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Environment minister David Maynier chats to visitors at the Addo Elephant National Park about the new infrastructure upgrade and expansion work in the park Picture: Supplied
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Jumbo infrastructure upgrade for Addo elephant park

SANParks has unveiled a R136.5m infrastructure investment in Addo Elephant National Park, funding new family accommodation, solar power, and extensive road upgrades to boost ecotourism.

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

Plett Tourism has closed its physical offices after failing to secure a municipal tender renewal, leaving local destination marketing in limbo just as the annual Bitou Birding Festival gets underway.

An aerial photograph of Humewood Beach. The familiar 'six pack' of concrete pillars are the remains of a slipway built in 1903 where small boats were hauled out for repair

Bay beaches retain prestigious Blue Flag status ahead of summer season

The international Blue Flag signature of environmental, safety and accessibility excellence is still flying high in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Renewed opposition to proposed animal identification regulations

South African meat producers are mounting renewed opposition against draft government regulations requiring compulsory identification and national registration for livestock, dogs, and beehives under the Animal Improvement Act.

During an official US diplomatic visit to the Bay region to strengthen economic ties and bilateral cooperation are, from left, ambassador to SA Leo Brent Bozell III, with Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen, and US consul-general Allison Areias

Bay businesses press US trade ties worth R2.2bn

Nelson Mandela Bay businesses have engaged the US ambassador to advocate for preserving and deepening trade ties, highlighting R2.2bn in vital annual exports to the metro.

Community members gather together a police forensics come on the scene of the fatal shark attack that claimed the life of swimmer Janine Lochrenberg, on Tuesday morning at Orient Beach in KuGompo City.
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SHARK ATTACK: Horrified onlookers describe Orient Beach shark attack

A 65-year-old retired nuclear physicist, Janine Lochrenberg, has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming with a group off Orient Beach.

Police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a man in Central on Monday

Man shot dead in broad daylight in Central

Gqeberha police are investigating the murder of a man who was gunned down in broad daylight outside a corner shop in Russell Road, Central, just before 1pm on Monday. Gbenga Oladipupo, 52, was sitting in his vehicle when gunmen opened…

Lawrence Naesen leads the way during stage seven of the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race from Gwanishi to Shamwari Private Game Reserve in 2025

World stars set for Gravel Burn Eastern Cape showdown

World champions and cycling stars gather in the Great Karoo for the second edition of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, featuring a grueling 750km gravel stage race from Graaff-Reinet to Shamwari.

Knysna municipal offices
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KIM opens criminal case against DA in Knysna coalition row

A political row in Knysna has escalated after the Knysna Independent Movement filed a criminal complaint against the DA and constituency head Ryan Smith over allegations regarding council coalitions.

Knysna High School grade 12 pupil  Hope Strydom with her exhibits at the Knysna Old Gaol Museum
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Knysna teen shines in debut art exhibition

Knysna High School matric pupil Hope Strydom reached a milestone in her creative journey by exhibiting 10 intricate charcoal drawings at the Knysna Old Gaol Museum.

Twelve suspects killed in Eastern Cape police gunfights since August

Eastern Cape police have shot dead at least 12 suspects in gun battles since August following the tragic line-of-duty killings of three officers in Mqanduli and Libode.

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana.
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Budget statement to headline economic week

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to present the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, detailing the country's economic outlook, debt trajectory, and public spending plans at a pivotal juncture for South Africa.

Three foreign nationals were rescued on Friday in an operation by the Hawks, in collaboration with Home Affairs, in response to allegations of human trafficking, fraudulent recruitment, immigration-related offences and suspected cybercrime.

Peruvian women rescued in Bluewater Bay raid

Three Peruvian women have been rescued during a law enforcement operation at a lodge in Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha. The operation was conducted by the Hawks, in collaboration with Home Affairs, on Friday in response to allegations of human…

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Daredevil Van Tonder to tackle 600 monkey bars under Bloukrans Bridge

Obstacle course racing world champion Thomas van Tonder is taking on the ultimate test: navigating over 600 suspended monkey bars beneath SA's iconic Bloukrans Bridge, 216m above the canyon floor.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is at risk of being underused

Stadium's R5m headache as Chippa deal stalls

Allegations that poor planning at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium cost the city more than R5m in lost soccer fixtures have been escalated to the national government, as the municipality struggles to finalise a new multimillion-rand…