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DA demands personal liability for Bay mayor over R25m transformer lease

  • Geoff Hookins
A scientist tests water samples.
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Water contamination concerns probed after Rhodes hit by gastro outbreak

Health authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rhodes University in Makhanda, after preliminary water tests…

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
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During an official US diplomatic visit to the Bay region to strengthen economic ties and bilateral cooperation are, from left, ambassador to SA Leo Brent Bozell III, with Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen, and US consul-general Allison Areias
INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Bay businesses press US trade ties worth R2.2bn

Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have engaged the US ambassador to advocate for preserving and deepening trade ties, highlighting…

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Historic appointment sparks transformation at Gqeberha school

  • Bryan Goliath
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Anxious moments as bomb hoax causes delays at King Phalo Airport

  • Mpumzi Mshweshwe
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Safe Sis initiative shows initiative and action can conquer fear

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Final pigeon race of 2026 yet again sees competitors taking strain

  • Alan Weimann
Professor Jaco Olivier, Director of CHRTEM, demonstrating the microscope to the deputy minister

A sharper vision for SA’s scientific research future

The deputy minister of science, technology and innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, popped into the friendly city recently to inspect new infrastructure…

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Gqeberha teenager writes Christian adventure trilogy to inspire young readers

Gqeberha pupil, Gabriel Harmse, 14, has co-authored a three-book Christian adventure series, Teen Watchmen, to inspire young readers through…

  • Faith Mtwana
Gamble Street Secondary School in Kariega is calling for assistance after Monday's heavy rainfall left the premises flooded

Flooded grounds, unfinished buildings: Gamble Street pupils pay the price

Gamble Street Secondary School in Kariega has issued an urgent plea for assistance after Monday's downpour left the school premises flooded, with…

  • Geoff Hookins

‘Phony’ turns childhood fear into comedy-thriller

A teenager wakes up after a car accident convinced his mother has been replaced by an imposter — but almost no-one believes him. The plot of Phony,…

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Social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta addresses residents during an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme at the West End Community Hall on Wednesday

Outreach brings essential government services to Bethelsdorp

Eastern Cape department of social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta has called on government departments to strengthen their working relationships and…

  • Simtembile Mgidi
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‘Phony’ turns childhood fear into comedy-thriller

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Eastern Cape short film wins top honours at Malawi film festival

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Last year's second-place winner, Ngxanga School Garden in the Eastern Cape is flourishing, having installed an irrigation system, expanded its growing area and created permanent jobs for three young people

R1m boost up for grabs in food garden competition

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

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'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

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

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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)
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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

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THEATRE

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

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Final pigeon race of 2026 yet again sees competitors taking strain

In pigeon racing it is often difficult to find the reason for the outcome of a particular…

  • Alan Weimann
Riley Miller, of Eastern Cape Iinyathi, fields the ball during their Pro20 Cup cricket match against the Lions. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Miller wants to grow more in explosive batting role for Iinyathi

There are few players in world cricket, when it’s all said and done in their careers, who can…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Chippa United defender Abbubaker Mobara challenges for the ball against Kruger United in their Betway Premiership soccer match at the Buffalo City Stadium on Saturday.

Truter wants Chippa to break cup competition hoodoo

As Chippa United approach their first cup soccer competition this season, head coach Brandon…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday
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Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99…

  • Amir Chetty
Mamelodi Sundowns soccer coach Miguel Cardoso speaks at a media open day in Johannesburg on Wednesday
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Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Dafabet Warriors spinner Thomas Kaber helped his team to a six-wicket victory over the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Continuity pleasing for Warriors captain De Villiers

The Dafabet Warriors secured another bonus-point victory by beating the Hollywoodbets…

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Cricket fanatics and friends Bruce van Niekerk, left, and Mike van Vuuren hope to establish a museum near St George's Park celebrating the ground's rich sporting history
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Friends seek permanent home for vast cricket collection

Collectors Mike van Vuuren and Bruce van Niekerk are campaigning to establish a dedicated…

  • Amir Chetty
Milford head coach Xanti Pupuma speaks with some of his players at a training session. Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES
SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL

Milford ready to give Orlando Pirates a run for their money

Milford FC head coach Xanti Pupuma believes his side is fully settled and prepared to…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Australia's Mitchell Starc delivers a ball on day three of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha
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Heaps of work lies ahead for Australia, says Starc

Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket at St George's Park, but Temba Bavuma's…

  • Amir Chetty
Border Cricket acting CEO Sean Beyer, administrator Greg Fredericks, Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku and local organising committee chief operating officer Edward Khoza inspect the Buffalo Park cricket ground last week.

Why Border Cricket opted against drop-in-pitches for World Cup

Border Cricket has revealed it was given an option for a drop-in pitch at Buffalo Park ahead…

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Safe Sis initiative shows initiative and action can conquer fear

In a country where women and girls too often have to think twice about their safety simply walking to school, going to work or returning home, it is…

ByTshepo Mantjé and Dr Jessica Ronaasen

Millions returned to Treasury while young children go hungry

Despite widespread child food poverty, the Department of Basic Education has repeatedly delayed its ECD nutrition tender, returning millions in…

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Stop stripping our city bare

Chronic vandalism and theft leave Nelson Mandela Bay public facilities, including Kariega's post office and Westbourne Oval, stripped bare while…

ByNelvis Qekema
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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…

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AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

  • Theodore Petrus
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS

Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

  • Asanda Kobese
EDUCATION

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