by members of the Hawks, detectives and visible policing at Bizana led to the arrest … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Murder stats up – and down
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Grahamstown in the news: Murder stats up – and down
Murder stats up – and down: There were 44 reported murders in Tsolo, five less than last year’s figures. Grahamstown saw 16 murders, up five from last year. Port Alfred had no reported murders, but 13 reported in nearby Nemato township. In Komani, there were 14 reported murders ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. N2 toll road a catalyst for economic inclusion: A month ago, the Albany Museum in Grahamstown announced the discovery of a rich fossil find dating back more than 360 million years … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Murder stats up – and down
Mthatha news: Real KIngs boss refuses to go down after earning NFD promotion
Real KIngs boss refuses to go down after earning NFD promotion: Meanwhile, Motha - who has previously played for Mthatha Bucks, Cape Town All Stars, FC Cape Town, Milano United and FK Senica of Slovakia - joins the ranks along with other new signings Mondli Miya, Mfanafuthi Dlamini, Sello Motsepe, Lungile Nondaba and ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Two rural healthcare heroes honoured: After the Pen-Tech diploma she worked for two years as a medical technologist at Mthatha General … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Real KIngs boss refuses to go down after earning NFD promotion
Down the hill into Sundays – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Down the hill into Sundays: We spent the weekend in Kenton and heading back along the N2 this afternoon I asked the Damselfly to snap a pic with my phone as we came down the hill towards Colchester. I've got to say this is one of those views that is a lot better in person than on a photo. I'm curious why the lamp pole next to the road is wobbling... Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Primary School Musical: … [Read more...] about Down the hill into Sundays – Featured Blog
Mthatha news: Masualle calls for change after wind blows down tents
Masualle calls for change after wind blows down tents: IEC provincial head Thami Mraji said: “Our tents have been blown down as far as Mthatha. In Nelson Mandela Bay 11 tents blew down, in King Sabata Dalindyebo in Mthatha nine. In Port St Johns we had two tents blown down,” he said. Mraji said his major ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Metros in swing away from ANC: Our task is now to deliver on our commitments.” In OR Tambo, the impact of the decision by disaffected ANC ward councillors … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Masualle calls for change after wind blows down tents
Staying the Course, Despite a Relative Economic Slow Down
Staying the Course, Despite a Relative Economic Slow Down: Africa one of the only two regions in the world achieving growth in FDI project numbers over 2015 Seven percent rise in FDI projects for Africa East Africa the biggest gainer, while other key economies recover ground US remains the leading investor into Africa According to EY’s (www.EY.com) 2016 Africa attractiveness program 2016, Staying the course, despite a relative slow down, Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of … [Read more...] about Staying the Course, Despite a Relative Economic Slow Down
Situation remains tense at Libode after taxi driver gunned down
Visit and explore Libode, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Libode, Eastern Cape selected video for you: The situation remains tense at Libode in the Eastern Cape after a taxi driver was gunned down, allegedly in taxi related violence. The latest death brings to five the number of people killed between Mthata and Libode in the past three weeks. One of the taxi associations has resorted to armed … [Read more...] about Situation remains tense at Libode after taxi driver gunned down
J-Bay in the news: Matt Wilkinson promises to keep hammer down in surf title race
Matt Wilkinson promises to keep hammer down in surf title race: He was exhausted and lost to Medina, the 2104 world champion, but the wisecracking, perpetually grinning, ultra-talented Wilkinson retained the yellow jersey ahead of next month’s detour to Jeffreys Bay. Medina is second and Florence is third. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. 10 things all South Africans love about coming home: From Langebaan and Clifton 4 th beach to Jeffrey’s Bay, Umhlanga and St Lucia, we have some of the … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Matt Wilkinson promises to keep hammer down in surf title race
Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Uitenhage Cluster Clamping Down On Crime Towards a Safer South Africa
South Africa: Uitenhage Cluster Clamping Down On Crime Towards a Safer South Africa: In an effort to quell crime and criminal activities in the Uitenhage Cluster a total 154 suspects were arrested over the past weekend. Crime prevention operations and high visibility patrols were conducted from 18:00 on Friday, 10 June 2016 until 06:00 ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South African Police Service: KING WILLIAM’S TOWN: In an effort to quell crime and criminal activities in the Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Uitenhage Cluster Clamping Down On Crime Towards a Safer South Africa
King Williams Town news: Woman gunned down in front of husband
Woman gunned down in front of husband: King William’s Town – Eastern Cape police are on the hunt for two suspects who shot dead a woman in the presence of her husband, Willovale police said on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha said “police are investigating a case of ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Woman gunned down in front of husband
J-Bay in the news: Mick Fanning, Bethany Hamilton face down fears in Fiji Pro
Mick Fanning, Bethany Hamilton face down fears in Fiji Pro: Expected to wait until next month to end his absence from the World Surf League by putting his heart in his mouth and revisiting Jeffreys Bay, Fanning has instead decided to throw himself back into the fray where shark attack victim Bethany Hamilton has ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Mick Fanning set to compete at Fiji Pro on Sunday: He also indicated he would likely surf at Jeffrey’s Bay in South Africa, where he survived a … [Read more...] about J-Bay in the news: Mick Fanning, Bethany Hamilton face down fears in Fiji Pro
Railway Station damage – how long down the line – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Railway Station damage - how long down the line by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: A few years ago (quite a few if I'm correct), the historic Port Elizabeth Railway Station was damaged in an underground gas explosion. The spot was cordoned off and the building "braced" with wooden poles. So sad that all this time later and Spoornet (Transnet) still haven't done anything to restore and fix the building. An absolute crying … [Read more...] about Railway Station damage – how long down the line – Featured Blog
Looking down the Langkloof from the Potjiesberg Pass – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Looking down the Langkloof from the Potjiesberg Pass by The Firefly Photo Files: If you drive through the Langkloof from East to West you enter the valley just past Humansdorp and pass towns like Kareedouw, Jobertina, Krakeel, Louterwater, Misgund, Haarlem and Avontuur. The valley is about 160 km long and the R62 (the road running through the Langkloof) then meets up with the N9 near the town of Uniondale. Between this … [Read more...] about Looking down the Langkloof from the Potjiesberg Pass – Featured Blog
Driving down Strand Street – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Driving down Strand Street by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: Last week when I popped down to the Campanile to take some photos of the bells, I also took a photo of Strand Street where it runs under the freeways. Don't think it's anybody's favorite part of town what with being covered by the freeways, having a bad reputation dating back some time for crime and having taxi's race up and down the whole time. What does get me though … [Read more...] about Driving down Strand Street – Featured Blog
Driving down Heugh Road – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Driving down Heugh Road by Port Elizabeth Daily Photo: For some reason I also loved the view of the Harbour, with the Rudolph Street Mosque in the foreground, as you come down Heugh Road. I always wanted to take a picture of the view and this morning I set up my camera on the dash and snapped that picture. So the picture doesn't have the same impact as seeing it first hand but don't you just love the view of the sea and … [Read more...] about Driving down Heugh Road – Featured Blog
