Kouga Municipality (KM) yesterday, (29 May), released its 2025/2026 budget yesterday with mixed reactions – from praise to criticism and … More
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Whisky bottle – alleged murder weapon in Vanessa’s murder
Yesterday, on 23 May the Humansdorp Regional Court, near St Francis Bay in the Kouga municipal area, presented fresh evidence … More
SA Govt steps to improve local government performances
Edited by Bev Mortimer – A vicious cycle is being created by the fact that electricity and water networks, roads … More
4 thieves stole R300k copper cables from wind farm
A Security guard was attacked and overpowered by four men who stole R300k worth of copper cables from a local … More
Update: Vanessa Van Rensburg Murder Investigation”
12 May 2025 : On Friday last week, 9 May, Robert Edward Evans (58) was arrested on a J50 Warrant … More
Man arrested in connection with murder of woman at Oyster Bay
The South African Police Service announced yesterday that a 58 year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder … More
SAPS seeks public’s help in solving Oyster Bay murder case
A murder case was opened after St Francis Bay SAPS responded to a complaint at an Oyster Bay house on … More
Murder in OB update
The woman who was found murdered on Saturday 20 April in Oyster Bay has been identified as Vanessa van Rensburg, … More
Breaking… PE woman murdered in Oyster Bay on Easter weekend
Edited by Bev Mortimer – A 36 year-old PE woman was murdered at Oyster Bay on 20 April, the SAPS … More
American pastor saved in big shootout in PE
Edited by Bev Mortimer – The coordinated Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks, Anti-Gang Unit, Crime Intelligence, Tactical … More
Breaking… EC unveils high-tech app to deter monkeys
Edited by Bev Mortimer – Port Elizabeth, 1 April – Residents of the Eastern Cape may soon have a cutting-edge … More
Breaking: Ex Kouga traffic cops in court for alleged fraud & corruption
Edited by Bev Mortimer – Three former Kouga Municipality employees are in the Humansdorp magistrates court today , 27 March, … More
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