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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Don't let 'pens down' derail your future, matrics warned
The silly season has arrived for thousands of matric pupils and in an effort to stop them from losing focus on their final examinations, the department of education has stepped in and launched its Anti-Pens Down Campaign. More than 3,000 high school pupils attended the campaignâ s launch in Gqeberha this week, where they received motivational messages and guidance on the consequences of losing focus during their final hurdle.
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@heraldlive 6 hours ago
Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure
South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.
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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
BREAKING: ANC to appeal court ruling ordering Lungisa's reinstatement to candidate list
The ANC is appealing a Gauteng High Court ruling that ordered the party to reinstate Andile Lungisa to its candidate list, citing concerns over party autonomy and internal processes.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Dolphins halt Iinyathi's two-year unbeaten T20 run at Buffalo Park
The Dolphins ended Eastern Cape Iinyathi's proud two-year unbeaten T20 streak at Buffalo Park with a comprehensive seven-wicket Pro20 Cup victory.
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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
SA's Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates award to survivors of international crimes
South African jurist and human rights champion Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her dedicated fight against war crimes and genocide, dedicating the honour to survivors of international atrocities amid widespread praise and diplomatic tensions.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Stepdad of murdered Gqeberha pupil Hailie-Jade Coboza gunned down in Kwazakhele
Police are investigating a double murder in Kwazakhele after Phumeza Thunywana, the stepfather of murdered schoolgirl Hailie-Jade Coboza, was fatally shot alongside another man.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Changing compliance from onerous to excellence with AI
Compliance is challenging on multiple levels, but perhaps the most significant is scale. Once a business is processing millions of transactions, checking activity against established policies and controls, while investigating exceptions, places a considerable operational burden on compliance teams.
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@heraldlive 12 hours ago
Eastern Cape families prepare to bury eight Strand massacre victims
Eight Eastern Cape families are preparing to lay to rest their loved ones killed in the Lwandle shisa nyama shooting, as government authorities coordinate transport and funeral support across several towns.
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@heraldlive 14 hours ago
Four fall short in race for top EC judge post
The race to fill the deputy judge president vacancy in the Eastern Cape continues. This comes after four judges â Bulelwa Pakati, Vuyokazi Noncembu, Buyiswa Majiki and Fatima Dawood â fell short in their interviews with the Judicial Service Commission on Tuesday. The JSC said in a statement that following the interviews and deliberations, "none of the candidates achieved the required majority of 13 votes".
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@heraldlive Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:15:17
A journey through Boekenhoutskloof
SPONSORED | Join Prestons and Vriesenhof Vineyard at The Tank Room this weekend for a taste of one of South Africaâ s enduring wine estates.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Gqeberha entertainer enthralls Karoo audience
The second leg of Gqeberha funnyman and musician Gino Fabbriâ s Heritage Month tour proved to be both entertaining and educational for the performer and people of the Karoo. The talented performer made his way through Robert Sobukwe Town (Graaff-Reinet), Nxuba (Cradock) and Komani (Queenstown) recently where he received a warm welcome from the residents in the Gem of the Karoo.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Fifty years on, Gqeberha men remember mountain tragedy
While some might not even have heard of the tragic event, for others it is a scar etched into their memories that has not faded, even 50 years later. Two Gqeberha residents have reflected on the 1976 tragedy in which an instructor and two trainees died during a three-day hike in the mountains of the Western Cape.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Redeployment of fire engine sparks Knysna safety fears
The redeployment of a newly acquired fire engine in the Knysna area has sparked concerns among residents, who claim the region is not adequately equipped to respond to emergencies. Rheenendal residents are now seeking clarity on what firefighting capacity remains available to them and how quickly assistance can reach the area during an emergency.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Teachers' symposium puts spotlight on rapidly evolving education environment
The annual Nelson Mandela University's Teacher Education Symposium has brought sharp focus to the rapidly changing teaching environment in an ever-changing technological world. The three-day symposium, which started on Wednesday under the theme "Reconfiguring teacher education for a technologically enriched socially just and transformative future", drew dozens of teachers, stakeholders and industry leaders.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
World's fastest hillclimb returning to the Gem of the Garden Route
Entry applications and tiered online ticket sales have officially opened for the 17th Edition of the Simola Hillclimb, bringing premier motorsport action back to Knysna.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Isuzu and NMU move to get training in gear
Isuzu Motors SA (IMSA) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU) have strengthened their long-standing partnership to equip the next generation of engineering talent with practical, real-world experience. Through the Isuzu Chair of Mechatronics at IMSAâ s Gqeberha manufacturing plant, students gain direct access to industry specialists, cutting-edge technology, and live production challenges. Since 2018, IMSA has invested R2.3m into the initiative, empowering 276 students with mentorship and hands-on projects, with plans to expand industry exposure to 400 Mechatronics students by 2030 to bolster the future of South African manufacturing.
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