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A case of reckless and negligent driving will be investigated against a man whose vehicle overturned while he was transporting learners from various schools in Gqeberha on Thursday afternoon.

Two suspected gang members who opened fire on police during a brazen shooting in Helenvale were sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 58 years in the Gqeberha High Court on Thursday.

Gqeberha police said fatal Schauderville shooting incidents not related to the election.

Despite some voting stations opening late due to community protests and the late delivery of ballot papers, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said they've had a smooth start to the 2024 national and provincial elections.

Community protests in the Eastern Cape led to dozens of votings stations in nine voting districts unable to open by 9 AM.

A 52-year-old man facing charges related to the possession of child pornography made another appearance in the East London Magistrates Court on Tuesday. More charges have been added against the accused after 285 videos were found on his SD card.

A Gqeberha-based Home Affairs employee was found guilty of fraud and Contravention of the Identification Act in the local magistrates court on Tuesday.

Police and military top brass were in Mthatha on Tuesday to oversee the deployment of law enforcement agencies and soldiers.

The Gqeberha man who allegedly raped Gauteng businesswoman Andy Kawa made another brief appearance in the city's High Court on Tuesday.