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The death toll in Sunday's mass shooting at a birthday party in Gqeberha has risen to eight. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says three others are still fighting for their lives in hospital.

Swartkops police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a fatal accident on the M19 in Gqeberha which claimed three lives on Sunday afternoon. Spokesperson, Captain Gerda Swart says it is alleged that the driver of a Nissan Livina lost control over the vehicle and collided with the curb next to the road before it overturned.

Gqeberha police have launched a manhunt for the two gunmen who killed seven people at a birthday celebration in Kwazakhele.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is calling on residents to join in a mass prayer session for rain today as the city's water woes deepen. The Prayer Service for Rain will take place from 2pm - 5 pm at the Gelvandale Stadium.

A former Eastern Cape subject advisor who was found guilty of raping a six-year-old girl gave the public the middle finger when he appeared in court on Friday.

Two people were killed following a head-on collision on the N2 near Gamtoos on Friday. Police Spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg says at about 9.30 am a Land Cruiser with two occupants was travelling from Jeffreys Bay towards Gqeberha when it overtook another vehicle.

A 34-year-old man is due to appear in the Motherwell magistrates' court on a charge of possession of suspected stolen frozen chicken worth nearly R400 000.

Large parts of the Western suburbs of Nelson Mandela Bay are currently experiencing low pressure or have water disruptions.

Businesswoman, Andrea Wessels who is accused of fraud, corruption, and money laundering related to Nelson Mandela Bay's Integrated Public Transport System, is fit enough to stand trial.