Author: Grocott's Mail

Alleged kidnap victim, Ntomboxolo “Lele” Bashe has been returned to Grahamstown accompanied by members of the police.

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PROTESTORS marked Zimbabwe’s Independence Day by covering their hands in red paint to symbolise the blood-shed in that country and to bring attention to the crisis in South Africa’s neighbour.

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There shouldn’t be a struggle between western medicine and complementary or alternative medicine (CAMs) says biochemist, author, and freelance science journalist Toby Murcott. The clash between the two forms of treatment stems from the lack of scientific evidence about the success of CAMs.

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Less than two weeks after he was cleared of kidnapping charges and released from jail, Phikisile Demele has been locked up again, this time on charges of assault. Demele (35), Siyazi Ngojo (24) and 29-year-old Sabelo Mancam were released on 13 February after kidnapping charges against them were withdrawn due to lack of evidence.

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THE Grahamstown Post Office is investigating how a pamphlet advertising a money-making scheme made its way into local residents’ post boxes. According to the pamphlet, titled “Mail Network”, a participant can make R1- million in 90 days.

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When one robber was blasted with a high powered paintball bullet, three of his accomplices surrendered after allegedly breaking into a jewellery shop in Pepper Grove Mall. A fifth gang member armed with a gun held a mall security guard hostage and later managed to escape.

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