Boy and his dog rescued at Yzerfontein Harbour – NSRI

A nine-year-old boy and his dog have been rescued after getting into difficulty in the water at Yzerfontein Harbour on the West Coast.

Police searching for missing 14-year-old girl in Gqeberha

Walmer police and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl.

Matric Class of 2026 sign pledge NOT to cheat

South Africa's matric Class of 2026 has been urged to uphold honesty, discipline and integrity as learners prepare to begin their NSC examinations.

Ackermann thrilled with impact of Bok stars in Bulls win, Van Rooyen says Lions 'below par'

The Bulls, packed with Springbok players, were way too good for the Lions, who were also close to full-strength.

Flights to Mekelle resume after Ethiopian forces recapture of Tigray capital

Flights between Ethiopiaâ s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.

The Herald E-Edition - 12 October 2026

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Clean audits mean little without services, opposition warns

Opposition parties DA and EFF criticize the Eastern Cape government for celebrating improved audit outcomes, warning that financial achievements mean little to communities still facing poor basic services and infrastructure.

Eastern Cape to showcase new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week

The Eastern Cape is set to present its new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, seeking international investment and securing its position as South Africa's automotive powerhouse.

Matric pass rate target under pressure

The Eastern Cape education department has set an 85% pass-rate target for the 2026 matric examinations, as more than 127,000 candidates prepare to write amid scrutiny over academic performance and infrastructure backlogs.

From garage attendant to global award winner

Sonwabile Gingqishe â a former KwaMaqoma petrol attendant â has reached another milestone after his company was recently crowned Best PR Agency at the Prestige Awards in the UK. Gingqishe, 30, established Sonwabile PR Agency in 2019, after years of working in different fields and discovering an interest in public relations, communications and storytelling.

Slain Collegiate pupilâ s stepdad also gunned down â over a year later

More than a year after 19-year-old Collegiate Girlsâ High School pupil Hailie-Jade Coboza and her mother, Lusanda Thunywashe, 40, were gunned down in an attack at their Walmer Location home, Coboza's stepfather has also been shot dead.

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said on Thursday that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties after Pyongyang denied responsibility for the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) mine blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers last month. North Korea has rejected claims it was behind the explosion inside the DMZ, the heavily mined buffer area that has divided the two Koreas since their 1953 armistice.

'Space between breaths' a journey back to the present

Meetings, deadlines, commitments and responsibilities can all become a little overwheming at times. This begs the question 'what if you could be busy living, yet still miss your life?' Well, that question sits at the heart of space between breaths, the debut book by Cape Town-born writer Justin P van Tonder.

David Livingstone turns page with new principal, R100m revamp

A new era has dawned for David Livingstone Senior Secondary School, having recently taken ownership of its new multimillion-rand facility. The school also recently welcomed Christian du Preez, 56, as the new principal. It is a position which Du Preez says he does not take lightly, having sacrificed and succeeded on numerous occasions over his 34-year tenure in education following stints at Bertram, Booysen Park and Paterson high schools.

Bay coding course receives recognition for national impact

A coding project that began in the Bay has added another feather to its cap, having recently been recognised nationally for its academic and social impact. Tangible was one of three national academic impact case studies presented at the Universities South Africa Higher Education Conference, after being selected as one of USAfâ s top 2025 academic impact case studies.

Power boost for Coega Steel's self-sustainability drive

In a major move on its journey to self-sustainability, Coega Steels has acquired two power transformers. The brand-new units, manufactured in China, reached Gqeberha in July, with the first going online in September. This comes only months after the firm completed the largest commercial solar project in the Eastern Cape.

Fresh twists in Lungisa saga

The ANC has been ordered to reinstate Andile Lungisa on its Nelson Mandela Bay proportional representation candidate list after the Johannesburg High Court ruled that his removal was unlawful.

Zuma's hospital stay puts MK Party succession plans and Duduzane in the spotlight

LIVE | Steve Smith breaks fielding record as Australia take control of 1st Test

Australia played themselves into a strong position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.

SASSA responds to R1.33-billion AUDIT fallout

After Auditor-General's damning findings, SASSA insists its controls do 'protect the integrity of the social assistance system.'