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A big point of contention was the fact that several state witnesses now wanted legal representation as their testimony could incriminate them. Stander said at least eight people are either 204 witnesses or potential 204 witnesses who had the right to legal representation. He asked Judge Pakati to put it on record as the witnesses could not just show up at legal aid to ask for assistance.

The Hawks in the Eastern Cape have called for a stern message to be sent to the Kariega teacher who allegedly faked his kidnapping.

Families in KwaNobuhle in Kariega have battled water outages for two weeks.

The Eastern Cape government has welcomed investments in the East London Special Economic Zone totalling R1.3 billion.

DA gives SAPS 14 days to respond to a list of demands following a march in Helenvale on Thursday.

SA Human Rights Commission releases a hard-hitting report on Enyobeni tavern tragedy focussing on systemic issues impacting human rights and public safety.

A paramedic from Makhanda who had a rape conviction overturned must go back to prison. Twenty-eight-year-old Loyiso Coko made national headlines when his conviction was set aside on appeal by the then Acting Judge Tembeka Ngcukaitobi and Judge Nyameko Gqamana.

A 32-year-old woman who works at the harbour in Gqeberha drowned in the early hours of Thursday morning. Spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg says the victim, who worked at the vehicle terminal was driving a Ford Ranger Cab onto a vessel when she suddenly accelerated.

The Gqeberha man who allegedly murdered his estate agent wife made his first appearance in the city's High Court on Thursday.