Lynn Williams

The trial of seven accused who face a string of charges relating to hit murders connected to life insurance payouts will be heard in the Gqeberha High Court next year.

The two cousins accused of kidnapping a Gqeberha businessman made a brief appearance in the city's magistrates court on Monday.

Lieutenant Commander Gillian Elizabeth Hector of Gqeberha was one of three submariners who died in the Kommetjie submarine tragedy.

Two SAPS detectives charged with corruption for allegedly trying to buy a double-murder docket have appealed their refusal of bail in the Gqeberha High Court.

A Gqeberha taxi driver was in the dock in the city's high court on Thursday, to testify in the murder trial of Sergeant Mario Nel.

Health services at the Kwazakhele Clinic in Gqeberha have ground to a halt due to safety concerns in the area.

The Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday heard that the man accused of killing Sergeant Mario Nel was allegedly involved in a shootout with police on the same day.

Despite banning herself from numerous casinos in Gqeberha and attending counselling sessions, a Bay accountant's gambling sprees became so out of control that she stole almost R18m from her previous employer to feed her addiction.

A Gqeberha security guard who was stationed at the Motherwell Magistrates Court when Sergeant Mario Nel was murdered, recounted the chaos that ensued during his testimony in court on Tuesday.