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A number of wind farms in the Eastern Cape are among those who were successful bidders when the Department of Energy released the names of the 19 companies who had been selected following the second window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power

A strong earthquake in north Italy has killed at least six people, injured dozens and damaged historic buildings including a famed medieval castle. The quake, which happened early on Sunday, awoke terrified citizens and sent thousands running into

A man from Kleinskool in Port Elizabeth has been shot dead in the latest bout of gang-related violence. Police spokesperson, warrant officer Alwin Labans, says 27-year-old Dennis van Rooyen, was shot dead on Sunday night by a group of men who

One person has died and one was injured a short while ago after a trench-wall collapsed at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth. Our correspondent said from the scene that the name of the deceased was not yet known. Police said they might need the

EP's top swimmers have been recognized at the annual Eastern Province Acquatic Awards. The senior swimmer of the year award was shared by Christopher Reid of Aquaber and Jessica Liss of Team Water Smart. Kerry Nordin was named the top senior

Two Indian Premier League cricket players were among nearly 100 people detained for drugs tests after police busted a party at a Mumbai hotel last night. Police said South African Wayne Parnell and Indian Rahul Sharma, both members of the Pune

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will officially launch the Second Hand Goods Act on Monday. The Act, which replaces the Second Hand Goods Act of 1955, covers a wide range of activities from the traditional corner pawn shop to large metal recyclers

South Africa's dairy industry has become a net exporter of dairy products for the first time in two and a half years. The Milk Producers Organisation says this is a result of the fast growth of dairy exports during March and April. The

The eurozone’s debt crisis will continue to dominate economic news this week. The potential for a Greek exit from the currency bloc and deteriorating conditions in Spain’s banking system have global markets on edge. Our Coverage