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David Paxton, the school governing body chair and sponsor from Bay Tool & Die Makers, joins principal Herbert de Vos in one of the classrooms where renovations have taken place
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Historic appointment sparks transformation at Gqeberha school

Herbert de Vos, the first principal of colour at Gqeberha's Andrew Rabie High School, is driving an inspiring era of transformation, boosted enrolment, and modernisation through the 'Rabie Revolution'.

Madibaz hockey co-captain Sachin Padayachee were named sportsman of the year at the Madibaz Sport Awards

Van Tonder and Padayachee top of class at Madibaz Sport Awards

Proteas netball star Juanita van Tonder and hockey standout Sachin Padayachee took top honours at the annual Madibaz Sport Awards in Gqeberha, celebrating a stellar year of university athletics.

 NMU student Brennan Stroud

NMU fashion students stitch up local and global success

Final-year Fashion and Textile Design students at Nelson Mandela University have achieved top honours across three major industry competitions.

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

Balkan Burger marked 15 years in business and four years in Gqeberha with a celebration highlighting its growth, partnership with Tavcor MG and plans for a new store, where 23-year-old Mojadji Moeta will take on a management role.

Madibaz hockey player Caden Skinnette has been chosen for the SA U21 men’s squad.

Madibaz hockey duo off to Junior World Cup in 2027

Mandela University hockey stars Caden Skinnette and Kian Cambier have been selected for the South African U21 squad ahead of the 2027 FIH Junior World Cup.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Patricia de Lille as minister of public works and infrastructure, an appointment which shows that smaller parties can make a difference and have a voice. The GOOD party leader is the only minister from opposition benches

Silencing smaller parties, silencing democracy

The ongoing exclusion of smaller political parties from key mayoral debates in Nelson Mandela Bay undermines South Africa's multiparty democracy and limits voters' choices.

NMU dean of students Dr Sibusiso Mchunu, left, Madibaz Sport director  Vuyo Bongela  and Madibaz Cricket Club president Dev Govindjee  oversee the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new clubhouse at the Absa Oval at Nelson Mandela University
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New NMU clubhouse opens doors for cricket

Nelson Mandela University has unveiled a modern cricket clubhouse at Madiba's Oval, replacing flood-damaged facilities to nurture top sporting talent alongside academic excellence.

Japanese delegates express their delight after being welcomed by the master of ceremonies at the opening of the 85th Skal International World Congress at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Skal international conference an eye-opener

Following the success of Skal Nelson Mandela Bay, local stakeholders call for dedicated conference infrastructure and collaborative strategies to boost tourism and economic growth in the region.

At the centre of NMU’s entrepreneurship drive is the Mandela University Africa Hub, established in 2024 and led by Prof Thobekani Lose, pictured front, centre.

Why student entrepreneurship is vital to tackling SA's unemployment crisis

Higher education and government leaders emphasise that entrepreneurship must become a core economic priority in South Africa, highlighting university-led incubation and funding initiatives transforming students into job creators.

Wilderness Foundation Africa CEO Dr Andrew Muir makes a point at the Water, Climate, and the Future of African Trade event at Nelson Mandela University. Next to him is fellow panelist SA International Maritime Institute research director Dr Nomtha Hadi and Samantha Dunlop of EC Exporters, which organised the event
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Climate change, outdated infrastructure threaten Bay’s trade competitiveness

Experts at Nelson Mandela University warn that worsening climate impacts, crumbling infrastructure, and port bottlenecks threaten Nelson Mandela Bay's trade competitiveness, urging swift local government action.

EC entrepreneur introduces 'anti-spiking' measure to nightclubs

Entrepreneur and NMU student Nick Christodoulou is expanding SelaSafe, an adhesive anti-spiking drink cover, into Cape Town nightclubs to improve safety and peace of mind for patrons.

Relatives captain Mandilakhe Soji puts in a cross against Seven Stars in their soccer match at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane on Saturday.

Goal frenzy in Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League

Over 20 goals were scored in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League over the weekend, highlighted by Old Grey's thrilling 4-3 victory over GQ Cavaliers in the Gqeberha derby.

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers is looking forward to returning to St George’s Park for their Twenty20 cricket match against the Lions on Sunday

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St George’s Park on Sunday.

Top Gqeberha chess player Osia Phokela is contemplating his biggest move yet after being selected for the Ussa team to compete at the Fisu World University Games in China this month

World University Games chess star’s biggest move yet

Mandela University chess standout Osia Phokela is set to take on the world's best student players at the FISU World University Games in Liaocheng, China.

The  UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute  was launched in Gqeberha on Wedneday. At the launch were, from left, Thea Miller (CEO UXI sport), Nkosi Khona Nofuma (UXI), Izanne Grobbelaar (UXI Sport ) Randal Meeske (CEO UXI) and institute programme manager and founder David Manuel Picture Eugene Coetzee

New EC International Rugby Institute launched in Gqeberha

The UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute has officially launched in Gqeberha, offering a three-year high-performance pathway that bridges elite rugby training with academic and career education.