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 The two men accused of raping and robbing two Swedish tourists in East London last year say they were refused legal representation during an identity parade. Police colonel, Albert Meyer, testified on Wednesday that all those who were part

 Eastern Cape Finance MEC, Pumulo Masualle, is expected to table a provincial budget in the region of R60b. And, opposition parties say the bulk of it will go to the Departments of Education and Health. Congress of the People's Sam

 A Uitenhage learner has reportedly committed suicide. Full details are not yet available but its understood the youth was a learner at McCarthy High School in the town. His death comes on the day that thousands of learners and parents

 Southern Cape police are combing the scene for clues after 42-year old Waldemar Strauss was shot and killed during a robbery at his house in Dana Bay, near Mossel Bay. Police captain Bernadine Steyn says a number of men armed with guns and

 The Mthatha Magistrate's Court has sentenced a man to life in prison for the hijacking, robbery and murder of a 27-year-old woman. Police captain Jackson Manatha said the man used a young girl to trap Nwabisa Senge in February last year

 The Eastern Cape Health Department still owes Nelson Mandela Bay just over R59m for the administration of primary health in the municipality. The outstanding money is for the first six months of last year before the function was taken over

 Thousands of parents and learners are expected to take to the streets of Uitenhage on Wednesday to demand more teachers. This week angry and frustrated parents closed 16 schools in the western parts of Uitenhage to force the Education

 Port Elizabeth police have arrested three men and a woman for the illegal posession of perlemoen. Police spokesperson, warrant officer Alwin Labans, says police were acting on a tip-off when they arrested the suspects in a house in Algoa

 The NSRI has rescued three men whose rubber duck experienced engine failure off the wild side of Port Elizabeth late on Monday. Spokesperson Craig Lambinon says they were notified shortly before 6pm that the 5.8 meter rigid inflatable boat