Deon Blume

A 29-year-old man from Gqeberha is expected to make his first appearance in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on a charge of murder.

The National Woolgrower's Association has welcomed the lifting of the ban on wool exports to China following an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease in South Africa.

China has lifted its months-long restrictions on South African wool products imposed in April due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.

Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Mabuyane on Tuesday visited two major road infrastructure projects currently being undertaken by the South African National Roads Agency at eQonce.

The National Wool Growers Association says it is extremely concerned about the unjustifiable ban on wool exports to China due to recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks in parts of the country.

There has been mounting push-back to the decision by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, to suspend all movement of cattle in the country. The Department announced the decision, which has yet to be gazetted, on Monday, aimed at halting the continued spread of Foot and Mouth Disease.

The Minister of Agriculture, Thoko Didiza has suspended all movement of cattle in the country to halt the continued spread of Foot and Mouth Disease.

Eastern Cape police have implemented a 72-hour activation plan and are searching for suspects involved in the murder of a Mthatha businessman.

The Buffalo City Metro says it is still continuing with operations to ensure that food premises comply with health and safety regulations.