Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe has shrugged off the political snub that saw key coalition partners stay away from her State of the Metro Address, insisting the event was not fully boycotted.
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe’s state of the metro gala turned into a political embarrassment, with several parties staying away from Thursday night’s event as the municipality rolled out the red carpet.
A proposed R200m arts centre in Kariega remains stalled at the concept stage, frustrating local artists and depriving youth of creative development opportunities.
Following a two-week residency at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore, Muziwandile Gigaba returned to Gqeberha with a successful exhibition, completed artworks and a ninth international residency added to his growing catalogue of international experi
Early spring brought rare lightning to the metro, historically seen as a sign of a wet summer, though modern forecasts predict otherwise. South Africa faces high lightning risks, especially in rural areas
Lives are being put at risk by a crippling state ambulance shortage in Humansdorp, where three of the five ambulances assigned to the local hospital are grounded.
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Early spring brought rare lightning to the metro, historically seen as a sign of a wet summer, though modern forecasts predict otherwise. South Africa faces high lightning risks, especially in rural areas
Business in Nelson Mandela Bay is actively engaging with civil society and local authorities to address challenges in infrastructure, service delivery, and public safety, recognizing that neither government nor any single sector can effect change alone.
The Dafabet Warriors, coming off a highly successful 2025/2026 season where they won the CSA T20 Challenge and reached the Four-Day Series final, are entering the new season as strong contenders across all domestic cricket formats.
