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Tatjana Smith  will represent the Netherlands at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028, while remaining based in SA

Tatjana Smith debate: Is it about financial fairness or something deeper?

Time to set politics aside and rebuild Bay

Long-time Gqeberha residents appeal to newly elected local officials to move past political antagonism and seize the opportunity to rebuild failing…

Who took my R240 and how did they get my information?

On October 30 2026, I discovered that R240 had been deducted from my social grant and paid to an entity identified as “Emerald”.

Voter apathy undermines democracy

While reports of irregularities shadow the election count, the millions of registered South Africans who chose to stay away present an even greater…

2 November - The home where DA ward councillor candidate Kayzel Forbes lives was petrol-bombed in Levyvale, Kariega, on Monday night. Pictured: One of the damaged bedrooms.  Picture Werner Hills
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Why do ballots still come with bullets, three decades into democracy?

The school uniform debate needs a repair question

When schools update uniform policies, discussion often focuses on appearance and upfront price. Prioritising durability and easy repairs can save…

Macibelalet African royalty: the missing centre of our liberation

Thirty-two years into our constitutional democracy, a profound cultural and spiritual dislocation continues to trouble the soul of the African…

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End of famous watering hole

It is indeed a sad day for many that their favourite watering hole, Hunters Pub, has been closed. This pub attracted many people over the years,…

Our health is our wealth

A passionate call for South Africans to embrace balanced nutrition and regular exercise, reminding us that health truly is wealth.

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Poor school conditions push pupils towards gangs, crime

A criminologist warns that neglected school infrastructure and unsafe grounds at Gamble Street mirror conditions that drive pupils toward gangs in…

Anti-immigration activists and members of various organisations gathered outside the home affairs refugee reception office in Gqeberha. A letter writer says if literature by and about Africans was read in SA schools, it would change the mindset of the next generation

Introduce stories about Africans into SA schools

A call for basic education in South Africa to introduce more continental African authors to help combat ignorance and xenophobia among learners.

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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

At the recently held fourth Universities South Africa Higher Education Conference, higher education minister Buti Manamela called on universities to…

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Patricia de Lille as minister of public works and infrastructure, an appointment which shows that smaller parties can make a difference and have a voice. The GOOD party leader is the only minister from opposition benches

Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

The ongoing exclusion of smaller political parties from key mayoral debates in Nelson Mandela Bay undermines South Africa's multiparty democracy and…

Print first for Friday HR091026disciplinelet: Parents, discipline begins in the home

A frustrated educator in Gqeberha reminds parents that school is meant for learning, urging them to take primary responsibility for instilling…

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READER LETTER | Jackson's soulful voice lives on

A heartfelt tribute to soul and R&B legend Freddie Jackson, celebrating his smooth, unforgettable love songs and timeless musical legacy.

READER LETTER | Climate change is a massive hoax

In a letter to the editor, a reader argues that mainstream climate narratives are driven by exaggerated statistics and unnecessary hysteria from…

 Elephants take  a break from the heat with a  drink and a  splash at the Hapoor Dam in the  Addo Elephant National Park

The true value of an experienced tourist guide

A reader reflects on the indispensable role of knowledgeable tourist guides in transforming safari experiences beyond just the 'Big Five'.

Prof Adele Leah (Barry) Moodly, who passed away recently after a battle with cancer

In memory of Prof Adele Leah (Barry) Moodly

Newton Park Post Office: A symbol of neglect

The deteriorating condition of the Newton Park post office has become a stark symbol of public infrastructure neglect in Nelson Mandela Bay,…