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Gelvandale residents have expressed exasperation at what they describe as llegal drag racing and 'spinning' activities outside the local stadium on Sundays

Gelvandale residents in a flat spin over 'illegal drag-racing' stunts

  • Msindisi Fengu
Algoa FM presenter KayCee Rossouw has walkers dancing at the Nelson Mandela Bay start of the 2025 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer

Record number of men step up for Big Walk against cancer

A record number of men have entered for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors SA. This,…

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Uitenhage Provincial Hospital
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Urgent interventions are needed to protect public healthcare workers across Nelson Mandela Bay as staff face ongoing…

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Bay authors selected for Eastern Cape publishing initiative

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Kariega grandmother, 97, finally gets her own home

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Broadcaster Queenie Grootboom marks full circle moment at wheelchair handover

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Iconic Wellness Expo expands to Plett for the first time

What began as a coffee meet-up among holistic wellness practitioners in Mossel Bay in 2024 has grown into a platform for small businesses, with the…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
Author Rory Riordan has just published 'Athol Fugard and the Serpent Players: The Port Elizabeth Years'
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Riordan brings Serpent Players’ stories to centre stage

Rory Riordan’s new book, Athol Fugard and the Serpent Players: The Port Elizabeth Years, explores the group’s contribution to South African theatre…

  • Faith Mtwana
NMU research and grants officer Elizabeth Maqhubu has been honoured by the Society of Research Administrators International’s 'Future of the Field' programme, which recognises emerging leaders in the profession

NMU's Maqhubu honoured as rising leader in research administration

Nelson Mandela University’s Elizabeth Maqhubu was the only South African among about 300 delegates in Hawaii when an international society honoured…

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Airlink says the new route will pair Gqeberha, as the gateway to the Garden Route and the Sunshine Coast, with the Kruger National Park

Gqeberha flies high with Kruger link

Gqeberha tour operators’ spirits are soaring after the announcement that Airlink is set to launch a new series of flights that will link the city…

  • Guy Rogers
Pakistan's Haris Rauf (C) celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Duckett during the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cricket match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 20, 2026.
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ICC reprimands Pakistan bowler Rauf over conduct in England match

The International Cricket Council has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf 20 percent of his match fee and penalized England for a slow over rate…

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There are plenty of markets and fun activities to enjoy in Nelson Mandela Bay at the weekend
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A new menu and venue but the same delicious dining experience awaits guests on November 1 following the renovation of the Bayside Pantry at the Boardwalk Hotel & Casino

Bayside Pantry reopens with fresh dining experience at Boardwalk

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

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Birders set up for the best viewing point to spot as many species as possible
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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

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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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Pakistan's Haris Rauf (C) celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Duckett during the one-day international (ODI) tri-series cricket match between Pakistan and England at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on October 20, 2026.
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ICC reprimands Pakistan bowler Rauf over conduct in England match

The International Cricket Council has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf 20 percent of his…

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Liverpool's Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas pulls the shirt of Chelsea's Portuguese midfielder Pedro Neto during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 28, 2026.
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Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare

Liverpool defeated Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup…

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England's James Anderson walks off the field in his final Test match after the conclusion of play on the third day of the first Test cricket match between England and West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on July 12, 2024, after England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs.
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England great Anderson treated with disrespect by Lancashire: Broad

Stuart Broad has criticized Lancashire for showing a lack of respect in releasing England…

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Proteas left arm quick Marco Jansen crossed the landmark of 100 International Test wickets with a double strike at Newlands on Wednesday, but with Australia one run ahead, a disciplined showing from the bowling attack will be key on day three.
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Proteas must remain disciplined on day three, says Botha

Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha urges discipline and patience on day three at Newlands as…

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Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.
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Inglis-Carey stand shifted momentum, says Renshaw

Matt Renshaw praised Josh Inglis and Alex Carey for their composed, counter-attacking…

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Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Warriors' Modiri Litheko with teammates at Buffalo Park on Saturday.

Iinyathi pleased with finishing Pro20 on a high

Though not proceeding to the next round of the Pro20 Cup, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi says that…

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Yonela Ngxingolo is tackled by Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, of Brazil, during their women's rugby match in England earlier this year

Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief

Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over…

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Likho Sigaba is gearing up for his clash against Zolisa Batyi at the Guild Theatre on Sunday.

Unbeaten Sigaba faces featherweight stern test

Nxarhuni boxer Zolisa Batyi may be coming from successive losses but that has not stopped him…

  • Mesuli Zifo
Aphiwe Mboyiya, right, seen here in action against Jasper Seroka, takes on Kutlwano Ogaketse in an IBO Africa junior-welterweight title clash in Botswana on Friday.

Mboyiya seeks career revival in Botswana

KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/2025-09-04-mboyiya-and-zin…

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Marco Jansen celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Cameron Green on the second day of the third cricket Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday
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Jansen strikes but Aussies stand firm to take narrow lead

Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt…

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

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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.

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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…

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Build local jobs into automotive plan

As the government plans to phase out semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, Nelson Mandela Bay's automotive hub must balance deep manufacturing growth…

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…

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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,…

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Introduce stories about Africans into SA schools

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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

  • Theodore Petrus