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De Doornkraal is old and charming, set on the quiet neat street
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There’s a sleeping beauty on the Garden Route

  • Elaine King
Left hand batter Ryan Rickelton reveals the thinking behind South Africa’s fightback at Newlands, explaining how he and Wiaan Mulder structured their 154-run partnership around patience, absorbing pressure and winning the small moments.
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SA fightback built on patience, says Rickelton

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder spearheaded a gritty South African fightback, leaving Australia with a 288-run…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
The Baviaans will reach temperatures in the high 30s in the heat of summer
WEATHER

Finding ways to beat the summer heat

2026 has so far yielded an average temperature of just short of one degree higher than normal in Gqeberha. Higher minimum…

  • Garth Sampson

Sold-out Bubbly in the Bay Festival celebrates SA’s finest sparkling wines

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DA targets outright majority in final Bay election push

  • Nomazima Nkosi

Breast Cancer: What every woman should know

Gqeberha man arrested after fatal 'road rage' stabbing

  • Msindisi Fengu
A film focused on mental health, 'Waves', by AFDA Gqeberha third-year students, from left, Milani Sishuba, 20, Sisipho April, 25, Monna Swarts, 24, and Siya Mazibuko, 21, is set to be screened at Nu Metro Boardwalk on November 21
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Gqeberha film students tackle youth mental health in powerful final-year project

Third-year AFDA Gqeberha students have produced 'Waves', a poignant short film tackling youth mental health, guilt, and grief, premiering at the…

  • Geoff Hookins
The ninth edition of the Knysna Extreme Triathlon is set to test 67 competitors across revised, demanding routes on November 7
TRIATHLON

Athletes brace for Africa’s toughest triathlon as Knysna Extreme returns

Athletes will face gruelling climbs, challenging conditions and a 50km forest run when 67 competitors take on the Knysna Extreme Triathlon on…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
Entertainer Gino Fabbri is breaking through barriers
ENTERTAINMENT

Gqeberha entertainer Gino Fabbri expands unity road show to Cape Town

Gqeberha entertainer Gino Fabbri has expanded his popular supermarket road show to Cape Town, using high-energy drum solos and kasi beats to bridge…

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

Residents are spitting flames over dangerous, high-speed stunts, or spinning, reportedly being performed illegally by drivers in the parking lot at…

  • 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, coincidentally after the…

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Cavalli Unoaked Chenin Blanc with West Coast fish taco.
WINE

From 'toddler' to top tier: Cavalli Estate proves it's no longer just a luxury destination

  • Sam Venter
De Doornkraal is old and charming, set on the quiet neat street
TRAVEL

There’s a sleeping beauty on the Garden Route

  • Elaine King
Guests enjoying the second annual Bubbly in the Bay festival at The Quays Waterfront in St Francis Bay on Saturday, where 32 producers showcased SA's finest Méthode Cap Classique and sparkling wines
WINE

Sold-out Bubbly in the Bay Festival celebrates SA’s finest sparkling wines

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THEATRE

Buckland brings acclaimed tech-age satire to Gqeberha

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Isuzu puts weight behind Rugby World Cups in Australia

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Entertainer Gino Fabbri, who has brought his drumming joy-fest to Cape Town after a hugely successful tour of the Eastern Cape and Garden Route, in full swing.
ARTS AND CULTURE

Eastern Cape comic Gino Fabbri unites communities with township beats

The Hill College: More than 60 years of helping learners reach their potential

Caring With Heart offers personalised home-based care

There are plenty of markets and fun activities to enjoy in Nelson Mandela Bay at the weekend
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Breast Cancer: What every woman should know

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ByGarth Sampson

Finding ways to beat the summer heat

2026 has so far yielded an average temperature of just short of one degree higher than normal in Gqeberha. Higher minimum temperatures of over one…

Opinion
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Urgent action needed to protect our doctors and nurses

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

Opinion

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…

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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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EDUCATION

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

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Dafabet Warriors batter JP King continued his good form for the men in black as his unbeaten 32 helped the Warriors claim a nervy four wicket win over the Western Province Cobras in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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Warriors seal Super 8 win over Western Province

The Dafabet Warriors overcame an inspired five-wicket haul from Oliver Whitehead to beat…

  • Amir Chetty
Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs,…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Left hand batter Ryan Rickelton reveals the thinking behind South Africa’s fightback at Newlands, explaining how he and Wiaan Mulder structured their 154-run partnership around patience, absorbing pressure and winning the small moments.
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SA fightback built on patience, says Rickelton

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder spearheaded a gritty South African fightback,…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Despite a tough day in the field for the visitors, Australia's Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowling attack as he picked up three wickets to help dismiss SA for 387, setting the away side 288 runs to win in what could be a thrilling final day with three results still possible.
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Franklin backs Australia for final-day finish

Australia assistant coach James Franklin believes his side can claim victory in the Newlands…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Proteas batters Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder were the catalysts for South Africa's fightback at Newlands, combining for 154 before a late wobble and some lower-order resistance set Australia 288 to win.
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Rickelton, Mulder centuries put match back in balance on fourth day at Newlands

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder led a superb South African fightback at…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
The Dafabet Warriors know that even though they earned Super 8 stage qualification with a game to spare in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup group stage, the Super 8 stage will bring with it tougher mental and competitive tests as they look to successfully defend their crown.
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Warriors primed for tougher mental and competitive Pro20 Cup examination

Head coach Robin Peterson warns the Dafabet Warriors will face a tougher test as they head…

  • Amir Chetty
South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer

Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Australia's Josh Inglis raises his bat and helmet to celebrate after scoring a century on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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Inglis backs Australia to strike again

Following a crucial century at Newlands, Josh Inglis is confident Australia can capitalize on…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.
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Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Inter Milan's Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu fights for the ball with Venezia FC's Croatian midfielder Toma Basic during the Italian Serie A football match between Venezia and Inter Milan at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium in Venice, northeastern Italy, on October 28, 2026
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as AC Milan, Juventus lose

Inter regained the Serie A summit with a 2-0 win over Venezia, while Samuel Mbangula's…

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