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EFF members, from left, Eastern Cape treasurer Khanya Ngqisha, Nelson Mandela Bay regional co-ordinator Yolanda Luzipho and mayoral candidate Sinawo Thambo at the screening of the Tshela Thupa Rally at the Tamboville multi-purpose centre in Kariega on Saturday
ELECTIONS

EFF eyes outright victory in Bay election

  • Nomazima Nkosi
Nelson Mandela Bay MK Party members march against crime and corruption

MKP accuses ANC, DA of misuse of city resources

The MK Party in Nelson Mandela Bay has accused the ANC and DA of using municipal resources to campaign for votes. The party has…

  • Nomazima Nkosi
De Doornkraal is old and charming, set on the quiet neat street
TRAVEL

There’s a sleeping beauty on the Garden Route

Anybody who hails from KwaZulu-Natal will know that the Drakensberg is part of our DNA so it was with sheer delight that I…

  • Elaine King
Video

SA fightback built on patience, says Rickelton

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands

Finding ways to beat the summer heat

  • Garth Sampson

Sold-out Bubbly in the Bay Festival celebrates SA’s finest sparkling wines

  • Herald Reporter
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DA targets outright majority in final Bay election push

  • Nomazima Nkosi

Breast Cancer: What every woman should know

Understand the signs of breast cancer, the factors that influence your risk and the importance of early diagnosis. PathCare’s Eastern Cape…

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of Shaun Marais, 56
CRIME

Gqeberha man arrested after fatal 'road rage' stabbing

A 58-year-old man has been arrested and an SUV impounded following the fatal alleged road rage stabbing of Shaun Marais in Lorraine, Gqeberha.

  • Msindisi Fengu
A film focused on mental health, 'Waves', by AFDA Gqeberha third-year students, from left, Milani Sishuba, 20, Sisipho April, 25, Monna Swarts, 24, and Siya Mazibuko, 21, is set to be screened at Nu Metro Boardwalk on November 21
FILM
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Gqeberha film students tackle youth mental health in powerful final-year project

Third-year AFDA Gqeberha students have produced 'Waves', a poignant short film tackling youth mental health, guilt, and grief, premiering at the…

  • Geoff Hookins
The ninth edition of the Knysna Extreme Triathlon is set to test 67 competitors across revised, demanding routes on November 7
TRIATHLON

Athletes brace for Africa’s toughest triathlon as Knysna Extreme returns

Athletes will face gruelling climbs, challenging conditions and a 50km forest run when 67 competitors take on the Knysna Extreme Triathlon on…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
Entertainer Gino Fabbri is breaking through barriers
ENTERTAINMENT

Gqeberha entertainer Gino Fabbri expands unity road show to Cape Town

Gqeberha entertainer Gino Fabbri has expanded his popular supermarket road show to Cape Town, using high-energy drum solos and kasi beats to bridge…

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From 'toddler' to top tier: Cavalli Estate proves it's no longer just a luxury destination

  • Sam Venter
The usual time for Hippeastrum (amaryllis) to flower is in October and November. However, you can trick them into flowering around December 25 if you plant them on November 13. (ie six weeks till Christmas day, or today, October 30, which will be eight weeks before Christmas). Picture: SUPPLIED
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IN THE GARDEN | A bloom in time for Christmas

  • Julia Smith
There's no pairing like KFC and champagne
FOOD AND DRINK
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Find of the week

  • Sam Venter
SANY trucks facility hosted an event at their Johannesburg operation on October 20 to introduce 67 new Serco dry-freight bodies mounted on SANY electric trucks

Special bodies help make electric truck transport a success

Cavalli Unoaked Chenin Blanc with West Coast fish taco.
WINE

From 'toddler' to top tier: Cavalli Estate proves it's no longer just a luxury destination

  • Sam Venter
De Doornkraal is old and charming, set on the quiet neat street
TRAVEL

There’s a sleeping beauty on the Garden Route

  • Elaine King
Guests enjoying the second annual Bubbly in the Bay festival at The Quays Waterfront in St Francis Bay on Saturday, where 32 producers showcased SA's finest Méthode Cap Classique and sparkling wines
WINE

Sold-out Bubbly in the Bay Festival celebrates SA’s finest sparkling wines

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THEATRE

Buckland brings acclaimed tech-age satire to Gqeberha

  • Herald Reporter
The Isuzu Motors Limited logo

Isuzu puts weight behind Rugby World Cups in Australia

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Entertainer Gino Fabbri, who has brought his drumming joy-fest to Cape Town after a hugely successful tour of the Eastern Cape and Garden Route, in full swing.
ARTS AND CULTURE

Eastern Cape comic Gino Fabbri unites communities with township beats

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ByLance Grootboom

Nelson Mandela Bay in ruins but together we can rebuild

Facing mounting debt, deteriorating infrastructure, and critical service delivery failures, Nelson Mandela Bay approaches a pivotal election as ACDP…

Opinion
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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…

ByGarth Sampson

Finding ways to beat the summer heat

2026 has so far yielded an average temperature of just short of one degree higher than normal in Gqeberha. Higher minimum temperatures of over one…

Opinion
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Urgent action needed to protect our doctors and nurses

Urgent interventions are needed to protect public healthcare workers across Nelson Mandela Bay as staff face ongoing intimidation, assaults, and…

Opinion

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.

Opinion
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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

Free online AI courses offer a helpful starting point, but universities must urgently budget for supervisor training to protect research integrity…

Letters
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EDUCATION
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Poor school conditions push pupils towards gangs, crime

EDUCATION

Introduce stories about Africans into SA schools

HIGHER EDUCATION
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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

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Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane.

Banyana face unfamiliar foes in World Cup qualifiers

ANATHI WULUSHE Banyana Banyana are deep in preparation for the preliminary phase of the Fifa…

  • Anathi Wulushe
FC Buffalo City Relatives striker Leago 'Forlan' Moeketsi battles for possession with two Amavarara FC players in the teams' Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe league fixture at the North End Stadium, KuGompo City, on Saturday.

Amavarara stay top of coastal log, Komani Utd move up inland

Amavarara retained their position at the top of the coastal log in the Eastern Cape ABC…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Despatch Cricket Club batter Dylan Thompson, who would later retire hurt, in action in an NMBCA clash against Old Grey Cricket Club at the Despatch Oval on Saturday
CRICKET
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Despatch beat Old Grey, Cavaliers claim weekend double

Despatch CC consolidated their position at the summit of Group A with a five-wicket win over…

West Indies' Brandon King plays a shot during the fourth day of the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on October 31, 2026.
CRICKET

West Indies crush Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test

Brandon King hit an unbeaten 81 to guide West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket victory…

  • AFP
Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says his side will need to show greater consistency after their hard-fought four-wicket win over Western Province at St George’s Park on Saturday
CRICKET

De Villiers wants Warriors to build better partnerships

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers has called for improved batting partnerships…

The win over Stellenbosch has brought some relief to Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter.
FOOTBALL

Truter breathes sigh of relief as Chippa stun Stellenbosch

Chippa United secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against Stellenbosch FC, easing pressure on…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma admits he did not expect SA to be in this position two years ago, but after another major series win, he believes the sky is the limit.
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Proteas belief driving team success, says Bavuma

Temba Bavuma praises South Africa's iconic Test series comeback victory over Australia,…

  • Amir Chetty
Loose forward Siba Mahashe scored a try for the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow at the Scotstoun Stadium
RUGBY

Gutsy Lions gave it their all against Glasgow, says Smith

Despite mourning the tragic passing of teammate Hyron Andrews, a resolute Lions side pushed…

  • George Byron
Nic Notten paddles in to the finish to claim the win and the SA title at the Pete Marlin Surfski Race
CANOEING

Emotional Wilson and Notten grab SA titles

Nic Notten and Jade Wilson secured South African Ocean Racing Championship titles with…

  • Tim Whitfield
Jakkie Cilliers of South Africa during the WXV Global Series second Test match against Ireland at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on October 31
RUGBY

Frustrating end to the season for Springbok Women

Despite a disappointing 38-17 defeat to Ireland in Cape Town, the Springbok Women's coaches…

  • Sa Rugby Communications