Walk Fest to shine light on creative talent and health

Creative Walk Fest GQ brings together Gqeberhaâ s creative and wellness communities through a 5km walk, networking and entertainment.

Five NMU students in SA final of Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award

Five of the 16 finalists in the first South African edition of the Pierre Cardin Young Designers Award are final-year Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fashion and Textiles) students from Nelson Mandela University.

True to form, Bay council ends its term in chaos

The Nelson Mandela Bay council ended its term as it began, in chaos, adjourning a crucial meeting meant to address ongoing issues such as the suspended city manager and delayed service payments.

Our city will be shaped by those who vote

Church leaders across Nelson Mandela Bay have united to encourage voter participation in the upcoming local government elections, emphasizing the importance of informed, responsible voting and the impact of low turnout on city governance.

Who knows when rain will give way to drier season

Recent weather predictions, whether by humans or AI, have been notably inaccurate, leading to frustration as many outdoor plans were disrupted. Historically, the region experienced prolonged droughts, but this year has seen a dramatic shift

How a R300k Film Office launch became a R2.8m boxing bill

A forensic probe has found a R300,000 Film Office launch escalated into a R2.87m boxing-event payment, with then-acting MBDA chief executive Unati Peter allegedly directing the payment be rushed through before the normal approval process was complete.

Young scientists bring ideas to Eskom Expo

Months of questioning, researching, testing and refining ideas have brought young scientists from South Africa and around the world to the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF),

KwaNodoli threads heritage into fashion

KwaNodoli Fashion House, founded by Azola Ntlantsana in the Eastern Cape, is launching its new online fashion platform with an event themed 'The Language of the Cloth' on October 3 at the Old Felix Café.

At the Beach | A borrowed surfboard took me on an epic adventure

On heritage weekend we needed to make a family trip to Knysna in my wifeâ s Suzuki Swift.

Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

'No backing down': S.African anti-migrant protesters vow to keep marching

South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the country

Bafana boss Eritrea in Cairo

South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo, maintaining a perfect start in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with six points from two matches.

Hundreds of delegates put â beautiful Nelson Mandela Bayâ on world map

Nelson Mandela Bay has been handed a global tourism stage, with more than 300 delegates from 40 countries descending on Gqeberha this week to discover what the city and the Eastern Cape have to offer.

Rail theft case: accused changes lawyers for 7th time

Nadir Mohiudeen, accused of fraudulently selling 42km of state railway in the Eastern Cape, has appeared in court without legal representation for the seventh time, causing repeated delays since the case began over seven years ago.

Winnie immortalised in bronze in Mbizana

A life-size bronze statue of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was unveiled in her hometown of Mbizana, Eastern Cape, to honour her legacy as a courageous anti-apartheid leader.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo and UFH choir unite at Guild

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform with the University of Fort Hare choir at the Guild Theatre on Friday, 2 October, in a tribute concert honoring the late Albert Mazibuko, a founding member who died in April.

Arrest over â invalid firearm permitâ was unlawful, says Mthatha businessman

An Mthatha businessman facing charges of being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without a valid permit has argued that his arrest was unlawful

Court hands taxi drivers life sentences for â brutalâ femicide

Two KuGompo City taxi drivers were sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping, assaulting, and murdering 24-year-old Ayabonga Capu over a missing cellphone, with their accomplice receiving 20 years.

E Cape freedom fighters to come home for reburial

The remains of 12 ANC MK fighters from the Eastern Cape, lost in exile, are being repatriated from Angola, bringing long-awaited closure and dignity to their families after decades.

Ex-restaurant manager gets two-year jail sentence for fraud

Former KuGompo City restaurant manager Carol Gower was on Wednesday sentenced to two years in prison at the East London magistrateâ s court.