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We’re getting sick — ‘Forgotten’ NMB community raises health fears over foul-smelling canal

FOUL WATERS

We’re getting sick — ‘Forgotten’ NMB community raises health fears over foul-smelling canal

By Kyran Blaauw

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

R100m more invested to complete Sarah Baartman Centre after decade-long delays

CONSTRUCTION SETBACKS

R100m more invested to complete Sarah Baartman Centre after decade-long delays

By Kyran Blaauw

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

Alleged Gqeberha hitman arrested for killing Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Sicelo Mleve

Court Appearance

Alleged Gqeberha hitman arrested for killing Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Sicelo Mleve

By 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

The art of craft — Gqeberha’s RHBC scoops seven awards at African Beer Cup

HOPPY DAYS

The art of craft — Gqeberha’s RHBC scoops seven awards at African Beer Cup

By Riaan Marais

Gqeberha gang violence forces families to raise traumatised children in SA’s murder capital

CHILD PROTECTION PART 4

Gqeberha gang violence forces families to raise traumatised children in SA’s murder capital

By Andisa Bonani

‘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

Good reviews for Motherwell court and SAPS, with a few kinks to iron out

Oversight Findings

Good reviews for Motherwell court and SAPS, with a few kinks to iron out

By Riaan Marais

R40m budget required to fix crumbling municipal facilities in Nelson Mandela Bay

MAINTENANCE FAILURES

R40m budget required to fix crumbling municipal facilities in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Andisa Bonani

Denise Van Huyssteen

By Denise Van Huyssteen

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

30 June 2026

Treasury and Auditor General paints dark picture of governance in Nelson Mandela Bay

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Treasury and Auditor General paints dark picture of governance in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

‘Zama zamas of the sea’ — Perlemoen poachers invade Nelson Mandela Bay’s boat channel

TROUBLED waters

‘Zama zamas of the sea’ — Perlemoen poachers invade Nelson Mandela Bay’s boat channel

By Riaan Marais

Truck driver appears in court over alleged attack on ‘feisty tannies’ protecting Smartie Bridge

TAKING A STAND

Truck driver appears in court over alleged attack on ‘feisty tannies’ protecting Smartie Bridge

By Estelle Ellis

David Zimmerman

By David Zimmerman

Let nature be nature: Why SANParks doesn’t always intervene in wildlife disease

28 June 2026

Gqeberha restaurateur’s TikTok helps Springbok photographer recover ‘stolen’ camera bag

HAPPY REUNION

Gqeberha restaurateur’s TikTok helps Springbok photographer recover ‘stolen’ camera bag

By Riaan Marais

Time running out for NMB to take action on SIU streetlight tender findings

IN THE DARK

Time running out for NMB to take action on SIU streetlight tender findings

By Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests

XENOPHOBIC UNREST

Eastern Cape deploys SAPS, SANDF to potential hotspots ahead of Tuesday’s nationwide immigration protests

By Riaan Marais