WEATHER GURU | Low dam levels prevented a far worse disaster
While most were celebrating the overflowing local dams, the farmers of the Gamtoos Valley and residents of the lower Gamtoos were counting the costs of the damage caused by the devastating floods.
By Garth Sampson
IN MY VIEW | Mabuyane’s Eastern Cape vision: Migration, memory and development
As I grew up, I noticed the developmental differences between the two sides of my family.
By Tobile Gowa
IN MY VIEW | Tourism is a team sport
Tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay has been in high care for years and needs a team who are also committed to a team approach, while also contributing their unique skills and flair.
By Shaun van Eck
Relying on reputable news sources especially important in election year
EDITORIAL | From the extreme weather that caused widespread flooding across Nelson Mandela Bay to the ongoing controversy surrounding name changes, everything has been fodder for those either creating fake news entirely, or manipulating true events.
By Editorial Comment
TOM EATON | Not to outdo Bonang Matheba, but here’s how you too can be a ‘Top Billing’ presenter
For one, try eyes that mask the death of your soul, advises Tom Eaton
By Tom Eaton
Failure to act against Tolashe reflects poorly on Ramaphosa
EDITORIAL | As an employer or manager, it must be difficult to act against a staff member accused of wrongdoing when you, as a boss, also have a cloud hanging over your head.
By Editorial Comment
IN MY VIEW | Harvesting hope: Rebuilding jobs through Eastern Cape agriculture
Decisive, co-ordinated effort needed to turn farming into centrepiece of economic recovery
By Siphiwo Fumbeza
WANDILE SIHLOBO | Global food prices inch up but crisis not imminent
From an annual perspective, the FAO Food Price Index is 2% higher than a year ago, reflecting fears about the uncertain path ahead.
By Wandile Sihlobo
LETTER | Fuel contract debacle another reason to vote for capable leaders
Rise Mzansi calls on voters to pay attention to the metro's response to disaster management when deciding who to vote for in the upcoming elections
By Letter to the Editor
A city in survival mode, as Nelson Mandela Bay Bay lurches from one crisis to the next
EDITORIAL | Nelson Mandela Bay seems to stagger from one crisis to the next, as taps have run dry after floods left the dams full.
By Editorial Comment
SA’s Afcon bid is good news for Gqeberha soccer fans
When it comes to mounting bids to bring world class sporting events to SA, there is no lack of ambition or energy on the part of enterprising sports minister Gayton McKenzie.
By Editorial Comment
TOM EATON | What Ramaphosa needs now is solid legal advice, perhaps a UFO miracle
The president can forget about GNU solidarity with the DA, writes Tom Eaton
By Tom Eaton
Why constitutional democracy is best system of governance
The Phala Phala ruling has demonstrated why constitutional democracy is best as a system of governance. Under parliamentary sovereignty, the word of parliament, no matter how wrong, would have been final as long as it was rubber-stamped by a majority.
By Editorial Comment
WEATHER GURU | One in a hundred-year storm hits the Eastern Cape
Whenever there is heavy rain, the wise choice is to stay off the roads to be sure you are safe.
By Garth Sampson
Infighting by senior officials is doing Nelson Mandela Bay metro no good
EDITORIAL | Gqeberha’s top politicians and senior officials did not cover themselves in glory as they made yet another appearance before parliament’s local government portfolio committee on Wednesday.
By Editorial Comment
