Local News
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Flood response and water disruptions continue across Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Roads and Transport Directorate are continuing mop-up and stormwater management in parts of the metro.
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Tree-planting campaign brings new green spaces to Nelson Mandela Bay
Volunteers from ASEZ WAO joined a tree-planting initiative in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Sunday as part of the global “Mother’s Forest” climate project.
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Flooding closes bridge on R367 as heavy rainfall batters Kariega, Despatch
Heavy rainfall in Eastern Cape caused flooding and road closures; authorities assess damage while urging caution among residents and motorists.
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Flooding forces temporary closure of Gqeberha Community Health Centre
The EC Department of Health said parts of the Gqeberha Community Health Centre have become inaccessible and unsafe for healthcare operations.
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Eastern Cape teen pregnancy decline under scrutiny amid abuse concerns
According to Childline SA in the Eastern Cape, teenage and child pregnancies remain driven by deep structural and social challenges.
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Businesses and schools disrupted as heavy rain affects Nelson Mandela Bay
Heavy rainfall across Nelson Mandela Bay has disrupted businesses and schools, with several factories, offices and schools closed.
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New bursary model aims to boost staff retention, education in Bay
Businesses are invited to a webinar on a bursary model supporting employees’ children and staff retention, hosted with the Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth West.
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Multiple routes flooded across Nelson Mandela Bay under level 8 warning
Widespread flooding continues across the Bay as a Level 8 weather warning has been issued, with more heavy rain expected and critical routes affected.
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Coffee shop owner dies in tragic generator explosion in Summerstrand
The owner of a Summerstrand coffee shop has died after sustaining fatal burn injuries in a reported generator explosion at the premises.
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Eastern Cape braces for disruptive rain as SAWS issues level 6 warning
The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 6 warning for disruptive rain across several Eastern Cape districts from tomorrow, 5 May.
