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An officer based at the Kwazakhele police station has died of his injuries while his wife has been seriously wounded after a domestic altercation in Ikamvelihle, Gqeberha, on Monday morning

Gqeberha policeman turns gun on himself after shooting wife three times

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Kalila Calitz, 12, lost her battle with a brain tumour
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Plett rallies behind grieving family in memory of brave Kalila

The Plettenberg Bay community is uniting to support the family of young Kalila Calitz following her passing from a brain tumour,…

  • Siphokazi Mnyobe
A soccer match plays out at the opening of the Cruyff Court at Astra Primary School at the weekend
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Bloemendal pupils celebrate opening of SA's 17th Cruyff Court

Pupils at Astra Primary School and the wider Bloemendal community are celebrating the official opening of South Africa's 17th…

  • Bryan Goliath
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Super El Niño threatens Southern Africa with severe drought, WMO warns

  • Mike Loewe
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Shark anglers 'fished illegally' off Orient Pier before swimmer killed

  • Mike Loewe
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The Herald E-edition - 27 October 2026

Proteas seek home redemption, says Bavuma

  • Amir Chetty
Muzomuhle Khanyi, left, and Tshepang Makara run some routines at a Chippa United soccer training session
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP

Truter hits out at sacking talk as Chippa aim to bounce back

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has pushed back against media speculation over his future following their Carling Knockout Cup exit, calling…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands
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Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands…

At the launch of Sedick Crombie's book 'South African Rugby: untold stories from a divided nation' are, from left, Zola Yeye, Crombie, Bernard Petersen and Peter Slabbert. Yeye and Slabbert's stories are included in the book and Yeye, Slabbert and Petersen are all former Saru players
RUGBY

Book celebrates rugby icons history left behind

The PE Sports Legends Trust hosted the launch of Sedick Crombie's book, The Untold Stories of SA Rugby, celebrating overlooked sporting heroes and…

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Noordhoek Ski Boat Club member Vincent Nair, 62, reported a complaint of assault and crimen injuria against clubmate Marco van Tonder, 47, arising from an incident that allegedly took place on the premises in the early hours of January 1
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New twist in Bay ski-boat club 'racial altercation' saga

A second complainant is to be added in the assault and crimen injuria case against a Nelson Mandela Bay ski-boat club member arising from an alleged…

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Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli lifts his trophy while celebrating his victory in the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
FORMULA ONE

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

After dominating the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is just two points away from becoming the youngest world…

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Harnessing abundant sunshine through outdoor solar lighting offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to brighten gardens, boost home security, and keep outdoor gatherings going after dark. Picture: Lighthaus
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IN THE GARDEN | Let the light shine into the night

  • Julia Smith
Birders set up for the best viewing point to spot as many species as possible
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Plett tourism crumbles, but Bitou birding fest goes ahead

  • Elaine King

‘Phony’ turns childhood fear into comedy-thriller

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Director Nceba Mqolomba
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Eastern Cape short film wins top honours at Malawi film festival

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
Last year's second-place winner, Ngxanga School Garden in the Eastern Cape is flourishing, having installed an irrigation system, expanded its growing area and created permanent jobs for three young people

R1m boost up for grabs in food garden competition

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From student-room skits to national acclaim: Olwethu Ncapayi wins big at creator awards

  • Siphosethu Ngcangisa
'Liewe Heksie and the Robber Rats', published by Human & Rousseau, tells the first new 'Liewe Heksie' tale in decades

SA's favourite 'Liewe Heksie' goes English

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Tim Theron as bodyguard Martin Dekker opposite Australian actor Abbie Cornish in the gripping new eight-episode series Invisible which is the adaptation of Deon Meyer's book Blood Safari. 
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Action, stunts, and stardom: Tim Theron takes the lead in Deon Meyer thriller 'Invisible'

  • Barbara Hollands
Celebrating Balkan Burger's fourth birthday at the Boardwalk are, from left: Ruvimbo July (creative & marketing director Balkan Burger), Chad Batty (MG sales manager), Bojan Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger), Lidija Ivanović (co-founder Balkan Burger) and Modjadji Moeta (experience architect Balkan Burger)
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Balkan Burger celebrates 15 years in business and expansion in Gqeberha

  • Faith Mtwana
Art lovers across Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a treat as the latest works of multitalented South African artist Phoka Nyokong will be exhibited at the Nelson Mandela University Bird Street Art Gallery until the end of the month

GIG GUIDE

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Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is back in the Proteas squad for the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town, starting on Tuesday
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Proteas seek home redemption, says Bavuma

South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald…

  • Amir Chetty
Muzomuhle Khanyi, left, and Tshepang Makara run some routines at a Chippa United soccer training session
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP

Truter hits out at sacking talk as Chippa aim to bounce back

Chippa United head coach Brandon Truter has pushed back against media speculation over his…

  • Vuyokazi Nkanjeni
Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands
CRICKET

Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce…

At the launch of Sedick Crombie's book 'South African Rugby: untold stories from a divided nation' are, from left, Zola Yeye, Crombie, Bernard Petersen and Peter Slabbert. Yeye and Slabbert's stories are included in the book and Yeye, Slabbert and Petersen are all former Saru players
RUGBY

Book celebrates rugby icons history left behind

The PE Sports Legends Trust hosted the launch of Sedick Crombie's book, The Untold Stories of…

  • Sports Staff
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli lifts his trophy while celebrating his victory in the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
FORMULA ONE

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

After dominating the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is…

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Silvio Scribante on his way to overall honours at the FAW Trucks Eastern Cape Time-Attack at Aldo Scribante Raceway
MOTORSPORT

Silvio Scribante is the king of the Time-Attack

Silvio Scribante powered his Audi RS3 to victory at the inaugural FAW Trucks Eastern Cape…

  • Brendan Kelly
Lee Lindley and Rita Wiseman were crowned Victoria Park Bowling Club singles champions.
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Lindley, Wiseman crowned VP bowls champs

Lee Lindley and Rita Wiseman clinched titles at the Victoria Park Bowling Club singles…

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Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane scores the 2-1 goal from the penalty spot during the Champions League match against Arsenal in Munich on October 21
FOOTBALL

Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl

Harry Kane is eyeing a historic first Ballon d'Or win in London after an incredible 73-goal…

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Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a press conference ahead of the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
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Hamilton sets sights on racing in African Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's planned return to Africa,…

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday he will have to manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England international's latest injury setback.
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Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka's workload must be managed carefully…

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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

Free online AI courses offer a helpful starting point, but universities must urgently budget for supervisor training to protect research integrity…

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Build local jobs into automotive plan

As the government plans to phase out semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, Nelson Mandela Bay's automotive hub must balance deep manufacturing growth…

ByGarth Sampson
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WEATHER GURU | Warnings of strengthening Super El Nino persist

Despite full dams and heavy rainfall in parts of South Africa, agriculture warnings predict a severe Super El Niño ahead, highlighting the country's…

ByMlungisi Ncame

United leadership vital to unlock Coega — and Bay's — economic potential

To unlock Nelson Mandela Bay's full economic potential and support the Coega SEZ, leaders must overcome political divides to tackle red tape, water,…

BySizwe Kupelo

SIZWE KUPELO | Helen Zille and the high stakes theatre of local government elections

Helen Zille's headline-grabbing campaign for Johannesburg mayor has mastered social media spectacle, but voters in Gauteng's collapsing metros…

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Safe Sis initiative shows initiative and action can conquer fear

In a country where women and girls too often have to think twice about their safety simply walking to school, going to work or returning home, it is…

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HIGHER EDUCATION
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Free AI courses useful but postgrad supervisors need proper training

AI raises the stakes for postgraduate supervision

  • Theodore Petrus
SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS

Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

  • Asanda Kobese