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Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Mabuyane has congratulated and thanked manufacturing giant Dräger Safety Zenith (Pty) Ltd for investing in the East London IDZ and the region. Mabuyane officially unveiled the new plant on Wednesday.

A Gqeberha biker who faces attempted murder and malicious damage to property charges was a no-show in court on Wednesday morning because he still has to participate in an identity parade.

Kariega detectives are searching for a driver of a white Mercedes Benz truck following a fatal accident on the R75 on Wednesday. Spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart says it is alleged that a Toyota Quantum was travelling in the direction of Kirkwood when a truck travelling in the opposite direction collided with the taxi on a slight bend.

A teenager from the Eastern Cape has been left traumatized after allegedly being raped by a police detective inside his office. A spokesperson for the Independent Police Directorate (IPID) Grace Langa confirmed that a case had been opened against the police officer stationed in Kei Mouth.

The Missionvale Care Centre in Gqeberha will honour the legacy of its founder, Sister Ethel Normoyle, by memorialising 16 August as Sister Ethel Day.

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has moved some MECs to new portfolios and also appointed three new ones to his Executive Council.

The Buffalo City Metro (BCM) says scrap metal dealers are the real criminal masterminds as they allow thieves to sell cable and copper.

Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board can be expected in September. 95 unleaded petrol is expected to drop by around R2.60 per litre and diesel by around R2.30 a litre

The principal of Collegiate Girls High school in Nelson Mandela Bay has confirmed that some learners have come forward to disclose their involvement in acts of vandalism and animal cruelty. Matric learners from both Grey High School and Collegiate are accused of severe acts of vandalism and cruelty towards animals while celebrating their so-called '40 days' last week.