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A robbery suspect has been shot dead and another wounded during a botched business robbery in North End, East London.

A man who brutally killed a farmer from East London three years ago was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

Six people have died from suspected smoke inhalation after a petrol bomb was thrown into a tavern in Zwelitsha near King Williams Town on Thursday night.

All other horses let loose were later caught and returned to their stables. Several suffered varying injuries, but a veterinary surgeon said that initial examinations indicated all are likely to recover.

Luciano Passerini of Phumelela Gaming confirmed one animal died, possibly from a broken neck. He says other horses were treated for injuries that included cuts, adding that no animals were put down.

Police in Port Elizabeth are urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a man who is believed to have raped a 21-year-old woman near Baywest Mall last month.

Police rushed to the scene and made the grim discovery. Pojie says they found the victim lying on her stomach with her hands tied behind her back.

The National Council of SPCA’s says it will be laying charges against those who killed a racehorse at the Fairview racecourse outside Port Elizabeth on Thursday morning.

A race horse has been killed at Fairview race course following a protest by grooms.