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Newsfeed from: Herald Online
News from Port Elizabeth and the Eastern Cape, South Africa
No relief for consumers as fuel price plummets EASTERN and Southern Cape motorists and taxi and bus commuters, who hope they may benefit from last night‘s fuel price drop – down a dramatic R4 a litre compared with last July – will be sorely disappointed as they are unlikely to feel any relief in their pockets. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Naked body of woman found in Knysna THE naked body of a 28-year- old woman was found hidden in bushes near a viewpoint on Knysna‘s historic and upmarket Eastern Head yesterday afternoon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 ANC rallies to ‘reclaim‘ vital Eastern Cape THE ANC is setting its sights on reclaiming the Eastern Cape with its major election manifesto launch which will be addressed by the party‘s president, Jacob Zuma, at the Absa Stadium in East London on Saturday. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Tourist over the moon at PE man‘s extra mile PORT Elizabeth has again lived up to its reputation as the “Friendly City” after a Canadian visitor was reunited with his lost moon- bag containing “all my earthly belongings”. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Bogus civil servant cons six in job promise scam AN Mthatha woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly posing as an education department employee and stealing money from six people after promising them jobs. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Down with food prices, we can‘t eat petrol, say readers NELSON Mandela Bay residents yesterday welcomed the latest petrol- price cut, saying they would have more money to put towards relieving the burden of high food and travelling costs. The price of petrol was slashed at midnight last night from R7,11 to R5,76 a litre in the coastal areas, dropping by R1,35 a litre. Bay residents and visitors said they looked forward to enjoying longer journeys, but remained concerned about the high cost of food. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Stink over fires, open sewer in Windvogel FRUSTRATED Windvogel residents are fed-up with the pungent stench emanating from their neighbour‘s backyard, caused by an exposed sewage drain and lack of proper sanitation. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Fake cops in R4,5m heist IN A daring heist, armed robbers posing as policemen robbed a delivery truck of about R4,5-million worth of cigarettes during the early hours of yesterday. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Hope fading for freedom in Zimbabwe, say activists “ALL we are fighting for is the freedom to be human beings.” This seems to be a simple request, but for many people living in Zimbabwe hope is slowly fading away. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Manhunt in Bay for murder suspect RESIDENTS have been warned to be on the lookout for an armed and extremely dangerous man on the run in Nelson Mandela Bay. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Eight die, three hurt in ‘overtaking‘ collision EIGHT people were killed and three seriously injured when two trucks collided on the N2 highway between Butterworth and Dutywa on Monday. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Local blood bank well up, but type O still short THE South African National Blood Services‘ Eastern Cape branch has done exceptionally well compared to other provinces after it secured 92 per cent of its blood donation target during the festive season. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200 Your holiday fun coast guide TODAY: Port Elizabeth: 10am-Noon: Go-karting, bumper boats and merry-go-round at The Magic Company at The Boardwalk. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:52:21 +0200
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