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Chilling emergency calls played during Evans' murder trial
Chilling audio recordings were played in the Gqeberha high court on Tuesday, capturing murder accused Rob Evans making two frantic calls to a private security firm. The 59-year-old businessman has pleaded not guilty to beating and strangling his girlfriend, 36-year-old Vanessa van Rensburg, at his Oyster Bay holiday home in April 2025.
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@heraldlive 4 hours ago
SACP in Bay prepared to partner with pro-working class parties with ethical leaders
The SACP has left the door open for coalition talks in Nelson Mandela Bay, but says any partnership must be rooted in ethical leadership and a commitment to fighting corruption and improving the lives of the working class, rather than historical political loyalties. The party's Mbuyiselo Ngwenda district secretary, Thobile Ntola, said it was extremely happy with its performance in the 2026 local government elections.
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Thami Dickson appointed business manager of Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM
Former SABC New York bureau chief Thami Dickson has taken the reins as business manager of Eastern Cape radio stations Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM. Tasked with expanding the stations' listenership and driving commercial growth, the veteran broadcaster succeeds Loyiso Bala.
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@heraldlive 6 hours ago
'Mythopia' brings mythology to life through gravity-defying aerial theatre
Artemis Aerial Arts brings its ambitious theatrical spectacle, Mythopia, to Centrestage at Baywest, combining aerial acrobatics, dance, and mythology.
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@heraldlive 7 hours ago
Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve access road re-opens after flood damage
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency has announced that the R332 through the Baviaanskloof is once again open after being closed six months ago due to severe flood damage.
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@heraldlive 8 hours ago
Warriors focused on next test, says Stubbs
Defending champions Dafabet Warriors secured their place in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup semi-finals after a 20-run win over Eastern Storm, with captain Tristan Stubbs already eyeing their next challenge.
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Bullish Boks will force their game on Les Bleus, says Krappie
Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant win over Italy.
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@heraldlive 10 hours ago
Mahjong makes for sharp minds, friendships and fun
A growing group of Mahjong enthusiasts are enjoying more than just a game around the table, with members taking the opportunity to socialise, challenge their minds and build new friendships. What started with just six players about four years ago has grown into a popular weekly activity â organised by Gqeberha's 1820 Settlers' Association â attracting as many as 60 people to some Monday afternoon sessions.
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Ballooning electricity bill puts 84 disabled people in limbo
Gqeberhaâ s Lake Farm Centre for the intellectually disabled is desperately challenging a threat by the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to cut its power supply if it does not pay an outstanding R740,000 electricity bill. The nonprofit centre says the threat is unfair, uncaring and illegal, and it has been trying for three years to engage with the city about the questionable spike in its electricity costs and the resultant ballooning arrears.
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Uncovering more details of the shootout drama on the N2
Five suspects were killed in a hail of bullets during a shootout with police on the N2 off-ramp near Kempston Road on Monday morning after the dramatic robbery of a cash-in-transit vehicle in Gqeberha.
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@heraldlive 12 hours ago
Two arrested and illegal firearms seized in Nelson Mandela Bay raids
Two suspects were arrested in separate police operations across Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday night, leading to the recovery of illegal firearms and counterfeit money.
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Nations Championship could dilute World Cup rugby magic
The high-stakes Nations Championship promises elite clashes and a Twickenham finale, but fears grow that it could dilute the prestige of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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@heraldlive 14 hours ago
What makes us human?
After 16 years and more than 800 columns exploring life, a writer asks ChatGPT to analyse the recurring themes of human nature, kindness and connection.
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Komphela urges Sundowns to show character after CAF setbacks
Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach Steve Komphela has challenged his players to show character and resilience for the remainder of the season after the club suffered two major setbacks on the continental stage. The Brazilians failed to win the CAF Super Cup (https://dispatch.co.za)and also fell short of qualifying for the Champions League, despite being the defending champions.
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Krappie and Sacha will be running the show for Boks in Paris
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South Africa's clash against France at the Stade de France.
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