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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
DELON LE ROUX | Before matrics pick a course, ask who will pay for it
With youth unemployment soaring, matriculants and funding bodies like NSFAS must evaluate post-school qualifications by their return on investment. South Africa needs clear graduate earnings data to guide smart career choices.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
Sundowns halt Pirates' run to clinch MTN8 crown
Mamelodi Sundowns ended Orlando Pirates' dominance in the MTN 8, claiming the title and R10m prize with a decisive 2-0 final victory in Durban.
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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
Gritty Renshaw ton puts Aussies in control on day two
Matt Renshaw's marathon 190 spearheaded Australia's fightback to reach 390 on Day 2 of the first Test in Durban before South Africa lost an early wicket in fading light.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Nortje thrilled to be performing in theatre of Test cricket again
Anrich Nortje made a dramatic return to Test cricket with two wickets in three balls as South Africa reduced Australia to 187/6 on Day 1 in Durban.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Bay groups protest over new asylum status directives
Eastern Cape police are on high alert after demonstrations erupted outside the Department of Home Affairs in Gqeberha over a Constitutional Court ruling regarding asylum applications.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Mayor faces court bid for personal liability over transformer deal
The DA has filed a court application seeking to hold Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe and former acting city manager Ted Pillay personally liable for the irregular lease of a R25m municipal electricity transformer.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Electric vehicles near breakeven point as South African petrol hikes bite
Surging fuel prices are radically shifting the financial equation for South African motorists, making electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids increasingly viable alternatives to conventional petrol and diesel models. With consecutive petrol hikes straining household budgets, the lower running costs of new-energy vehicles are rapidly closing the gap on higher upfront purchase prices. Data from vehicle comparison platform VehicleSA indicates that the breakeven point for EV ownership is now nearing South Africa's average monthly mileage of 1,500km. As monthly operational savings offset finance differences, consumers are encouraged to look beyond sticker prices to evaluate total monthly ownership costs.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
READER LETTER | Jackson's soulful voice lives on
A heartfelt tribute to soul and R&B legend Freddie Jackson, celebrating his smooth, unforgettable love songs and timeless musical legacy.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
'GET MOVING!': Metro ordered to take action on housing project
The Gqeberha High Court has ordered the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to fulfil its infrastructure obligations for the Bethelsdorp North housing project, resolving a long-standing legal battle with the Mzingisi Development Trust.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Oil price surges on fresh war and weather woes
Oil prices soared more than five percent on Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose to $105.46 per barrel and the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate, was up to $92.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Taxi owners take the wheel in new repair venture
Five Eastern Cape taxi operators have launched a community-owned auto repair and spares cooperative in Kariega. Backed by pooled member capital and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, the venture aims to retain automotive aftermarket spending within the local economy and train future artisans.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Growing fuchsias: How to plant and care for the fairytale â Ballerina Flowerâ
Bring fairytale charm to your garden with fuchsias. Discover essential care advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and propagating these vibrant, shade-loving blooms.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
WEATHER GURU | Back to the '70s-type weather
Continuous rain across the Eastern Cape has filled major dams and saturated ground across the metro, bringing flashbacks to 1970s weather patterns along with overflowing rivers and flooded low-lying roads.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
Print first for Friday HR091026disciplinelet: Parents, discipline begins in the home
A frustrated educator in Gqeberha reminds parents that school is meant for learning, urging them to take primary responsibility for instilling discipline at home.
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@heraldlive 17 hours ago
MONEY MAESTRO | Gifting your family while alive is a great estate planning opportunity
Don't wait until death to start transferring wealth. Discover how South Africa's annual donations-tax exemption allows you to support loved ones now while strategically managing future estate duty.
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@heraldlive Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:44:44
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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