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@heraldlive Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:38:31
Eastern Cape orders new R1.6-billion textbooks as Western Cape holds back
The Eastern Cape has begun ordering foundation phase learning materials from the contested R1.6-billion national catalogue, while the Western Cape holds back due to legal and procurement risks.
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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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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
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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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
Liverpool star Isak back to his best, says Iraola
Andoni Iraola praised Alexander Isak's lethal form after the forward netted in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brighton, sealing Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
Sharks will stay grounded after Cardiff win, says Pietersen
The Sharks overcame the early loss of captain Andre Esterhuizen to secure a spirited 36-21 bonus-point victory over Cardiff at Arms Park.
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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
Gqeberha shop owner pays hefty fine after Hawks seize R7m in fake goods
A Gelvandale shopowner has been slapped with a R100,000 admission-of-guilt fine after being caught in possession of suspected counterfeit goods valued at about R7m. Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said Nathaniel Petersen, 40, had since paid the fine following an ongoing investigation.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
K9 hero helps foil suspected rhino poaching bid, man arrested
A swift response by the police disrupted a suspected rhino poaching attempt near Seven Fountains, resulting in the arrest of a 32-year-old suspect and the recovery of a high-calibre hunting rifle. Police spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said the situation stemmed from information obtained by an off-duty officer.
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@heraldlive 14 hours ago
Grace targets rare SA golf feat at AfrAsia Bank Mauritius
South African golfer Branden Grace is targeting a rare career milestone as he prepares to compete in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, aiming to complete a sweep of all four current Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned events.
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@heraldlive 14 hours ago
Ballon d'Or 'beyond wildest dreams' but Kane has plenty more to prove
After winning the Ballon d'Or as the first English player in 25 years, Harry Kane sets his sights on lifting the Champions League with Bayern Munich and securing international silverware with England.
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