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Gqeberha police are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the mother of a foetus that was found in the Greenbushes area on Saturday afternoon.

The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape says it has learnt with sadness of the passing of former Nelson Mandela Bay DA councillor and mayoral committee member, Dean Biddulph, on Saturday.

Police in Makhanda are searching for two men who stormed into a house in Vukani on Friday night, killing a 38-year-old woman.

A 42-year-old Eastern Cape mother and two Bangladesh nationals who are accused of sexually exploiting and raping two minor girls were denied bail by the Keiskammahoek Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Police in Kariega are investigating a case of attempted business robbery after three armed suspects entered a Post Office in Caledon Street and held staff at gunpoint early on Friday.

Flying Squad members from Gqeberha arrested a Chinese National along Marine Drive in Summerstrand on Thursday and believe they have prevented an illegal abalone deal.

The 29-year-old Walter Sisulu University student accused of stabbing a fellow student to death has made his first appearance in court. Sesethu Magxala was remanded in custody during yesterday’s brief court appearance.

A pastor, his fiancé and his cousin who are accused of murdering 25-year-old George resident, Hlompho Mohapi were found guilty in the George Circuit High Court on Thursday.

The Department of Labour says it has issued a prohibition notice against Coega Steel in Gqeberha, following a recent explosion that left five employees injured.