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‘Gatvol’ of dry taps: DA steps in with NMB water crisis plan

NOTHING LEFT

‘Gatvol’ of dry taps: DA steps in with NMB water crisis plan

By Riaan Marais

Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry

MADE IN THE BAY

Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry

By Kyran Blaauw

Just 49 days of cash left — austerity measures introduced in the Bay

RUNNING ON EMPTY

Just 49 days of cash left — austerity measures introduced in the Bay

By Andisa Bonani and Estelle Ellis

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Nelson Mandela Bay, but public health MMC disagrees

DISEASE OUTBREAK

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Nelson Mandela Bay, but public health MMC disagrees

By Riaan Marais and Andisa Bonani

The ship is sinking: Calls grow for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to step down

COALITION OF NO CONFIDENCE

The ship is sinking: Calls grow for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to step down

By Andisa Bonani

Second SAPS murder-suicide in Nelson Mandela Bay as cases spike, Ipid data shows

POLICE CRISIS

Second SAPS murder-suicide in Nelson Mandela Bay as cases spike, Ipid data shows

By Kyran Blaauw

Missing husband among alleged kidnapping, murder victims of Nelson Mandela Bay duo

‘KILLING FOR CASH’ TRIAL

Missing husband among alleged kidnapping, murder victims of Nelson Mandela Bay duo

By Riaan Marais

NMB faces multimillion-rand fines over sewage pollution charges

‘ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATION’

NMB faces multimillion-rand fines over sewage pollution charges

By Kyran Blaauw

Public Works minister promises swift action on decaying Gqeberha police flats

BROKEN BARRACKS

Public Works minister promises swift action on decaying Gqeberha police flats

By Riaan Marais

Broken pipelines: Nelson Mandela Bay braces for big water shutdowns

WATER WOES

Broken pipelines: Nelson Mandela Bay braces for big water shutdowns

By Estelle Ellis

Blue wave washes through Gqeberha streets as DA leads anti-crime march

ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Blue wave washes through Gqeberha streets as DA leads anti-crime march

By Riaan Marais

Shocking price irregularities halt streetlight repairs in Nelson Mandela Bay

LIGHTS OUT

Shocking price irregularities halt streetlight repairs in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Andisa Bonani

Blame game begins — Nelson Mandela Bay metro hit by Treasury’s ‘corrective measures’

MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

Blame game begins — Nelson Mandela Bay metro hit by Treasury’s ‘corrective measures’

By Estelle Ellis, Riaan Marais, Andisa Bonani and Kyran Blaauw

Nelson Mandela Bay industrial hub earmarked for global study on green energy development

UN PROGRAMME

Nelson Mandela Bay industrial hub earmarked for global study on green energy development

By Riaan Marais

Mandela Bay Development Agency founding CEO returns to right the ship he launched

URBAN RENEWAL

Mandela Bay Development Agency founding CEO returns to right the ship he launched

By Riaan Marais

Stop waiting, start building — Alec Erwin outlines NMB’s clean-energy auto future

CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT

Stop waiting, start building — Alec Erwin outlines NMB’s clean-energy auto future

By Riaan Marais

Deputy mayor calls out mayor over ‘governance failures’ and ‘inaction’ in NMB

MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

Deputy mayor calls out mayor over ‘governance failures’ and ‘inaction’ in NMB

By Kyran Blaauw and Andisa Bonani

‘Transition phase’: Nelson Mandela Bay metro says Aarto in force ‘in legal terms only’

JA WELL NO FINE

‘Transition phase’: Nelson Mandela Bay metro says Aarto in force ‘in legal terms only’

By Estelle Ellis

‘We need help’ — NMB acting city manager admits water situation now ‘unbearable’

WATER WOES

‘We need help’ — NMB acting city manager admits water situation now ‘unbearable’

By Estelle Ellis

Three arrested after Nelson Mandela Bay residents intervene to protect foreign-owned shop

COMMUNITY PUSHBACK

Three arrested after Nelson Mandela Bay residents intervene to protect foreign-owned shop

By Kyran Blaauw, Riaan Marais, Andisa Bonani and Estelle Ellis

Denise Van Huyssteen

By Denise Van Huyssteen

It’s WICKD: The auto manufacturing investment SA doesn’t need

30 June 2026