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Iinyathi two-year home record on the line against Dolphins
It has been exactly 730 days since the Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a T20 defeat at Buffalo Park, with that result coming on October 9 2024 at the hands of Easterns. On Friday, when the Iinyathi face the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup (https://dispatch.co.za)cricket competition at the venue from 1pm, they will be aiming to add a few more days to that number.
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The Herald E-edition - 28 October 2026
Access the complete digital replica of The Herald for 28 October 2026, featuring the latest news, in-depth reports, and analyses.
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Friday deadline for R50,000 SMME support plea
Informal traders and micro-enterprises across the Eastern Cape have until Friday to submit applications for business support and equipment worth up to R50,000.
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Ten Eastern Cape stations refurbished but vandalism remains a threat
Prasa has spent R115m upgrading 10 train stations in the Eastern Cape, though rail officials warn that persistent vandalism and cable theft remain serious challenges.
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Rhodes stomach bug a mystery after food and water contamination ruled out
Health authorities have ruled out water and food contamination as the source of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting over 100 students at Rhodes University in Makhanda.
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Mitchell Starc turns it around after brutal Newlands start
Mitchell Starc overcame a tough opening session to claim 6/72, leading an Australian fightback that bowled South Africa out for 329 on day one at Newlands.
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Ackerman rues missed Test ton
South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.
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Bay civil society coalition calls for peace and unity ahead of municipal elections
The Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition has urged political leaders and voters to prioritise peace, reject intimidation, and unite around rebuilding the metro ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
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MBDA finance manager suspended over R2.8m boxing bill
The Mandela Bay Development Agency has placed finance manager Unati Peter on precautionary suspension following a forensic probe into irregular expenditure for a boxing event.
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Three Eastern Cape firms barred from securing state construction work
At least three Eastern Cape construction companies have been removed from the national register of contractors, barring them from securing state construction work, after being found to have misrepresented their registration credentials. Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson announced the removal of 13 companies on Tuesday, saying the latest enforcement action brought the total number of contractors removed from the register to 75 in just over two years.
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands
Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.
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Destructive Abhishek leads India to series win over New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma smashed a breathtaking 113 off 38 balls as India chased down New Zealand's target of 198 in just 13.2 overs to seal the T20 series in Wellington.
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Bay council meeting scrapped due to parties' campaign commitments
A scheduled Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday after councillors from most parties indicated they would not be attending. Speaker Eugene Johnson issued a circular calling off the meeting, which had previously failed to sit on two occasions. On Thursday last week, the meeting was adjourned when just 30 councillors out of 120- showed up.
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Warriors Women face tough lessons from weekend losses to Badgers
The Warriors Women suffered consecutive Hollywoodbets Pro Series defeats against the unbeaten Garden Route Badgers in Oudtshoorn, falling short in both the Pro50 and Pro20 clashes.
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Real Madrid century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win
Kylian Mbappe brushed off reaching a landmark 100 goals for Real Madrid, emphasizing the team's vital 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona as Los Blancos close in on the La Liga summit.
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Barca's big-game defeats pose familiar questions
Back-to-back defeats against Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have exposed Barcelona's lingering defensive vulnerabilities and reignited questions about their ability to win top-tier matches under Hansi Flick.
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