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From plan to prophecy — how exiting boss foresaw chaos in NMB’s energy directorate

POWER STRUGGLE

From plan to prophecy — how exiting boss foresaw chaos in NMB’s energy directorate

By Riaan Marais

Nelson Mandela Bay DA sends an SOS to police minister over metro crime onslaught

CRIME WAVE

Nelson Mandela Bay DA sends an SOS to police minister over metro crime onslaught

By Estelle Ellis

R5m ransom plot — seventh suspect in Gqeberha kidnapping syndicate nabbed

ABDUCTION CRACKDOWN

R5m ransom plot — seventh suspect in Gqeberha kidnapping syndicate nabbed

By Riaan Marais

Corrupt traffic official's sentencing stalled by judge's unusual oversight in high court

ERROR IN JUDGMENT

Corrupt traffic official's sentencing stalled by judge's unusual oversight in high court

By Riaan Marais

Kidnapping suspect linked to murder of Gqeberha prosecutor

CRIMINAL CONNECTION

Kidnapping suspect linked to murder of Gqeberha prosecutor

By Riaan Marais

NMB Municipality liable for toddler’s drowning in stormwater drain that took eight years to fix

BATTLE FOR JUSTICE

NMB Municipality liable for toddler’s drowning in stormwater drain that took eight years to fix

By Estelle Ellis

Portable crèche offers hope in Soweto on Sea

INNOVATION AND INGENUITY

Portable crèche offers hope in Soweto on Sea

By Lynne Gadd-Claxton

Additional measures at NMB’s Markman market ‘not enough’ to resolve security issues

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

Additional measures at NMB’s Markman market ‘not enough’ to resolve security issues

By Riaan Marais

Corrupt official awaits sentence — while sentencing judge awaits fraud trial

UNCOVERING GRAFT

Corrupt official awaits sentence — while sentencing judge awaits fraud trial

By Riaan Marais

Six in court for Gqeberha kidnapping of 62-year-old Tracey Fourie

ABDUCTION CRACKDOWN

Six in court for Gqeberha kidnapping of 62-year-old Tracey Fourie

By Riaan Marais

Lekker Brekker Monday: Loaded breakfast mushrooms

WHAT’S COOKING

Lekker Brekker Monday: Loaded breakfast mushrooms

By Tony Jackman

Waiting for action — why we won’t let go of Nelson Mandela Bay’s notorious R75

CLOCK WATCH

Waiting for action — why we won’t let go of Nelson Mandela Bay’s notorious R75

By Estelle Ellis and Riaan Marais

Nelson Mandela Bay man disputes Public Protector’s findings following violent boundary wall quarrel

UNNEIGHBOURLY DISPUTE

Nelson Mandela Bay man disputes Public Protector’s findings following violent boundary wall quarrel

By Riaan Marais

Minister Dion George’s African penguin ‘lifeline’ a slap in the face for conservation experts

SEABIRD ‘BETRAYAL’

Minister Dion George’s African penguin ‘lifeline’ a slap in the face for conservation experts

By Kristin Engel

Eastern Cape kidnap crackdown – four held in Hawks shootout, two others abandon bail bid

GOTCHA!

Eastern Cape kidnap crackdown – four held in Hawks shootout, two others abandon bail bid

By Riaan Marais

Security heightened at Nelson Mandela Bay electricity substation after attempted sabotage

POWER THREAT

Security heightened at Nelson Mandela Bay electricity substation after attempted sabotage

By Riaan Marais and Estelle Ellis

Mayor upbeat about Nelson Mandela Bay crime plan – despite admission that there’s no money

BROKEN PROMISES

Mayor upbeat about Nelson Mandela Bay crime plan – despite admission that there’s no money

By Estelle Ellis

Suspected hitman of state prosecutor makes court appearance amid tight security

AGE OF THE ASSASSIN

Suspected hitman of state prosecutor makes court appearance amid tight security

By Riaan Marais

Sunshine Coast presents R157m case for not changing names of towns in the area

EASTERN CAPE

Sunshine Coast presents R157m case for not changing names of towns in the area

By Estelle Ellis

Cable thieves or sabotage — Gqeberha left in the dark again

HELLO DARKNESS, MY OLD FRIEND

Cable thieves or sabotage — Gqeberha left in the dark again

By Riaan Marais

Gqeberha MMA fighter ‘Shorty’ Biko builds a better life, one bout at a time

BEST OF THE BAY

Gqeberha MMA fighter ‘Shorty’ Biko builds a better life, one bout at a time

By Riaan Marais