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The Eastern Cape department of education says teachers, who planned to take the department to court for non-payment, have been paid. Spokesperson, Loyiso Pulumani says the application by 25 temporary teachers was due to be heard in the

Employees at Volkswagen SA in Uitenhage continued to protest on Friday, against what they say, is an infringment of employee rights by the company. About 300 employees started the protest action on Thursday during the morning and afternoon shifts

 President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Ethiopia, ahead of the African Union's 50th anniversary celebrations. The presidency says Zuma will attend the celebrations to take place from Friday to Monday. He will also attend the 21st ordinary

 The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees taking place in June will offer something new to festival goers this year. Festival director, Jennifer Honsbein says they've decided to be the first festival in the Eastern Cape to have snow for the whole family

 A vehicle that had been stolen from the Grahamstown police barracks on Wednesday has been found. Police spokesperson, captain Mali Govender, says the 1999 Toyota Corolla was found in Mthatha. She says two suspects were arrested

 Quick action by Port Elizabeth police has led to the arrest of a suspect after an elderly woman was tied up and robbed in her Summerstrand retirement home. Police spokesperson, captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, says the 82-year-old victim

 The Eastern Cape Department of Education is investigating a female teacher who allegedly used corporal punishment and also made racial remarks towards learners at a Uitenhage school. Learners and parents protested at Limekhaya High School

 Port Elizabeth police are searching for three armed suspects who hijacked a truck belonging to a transport company on Friday morning. Police spokesperson, captain Andre' Beetge, says the truck driver had been accosted while delivering a

 St Francis Bay police have arrested a 36-year-old security guard for allegedly being in possession of a suspected stolen fire-arm. Police spokesperson, Gerda Swart, says the firearm was allegedly stolen during the massive fire which