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Overall champion Koos Botha receives his award from EP Pigeon Union chair Brad Bown.

Record pigeon-racing winning season for Koos Botha

Gqeberha pigeon racing star Koos Botha celebrates a dominant 2026 season, securing championship victories across both the Port Elizabeth Pigeon Federation and Eastern Province Pigeon Union.

The Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehiThe Eastern Cape is set to showcase its ambitious new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIEDcle strategy at SA Auto Week in KZN this week. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Eastern Cape plugs into electric vehicle future with 15 charging sites

The Eastern Cape has rolled out 15 public electric-vehicle charging stations across key travel routes and towns, positioning its automotive sector for the transition to new energy vehicles as it pitches to investors at SA Auto Week.

Lonki Witbooi with  boxers at the All Winners Boxing Club before a training session following its reopening.

Tete’s reopened former club to be named after him

Following its temporary closure after the tragic shooting of former world champion Zolani Tete, Mdantsane's All Winners Boxing Club has reopened with plans underway to rename the gym in his honour.

Owethu Rula is chasing WBF glory.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Owethu Rula eyes WBF world title fight

Eastern Cape female flyweight champion Owethu Rula is preparing to step onto the international stage as she challenges for the World Boxing Federation Junior Bantamweight title in late November.

Former EP rugby stars Giepie van Zyl, Howard Robertson, Francois Anker and Marius Ferreira are active bowlers these days.

From rugby heroes to bowls players

Former Eastern Province rugby stars from the iconic Boet Erasmus Stadium era have swapped the rugby pitch for the bowling greens, bringing their competitive edge to lawn bowls across the Eastern Cape.

George's Lloyd Bosman was in control from the outset to win the 2025 1City Marathon at Baywest Mall

1City Marathon organisers set sights on 4,500 entries for this year's event

Entries have opened for the 10th anniversary of the 1 City Marathon at Baywest Mall on December 6, with organizers targeting a record 4,500 runners across four race distances.

Zatara Magic was the 2025 Algoa Cup winner.

Algoa Cup takes centre stage in Fairview's biggest weekend of racing

Fairview is gearing up for its biggest horse racing weekend of the year, headlined by the prestigious Algoa Cup at Greenbushes, featuring free entry and entertainment for the whole family.

Education MEC Fundile Gade.

Matric pass rate target under pressure

The Eastern Cape education department has set an 85% pass-rate target for the 2026 matric examinations, as more than 127,000 candidates prepare to write amid scrutiny over academic performance and infrastructure backlogs.

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Eastern Cape to showcase new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week

The Eastern Cape is set to present its new energy vehicle strategy at SA Auto Week 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal, seeking international investment and securing its position as South Africa's automotive powerhouse.

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Clean audits mean little without services, opposition warns

Opposition parties DA and EFF criticize the Eastern Cape government for celebrating improved audit outcomes, warning that financial achievements mean little to communities still facing poor basic services and infrastructure.

A jubilant EP Elephants team celebrates winning the SA Shield U21 trophy after beating Griquas in the final at Otto du Plessis High school on Saturday
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Joy as EP Elephants crowned SA Shield U21 champs

The EP Elephants secured the SA Rugby U21 Shield championship with a thrilling 36-24 comeback victory over Griquas in Gqeberha, providing a historic boost to Eastern Cape rugby.

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.

NEW START: Ludumo Lamati celebrates Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's arrival in Johannesburg.
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Mthintelwa's promoter ditches him after his relocation to Johannesburg

Promoter KayB Promotions has severed ties with rising Mthatha flyweight Sinovuyo Mthintelwa following his relocation to Johannesburg to join trainers Phumzile Matyhila and Ludumo Lamati.

Khalimani Reading Club awards founder and The Herald Citizens of the Year Award category winner  Sinovuyo Mafilika hosted an awards function at the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Saturday. With Mafilika are  winners,  from left,  Zinathi Mangele (3rd), Banoyolo Ketse (1st) and Ayabonga January (2nd)
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KwaNobuhle pupils celebrated for academic strides

Thirteen pupils were honoured for their academic strides at the Khalimani Reading Club's second annual awards in KwaNobuhle. Despite limited resources, founder Sinovuyo Mafilika continues to inspire confidence and literacy among local…

Seaview Road after a deluge

WEATHER GURU | Back to the '70s-type weather

Continuous rain across the Eastern Cape has filled major dams and saturated ground across the metro, bringing flashbacks to 1970s weather patterns along with overflowing rivers and flooded low-lying roads.