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The South African Police Service has opened an Inquest following the discovery of the body of a 20 year old man on a sandbank in the Kariega river on 24 September 2026 at approximately 8.10am. SAPS spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy…
Eastern Cape performer Gino Fabbri will be at Rosehill Superspar in Port Alfred Thursday September 10, 2026 from 9am to 12 noon. The Kowie appearance is one of Fabbri’s stops in a Heritage Month tour to promote unity and confirm his…
SARAH BRADFIELD A 63-year-old woman survived a late-night armed robbery at a farm on the N2 east of Makhanda on Friday by escaping and hiding in thick bush until daylight. Local organised agriculture has urged vigilance, saying an…
SARAH BRADFIELD Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and report any sightings of a hippo roaming in the Shaw Park area, following the confirmation of a hippo spoor on the Shaw Park road yesterday. In a media release late…
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is providing free mental health support for Grade 12s about to embark on their preliminary exams. In a media release this week, Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG’s Project Manager of…
WANDIPHA ANTONI Community members gathered in protest outside the Alexandria Magistrate’s Court this morning where a 78-year-old man was due to appear in connection with the rape and assault of an 8 year old child. South African Police…
ALROY TAAI KICKOFF AT 2pm and 3.50pm Wentzel Park sports ground in Alexandria is ready to welcome an anticipated 2500-plus spectators and fans as home side Trying Stars do battle with current EP League Champions, Gardens. Alroy Taai…
The BUCO G2C mountain bike race from Makhanda to Port Alfred is on June 28 2026. If you haven’t taken your bike into your local bike shop for a service, now’s the time. The six-week Zero to G2C Hero training programme starting on Monday…
CHRIS TOTOBELA It was a very good weekend for all Ndlambe teams in the Hollywood bets regional league as they enjoyed positive results in their respective encounters. Port Alfred based Arrows hosted Makhanda based City Pirates and…
PIET MARAIS A DA oversight visit to Klipfontein this week drew local residents and supporters, including representatives of Bushman’s Ratepayers (BRRAG) and Estuary Care, who raised urgent concerns about raw sewage flowing into the vlei…
Every year between March and October (they are arriving early this year), loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) and leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) emerge from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to nest on the northern beaches…
As South Africa marks Teen Suicide Prevention Week (8 -14 February), the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) launches its national campaign, “We Hear You – Silalele”. This powerful call to action urges parents, teachers,…
The CPF and SAPS would like to thank the Port Alfred public for a very law abiding festive season. This year there was far less serious crime reported. We posed the question as to why this could possibly be. Was it due to a higher…
