Independent ward councillor Bhekizenzo Gigi is campaigning to retain his seat in Kumkani Mhlontlo's Ward 14, standing again amid service delivery challenges and internal ANC tensions.
A 51-year-old Eastern Cape attorney has appeared in court after being arrested by the Hawks for allegedly stealing R1.8m in Road Accident Fund compensation meant for a mother and daughter.
Eastern Cape police have shot dead at least 12 suspects in gun battles since August following the tragic line-of-duty killings of three officers in Mqanduli and Libode.
A 45-year-old teacher in Mthatha has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to using a forged Bachelor of Education degree to secure his teaching post.
Cogta MEC Zolile Williams has seconded former Matatiele municipal manager Lizo Matiwane to take charge of the troubled Mhlontlo local municipality following corruption scandals.
