PAARL: A half century by Blayde Capell coupled with a fine all-round bowling display helped Goldrush Boland secure their place in… PAARL: A half century by Blayde Capell coupled with a fine all-round bowling display helped Goldrush Boland secure their place in the 1 Day Cup final with victory over World Sports Betting Western Province in Paarl on Sunday. They will face either the Momentum Multiply Titans or Dafabet Warriors after both won their final regular season fixtures to … [Read more...] about Titans, Warriors in Play-off
Successful Fundraiser
Lake Farm Centre celebrated the 30 edition of it’s annual Charity Run in style on Saturday with record entries and showers of blessings! Over 1200 runners chose to support the popular Charity runs which are proudly sponsored by Team Rolf Kordes, Bukani Print, Pam Golding Properties, Investec, and Kingfisher FM. “We are thrilled with the response this year, and would like to thank all the runners, suppliers and sponsors who made this fundraiser possible,” said Lake Farm Centre General … [Read more...] about Successful Fundraiser
Pamela Mabini’s killing demands urgent action
Dear Editor The cold-blooded murder of Pamela Mabini has left a family shattered, a community reeling, and a city grieving the loss of a fearless activist. Pamela was not just a human rights advocate; she was a lifeline for many. Through her Maro Foundation, she provided food, shelter, and support to abandoned children. She stood alongside survivors of gender-based violence, lending her voice to the voiceless. She believed in justice, and now, justice must be served for her. Her murder … [Read more...] about Pamela Mabini’s killing demands urgent action
Rename Gqeberha Road In Honour Of Fallen Police Hero
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality renames a well-known road in the Northern Areas of the city in honour of a young police officer who was tragically slain last year. We have written to Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, requesting that Kobus Road be renamed Callan Andrews Drive in honour of this fallen police hero. The DA will also be submitting a motion requesting the name change at the next ordinary Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Rename Gqeberha Road In Honour Of Fallen Police Hero
EP Elephants 41-30
The EP Elephants kicked off their 2025 SA Cup campaign with a hard-fought 41-30 loss to Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday. Despite commanding a 22-14 lead at halftime, the Elephants couldn’t hold off a determined Valke side in the second half. The Elephants showcased their attacking flair, crossing the line for four tries. Wing Rodney Damons led the charge with a brace, while centre Troy Delport and fullback Jayden Bantom each added one. Flyhalf Chris Humphries contributed the remaining … [Read more...] about EP Elephants 41-30
No Street Light Tender in Kariega
Over one hundred people gathered in the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Thursday. There is currently no contract in place for fixing street lights in Kariega. This was according to Nelson Mandela Bay acting electricity and energy director, Tholi Biyela. He was speaking to over a hundred people living in wards 42 to 47 in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday. But, a tender for nine service providers across the metro would be coming out next week, Biyela said. Areas in the metro have been in the … [Read more...] about No Street Light Tender in Kariega
Immigrant Spaza Shop Owners Battle to Meet Registration Deadline in NMB
Spaza shops were given until 28 February to register with the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality. Owners of all food handling outlets were to have registered with their local municipalities by the end of February. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this last year following the deaths of several people after eating food possibly bought from spaza shops. In Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, less than 18% of shop owners have met the deadline. Most shops are owned by immigrants and many of them are … [Read more...] about Immigrant Spaza Shop Owners Battle to Meet Registration Deadline in NMB
eNkanini informal settlement scores water tank
Dear Editor Residents of the eNkanini informal settlement in Makhanda face a daily struggle to access one of their most basic human rights: sufficient water. This entails walking great distances, a tedious and exhausting part of their daily lives. The Makana Municipality, which encompasses Makhanda, has been plagued by a devastating water crisis that has intensified over the years, severely impacting residents. The situation in eNkanini is particularly dire. Residents lack access to … [Read more...] about eNkanini informal settlement scores water tank
SAMSA Launches Nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit
The Minister of Transport, Hon. Barbara Creecy directed the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to conduct safety inspections of all South African commercial fishing vessels operating in South African waters. This comes after serious fishing incidents that occurred in South Africa’s waters in 2024 that resulted in the tragic loss of eighteen (18) fishers’ … Continue reading The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) launches its nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit to … [Read more...] about SAMSA Launches Nationwide Fishing Vessel Safety Audit
Coetzee Announces EP Elephants Team for SA Cup Showdown Against Valke
The EP Elephants are charging into their first competitive match of the 2025 season, set to face off against the Valke in Kempton Park on Saturday in the SA Cup. Coach Allister Coetzee has unveiled his best possible squad, led by co-captains Stefan Willemse and Siya Nzuzo, with vice-captain Sherwin Slater rounding out the leadership trio. Coetzee isn’t underestimating the challenge ahead and cautioned against unrealistic expectations. "Valke away is always a tough ask,” he said. “They’re a … [Read more...] about Coetzee Announces EP Elephants Team for SA Cup Showdown Against Valke
Gustavo Romero
The artist for the PE Music Society’s second concert in the 2025 series to you. Spanish-born concert pianist, GUSTAVO ROMERO, will be back in Gqeberha on Sunday,16 March 2025, in the NMU south campus auditorium. The concert will start at 15h00. Concert pianist, Gustavo Romero, is internationally renowned for his exceptional technical brilliance and interpretive depth and has gained an acclaimed reputation for his commitment to in-depth exploration of a wide variety of composers. A native … [Read more...] about Gustavo Romero
Failed provincial intervention leaves Makhanda high and dry
Dear Editor The Eastern Cape Provincial Government’s intervention intended to provide technical expertise to the beleaguered Makana Local Municipality, and to find solutions to the prolonged water crisis in Makhanda, has proven to be an utter failure. For the past eight months, Makhanda, which forms part of the Makana Municipality, has suffered prolonged water outages due to the catastrophic failure of the municipality's water infrastructure. The situation has become increasingly dire, … [Read more...] about Failed provincial intervention leaves Makhanda high and dry
The ‘hugest happiness blanket in the world’
The “hugest happiness blanket in the world” is coming to the Eastern Cape this month, when Nelson Mandela University hosts the annual 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day. On 20 March 2025, thousands of individual handmade blankets will be placed side by side on the University’s Second Avenue Campus in Summerstrand. This striking installation will be a practical symbol of how small acts of kindness can change the world. What started as a simple challenge in 2013 – to knit 67 blankets in … [Read more...] about The ‘hugest happiness blanket in the world’
Wins for Titans, Warriors as Boland Reach Play-Offs
GQEBERHA: Beyers Swanepoel produced scarcely believable bowling figures to keep the Dafabet Warriors alive in the hunt for the 1 Day Cup… GQEBERHA: Beyers Swanepoel produced scarcely believable bowling figures to keep the Dafabet Warriors alive in the hunt for the 1 Day Cup play-offs with a superb 19-run win over World Sports Betting Western Province in Gqeberha on Wednesday night. There was also a second successive century for Rivaldo Moonsamy as the Momentum Multiply Titans … [Read more...] about Wins for Titans, Warriors as Boland Reach Play-Offs
iPhulo Drama Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cutting-Edge Drama in the Eastern Cape
The highly anticipated iPhulo Drama Festival 2025 is set to take the stage from March 10-15, 2025, at The Athenaeum. This premium drama festival, proudly supported by the National Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, and the Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. This festival will feature groundbreaking theatrical productions from some of the resilient voices in the theatre industry. Under the banner of innovation and artistic excellence, this year’s festival … [Read more...] about iPhulo Drama Festival 2025: A Celebration of Cutting-Edge Drama in the Eastern Cape
