Two forensic lawyers, arrested on charges relating to ongoing criminal % activity at the University of Fort Hare, say their arrests were triggered when they handed over a forensic report and a docket of documents to the Hawks detailing allegations of academic fraud against Eastern Cape premier.
Co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Zolile Williams has blamed service delivery failures in many rural communities in the Eastern Cape on what he termed a dual system of governance. Addressing the first day of a two-day summit for traditional leaders at Dan’s Country Lodge outside Mthatha on Wednesday, Williams said many projects had stalled across the province because of what he termed the inability of municipalities to work closely with traditional leaders, who are the trib.
At least four bridges, connecting rural communities near Coffee Bay to urban centres like Mqanduli and Mthatha, were washed away by heavy rains that hit the area on New Year’s Day.