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Algoa Bay Conservation has launched a citizen science project to study the strange mermaid’s purse, which is actually the egg case of certain sharks and skates.

Knysna mayor Thando Matika has extended acting municipal manager Boy Ngubo’s contract despite a warning from Western Cape local government MEC Anton Bredell that he cannot legally continue in the position without his concurrence.

Gqeberha lifesaving legend Mandy "Ocean" Dean has become the oldest recipient of the prestigious Mountbatten Medal.

Sinazo Vabaza Tundube's contribution to business development and farmer empowerment has now been recognised by The Herald Citizens of the Year Awards, supported by Nelson Mandela University.

Repairs to the flood-damaged R62 are under way, with the contractor expected to complete the work within three months, according to Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane.

Unemployment has surged to a staggering 47.5% in the Eastern Cape — the highest in the country, with the province shedding 116,000 jobs over the past year.

Many widows in the Eastern Cape are battling not only the grief of losing their husbands, but also stigma, isolation, financial hardship and, in some cases, accusations that they are responsible for the death of their spouse.

Four families lost everything when their shacks were destroyed by a fire in Ramaphoza Village, Patensie.

Chapman High School emerged as the senior division champions at the 2026 Provincial Schools Marching Drill Competition held at Fairview Sports Centre at the weekend.

Fifteen young people from Bloemendal and surrounding communities completed an intensive three-day Gender-Based Violence Train-the-Trainer programme hosted by UNISA.

Gqeberha-based GQ Creamery has scooped the Eastern Cape regional title in the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge, taking the gelato and ice-cream business one step closer to the national finals and a R1m grand prize.

Twin sisters Isabella and Gabriela Cumberlege, 10, have returned home with outstanding results after proudly representing SA at the Mediterranean Legends competition in Lloret de Mar, Spain.

In a country grappling with the scourge of gender-based violence, Women’s Month has delivered a bittersweet breakthrough for a young Gqeberha resident, who has taken her fight for justice public.

Edge Day Hospital’s Phase 2 expansion adds specialised surgical facilities, 23 beds and about 350 jobs to the city, strengthening private healthcare services.

Baywest Mall’s BIG on Style fashion showcase turned the shopping centre’s food court into a busy runway on Saturday, drawing crowds of shoppers who stopped to watch the Women’s Month event.