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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Retief Odendaal
ELECTIONS
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DA leads in Nelson Mandela Bay but faces another coalition battle

  • Nomazima Nkosi And Michael Kimberley
ANC Nelson Mandela Bay top five, from left, regional treasurer Luvuyo Mini, deputy chair Lufefe Mkutu, regional chair Babalwa Lobishe, secretary Siphiwo Tshaka and his deputy, Nontombi Nama, moments after they were announced as winners at the 7th regional conference held at Nelson Mandela University on Saturday morning
ELECTIONS

'Voters punished us at the polls,' says ANC regional spokesperson Matiwane

The ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay has conceded a sharp decline in electoral support, acknowledging voter anger over poor service…

  • Nomazima Nkosi
DA Eastern Cape leader Andrew Whitfield, left, and the ANC's deputy chair in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, Lufefe Mkutu.
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DA surges in Bay as ANC falters

Nelson Mandela Bay’s 48-48 ANC-DA council deadlock looks set to break, with the DA pulling ahead as votes were captured and the…

  • Nomazima Nkosi
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Hung councils emerge in Eastern Cape

  • Nomazima Nkosi And Michael Kimberley
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IEC dismisses 16 officials in Eastern Cape over irregularities

  • Ziyanda Zweni
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Incoming council has a chance to govern, not a blank cheque

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Scratch marks found on Evans after Vanessa's murder, court hears

  • Msindisi Fengu
The ANC in the Eastern Cape is disputing results in the Makana and Sundays River Valley municipalities
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PR dispute declared after ANC loses majority in Makana and Sundays River

For the first time in the Eastern Cape, the ANC has lost its majority in Makana and the Sundays River Valley municipalities.

  • Nomazima Nkosi
The Results Operations Centre in KuGompo City. Picture: ZIYANDA ZWENI

Sixteen IEC officials fired over voting irregularities

At least 16 IEC officials, including presiding officers, have been expelled for underhanded activities during the voting period. This was confirmed…

  • Ziyanda Zweni
The giant South African flag at The Donkin Reserve was flown upside down
SOUTH AFRICA
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Fly the beloved country: Donkin’s upside-down flag rectified

The Mandela Bay Development Agency quickly rectified the position of the giant South African flag at the Donkin Reserve after an accidental…

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Senior dancer Alice Reekie will perform in the Walmer School of Dance show 'Fragments'

Walmer School of Dance set for year-end showcase

Both recognised and rising dance talents will take to the stage at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex on November 13 and 14. The annual year-end…

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Noncedo Gqutyana took ownership of her first car after winning the SPAR Women’s Challenge grand prize in a lucky draw
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Gqeberha hospitality intern wins brand new car in SPAR Women’s Challenge draw

While Gqeberha resident Noncedo Gqutyana may have had a licence for several years, she had never owned a car. But thanks to a tremendous stroke of…

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'The Seeker Effect' by SA author Anne Schlebusch
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Uniquely South African take on post-apocalyptic survival story

  • Leon Muston

A New Beginning at St Dominic’s Priory School

The Boardwalk Hotel and Casino has officially unveiled a stylish, coastal-inspired makeover of its popular Bayside Pantry restaurant
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Boardwalk Hotel and Casino unveils revamped Bayside Pantry buffet

  • Faith Mtwana
Walmer School of Dance will present its multi-genre showcase "Fragments" at the Nelson Mandela Bay Theatre Complex on November 13 and 14
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The Swift led Suzuki Auto South Africa's sales with 2,344 units finding homes

Suzuki SA sets new monthly sales record

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Noncedo Gqutyana took ownership of her first car after winning the SPAR Women’s Challenge grand prize in a lucky draw
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Gqeberha hospitality intern wins brand new car in SPAR Women’s Challenge draw

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From classrooms to sporting fields, Muir College boys learn to support one another, represent their school with honour and carry the Muirite name with pride
EDUCATION

Muir College: Where tradition meets opportunity

  • Kellan Reed

When you have a right to complain without anyone trying to improve your attitude

  • Beth Cooper Howell
Founder of the first black-established and owned art gallery in Eastern Cape history, Usen Obot, is relaunching Galerie Noko at its striking new home in Main Road, Walmer
VISUAL ART

Resurrection and resonance: Setting the stage for Galerie Noko's bold new chapter in Gqeberha

  • Usen Obot
ARTS AND CULTURE
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Acclaimed guest musicians join dancers on tour with WGRUV Dance Company

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The last person in the service queue

The true measure of community service is what happens to the last person waiting in the queue, demanding that efficient public institutions work…

ByGarth Sampson
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Even the weather had its say on election day

Beyond the local elections, October brought over 100mm of rain across Gqeberha, boosting dam levels as signs of El Niño emerge across the interior.

BySwaansh Mahat

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…

ByKenneth Macibela, uKrila

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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Bay needs a government, not another round of musical chairs

Following the elections, political parties in Nelson Mandela Bay must look past coalition musical chairs and focus on urgent service delivery and…

ByLuvuyo Bangazi

Putting Nelson Mandela Bay’s creative potential in the spotlight

The Mandela Bay Film Festival and plans for a Film Hub at the Athenaeum aim to drive sustainable creative careers and elevate African stories in…

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EDUCATION

The school uniform debate needs a repair question

  • Swaansh Mahat

Macibelalet African royalty: the missing centre of our liberation

  • Kenneth Macibela, uKrila
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End of famous watering hole

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Alyssa Erxleben has called on the Warriors Women to show greater consistency as they look to turn their difficult start to the season around
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Warriors Women face fight to retain division one status

After a difficult start to their Division One campaign, Warriors Women all-rounder Alyssa…

  • Amir Chetty
Liverpool's Swedish striker Alexander Isak heads the ball and scores his team second gal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase, Matchday 4, football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi Stadium in Istanbul on November 4, 2026.
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Liverpool lose to Fenerbahce as Como hit nine in stunning Champions League win

Liverpool's unbeaten Champions League streak ended with a 3-2 defeat at Fenerbahce, while…

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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the world championship title at the end of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on November 1st, 2026.
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Antonelli back to work as Mercedes chase title double

Fresh from claiming his maiden Formula One world title, Kimi Antonelli aims to lead Mercedes…

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Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026.
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Man Utd fightback can be 'start of something good' - Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes dismissed speculation over his relationship with manager Michael Carrick…

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Ireland's wing Mack Hansen (C) runs with the ball during Six Nations international rugby union match between Italy and Ireland at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on March 15, 2025.
RUGBY

Hansen and Keenan return to Ireland line-up for Pumas Test

Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan return to Ireland's starting XV for their Nations Championship…

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Madibaz women’s rugby head coach Namhla Siyolo attended the historic World Rugby Level 3 coaching course in Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape from October 23 to 28
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Women’s rugby coach embraces historic opportunity

Madibaz head coach Namhla Siyolo has embraced a major development milestone by participating…

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Vianca Boer will captain the Springbok women’s sevens A team at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Kenya
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Boer takes charge of Springbok women’s sevens A for Kenya event

Vianca Boer will captain a youthful Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ squad in Kenya as head coach…

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New West Ham manager Scott Parker
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West Ham fightback salvages Cardiff draw on Parker's bow

West Ham fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to earn a 3-3 draw against Cardiff on Scott…

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Springbok scrumhalf Morne "Krappies" van den Berg wants to put his hand up with a strong display against Italy in Turin on Saturday
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Krappies and Sacha ready to roar against the Azzurri

Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are ready to cement their halfback…

  • George Byron
England's head coach Steve Borthwick takes the warm up session ahead of the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 1, 2025.
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RFU back Borthwick to lead England at World Cup regardless of results

The Rugby Football Union has given head coach Steve Borthwick unequivocal backing to lead…

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