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Search continues for Curtis Samson (17) swept away by currents
GQEBERHA – The search for 17-year-old Curtis Samson from Bloemendal will continue after he was swept away by strong currents today, 10 October, while attempting to rescue a friend who […]
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11-year-old boy dies after gunshot injuries in Springs house robbery
Christenette Barnard, the foster mother of 11-year-old Waldo Verwey, who died after a house robbery in Casseldale, Springs, shared an emotional tribute on social media.
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Families seek justice for teenage friends killed in separate tragedies
Posing in a striped T-shirt, Micah Klaasen smiles into the camera next to Tristan Jacobs. It’s one of the last images the teenagers would take together.
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Terblanche murder case delayed until 2026, bail relaxation sought
GQEBERHA – The murder trial of Nelson Mandela Bay businessman Arnold Terblanche has been pushed from this year to 2026, now scheduled for the High Court from 9 March 2026 […]
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State moves to expedite Deputy Mayor van Niekerk’s case
Deputy Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality Gary van Niekerk briefly appeared at the Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Court on today, 8 October, where the state indicated that […]
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Life-threatening illness can’t stop NMU student’s education dreams
Despite a life-threatening illness, Nelson Mandela University student Zachary Francis is pressing ahead with his studies.
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How scientists traced a meteorite back to the Asteroid Belt
Twelve months after a meteorite burst into Earth’s atmosphere, with fragments found in the Eastern Cape, scientists have traced it back to its origin.
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Deputy Mayor pays R2000 fine to avoid 30 days in prison
GQEBERHA – Deputy Mayor Gary Stanton Van Niekerk (51) paid a R2,000 fine to avoid spending 30 days in prison after being convicted by the Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation […]
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Vaping surge amongst teens raises addiction and mental health concerns
The real risks of vaping are hidden from teens. Learn about vaping’s effects on developing brains and mental health










