Protesters Furious With Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality for Failing to Clean Up After Devastating Storm
Over 100 march to Kariega Town Hall to raise concerns about climate change
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Youth Leaders Learn to Code on Robben Island
Tangible Africa is shaping Africa’s future leaders at the Robben Island Museum’s annual Spring School programme, hosted this week on Robben Island in Cape Town. It is the first time that Tangible Africa, an engagement project of Nelson Mandela University Computing Sciences Department and the Leva Foundation non-profit organisation based in Gqeberha, has been invited …
Broos Names Prelim Bafana Squad for 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
In the News Today: 24 September 2024 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 33-member preliminary squad for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Congo. Broos’ charges face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return …
Crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON Qualifier Moves to Gqeberha
In the News Today: SAFA have confirmed the venue for the crucial Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifier tie scheduled for 11 October 2024. The senior men’s national team plays back-to-back qualifiers next month against Congo Brazzaville. The first leg has been moved from Bloemfontein to Gqeberha’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao made …
A Day of Reckoning in Gqeberha High Court
In the News Today: On September 20, 2024, Andile Nyoka faced the Gqeberha High Court for the brutal murder of Sergeant Mario Nell in Motherwell. Nyoka, who had attacked Nell during a court session on May 3, 2023, received a life sentence plus 57 years for his shocking crime. The courtroom buzzed with tension as …
The Restorative Power of Laughter
By Chloe Katompa, Head of Operations at Reach For A Dream: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an appropriate time to highlight the struggles young cancer patients face and the importance of holistic support during their treatment. In addition to essential medical interventions, emotional and psychological care plays a vital role in helping them to …
Eastern Cape Schoolboys off to the UK for Once-In-A-Lifetime Rugby Tour
In the News Today: Standard Bank, in proud partnership with the Lincoln Mali Leadership Foundation, is set to send 22 young rugby players from the Eastern Cape to the United Kingdom for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The players, selected from 528 boys and 24 schools from Gqeberha and Fort Beaufort, earned their places in the Mzwandile …
Gqeberha Lady Takes a Hilarious Turn During Quad Bike Ride
In the News Today: A Gqeberha woman tried some adventurous activities with her loved ones in Summestrand The lady and her family or friends were captured riding bikes in the bushes before she took a hilarious turn The online community reacted to the video, with many finding the situation hilariously funny A video of a …
Chippa United Forced to Change Their Home Venue
In the News Today: Betway Premiership side Chippa United have been forced to change their Buffalo City Stadium venue due to challenging pitch conditions. The Chilli Boys beat Richards Bay at the same venue over the weekend. The club had initially announced that they would take their two matches to the East London facility. This includes …
Four People Shot Dead in a Car in Gqeberha
In the News Today: Four people were gunned down while sitting in a car in Zwide township, Gqeberha, on Friday night, 20 September 2024. Police spokesperson Captain Andre’ Beetge said the shooting took place on Sompontsha Street, where officers discovered the bodies of three passengers inside a VW Polo. Beetge added that the driver was …
Three-Wheeler Manufacturer Gets Gqeberha Moving
Source: google.com Gqeberha: Beautiful Beaches – Gqeberha is renowned for its stunning beaches, such as Hobie Beach and Kings Beach, which attract both locals and tourists
Daily Maverick Is Not Closing Down
This missive from Styli Charalambous – Daily Maverick CEO and co-founder, son of Gqeberha, Pearson high School and Nelson Nadela University Graduate, champion of right…. Dear Daily Maverick readers, This is not an easy message to share, and frankly, I wish we weren’t in a position where it needed to be said. By now, you …
Ransom Demand Made for Woman Abducted in Eastern Cape
In the News Today: The Hawks have confirmed that a ransom demand has been made for a woman kidnapped on her way to a Port St Johns resort on Friday. Police and private investigators are working around the clock to rescue a woman who was kidnapped while travelling on the N2 from East London to Umngazi …
Four killed during mass shooting in Zwide
Four people were shot dead during a mass shooting in Zwide on Friday night. The incident occurred in Sompontsha Street at around 10pm when unknown assailants opened fire on a VW Polo. All four occupants were killed. According to police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, three of the victims died at the scene, while the fourth …
A Little Fun In Gqeberha | Cute Lunch Date | Night Out
Source: google.com Nelson Mandela Bay: Historic Settlements – The area is home to several historical settlements, with evidence of ancient human habitation dating back thousands of years
Bad Weather Conditions Hits Five Provinces This Weekend
CAPE TOWN – Residents in the Western and Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal as well as Gauteng have been warned to be on high alert as bad weather conditions set in over the weekend. The SA Weather Service has issued an orange Level Six warning. It said these provinces will experience strong winds, heavy downpours …
Relief Efforts for Those Stuck in Snow
GQEBERHA, EC – Motorists are still stuck on the N3 route between Kwazulu-Natal and the Free State, with heavy snowfall making travel impossible. Some people have been stuck on the roads for 24 hours, in the cold, without food or water. We now bring in Gift of the Givers on some of the relief efforts needed for …
Oros Mampofu Bids Farewell to Top Show
ACTOR Oros Mampofu has expressed his gratitude for being part of Gqeberha: The Empire, a Mzansi Magic telenovela that’s approaching its final episodes. Oros joined the popular show in its second season, taking over the role of Ntando Mxenge from Phila Madlingozi. In an interview with Daily Sun, the actor shared his deep appreciation for …
South African Weather Service Issues Level 8 Warning in Kwazulu-Natal as Snowfall Hits Parts of the Country
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 8 warning for further distributive weather conditions as snowfall continues to blanket the N3 highway, particularly between Warden and Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving motorists stranded for hours. The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre said it had convened a joint operations centre meeting on Saturday morning to …
SAMSA Ramps up Efforts to Collect Debris From Containers Lost Overboard Vessels on the Indian Ocean
Pretoria: 22 September 2024 With several dozens of containers having fallen off cargo vessels on the country’s eastern seaboard recently, due to bad wintry weather, and some of their contents – including pharmaceutical material – now washing up on hundreds of kilometres of the Indian Ocean coastline, the South African Maritime Safety Authority SAMSA) has … Continue reading SAMSA ramps up efforts to collect debris from containers lost overboard vessels on the Indian Ocean
It Was Awesome to See Abashana in Gqeberha This Past Weekend. Thank You All #Mlungisinkosi #Examprep
continue reading HERE. Source: google.com Kariega: Rich Flora and Fauna – The surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts
New Wellness Workshop Highlights Ubuntu in Action
In launching the First Aider in Wellness workshop on Wednesday, 18 September, at the University’s Business School in Gqeberha, the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences is taking a proactive step towards fostering a healthier and more supportive work environment. Professor Michelle Mey, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics Sciences, led the inaugural …
Family of six die in Gqeberha house fire
By Anita Dangazele A 68-year-old woman and her five grandchildren were killed in a fire in the early hours of Thursday morning in New Brighton, Gqeberha. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the fire started at about 4am on Thursday. “On arrival in Chris Hani informal settlement … a completely destroyed shack was found. The …
Grannies Battle Water Shortage In Kariega
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water