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A six-year-old Grade 1 learner from Holy Cross Primary School in George has become the youngest patron of the George Library to publish his first book. Liam Tait's first book "The Dream of Animals" was launched at the local library on Monday as part of National Literacy Month.

The community of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape has been rocked to its core after a mother allegedly killed her three children before taking her own life. This tragedy happened just 24 hours after the Government commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday.

A long list of businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay could soon be without water or electricity if they do not settle their arrear municipal accounts of close to R2 billion.

Eastern Cape police confirmed another cash-in-transit heist in which a security guard was injured and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Police have so far confirmed the incident, but provided no further details.

A Fidelity driver was injured on Moday after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle along the M19 in Azalea Park in Nelson Mandela Bay.

A nine-year-old girl from Pacaltsdorp in George, who was attacked by her family’s dog a year ago, will receive free plastic and reconstructive surgery in Knysna on Monday.

EFF leader Julius Malema was back in East London on Monday for the continuation of his firearms trial. Malema, dressed in his EFF regalia was in the dock with his co-accused and guard Adriaan Snyman.

Four men who allegedly wanted to rob a supermarket at Beacon Way on Sunday have been arrested. A spokesperson for police Sergeant Chris Spies says police received a tip-off about their plans and an integrated team was strategically deployed in and around the premises.

Seven people are due to appear in court this week for attacking two police officers in Maluti in the Eastern Cape on Saturday night.