Crime 10 November 2026, 16:44

Perlemoen Poaching: Perlemoen poaching expected to surge before Chinese New Year

While the City has seen fewer major busts, perlemoen poaching in Gqeberha is still very much a booming industry, and is anticipated to spike as demand grows before the Chinese New Year.

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