Subscribe
The Herald
Subscribe
Coega Steels shareholder Sanjeev Garg, middle, discusses a point with Mediterranean Shipping Company chair Salvatore Sarno, left, during a tour of Coega Steels' new rolling mill in the Coega special economic zone
MANUFACTURING
Premium

Coega Steels' new rolling mill to create hundreds of jobs

  • Guy Rogers
An illustration of a healthcare worker testing for mpox.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Premium

Two new mpox cases confirmed in Eastern Cape as health officials warn against stigma

Health authorities in the Eastern Cape have confirmed two new cases of mpox in Ndlambe and Makhanda, bringing the total to 26 as…

  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
A woman has been killed in a shark attack off Orient Beach in KuGompo City.

BREAKING | Woman killed by shark at Orient Beach

An experienced open-water swimmer was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with her regular morning group off KuGompo…

Three women to apply for bail after fatal shooting of man in Gqeberha

  • Herald Reporter
Premium

REVIEW: Young performers steal spotlight in 'Kaleidoscope of Dance'

  • Faith Mtwana

Man shot dead in broad daylight in Central

  • Geoff Hookins

Eastern Cape musicians to perform alongside Maxim Vengerov in Gqeberha

  • Faith Mtwana
Knysna High School grade 12 pupil Hope Strydom with her exhibits at the Knysna Old Gaol Museum
ARTS AND CULTURE
Premium

Knysna teen shines in debut art exhibition

Knysna High School matric pupil Hope Strydom reached a milestone in her creative journey by exhibiting 10 intricate charcoal drawings at the Knysna…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
Simphiwe Hobanie of Shasha's Security Company assists the disabled man in KwaNobuhle, Kariega
HUMAN RIGHTS

Frail KwaNobuhle man's living hell

A frail 35-year-old disabled man has been found inside a cold, leaking shack in KwaNobuhle, prompting a community intervention and calls for…

  • Simtembile Mgidi
Knysna municipal offices
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Premium

KIM opens criminal case against DA in Knysna coalition row

A political row in Knysna has escalated after the Knysna Independent Movement filed a criminal complaint against the DA and constituency head Ryan…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
Jacob Zuma.

New book on Jacob Zuma's presidency set for Eastern Cape launch

A definitive new book exploring the political impact and enduring legacy of Jacob Zuma's presidency is set to be launched in the Eastern Cape this…

  • Dispatch Reporter
NMU student Brennan Stroud
FASHION

NMU fashion students stitch up local and global success

Final-year Fashion and Textile Design students at Nelson Mandela University have achieved top honours across three major industry competitions.

  • Herald Reporter
Load More
Lifestyle
read more
0110
Premium

From student-room skits to national acclaim: Olwethu Ncapayi wins big at creator awards

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
'Liewe Heksie and the Robber Rats', published by Human & Rousseau, tells the first new 'Liewe Heksie' tale in decades

SA's favourite 'Liewe Heksie' goes English

  • Herald Reporter
Tim Theron as bodyguard Martin Dekker opposite Australian actor Abbie Cornish in the gripping new eight-episode series Invisible which is the adaptation of Deon Meyer's book Blood Safari. 
Premium

Action, stunts, and stardom: Tim Theron takes the lead in Deon Meyer thriller 'Invisible'

  • Barbara Hollands
Celebrating Balkan Burger's fourth birthday at the Boardwalk are, from left: Ruvimbo July (creative & marketing director Balkan Burger), Chad Batty (MG sales manager), Bojan Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger), Lidija Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger) and Modjadji Moeta (experience architect Balkan Burger)
BUSINESS
Premium

Balkan Burger celebrates 15 years in business and expansion in Gqeberha

  • Faith Mtwana
Art lovers across Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a treat as the latest works of multitalented South African artist Phoka Nyokong will be exhibited at the Nelson Mandela University Bird Street Art Gallery until the end of the month

GIG GUIDE

  • Herald Reporter
THEATRE

'A Streetcar Named Desire' brought to life by Robin Williams and Co.

  • Herald Reporter
Prestons Tank Room

Uncover Something Special at The Tank Room

ENTERTAINMENT
Premium

Deon Meyer's R100m thriller 'Invisible' brings 'Blood Safari' to the screen

  • Barbara Hollands
Changan chose the Mondial de l’Auto 2026 (Paris Motor Show 2026) to present its global brand and product line-up, including the European debut of the Nevo brand and three new models bound for Mzansi

Changan presents global brand and product line-up

  • Herald Reporter
The Porsche Club EC generously donated R50,000 each to Cheshire Homes and CMR, a Christian child protection organisation in Gqeberha.

Porsche Club Eastern Cape driven by purpose

  • Tremaine Van Aardt
Drag to explore
Sport
read more
Proteas batter Marco Jansen strikes out during his innings on the third day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Tuesday
CRICKET

Bavuma, Jansen spark recovery in second Test

Temba Bavuma hits a career-best 179 and shares vital stands with Marco Jansen and Simon…

  • Amir Chetty
TS Galaxy's Seluleko Mahlambi is considered a player with a bright future
SOCCER

TS Galaxy coach Esau Mtsweni targets Chiefs scalp in Knockout Cup

TS Galaxy caretaker coach Esau Mtsweni sees their Carling Knockout Cup clash against Kaizer…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Lawrence Naesen leads the way during stage seven of the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race from Gwanishi to Shamwari Private Game Reserve in 2025
CYCLING

World stars set for Gravel Burn Eastern Cape showdown

World champions and cycling stars gather in the Great Karoo for the second edition of the…

  • Herald Correspondent
Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES
FOOTBALL

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Matthew Breetzke on a heavily truncated day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park on Monday.
CRICKET

Prince backs Proteas batting despite early struggles on tricky St George's surface

Batting coach Ashwell Prince praised Temba Bavuma's exceptional decision-making after South…

  • Amir Chetty
Madibaz hockey co-captain Sachin Padayachee were named sportsman of the year at the Madibaz Sport Awards
UNIVERSITY SPORT

Van Tonder and Padayachee top of class at Madibaz Sport Awards

Proteas netball star Juanita van Tonder and hockey standout Sachin Padayachee took top…

  • Full Stop Communications
Madibaz star Juanita van Tonder was voted Player of the Tournament and Players’ Player of the Tournament in this year’s Varsity Netball competition.
NETBALL

Varsity Netball double not just a destination for Proteas star

Madibaz defender Juanita van Tonder secured a rare double honour by being named both Varsity…

  • Full Stop Communications
ECM Ford, North End enters its 28th year as partner of The Herald Cycle Tour, proudly supporting and creating an event filled with encouragement, community spirit and memorable moments from the start line to the finish.

Eastern Cape Motor Group supports local pride and endurance with The Herald Cycle Tour 2027

It is time to dust off those bicycles and hit the road practising for the 41st The Herald…

  • Herald Reporter
Anushka Groenewald of SA during the Women's International match between Springbok Women and USA Women at Loftus Versfeld
RUGBY

Groenewald bashing down doors in breakthrough year

Springbok Women hooker Anushka Groenewald is set for a memorable homecoming as South Africa…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Australia's Scott Boland delivers a ball on day two of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 19, 2026.
CRICKET
Video

Boland rocks SA batting line up on return to Australia side

Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving…

  • Amir Chetty
Opinion
read more
ByNelvis Qekema
Premium

Black Wednesday: The day apartheid tried to silence a revolution

Forty-nine years ago, on October 19 1977, the apartheid regime banned about 18 Black Consciousness Movement (BCM) organisations and two major…

ByTheodore Petrus

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…

ByUsen Obot

'We write and we create what we like'

Few events in the visual and performing arts industry impact the culture, history, studies, creative sensibilities and communality as the recently…

ByTerry Mathie

LEAGLE EAGLE | Paid Off Your Home Loan? Here’s What You Need to Know

Paying off your home loan is a major financial milestone. After years of monthly repayments, you can finally celebrate owning your home without the…

Opinion

Lategan case highlights how financially vulnerable are open to abuse

The Louis Lategan case is a chilling reminder of how economic desperation can be exploited, how survivors are forced to fight for their credibility,…

ByNandiswa Mpolweni
Premium

NDISAW MPOLWENI | Court battles to candidate list chaos puts Mbalula's leadership under spotlight

Amid candidate list submission failures and mounting court battles, questions arise over Fikile Mbalula's administrative effectiveness as ANC…

Letters
read more

AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

  • Theodore Petrus
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS

Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

  • Asanda Kobese
EDUCATION

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