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An unemployed young South African pleads for money or food at a street corner
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Eastern Cape unemployment rises to 44.3% despite job gains

The Eastern Cape’s official unemployment rate reached 44.3% in the third quarter despite adding 36,000 jobs, as an influx of job seekers outpaced modest employment growth.

Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend, 36-year-old Vanessa van Rensburg. He has pleaded not guilty
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Chilling emergency calls played during Evans' murder trial

Chilling audio recordings were played in the Gqeberha high court on Tuesday, capturing murder accused Rob Evans making two frantic calls to a private security firm. The 59-year-old businessman has pleaded not guilty to beating and…

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Thami Dickson appointed business manager of Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM

Former SABC New York bureau chief Thami Dickson has taken the reins as business manager of Eastern Cape radio stations Umhlobo Wenene FM and TruFM. Tasked with expanding the stations' listenership and driving commercial growth, the…

Two arrested and illegal firearms seized in Nelson Mandela Bay raids

Two suspects were arrested in separate police operations across Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday night, leading to the recovery of illegal firearms and counterfeit money.

 The combined winners of the Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year 2026 Awards celebrated their successes of the past year at a glittering event hosted at the Tramways Building
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Bay's export heroes honoured at gala banquet

DC Foods took top honours at the 2026 Exporters Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year Gala Banquet, winning three major categories including the coveted Overall Exporter of the Year.

Pictured Tabiso Mfeya and Luxolo Namette. Picture Eugene Coetzee

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Luxolo Namette shot dead in Motherwell

United Democratic Movement councillor and MPAC chairperson Luxolo Namette has been shot dead in Motherwell, Gqeberha. The party suspects the killing may be politically motivated and has called for the Political Killings Task Team to…

With El Nino approaching, some areas may experience water shortages this summer
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Even the weather had its say on election day

Beyond the local elections, October brought over 100mm of rain across Gqeberha, boosting dam levels as signs of El Niño emerge across the interior.

The Boardwalk Hotel and Casino has officially unveiled a stylish, coastal-inspired makeover of its popular Bayside Pantry restaurant
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Boardwalk Hotel and Casino unveils revamped Bayside Pantry buffet

Boardwalk Hotel and Casino has unveiled a coastal-inspired transformation of its popular Bayside Pantry restaurant in Nelson Mandela Bay, offering an elevated buffet and live cooking stations.

Premier League action moves into the 50-over competition this weekend as the T20 group stage continues. Pictured is Mishlali Sodladla from Old Grey CC in action.  
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Premier 50-over action begins

The Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Association Premier League kicks off its premier 50-over competition this weekend alongside critical fixtures in the ongoing Premier T20 tournament.

Mandela Bay Development Agency executive manager  corporate services Luvuyo Bangazi

Putting Nelson Mandela Bay’s creative potential in the spotlight

The Mandela Bay Film Festival and plans for a Film Hub at the Athenaeum aim to drive sustainable creative careers and elevate African stories in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Businessman Rob Evans is standing trial in the Gqeberha high court. He has  pleaded not guilty to  murder and other charges
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Scratch marks found on Evans after Vanessa's murder, court hears

Scratch marks were allegedly found on Gqeberha businessman Rob Evans when he was instructed to remove some of his clothing at the St Francis Bay police station after his girlfriend's murder.

DA Eastern Cape leader Andrew Whitfield speaking at the Nelson Mandela Bay IEC results centre

DA takes early lead as 30% of Bay votes counted

The DA has taken an early lead in Nelson Mandela Bay with over 39% of the vote as early counting progresses across the metro.

From classrooms to sporting fields, Muir College boys learn to support one another, represent their school with honour and carry the Muirite name with pride

Muir College: Where tradition meets opportunity

South Africa's oldest English-speaking boys' school, Muir College in Kariega, opens applications for grades 4 to 6 alongside boarding opportunities.

Brad Pitts' long journey to vote hit some snags before he eventually made his mark
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A 7,000km trip, a missing ID and a vote

After flying 7,000km from Saudi Arabia to vote in South Africa's local elections, Gqeberha resident Brad Pitts overcame a lost identity card just in time to cast his ballot.

The Eastern Cape produced the first declared result of the 2026 local government elections shortly before 11pm on Wednesday, with the DA securing the most votes at a small voting station in the Sarah Baartman district.

DA takes first declared result in local government elections

The DA has won the first declared result of the 2026 local government elections, securing an early lead at a small voting station in the Eastern Cape's Blue Crane Route municipality.