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More than two dozen children have starved to death in Nelson Mandela Bay in the past year

HUNGER CRISIS

More than two dozen children have starved to death in Nelson Mandela Bay in the past year

By Estelle Ellis

AirFryday: Chicken thighs and drumsticks with bacon and paprika

WHAT’S COOKING

AirFryday: Chicken thighs and drumsticks with bacon and paprika

By Tony Jackman

Nelson Mandela Bay’s garden of hope: Pensioners transform dumping site into thriving community hub

BEST OF THE BAY

Nelson Mandela Bay’s garden of hope: Pensioners transform dumping site into thriving community hub

By Nkosazana Ngwadla

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor accused of ‘financial misconduct’ over funding rollover for flood disaster projects

MUNICIPAL MISMANAGEMENT

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor accused of ‘financial misconduct’ over funding rollover for flood disaster projects

By Estelle Ellis

Stolen bikes in Nelson Mandela Bay recovered in record time thanks to community and police collaboration

BEST OF THE BAY

Stolen bikes in Nelson Mandela Bay recovered in record time thanks to community and police collaboration

By Nkosazana Ngwadla

Showdown over future of Nelson Mandela Bay city manager expected on Thursday

THE BIG NOTHING 2.0

Showdown over future of Nelson Mandela Bay city manager expected on Thursday

By Estelle Ellis

NPA insists it will pursue appeal against Omotoso acquittal despite legal missteps

HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRIAL

NPA insists it will pursue appeal against Omotoso acquittal despite legal missteps

By Riaan Marais

‘Protection racket’ threatens bid to save Nelson Mandela Bay’s historic ‘Smartie Bridge’

CONSTRUCTION MAFIA

‘Protection racket’ threatens bid to save Nelson Mandela Bay’s historic ‘Smartie Bridge’

By Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape principal ‘excused’ from post after ‘asking primary school learners to clean up faeces’

TOILET HORROR

Eastern Cape principal ‘excused’ from post after ‘asking primary school learners to clean up faeces’

By Estelle Ellis

Spate of schoolgirl murders in Nelson Mandela Bay sparks call for collaborative action

CHILDREN IN CRISIS

Spate of schoolgirl murders in Nelson Mandela Bay sparks call for collaborative action

By Riaan Marais

AI scams surge — Nelson Mandela University experts warn people to adopt ‘zero trust mindset’

CONSUMER ALERT

AI scams surge — Nelson Mandela University experts warn people to adopt ‘zero trust mindset’

By Nkosazana Ngwadla

Deeper connection: Why even landlocked Africans are defending the seas

ROVING REPORTERS

Deeper connection: Why even landlocked Africans are defending the seas

By Kemunto Ogutu

Fire and folklore — will Gqeberha lose Richly House?

HAUNTED HERITAGE

Fire and folklore — will Gqeberha lose Richly House?

By Riaan Marais

AirFryday: Baby gem squash, cooked in an air fryer in minutes

WHAT’S COOKING

AirFryday: Baby gem squash, cooked in an air fryer in minutes

By Tony Jackman

Crucial NMB council meeting cancelled because acting city manager, mayor ‘not ready’

THE BIG NOTHING

Crucial NMB council meeting cancelled because acting city manager, mayor ‘not ready’

By Estelle Ellis

Fourth schoolgirl found murdered in Nelson Mandela Bay

FEMICIDE

Fourth schoolgirl found murdered in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Riaan Marais

Transnet inks landmark deal with controversial mining firm to move manganese by rail

NELSON MANDELA BAY

Transnet inks landmark deal with controversial mining firm to move manganese by rail

By Estelle Ellis

Whose whale is it anyway? Gqeberha officials in stand-off over rotting carcass

STINKY DILEMMA

Whose whale is it anyway? Gqeberha officials in stand-off over rotting carcass

By Estelle Ellis

Ward battles — DA, EFF, IFP hold firm in Eastern Cape, Polokwane and Zululand, ANC notches Amathole landslide

JULY BY-ELECTIONS

Ward battles — DA, EFF, IFP hold firm in Eastern Cape, Polokwane and Zululand, ANC notches Amathole landslide

By Wayne Sussman

From classrooms to climate action: SA’s new eco champions lead the way

CLIMATE CHAMPIONS

From classrooms to climate action: SA’s new eco champions lead the way

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Repairs completed after major Gqeberha pipe burst — but water still limited

WATER WOES

Repairs completed after major Gqeberha pipe burst — but water still limited

By Riaan Marais