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They’ve done it again! St Benedict’s College remains unbeaten, holding onto the coveted title of South Africa’s School Rowing Champions, for the 30th consecutive year. Despite fierce competition at the annual schools’ regatta (1-3 March 2024), the Johannesburg boys’ school placed first in the lion’s share of the events, out rowing teams from the best …
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords
Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist
An emergency shutdown left most of the city without any water for a few days this week
Cash-in-transit suspects sentenced to life in prison
The Eastern Cape Hawks Head, Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, has commended the collaborative efforts of the investigation team and the National Prosecuting Authority in securing life sentences and 216 years for Lwando Ntiayantia (36) and Nkosekhaya Lloyd (38).
The two were arrested for robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The Makhanda High Court sentenced Ntiyantiya and Lloyd on 19 February 2024 for charges including four counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, three counts of attempted murder, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Their arrest by the Centane Crime Prevention Unit on 25 March 2022 followed a robbery of a G4S armoured vehicle.
The East London-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation of the Hawks conducted an extensive probe linking the accused to multiple cash-in-transit armed robberies.
The arrests stem from an incident on 25 March 2022 when a G4S vehicle was robbed at gunpoint in Centane. Despite a shootout, the police managed to apprehend the suspects and that resulted in the unfortunate death of an innocent bystander used as a shield by the perpetrators.
Following various court appearance, both Ntiyantiya and Lloyd were sentenced on 19 February 2024 in the Makhanda High Court.
The breakdown of their sentences includes significant prison terms for counts related to robbery, murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of ammunition. Concurrent sentences were also imposed for certain charges. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Thu, 02/22/2024 - 09:48
In a resolute stance against the impending threat to Makhanda’s and the Eastern Cape’s heritage, wildlife and future, The Indalo Private Game Reserve Association has launched an impassioned campaign to challenge misplaced wind farms endangering the very fabric of this historic town and the region. The immediate threat is the approval of the proposed Albany …
SANRAL notifies motorists about blasting along the N2
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has advised road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass due to blasting operations taking place this month.
Blasting operations started on Monday and will end on 26 February 2024.
Motorists are notified of the following dates:
“The road will be closed on these days from 3pm, for a maximum period of three hours, up to 6pm to allow sufficient time for cleaning of the existing N2 and making it safe for the travelling public,” SANRAL said.
“Motorists travelling westwards between East London or Qonce (formerly King William’s Town) and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) may consider using the following alternative route:
Motorists travelling eastwards between Gqeberha and Qonce or East London may consider using the following alternative route:
“Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly, consider alternative routes and use caution when making use of the roads,” SANRAL’s Southern Region Manager Mbulelo Peterson said. –SAnews.gov.za
nosihle
Wed, 02/14/2024 - 09:44
Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded 83 deaths since 7 October but is investigating many other unconfirmed deaths of reporters
Vultures disabled by powerline collisions are taken care of and given a place to breed
Upgrades to water treatment works more than six years behind schedule. New deadline is April 2024.
Friday, 05 January 2024 JOHANNESBURG: The annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Cubs Week will take place from 05-10 January 2024...
MAKHANDA: Lions Cricket are the undisputed champions of the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Khaya Majola Week 2023 that was hosted...
MAKHANDA: Lions Cricket and KwaZulu-Natal Coastal will face each other in the main match of this year’s edition of the Cricket...
MAKHANDA: Last year’s unofficial champions of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Khaya Majola Week, Western Province, is out of the race...
MAKHANDA: Easterns’ legbreak bowler Parth Patel have recorded the best ever bowling figures at the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Khaya...
MAKHANDA: For the second successive year it was Ludwich Schuld from North West who scored the first century of the annual...
MAKHANDA: One would wonder about the wisdom of getting an ex-player or current coach as a guest speaker to address a...
Komani Protest Action interdicted from inciting “land grabbing” but vows to defy court order
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa has announced the dates and host venues for the National Youth Weeks, a series of tournaments...
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa has today named a provisional 18-player South Africa Under-19s (SA U19s) squad for the ICC U19 Men’s...
Residents of Eastern Cape informal settlement say they’re not going to vote unless they get their promised toilets
The post office closed in July
Civil society and teachers join forces to make early-grade literacy a national priority
Residents of Hooggenoeg and Scotts Farm say the sewer system has been dysfunctional for over a decade