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@heraldlive Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:52:27
Gqeberha green cycle tour unveils urban activation event
Get active, get informed and get involved â then let's share this journey together. That's the clarion call from Greenspaces SA, the Gqeberha-based community cycling organisation that aims to promote environmental and social wellbeing, and to put the skids on climate change. The vision is to create "green routes" linking cities and urban townships with rural dorps, villages and farms, connecting points of beauty and interest and moving away from cycling being viewed as an elitist sport.
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@heraldlive 2 hours ago
Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory
Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.
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@heraldlive 1 hours ago
Water contamination concerns probed after Rhodes hit by gastro outbreak
Health authorities are investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rhodes University in Makhanda, after preliminary water tests detected E. coli and over 100 people reported falling ill.
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DA accuses ANC coalition of rushing appointments ahead of elections
The Democratic Alliance in Nelson Mandela Bay has accused the ANC-led coalition of attempting to force through senior appointments and budget amendments mere days before the local government elections.
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@heraldlive 3 hours ago
Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash against Wiliete SC as another final, with a spot in the next round at stake following a goalless first leg.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
Bay businesses press US trade ties worth R2.2bn
Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have engaged the US ambassador to advocate for preserving and deepening trade ties, highlighting R2.2bn in vital annual exports to the metro.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
Continuity pleasing for Warriors captain De Villiers
The Dafabet Warriors secured another bonus-point victory by beating the Hollywoodbets Dolphins by six wickets at Kingsmead, moving to the top of Pool B and boosting confidence ahead of the Super 8s.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
Historic appointment sparks transformation at Gqeberha school
Herbert de Vos, the first principal of colour at Gqeberha's Andrew Rabie High School, is driving an inspiring era of transformation, boosted enrolment, and modernisation through the 'Rabie Revolution'.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Stop stripping our city bare
Chronic vandalism and theft leave Nelson Mandela Bay public facilities, including Kariega's post office and Westbourne Oval, stripped bare while authorities stall on protection.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Milford ready to give Orlando Pirates a run for their money
Milford FC head coach Xanti Pupuma believes his side is fully settled and prepared to challenge defending champions Orlando Pirates in their Carling Knockout Cup round-of-16 rematch.
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@heraldlive 6 hours ago
Friends seek permanent home for vast cricket collection
Collectors Mike van Vuuren and Bruce van Niekerk are campaigning to establish a dedicated sports museum at St Georgeâ s Park, showcasing over a century of historic cricket, rugby, and football memorabilia.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Heaps of work lies ahead for Australia, says Starc
Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket at St George's Park, but Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 helped South Africa seize complete control of the second Test.
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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
R1m boost up for grabs in food garden competition
Community food gardens across SA have another opportunity to grow their impact, with Shopriteâ s second Act For Change Food Garden Competition (https://url.za.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sb-MCP1KPoUlyO0Oh1ilYsxm87m?domain=shopriteholdings.co.za) officially open for entries. Five winning gardens will share R1m in tailored support, ranging from training to garden resources and infrastructure that will help the gardens grow and increase their harvests for the community.
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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
BREAKING | Bomb threat grounds plane at King Phalo Airport
A bomb threat sparked a major security response at King Phalo Airport in KuGompo City on Wednesday after an aircraft carrying 184 passengers was stopped before take-off. All passengers and crew safely disembarked, and the plane is being held in isolation. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana confirmed that the threat was received through a call from an unknown person using a private number.
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@heraldlive 9 hours ago
AIRPORT BOMB SCARE UPDATE: Police search FlySafair jet, luggage at King Phalo
A FlySafair flight carrying over 180 passengers triggered a major emergency response at East London's King Phalo Airport following an anonymous bomb threat, prompting tarmac searches of the aircraft and luggage.
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@heraldlive 11 hours ago
Why Border Cricket opted against drop-in-pitches for World Cup
Border Cricket has revealed it was given an option for a drop-in pitch at Buffalo Park ahead of the Cricket World Cup next year (https://dispatch.co.za), but decided against it. Instead, it opted for additional traditional pitches on the square in the middle. A drop-in pitch is one that is grown and prepared away from the main stadium, inside a large steel tray, and then lifted into place in the centre of the field before a match.
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