Community Highlights
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Fishing vessel fire leads to rescue of 21 crew members off Gqeberha coast
A fishing vessel caught fire off Noordhoek, Gqeberha yesterday, 12 January, resulting in the rescue of all 21 crew members by local vessels and NSRI.
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Big racing weekend kicks off 2026
The Fairview Polytrack meeting at the Greenbushes venue today, 9 January 2026 is the start of one of the biggest weekends of racing annually in.
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Mother-son duo becomes first family winners of Kokkedoor: Son & See
Mother-and-son duo Hanna and Dirk van der Westhuizen from Aberdeen won kykNET’s Kokkedoor: Son & See, becoming the first family winners with the R500,000 prize.
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Community mobilises as fire damages Summerstrand substation
Residents in Summerstrand were affected by another out-of-control fire near Caulfield Crescent, where flames damaged an electricity substation and disrupted essential services in the area.
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N2 reopened as veld fire situation stabilises across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga
The N2 near the Wind Farm between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay has reopened following the containment of the wildfires, as authorities in both Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga municipalities confirm…
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Eastern Cape police issue zero-tolerance warning against heavy drinking this New Year
Eastern Cape police warn against heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities, emphasising the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity including road fatalities.
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Walmer Lawn Tennis Club aces 125th anniversary celebration
The Walmer Lawn Tennis Club celebrated its 125th anniversary at a special dinner held on Friday, 5 December.
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Ubuntu Community Project engages youth in road safety
Ubuntu Community Project has been making significant strides in addressing local safety concerns whilst providing support to local youth.
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Methodist churches unite against Gender-Based violence
Methodist congregations in the Eastern Cape have united in a powerful stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
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ADVERTORIAL: Pro Design Photographers offers festive photo sessions with special holiday pricing
Pro Design Photographers, the official photographer for the Express Front Page Christmas Baby Competition, is bringing professional Christmas photography services to families. The photography studio, situated in Westering (Gqeberha), is…
