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Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend, 36-year-old Vanessa van Rensburg. He has pleaded not guilty
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Chilling emergency calls played during Evans' murder trial

  • Msindisi Fengu
An unemployed young South African pleads for money or food at a street corner
EASTERN CAPE
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Eastern Cape unemployment rises to 44.3% despite job gains

The Eastern Cape’s official unemployment rate reached 44.3% in the third quarter despite adding 36,000 jobs, as an influx of job…

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The SACP's Mbuyiselo Ngwenda district (Nelson Mandela Bay) secretary, Thobile Ntola
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SACP in Bay prepared to partner with pro-working class parties with ethical leaders

The SACP has left the door open for coalition talks in Nelson Mandela Bay, but says any partnership must be rooted in ethical…

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Chippa United set to move to KuGompo City after Gqeberha municipal deal collapses

  • Anathi Wulushe
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Uncovering more details of the shootout drama on the N2

  • Geoff Hookins
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Ballooning electricity bill puts 84 disabled people in limbo

  • Guy Rogers

'Mythopia' brings mythology to life through gravity-defying aerial theatre

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Challenging each other to a game of Mahjong are, from left, Eileen Konold, Annette Sear, Jacquie Bonnage and Barbara Jessop
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Mahjong makes for sharp minds, friendships and fun

A growing group of Mahjong enthusiasts are enjoying more than just a game around the table, with members taking the opportunity to socialise,…

  • Faith Mtwana
Town Lodge assistant general manager Kym Walker alongside The Herald Cycle Tour race director Julie Briggs, centre, and The Herald marketing manager Berna Ulay-Walters, right, look forward to welcoming riders and visitors from across the country to Nelson Mandela Bay for the 2027 event. With them are longstanding Cycle Tour participants Phumla Chelesi and her daughter Luve
CYCLING

Town Lodge Gqeberha excited to partner with The Herald Cycle Tour 2027

The 41st Herald Cycle Tour is set to bring thousands of cyclists and spectators to Gqeberha, delivering a major boost to the local economy and…

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England's wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso dives over the line to score but the try is disallowed for a forward pass in the build-up during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.
RUGBY UNION

Injured Feyi-Waboso ruled out of England's Nations Championship ties

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of this month's remaining fixtures after suffering an ankle injury against Australia at…

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Silver medallist South Africa's Tatjana Smith poses with her medal after the women's 200m breastsroke swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on August 1, 2024.
SWIMMING

South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands

Double Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith has announced she is switching her international allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands with…

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Vanessa van Rensburg, 36, was murdered in Oyster Bay last year. Her boyfriend, Rob Evans, has pleaded not guilty.
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Witness describes harrowing 3am call from murder accused Rob Evans

The Gqeberha high court has heard emotional testimony regarding the 3am phone call made by businessman Rob Evans after the death of his partner,…

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TECHNOLOGY
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What makes us human?

You can find Stedin College in the leafy suburb of Walmer

Stedin College and Primary School: striving for excellence

'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
FOOD AND DRINK
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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
EVENTS

GIG GUIDE

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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
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Opinion

Who took my R240 and how did they get my information?

On October 30 2026, I discovered that R240 had been deducted from my social grant and paid to an entity identified as “Emerald”.

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St Albans must not be left to fester

Allegations of staff bullying, neglected facilities, and severe water rationing for inmates show that the crisis at St Albans Correctional Services…

ByWandile Sihlobo
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Success of canola offers inspiration for other crop expansion in SA

South Africa's canola industry is on track for a record harvest, offering a blueprint for agricultural growth, export expansion, and inclusive land…

ByMalaika Wa Azania
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Malema's hypocrisy knows no limits

As the EFF faces a major electoral decline, Julius Malema's condemnation of the ANC collaborating with the DA ignores his own past role in putting…

Opinion
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Nations Championship could dilute World Cup rugby magic

The high-stakes Nations Championship promises elite clashes and a Twickenham finale, but fears grow that it could dilute the prestige of the 2027…

Opinion

Voter apathy undermines democracy

While reports of irregularities shadow the election count, the millions of registered South Africans who chose to stay away present an even greater…

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Who took my R240 and how did they get my information?

ELECTIONS

Voter apathy undermines democracy

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Why do ballots still come with bullets, three decades into democracy?

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Town Lodge assistant general manager Kym Walker alongside The Herald Cycle Tour race director Julie Briggs, centre, and The Herald marketing manager Berna Ulay-Walters, right, look forward to welcoming riders and visitors from across the country to Nelson Mandela Bay for the 2027 event. With them are longstanding Cycle Tour participants Phumla Chelesi and her daughter Luve
CYCLING

Town Lodge Gqeberha excited to partner with The Herald Cycle Tour 2027

The 41st Herald Cycle Tour is set to bring thousands of cyclists and spectators to Gqeberha,…

  • Herald Reporter
England's wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso dives over the line to score but the try is disallowed for a forward pass in the build-up during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.
RUGBY UNION

Injured Feyi-Waboso ruled out of England's Nations Championship ties

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of this month's remaining fixtures after…

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Silver medallist South Africa's Tatjana Smith poses with her medal after the women's 200m breastsroke swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on August 1, 2024.
SWIMMING

South Africa Olympic gold medallist Smith to swim for Netherlands

Double Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith has announced she is switching her…

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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the seventh hole during the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at the weekend
GOLF

McIlroy says DeChambeau would bring 'eyeballs' to European Tour

Rory McIlroy believes Bryson DeChambeau would boost viewership on the European Tour if he…

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Bradley Birkoltz, the man behind the Xerox Lightning Fast, enjoys a perfect morning at the 10km race

Excitement as Jilingisi wins Xerox Lightning Fast 10km

The Xerox Lightning Fast 10km took its name originally in 1986, perhaps more in hope than…

  • Bob Norris
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt on the second green during day four of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 23, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana.
GOLF

Defiant DeChambeau 'grateful' for LIV, vague on future plans

Bryson DeChambeau has expressed gratitude for his time with LIV Golf and stands by his move…

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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton plays with a football at the paddock ahead of the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 5, 2026.
FORMULA ONE

Subdued Hamilton praises Ferrari after 'tricky' weekend

Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing ninth…

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Manchester City's Italian manager Enzo Maresca (L) speaks with Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland after the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Manchester City in Leipzig, eastern Germany on November 4, 2026.
PREMIER LEAGUE

Three talking points from the Premier League

Manchester United remain trapped in the relegation zone despite a wild 4-4 draw, while…

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Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker celebrates his team second goal scored by Liverpool's Swedish striker #09 Alexander Isak 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
FOOTBALL

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed his desire to extend his stay at Anfield…

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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point against US' Ben Shelton during their men's singles final match on day seven of the Paris ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 8, 2026.
TENNIS

Alcaraz dismisses favourite tag ahead of ATP Finals

After clinching his first Paris Masters title, Carlos Alcaraz plays down expectations and…

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