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Legacy of performer ‘Junior King’ lives on in Nelson Mandela Bay
Marian Ferreira, mother of the late Dugulth 'Junior King' Ferreira, is holding free dance workshops in Nelson Mandela Bay to honour the legacy of her son, who passed away in December 2025.
Controversy over Nelson Mandela Bay pound provider
The municipal pound in Nelson Mandela Bay remains non-operational despite claims from the municipality, leading to potential disease spread.
WATCH | We’re taking back our streets, say fed-up northern areas residents
Frustrated with endless criminal activity plaguing their Gqeberha neighbourhoods for years, residents of the Northern Areas have taken it upon themselves to join forces with private security to patrol their streets at night. Police however have warned tha
Two Gqeberha schools mark 100 years of education
Two Gqeberha schools, whose principals coincidentally share a surname, are celebrating their centenary in 2026 with big plans to mark the milestone.
Gqeberha pupils put best foot forward for start of school year
The 2026 school year got off to an exciting start at Seyisi Primary School and Charles Duna Primary School, where learners, parents and teachers gathered to mark the first day back to school.
Inclusive education shines at Cape Recife High
Cape Recife High School in Summerstrand achieved a 91% pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, highlighting its commitment to inclusive education by supporting students with learning barriers.
Collegiate Girls’ High, Insight Academy extend perfect record
Collegiate High School and Insight Learning Academy in Nelson Mandela Bay achieved 100% pass rates for the 2025 Matric results, with Collegiate marking their 14th consecutive year and Insight their sixth.
Top Nelson Mandela Bay achievers share secrets of success
Half of the Eastern Cape’s top matric performers in the country hail from Nelson Mandela Bay, and while their backgrounds might be very different, their aptitude for success is shared.
WATCH | Many cheers and a few tears for Nelson Mandela Bay matrics
Scenes of jubilation were seen across Nelson Mandela Bay on Tuesday as thousands of matrics returned to their alma maters one last time to receive their final results and close the chapter on their school careers.
So, how did Eastern Cape’s matrics do?
In 2025, the Eastern Cape experienced a decline in its National Senior Certificate exam pass rate to 84.17%, down from 84.98% in 2024, despite a record number of 927,143 candidates writing the exams.
















