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School bus driver suspended for failing to intervene in bullying incident

SCHOLAR TRANSPORT ASSAULT

School bus driver suspended for failing to intervene in bullying incident

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Uncertainty and fear haunt automotive industry in wake of tariff increases

EASTERN CAPE

Uncertainty and fear haunt automotive industry in wake of tariff increases

By Riaan Marais, Nkosazana Ngwadla and Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela University professor wins SA's ‘Science Oscar’ for digital innovation in Africa

BEST OF THE BAY

Nelson Mandela University professor wins SA's ‘Science Oscar’ for digital innovation in Africa

By Estelle Ellis

Can hate speech be defended as freedom of religion? Court to decide in LGBTQ discrimination case

RIGHTS OR WRONGS?

Can hate speech be defended as freedom of religion? Court to decide in LGBTQ discrimination case

By Riaan Marais

Fridge becomes DIY road sign for Gqeberha’s persistent pothole menace

COLD COMFORT

Fridge becomes DIY road sign for Gqeberha’s persistent pothole menace

By Nkosazana Ngwadla

Makana Municipality faces allegations of fraud and corruption over missing R2.6m water pump

CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Makana Municipality faces allegations of fraud and corruption over missing R2.6m water pump

By Estelle Ellis

Gqeberha prosecutor gunned down outside her home in ‘planned hit’ emphasises high stakes

HITMAN HOTSPOT

Gqeberha prosecutor gunned down outside her home in ‘planned hit’ emphasises high stakes

By Riaan Marais

Emfuleni crisis highlights local government debt as Treasury cracks the whip

MUNICIPAL DEBT CRISIS

Emfuleni crisis highlights local government debt as Treasury cracks the whip

By Suné Payne and Bheki C. Simelane

AirFryday: Cheesy stuffed mushrooms, air fryer style

WHAT’S COOKING

AirFryday: Cheesy stuffed mushrooms, air fryer style

By Tony Jackman

More than 1,250 missing weapons — Gqeberha gun dealer’s bail bid reveals staggering losses

ILLEGAL FIREARMS TRIAL

More than 1,250 missing weapons — Gqeberha gun dealer’s bail bid reveals staggering losses

By Riaan Marais

Eastern Cape church leaders send SOS to Ramaphosa amid looming economic catastrophe

BRACE FOR IMPACT

Eastern Cape church leaders send SOS to Ramaphosa amid looming economic catastrophe

By Estelle Ellis

Second sewage spill forces closure of Gqeberha’s popular Kings Beach — repairs may take weeks

NELSON MANDELA BAY

Second sewage spill forces closure of Gqeberha’s popular Kings Beach — repairs may take weeks

By Riaan Marais

Walmer High School principal retires after raising matric pass rate to well above 90%

BEST OF THE BAY

Walmer High School principal retires after raising matric pass rate to well above 90%

By Nkosazana Ngwadla

Seven-hour lamb shank and date tagine

WHAT’S COOKING

Seven-hour lamb shank and date tagine

By Tony Jackman

Neighbourhood watch groups scoff at NMB metro’s claim of improved support

CRIME WATCH

Neighbourhood watch groups scoff at NMB metro’s claim of improved support

By Estelle Ellis and Riaan Marais

Eastern Cape on its knees, Numsa warns government of jobs ‘catastrophe’

TARIFF TRAUMA

Eastern Cape on its knees, Numsa warns government of jobs ‘catastrophe’

By Estelle Ellis

Suspects arrested after using stolen Nelson Mandela Bay municipal bakkie for business robbery

MUNICIPAL VEHICLE THEFT

Suspects arrested after using stolen Nelson Mandela Bay municipal bakkie for business robbery

By Estelle Ellis

New live animal export welfare rules — will they stop the suffering? Critics say it’s just ‘window dressing’

SUFFERING ON THE HIGH SEAS

New live animal export welfare rules — will they stop the suffering? Critics say it’s just ‘window dressing’

By Don Pinnock

‘Accountability must follow’ – charges withdrawn against Fort Hare forensic investigator

VARSITY FRAUD FALLOUT

‘Accountability must follow’ – charges withdrawn against Fort Hare forensic investigator

By Estelle Ellis

Goodbye, Mr Faiers — Gqeberha school mourns a beloved teacher

IN MEMORIAM

Goodbye, Mr Faiers — Gqeberha school mourns a beloved teacher

By Riaan Marais

NMB council’s ANC caucus accused of misconduct after walkout to avoid city manager discussion

CAUCUS CHAOS

NMB council’s ANC caucus accused of misconduct after walkout to avoid city manager discussion

By Estelle Ellis