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@heraldlive Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:02:44
Australia set SA world record fourth-innings chase
Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.
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Gamrose finish weekend in style with double
Gamrose CC delivered the weekend's standout showing in the NMBCA Premier League, sealing a fine double with a dominant 108-run bonus-point win over Motherwell CC.
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Sea of purple as men turn out for cancer awareness
Thousands of men across SA took to the streets wearing purple speedos in a bid to raise funds and create awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. The annual Hollard Daredevil Run drew thousands of men to start lines across the country, including races hosted in Gqeberha, Plettenberg Bay, KuGompo City and Komani.
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@heraldlive 6 hours ago
Warriors stumble in Eastern Cape derby
Despite a measured half-century from JP King, a rotated Dafabet Warriors side fell to a seven-wicket defeat against Eastern Cape Iinyathi in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup group finale at Buffalo Park.
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Harmer backs Proteas to keep finding a way
Simon Harmer praises South Africa's collective resilience following an emphatic win at St George's Park, backing the Proteas to carry their momentum into the series decider against Australia in Cape Town.
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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
Finding 'home' in 1984: Linkside Pre-Primary principal bids farewell
After decades of tying thousands of shoelaces, wiping away snotty noses, and kissing booboos goodbye, Sharon Westcott â the beloved principal and Eagles teacher at Linkside Pre-Primary â is retiring at the end of this school year. Westcott, who has dedicated 43 years to education, knew Linkside was her true home from the moment she first walked through its gates in 1984.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Build local jobs into automotive plan
As the government plans to phase out semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, Nelson Mandela Bay's automotive hub must balance deep manufacturing growth with safeguarding existing jobs and infrastructure.
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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
Finding 'home' in 1984: Linkside Pre-Primary principal bids farewell
After decades of tying thousands of shoelaces, wiping away snotty noses, and kissing booboos goodbye, Sharon Westcott â the beloved principal and Eagles teacher at Linkside Pre-Primary â is retiring at the end of this school year. Westcott, who has dedicated 43 years to education, knew Linkside was her true home from the moment she first walked through its gates in 1984.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Dad dies in brave effort to rescue son swept out to sea
Two courageous fathers dived into the surf at the Wilderness at the weekend to rescue their teenage sons who were swept out to sea. While the youngsters survived, one of the fathers did not make it. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Wilderness station commander Jonathan Britton said the tragic incident occurred at 5.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
Man stabbed to death in suspected Bay road-rage incident
In a shocking turn of events, a Gqeberha man was fatally killed in a suspected road rage incident in Lorraine on Friday night. According to police, the 56 year old man died after being stabbed by an identified driver around 8:27pm.Â
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Global minds unite to tackle substance abuse
Nelson Mandela University and its collaborating partners will host the International Conference on Community Engagement (ICCE) 2026. The hybrid gathering will bring community leaders, researchers, public officials and practitioners to Gqeberha to develop shared responses to substance abuse and its effects on community wellbeing.
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Veteran musician Tete Mbambisa plays role in preserving SA's jazz heritage
Pianist Tete Mbambisa took to the stage at The One Room in Gqeberha on Saturday with the purpose of preserving the sounds of South African jazz for future generations. The SA Jazz Heritage show at the music and comedy club at 52 Westbourne Road celebrated the music and traditions that have shaped SA's jazz landscape.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
Mayor calls on community to protect KwaMagxaki hall and library after revamps
The completion of the R4m refurbishment of the KwaMagxaki Community Hall and public library could not have come at a better time as hundreds of Nelson Mandela Bay pupils knuckle down for their final examinations. Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe was on hand during the official reopening of the facilities on Friday and called on the residents of KwaMagxaki to work with the municipality to protect the community hall and library.
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East Cape parks keeping close eye on FMD
Eastern Cape nature reserves are working around the clock to counter the spread of foot and mouth disease which has ravaged agricultural livestock across SA and which was recently confirmed in the Addo Elephant National Park. Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) spokesperson Oyanga Ngalika said on Thursday the agency was watching the situation like a hawk.
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Setback for Marquez as last MotoGP race at Phillip Island cancelled due to weather
Persistent rain and treacherous conditions forced the cancellation of the final Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, freezing Marc Marquez's championship lead over injured rival Jorge Martin.
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