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The Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape said it was finalising an urgent application to the Eastern Cape High Court, requesting the decision to close all beaches in the province be overturned. Bhisho, in response, accused the Municipality of 'reckless conduct'

Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor, Nqaba Bhanga, on Wednesday, announced his new mayoral committee formed out of a multi-party coalition that does not include the Patriotic Alliance.

Port Elizabeth police have arrested three robbery suspects during an intelligence-driven operation in Kwazakele on Tuesday night.

The DA said it would turn to the courts for “urgent relief” to overturn the closure of beaches on the Garden Route for the Festive Season while Afriforum said it filed a motion in the North Gauteng High Court.

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Nqaba Bhanga, is expected to announce his Mayoral Committee on Wednesday.

Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Mabuyane, says the province is ready to roll-out the Safety Plan following Monday's night's announcements by President Cyril Ramaphosa of further restrictions for the province.

The Garden Route District Municipality said it was unhappy about the beach ban announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night and now want this to be changed.

Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has announced the passing of ANC councillor, Mike Kwenaite, who has died of a Covid19-related illness.

Eastern Cape police said they would continue to monitor the corridor between the province and Kwazulu Natal following reports of a looming taxi conflict.