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Grahamstown in the news: Granny, 76, possible suspect in Grahamstown murder

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Granny, 76, possible suspect in Grahamstown murder: The 76-year-old grandmother of some of the five accused in a murder case could be charged after it emerged that she may have played a part in the incidents leading to the death of Grahamstown man Thembelani Qwakanisa, whose body was recovered from Zion Dam ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Fresh From London Performances, Marc Lottering Heads to the Baxter with HASHTAG LOTTERING! in November: The HASHTAG LOTTERING! national tour kicked … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Granny, 76, possible suspect in Grahamstown murder

Bethelsdorp accused duo found guilty for Armed Response Officer’s murder

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Two Bethelsdorp men were found guilty in the Port Elizabeth High court on Monday 31 October on charges of murder and aggravated robbery. Charlton Jackson (27) and Fabian Bowers (36) will know their fate on 2 November 2016 when they will be sentenced. On 3 April 2015 at about 01:10, ADT security official, Christopher Adams attended to an alarm that went off at a house in Booysens Park Drive in Bethelsdorp. The two accused approached Adams from behind while he was seated in the vehicle. He … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp accused duo found guilty for Armed Response Officer’s murder

PE in the news: Panayiotou murder trial continues

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Panayiotou murder trial continues: Port Elizabeth - The trial of Christopher Panayiotou and his co-accused for the murder of his wife Jayde is expected to continue in the Eastern Cape High Court in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Panayiotou, Sinethemba Nenembe and Zolani Sibeko are on trial on ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Toy Run 2016 on Algoa Cares: Hundreds of children are once again set to benefit from funds raised through the Port Elizabeth Toy Run, an annual charity event … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Panayiotou murder trial continues

Uitenhage in the news: Panayiotou, 2 co-accused back in dock for wife’s murder

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Panayiotou, 2 co-accused back in dock for wife's murder: She was found shot dead in a veld outside KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, the following day. On Thursday a hostile witness, Babalwa Breakfast, was arrested minutes after her testimony. Statement in dispute The 23-year-old girlfriend of Luthando Siyoni, the alleged ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: State Witness Categorically Denies Boyfriends' Role in Panayiotou Murder: Stander conceded and after a brief adjournment, resumed … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Panayiotou, 2 co-accused back in dock for wife’s murder

Uitenhage in the news: Tears from owner as tracker shows hired car heading for Jayde murder scene

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Tears from owner as tracker shows hired car heading for Jayde murder scene: Jayde had been waiting outside at the that time for her lift club to Uitenhage where she is a school teacher. The trail then shows that the vehicle used the back road from Rocklands and turned on to a gravel road. "At the farm where the deceased was ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. SAPS arrest hundreds in Uitenhage crime sweep: Johannesburg - The South African police arrested nearly 300 suspects over the weekend … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Tears from owner as tracker shows hired car heading for Jayde murder scene

Bethelsdorp teenagers arrested for murder

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Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 years old were arrested yesterday afternoon by the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit (formerly known as the Gang Task Team). It is alleged that on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at about 20:20, Damian Erasmus (18) and a 24 year old female were shot at a house in Lingilhle Street Bloemendal. According to police information, the 24 year old female who is pregnant entered the house through the back door. As she did so, four unknown men kicked the front door open and … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp teenagers arrested for murder

PE in the news: Panayiotou back in court for orchestrating wife’s murder

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Panayiotou back in court for orchestrating wife’s murder: Businessman Christopher Panayiotou and co-accused Sinethembe Nenembe and Zolani Sibeko will again appear in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Wednesday for murder. The night club and grocer store owner is on trial for allegedly orchestrating the April 2015 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Young leaders urged to apply for US visit: During a visit to Port Elizabeth yesterday, US consul general Teddy Taylor urged young people, … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Panayiotou back in court for orchestrating wife’s murder

Grahamstown in the news: Tempers flare as five accused appear in court on murder rap

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Tempers flare as five accused appear in court on murder rap: Emotions ran high when an angry Grahamstown magistrate cleared the court just before five men – one a Rhodes University #FeesMustFall activist – were scheduled to make a bail application for the alleged torture and murder of a local man. NO BAIL ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Bail application for Rhodes murder accused delayed: Qwakanisa’s battered body was found wrapped in a carpet in a township dam two weeks ago. Emotions … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Tempers flare as five accused appear in court on murder rap

King Williams Town news: South Africa: Suspect Nabbed for Murder of Granny, 2 Grandchildren

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South Africa: Suspect Nabbed for Murder of Granny, 2 Grandchildren: A suspect was arrested in King Williams Town on Thursday in connection with the triple murder of an elderly woman and her two grandchildren who were beaten and burnt to death in their Willowvale home two days ago. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Captain ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Media24 announces launch of free newspaper in King William's Town: Media24 recently launched a new community tabloid, King … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: Suspect Nabbed for Murder of Granny, 2 Grandchildren

PE in the news: Panayiotou back in court for wife’s murder

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Panayiotou back in court for wife’s murder: PORT ELIZABETH – Businessman Christopher Panayiotou, who is on trial for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his wife Jayde, and his co-accused Sinethembe Nenembe and Zolani Sibeko are expected back in the Port Elizabeth High Court on Thursday. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Concern at abuse of free water allocations: Speaking at a mayoral committee meeting yesterday, which had a full public gallery including former Port Elizabeth mayor … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Panayiotou back in court for wife’s murder

PE in the news: Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail

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Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail: Four teenage boys arrested in connection with the fatal hijacking of 53-year-old Magda van Vuuren appeared in the Justice Nerina House Court on Friday. The boys, aged between 15 and 16 years, and from Westview School, are facing charges of murder, vehicle ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jiba, Mwrebi placed on special leave pending appeal: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail

King Williams Town news: Murder stats up – and down

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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