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Teacher out on bail for alleged assault after videos go viral
Jeremy Riekert, a 38-year-old teacher, appeared in the KuGompo magistrateâ s court on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a video of the alleged incident went viral on social media.
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KwaNodoli threads heritage into fashion
KwaNodoli Fashion House, founded by Azola Ntlantsana in the Eastern Cape, is launching its new online fashion platform with an event themed 'The Language of the Cloth' on October 3 at the Old Felix Café.
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At the Beach | A borrowed surfboard took me on an epic adventure
On heritage weekend we needed to make a family trip to Knysna in my wifeâ s Suzuki Swift.
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Rail theft case: accused changes lawyers for 7th time
Nadir Mohiudeen, accused of fraudulently selling 42km of state railway in the Eastern Cape, has appeared in court without legal representation for the seventh time, causing repeated delays since the case began over seven years ago.
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Winnie immortalised in bronze in Mbizana
A life-size bronze statue of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was unveiled in her hometown of Mbizana, Eastern Cape, to honour her legacy as a courageous anti-apartheid leader.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo and UFH choir unite at Guild
Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform with the University of Fort Hare choir at the Guild Theatre on Friday, 2 October, in a tribute concert honoring the late Albert Mazibuko, a founding member who died in April.
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Arrest over â invalid firearm permitâ was unlawful, says Mthatha businessman
An Mthatha businessman facing charges of being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a valid permit has argued that his arrest was unlawful
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Court hands taxi drivers life sentences for â brutalâ femicide
Two KuGompo City taxi drivers were sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping, assaulting, and murdering 24-year-old Ayabonga Capu over a missing cellphone, with their accomplice receiving 20 years.
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E Cape freedom fighters to come home for reburial
The remains of 12 ANC MK fighters from the Eastern Cape, lost in exile, are being repatriated from Angola, bringing long-awaited closure and dignity to their families after decades.
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Ex-restaurant manager gets two-year jail sentence for fraud
Former KuGompo City restaurant manager Carol Gower was on Wednesday sentenced to two years in prison at the East London magistrateâ s court.
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Bafana boss Eritrea in Cairo
South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo, maintaining a perfect start in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with six points from two matches.
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Police watchdog closing in on suspended Idac investigator
Police watchdog the Independent Police Investigative Directorate is hot on the heels of suspended KuGompo City-based Investigating Directorate Against Corruption chief investigator Dylan Perumal over allegations of assault, torture and abuse of power.
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ANC â tsunamiâ members win latest legal battle
A group of ANC members known as the 'tsunami' won a court order requiring the ANC and its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, to provide electronic membership system results for 2025 and 2026 in the Eastern Cape.
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Daily Dispatch E-Edition - 30 September 2026
Read today's Daily Dispatch as it appears in print.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:02:53
Packs of hunting dogs put reserve wildlife, pets at risk
Hunting packs blamed for killing wildlife in the Nahoon Point Nature Reserve are now spilling into surrounding suburbs, where residents say stray and hunting dogs are attacking pets and raising fresh concerns about the safety of people in the area.
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@dispatchlive Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:03:40
Money Maestro | Investing in uncertain times: the right state of mind is crucial
In uncertain times, investors should maintain a calm, disciplined mindset, focus on long-term goals, diversify, and consult financial planners, rather than trying to time the market or react emotionally.
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