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Thousands still affected as pipeline burst worsens Bay water crisis
Nelson Mandela Bay faces ongoing water supply issues due to a burst pipeline and pump failure, affecting thousands of residents.
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Diary | Dagboek – 2 July 2026
From senior club meetings to markets, first aid training and church services, here is what is happening in the Kouga area this July.
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Dedicated SPCA staff reach animals despite road closure
SPCA Assisi staff overcame a road closure and four-hour detour to ensure 40 animals in their care were fed and looked after on 22 June.
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Pre-school owner raises funds to house abandoned children
A Jeffreys Bay pre-school owner is raising R3 million to establish a safe haven for abandoned children, with a vision of making the town orphan-less.
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SANRAL completes R62 assessment, reconstruction to take three months
SANRAL has completed damage assessments on the collapsed R62 between Kareedouw and Joubertina, with reconstruction expected to take three months.
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Matriculant of the Year | Young leaders’ authentic voices heard
“In a country facing diverse challenges, this competition reassures young people that their background or circumstances do not define their future.”
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Bookkeeper convicted for stealing R2.3 million from employer
Former Blom Vervoer bookkeeper Michelle Van der Merwe was convicted at the KwaMaqoma Magistrate’s Court for stealing R2.3 million from her employer.
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R102 sinkhole repairs underway between JBay and Humansdorp
Repair works are underway on the R102 between Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp to fix a sinkhole caused by damaged stormwater infrastructure.
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Floods force Baviaanskloof Reserve shut until December 2026
The Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve will remain closed until December 2026 after floods devastated roads, threatening the region’s tourism economy.
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Volunteer group appeals for R540,000 to repatriate Malawian nationals
The St Francis DVG urgently needs R540,000 to fund two buses for Malawian nationals at Sea Vista Hall, as Kouga braces for the March and March protest.
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