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Super El Niño threatens Southern Africa with severe drought, WMO warns
Southern Africa is facing growing risks of severe drought and water shortages as an unprecedented El Niño builds, the World Meteorological Organisation warns, though local forecasters urge calm and close monitoring.
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@heraldlive 56 minutes ago
Jogee wants to empower women through jiu-jitsu
Eastern Cape provincial champion Shahla-Zeynib Jogee is channeling her martial arts victories into empowering other women through self-defence classes.
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@heraldlive 1 hours ago
Art exhibition raises awareness of climate change
Young creatives across multiple disciplines gathered at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum to showcase sustainable art, celebrate resilience, and promote environmental consciousness through the Climate Resilience Art Project.
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@heraldlive 1 hours ago
Afrikaans star Jennifer Zamudio brings 25-year celebration show to Gqeberha
After a remarkable 25 years in the Afrikaans music industry, Jennifer Zamudio is bringing her HARTKLOP â Pure Lekkerte! show to Gqeberha on Friday, promising an evening filled with familiar favourites, new music and the unmistakable personality that has made her a favourite among Afrikaans music lovers.
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Obstacle-course champ conquers Bloukrans Bridge monkey-bars challenge
South African obstacle-course champion Thomas van Tonder has achieved a world first by completing an unprecedented 280m monkey-bar traverse beneath the Bloukrans Bridge. Suspended beneath Africa's highest bridge, the 34-year-old battled steep inclines and physical exhaustion to finish the feat in under 48 minutes.
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@heraldlive 1 hours ago
Nelson Mandela Bayâ s public pools disgrace
With the summer season fast approaching, a Herald inspection of 14 municipal swimming pools found evidence of widespread disrepair, with several facilities appearing far from ready to welcome holidaymakers and children during the summer holidays.
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@heraldlive 3 hours ago
Bloemendal pupils celebrate opening of SA's 17th Cruyff Court
Pupils at Astra Primary School and the wider Bloemendal community are celebrating the official opening of South Africa's 17th Cruyff Court, bringing sport, life skills, and clean drinking water to local youth.
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@heraldlive 3 hours ago
Shark anglers 'fished illegally' off Orient Pier before swimmer killed
Reports that anglers were illegally targeting sharks off Orient Pier days before swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked have sparked public outrage and calls for tighter regulations in East London.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
The Herald E-edition - 27 October 2026
Browse the complete digital e-edition of The Herald for 27 October 2026, featuring today's top headlines, in-depth analysis, and local news coverage.
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@heraldlive 13 hours ago
Gqeberha policeman turns gun on himself after shooting wife three times
A 49-year-old Gqeberha police officer opened fire on his wife, hitting her three times, before turning the gun himself. The officer, based at the Kwazakhele police station, died of his injuries, while his wife, who survived the shooting, is undergoing treatment in hospital. Details of the woman's condition were not immediately available.
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@heraldlive 16 hours ago
Plett rallies behind grieving family in memory of brave Kalila
The Plettenberg Bay community is uniting to support the family of young Kalila Calitz following her passing from a brain tumour, hosting a theatre fundraiser starring Frank Opperman in her memory.
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@heraldlive 18 hours ago
Proteas seek home redemption, says Bavuma
South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald Coetzee drafted into the pace attack as the Proteas look to overcome history and claim a series victory.
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@heraldlive 20 hours ago
Rickelton embraces Newlands decider
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.
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@heraldlive 19 hours ago
Truter hits out at sacking talk as Chippa aim to bounce back
Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has pushed back against media speculation over his future following their Carling Knockout Cup exit, calling for patience ahead of their Betway Premiership clash against Stellenbosch.
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@heraldlive 22 hours ago
Safa increases ABC Motsepe League protest and appeals fees
The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced steep fee increases for protests, complaints, appeals, and arbitration across the ABC Motsepe League. Approved by the national executive committee, the move aims to deter disruptive administrative delays and account for inflation across the third tier. The revised cost structure comes as league action resumes across the provinces, with teams aiming to avoid costly legal disputes that previously derailed schedules and delayed national playoff campaigns.
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@heraldlive 22 hours ago
Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup-winner David, gets Wallabies call-up
Rookie scrum-half Teddy Wilson, son of 1999 World Cup winner David Wilson, has earned his first Wallabies call-up as coach Les Kiss names Australia's squad for the Nations Championship.
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