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READER LETTER | Climate change is a massive hoax
In a letter to the editor, a reader argues that mainstream climate narratives are driven by exaggerated statistics and unnecessary hysteria from international bodies.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Mboyiya seeks career revival in Botswana
KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/2025-09-04-mboyiya-and-zingange-finally-get-their-date-with-destiny/)flew to Botswana on Wednesday determined to breathe life into his career by beating Kutlwano Ogaketse in their IBO Africa junior-welterweight title clash on Friday.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Unbeaten Sigaba faces featherweight stern test
Nxarhuni boxer Zolisa Batyi may be coming from successive losses but that has not stopped him from looking beyond Likho Sigaba ahead of their clash at the Guild Theatre on Sunday. The bosom buddies meet for the WBA Gold featherweight title in a crossroads bout, the outcome of which might relegate the loser to the divisionâ s fringes.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Big Eastern Cape delegation heading to Golden Games in Bloem
The Eastern Cape will send 130 senior citizens to the National Active Ageing Programme, known as the Golden Games, in a bid to promote healthy ageing, social inclusion and active participation among older people.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief
Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps for the Springboks. The first to have walked the path was Nolusindiso Booi (https://dispatch.co.za)from Xesi, just a few kilometres from where Ngxingolo started her career in Mdantsane.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Iinyathi pleased with finishing Pro20 on a high
Though not proceeding to the next round of the Pro20 Cup, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi says that (https://Dispatch.co.za)beating division one teams the North West Dragons and the Warriors will boost the morale of the team as they go back to their mission of promotion to the top flight. This was said by Border menâ s team captain Jerome Bossr after their seven-wicket victory over their provincial neighbours at Buffalo Park in KuGompo City on Saturday.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
Kariega grandmother, 97, finally gets her own home
At 97, after more than three decades of being overlooked for an RDP house, Nomadenfu Nondla had all but given up hope of escaping the shack she shared with up to 10 family members â until this week, when the government finally handed her the keys to a home of her own. The grandmother who was relocated from Despatch to Tyoksville in KwaNobuhle between 1986 and 1988, said she had repeatedly put her name on housing waiting lists, only to watch other people receive their homes while her family re...
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Jansen strikes but Aussies stand firm to take narrow lead
Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt Australia's fightback Befoer Alex Carey and Josh Inglis reignite Aussie hopes on day two of the third Test at Newlands.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
NMU-born project cracks coding challenge for rural, township pupils
A project born at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha has taught more than 350,000 schoolchildren to code, using little more than puzzle pieces and a cellphone. Tangible Africa, founded by NMU computing department sciences head Prof Jean Greyling, now operates on five continents, reaching pupils in nine African countries as well as Ireland, South Korea, Cyprus, Germany and Indonesia.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Bay teachers sharpen maths skills to boost pupils' success
About 100 teachers from across Nelson Mandela Bay stepped up to sharpen their mathematical skills and equip themselves with best-practice teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes in their classrooms. The teachers, from both primary and high schools, descended on St Dominic's Priory in Miramar at the weekend for the NMB branch of Association for Mathematics Education of SA (Amesa) annual seminar.
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@heraldlive 12 hours ago
Chelsea boss Alonso expects Palmer to avoid repeat of red card 'mistakes'
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects a mature Cole Palmer to learn from his red card against Tottenham, while confirming Joao Pedro is facing weeks on the sidelines.
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@heraldlive 12 hours ago
Iraola says Isak 'feels the trust' after Liverpool scoring streak
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised Alexander Isak for hitting top form, noting that the Sweden striker "feels the trust of everyone" ahead of their League Cup clash against Chelsea.
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@heraldlive 14 hours ago
Mayor rallies residents to support Love Your Street Campaign
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe has called on residents and businesses to help clean up their neighbourhoods and restore the metro to its former reputation as one of the countryâ s cleanest, as illegal dumping continues to blight public spaces.
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@heraldlive 13 hours ago
Venus Williams suffers 16th defeat in a row with loss to teenager
Venus Williams' singles slump continued as the seven-time Grand Slam champion fell in straight sets to Austrian teenager Lilli Tagger at the Guangzhou Open.
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@heraldlive 13 hours ago
Allegri suspended for two Serie A games after red card
Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri has been handed a two-match Serie A ban and a fine following a red card during a dramatic 3-3 draw with Roma, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures against Monza and Juventus.
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@heraldlive 15 hours ago
Highbury FC aim to make home turf a fortress against Leicesterford City
Highbury FC look to strengthen their home ground advantage and climb the Motsepe Foundation Championship log as they host Leicesterford City at Nelson Mandela University Stadium.
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