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SA’s oldest newspaper faces uncertain future while new owners leave staff unpaid
FINANCIAL CRISIS

SA’s oldest newspaper faces uncertain future while new owners leave staff unpaid

For 180 years, South Africa’s oldest newspaper, The Herald, has chronicled the people, politics and events that have shaped the Eastern Cape. Now, along with sister publication Daily Dispatch, the historic titles face an uncertain future after their new owners failed to pay staff salaries.

By Andisa Bonani and Riaan Marais
LIFELINE

Little Maverick’s life saving journey honours SANBS Awards recipients in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Riaan Marais
Little Maverick’s life saving journey honours SANBS Awards recipients in Nelson Mandela Bay
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor prepares for fraud trial after refusing plea deal

By Riaan Marais
Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor prepares for fraud trial after refusing plea deal
EYES IN THE SKY

Drones quietly watch over Nelson Mandela Bay as crime-fighting gets a sharper edge

By Riaan Marais
Drones quietly watch over Nelson Mandela Bay as crime-fighting gets a sharper edge
BROKEN PROMISES

Lights still out at Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagship beachfront as councillor questions ‘minuscule’ budget

By Kyran Blaauw
Lights still out at Nelson Mandela Bay’s flagship beachfront as councillor questions ‘minuscule’ budget
South Africa must incentivise technology investment to keep local manufacturing competitive
OPINIONISTA

South Africa must incentivise technology investment to keep local manufacturing competitive

By Kelvin Naidoo
Every vote counts: A call to action for Nelson Mandela Bay residents
SPONSORED CONTENT

Every vote counts: A call to action for Nelson Mandela Bay residents

By Safpro
Strike at Chinese carmaker BAIC’s Coega plant will set a precedent, says union
GROUNDUP

Strike at Chinese carmaker BAIC’s Coega plant will set a precedent, says union

By Greg Dor
From Audi Q5 to Ford Focus — ANC metro chief whip’s sudden downgrade
NELSON MANDELA BAY

From Audi Q5 to Ford Focus — ANC metro chief whip’s sudden downgrade

By Estelle Ellis and Kyran Blaauw
Plea deal on the table for Nelson Mandela Bay’s deputy mayor
DANGLING A CARROT

Plea deal on the table for Nelson Mandela Bay’s deputy mayor

By Riaan Marais
Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals
SECURITY MATTERS

Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals

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
OPINIONISTA

Gqeberha’s third deadly blow: Deindustrialisation knocking on the door again?

By Claire Botha
Gqeberha’s third deadly blow: Deindustrialisation knocking on the door again?
MADE IN THE BAY

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

By Kyran Blaauw
Chamber’s bold bet on Nelson Mandela Bay already winning over local industry
NOTHING LEFT

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

By Riaan Marais
‘Gatvol’ of dry taps: DA steps in with NMB water crisis plan
POLICE MURDER

Gang leaders allegedly ordered Gqeberha constable’s killing as ‘reparation’ for stolen drugs

By Kyran Blaauw
MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Assault convict Andile Lungisa vows to lead ANC to outright win in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Andisa Bonani, Estelle Ellis and Angela Daniels
COALITION OF NO CONFIDENCE

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

By Andisa Bonani
‘KILLING FOR CASH’ TRIAL

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

By Riaan Marais
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

State Veterinary Services have confirmed they are actively working to curb six confirmed cases of foot-and-mouth disease in and around Nelson Mandela Bay, but the City political head of public health denies that his office was made aware.

By Riaan Marais and Andisa Bonani
XENOPHOBIC PROTESTS

Calm returns to Jeffreys Bay after anti-migrant violence — 69 in court

By Riaan Marais
POLICE CRISIS

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

By Kyran Blaauw
HAPPY VALLEY

Residents reclaim iconic Gqeberha beachfront park after years of neglect

By Kyran Blaauw
LIGHTS OUT

Fed-up businessman dumps broken traffic lights outside municipal offices to highlight crumbling infrastructure

By Kyran Blaauw and Andisa Bonani
Yusuf Cassim addresses ‘bizarre racial prejudice’ after higher education deputy minister appointment
DIVISIVE RHETORIC

Yusuf Cassim addresses ‘bizarre racial prejudice’ after higher education deputy minister appointment

By Riaan Marais
‘Critical services may stop’ — NMB fears the worst after Treasury withholds payment
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

‘Critical services may stop’ — NMB fears the worst after Treasury withholds payment

By Estelle Ellis
‘Buck stops here’: Parliament draws line on municipal impunity as municipalities face funding freeze
NO MORE

‘Buck stops here’: Parliament draws line on municipal impunity as municipalities face funding freeze

By Anna Cox
NMB’s ruling coalition faces turmoil amid no-confidence motions against mayor and deputy
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION

NMB’s ruling coalition faces turmoil amid no-confidence motions against mayor and deputy

By Andisa Bonani, Kyran Blaauw and Riaan Marais
DA takes Nelson Mandela Bay to court over ‘hidden’ electricity tariff increases
POWER STRUGGLE

DA takes Nelson Mandela Bay to court over ‘hidden’ electricity tariff increases

By Riaan Marais

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