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Public protector Kholeka Gcaleka (in black and yellow) visits Livingstone Hospital on Thursday to address many issues and speak to patients about their struggles
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SURPRISE VISIT: Livingstone in public protector’s bad books

  • Msindisi Fengu
Family members of Misomihle Nkwalase, 18, outside the New Brighton Magistrate's Court are, from left, Nkosazana Pandle, Ayanda Quza, Mthuthuzeli Nkwalase, his father, Zoleka Nkwalase, his mother, and Linda Makalima
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Family devastated as trial of businessman accused of teen's murder delayed to 2027

The case against businessman Theo Gora, accused of murdering 18-year-old Misomihle Nkwalase, has been postponed to February 8…

  • Faith Mtwana
Patients face a long wait to be seen at the Motherwell NU8 Clinic

EFF protests outside Motherwell clinic over 'staff shortages and patients being turned away'

A small group of about 15 EFF protesters stood outside the Motherwell NU8 Clinic on Thursday morning demanding better services.

  • Geoff Hookins

Bay council meeting collapses as members fail to show up

  • Nomazima Nkosi
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Acclaimed sitarist Shruti Teeluck brings conscious listening experience to Gqeberha

  • Simtembile Mgidi

'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk

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WEATHER GURU | Warnings of strengthening Super El Nino persist

  • Garth Sampson
The Coega Special Economic Zone.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

United leadership vital to unlock Coega — and Bay's — economic potential

To unlock Nelson Mandela Bay's full economic potential and support the Coega SEZ, leaders must overcome political divides to tackle red tape, water,…

  • Mlungisi Ncame
Fifteen early childhood development practitioners from Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp and Loerie who are completing a new nationally recognised occupational qualification, designed to strengthen both the quality of early learning and their long-term career prospects.
EDUCATION

Kouga early childhood development practitioners advance skills with new occupational qualification

Early childhood development practitioners across Kouga are upskilling through a new workplace-based NQF Level 4 qualification funded by Jeffreys Bay…

  • Tremaine Van Aardt
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille at the 2025 Showmax Roast
POLITICS

SIZWE KUPELO | Helen Zille and the high stakes theatre of local government elections

Helen Zille's headline-grabbing campaign for Johannesburg mayor has mastered social media spectacle, but voters in Gauteng's collapsing metros…

  • Sizwe Kupelo
Harnessing abundant sunshine through outdoor solar lighting offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to brighten gardens, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark. Picture: Lighthaus
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IN THE GARDEN | Let the light shine into the night

Discover how outdoor solar lighting can illuminate your garden, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark without harming…

  • Julia Smith
Catha Jacobs of South Africa during the Women's International match between Springbok Women and USA Women at Loftus Versfeld Pretoria
RUGBY

Winning the small battles key to success for Springbok Women

The Springbok Women are gearing up for an unfamiliar challenge against fifth-ranked Ireland at Athlone Stadium in the WXV Global Series, with…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
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Harnessing abundant sunshine through outdoor solar lighting offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to brighten gardens, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark. Picture: Lighthaus
GARDENING
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IN THE GARDEN | Let the light shine into the night

  • Julia Smith
Birders set up for the best viewing point to spot as many species as possible
TOURISM
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Plett tourism crumbles, but Bitou birding fest goes ahead

  • Elaine King

‘Phony’ turns childhood fear into comedy-thriller

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Director Nceba Mqolomba
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Eastern Cape short film wins top honours at Malawi film festival

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
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

  • 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

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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'

  • 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)
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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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Liverpool's English striker Rio Ngumoha vies with Villarreal's Portugese defender #12 Renato Veiga during the Uefa Champions League football match between Liverpool and Villareal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England
FOOTBALL

'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hailed teenage winger Rio Ngumoha following his…

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Catha Jacobs of South Africa during the Women's International match between Springbok Women and USA Women at Loftus Versfeld Pretoria
RUGBY

Winning the small battles key to success for Springbok Women

The Springbok Women are gearing up for an unfamiliar challenge against fifth-ranked Ireland…

  • Sa Rugby Communications
Arsenal's English midfielder Declan Rice (L) and Bayern Munich's Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari (C) and Bayern Munich's German forward Serge Gnabry vie for the ball during the Uefa Champions League football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC in Munich, southern Germany on October 21 2026.
FOOTBALL

Rice rescues Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for Arsenal against Bayern Munich in…

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Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on October 21, 2026.
FOOTBALL

Pitiful Man Utd display heaps pressure on Carrick

Manchester United hit a new low after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Italian…

Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez of Spain rides his motorcycle during the MotoGP class practice session of MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix at the Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi prefecture on October 2, 2026.
MOTOGP

MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island

MotoGP riders, including Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, prepare for an emotional final…

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Silvio Scribante will be seeking overall honours in his purpose-built Audi S3, fondly known as Pac-Man
MOTORSPORT
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Time-Attack thrills in store at Aldo Scribante Raceway

Aldo Scribante Raceway hosts the inaugural FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack this weekend,…

  • Brendan Kelly
Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES
CRICKET

Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park,…

  • Anathi Wulushe
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma cracks a smile as he runs to celebrate their innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Dafabet Test at St George's Park in Gqbeberha on Thursday
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Bavuma hails SA's character after win

Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic…

  • Amir Chetty
Zolisa Batyi will face Likho Sigaba at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo City on Sunday next week.

Bosom buddies Batyi and Sigaba up ante before title clash

Zolisa Batyi and Likho Sigaba (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/boxing/2026-10-05-batyi-pins-h…

  • Mesuli Zifo
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou
ORLANDO PIRATES

Orlando Pirates announce Ncikazi exit after Ouaddou denies bust-up

Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of long-serving assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi…

  • Conrad Abrahams
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ByGarth Sampson
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WEATHER GURU | Warnings of strengthening Super El Nino persist

Despite full dams and heavy rainfall in parts of South Africa, agriculture warnings predict a severe Super El Niño ahead, highlighting the country's…

ByMlungisi Ncame

United leadership vital to unlock Coega — and Bay's — economic potential

To unlock Nelson Mandela Bay's full economic potential and support the Coega SEZ, leaders must overcome political divides to tackle red tape, water,…

BySizwe Kupelo

SIZWE KUPELO | Helen Zille and the high stakes theatre of local government elections

Helen Zille's headline-grabbing campaign for Johannesburg mayor has mastered social media spectacle, but voters in Gauteng's collapsing metros…

Opinion

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…

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AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

  • Theodore Petrus
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Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

  • Asanda Kobese
EDUCATION

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