Community
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A celebration of local talent
THE Nelson Mandela Bay area is set to come alive with the vibrant energy of the Mandela Bay Arts Festival (MBAF) from February 22 to March 2. This year’s festival promises a diverse programme featuring theatre, music, dance, comedy, film,…
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Wilson Mthalane, the man behind the flowers
It is a blustery, typically windy-city day in Gqeberha, when I make myself comfortable under a tree with flower seller, Wilson Mthalane, next to bustling Humewood Road. He welcomes me with a smile and a proudly Zulu greeting, “Sawubona”. During…
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Hillside Dojo celebrates 30 years of community service in Gqeberha
Hillside Dojo in Gqeberha continues to enrich the lives of young people in the Northern Areas, three decades after it first opened its doors. Established in 1994, the dojo has been a pillar of support, working tirelessly to uplift the…
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Community cleans up North End, Perseverance
OVER 400 people recently joined forces with the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber’s geographic clusters in North End and Perseverance to collect a staggering eight skips, and five bakkie loads, of garbage in the respective areas.
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Gqeberha cyclists warned to stay alert on beachfront
Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 1 councillor, Dries van der Westhuizen, has warned cyclists to be vigilant and not cycle alone along the Gqeberha beachfront, after recent attacks.
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Community Chest to offer exciting prizes at Splash
Community Chest to offer exciting prizes at Splash
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Father-son hobby turns into huge milestone
When Michael Boshoff introduced his 15-year-old son, Nicah, to lawn bowls just a little over a year ago, he had no idea he had a young pro on his hands. Soon Nicah would prove just how good he would become…
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Neighbourhood Watches seek support from municipality
Despite Neighbourhood Watches playing an important role in the fight against crime, the large group of volunteers which make up their memberships, lack recognition and support from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
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Kabega neighbourhood watch apprehend alleged murder,robbery suspects
The suspects aged 30 and 38-years-old were allegedly stopped and upon searching their bags, the neighbourhood watch discovered a laptop, medicine container, cigarettes and meat.
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Eastern Cape: SA Weather Service issues alert for disruptive rain
A cut off low is expected to move eastwards along the Eastern Cape escarpment, with a surface high pressure to the south of the country.
