Grahamstown in the news: Tempers flare as five accused appear in court on murder rap

Tempers flare as five accused appear in court on murder rap: Emotions ran high when an angry Grahamstown magistrate cleared the court just before five men – one a Rhodes University #FeesMustFall activist – were scheduled to make a bail application for the alleged torture and murder of a local man. NO BAIL …
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Bail application for Rhodes murder accused delayed: Qwakanisa’s battered body was found wrapped in a carpet in a township dam two weeks ago. Emotions ran high at the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court this morning when magistrate Ntsoki Moni instructed orderlies to clear the gallery after a cellphone rang …
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Bail application for Rhodes fees activist murder accused delayed: Qwakanisa’s battered body was found wrapped in a carpet in a township dam two weeks ago. Emotions ran high at the Grahamstown Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning when magistrate Ntsoki Moni instructed orderlies to clear the gallery after a cellphone …
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.

Police officer charged after midnight crash: A police officer faces charges of drunk driving, reckless and negligent driving and misuse of a state vehicle after a police van crashed into a Grahamstown business late on Saturday night, after hitting two donkeys. Administration manager at Ultra Liquors …
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Joburg internship for local dancer: Dance teacher Hermien Potgieter said, “As sad as the Grahamstown community will be to lose Thembani, we are so excited for him to be part of this phenomenal training programme and get the chance to work with incredible teachers, choreographers and dancers.
Source: “Grahamstown” – BingNews.