Local News
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NMBM senior traffic officer placed on suspension with full pay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has placed Eric Tiso, a second senior traffic and licensing official, on precautionary suspension with full pay pending internal investigations.
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Life sentence plus five years for man convicted of rape, kidnapping
A 51-year-old suspect was sentenced by the Gqeberha High Court to life imprisonment for rape and an additional five years for kidnapping a 10-year-old girl.
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Healing Hands: 15 years of impact, one urgent call to action
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Healing Hands Community Project (HHCP) – a milestone that celebrates the survival of the city’s most vulnerable.
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Neighbourhood Watch fights back against illegal dumping
Mounting frustration over illegal dumping across several suburbs in Nelson Mandela Bay has prompted renewed calls for urgent intervention.
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Community donates more than R1 Million to SPCA facing eviction
After days of uncertainty and an outpouring of public support, the SPCA Uitenhage will remain at its long-standing premises in the interim.
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Doctor released on R5,000 bail after alleged rape at surgery
A 42-year-old medical doctor has been released on R5,000 bail after being arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Komani earlier this month.
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Former police officer found dead in Mount Croix shooting incident
A 43-year-old former SAPS officer was found dead with a gunshot wound in Mount Croix on Monday, with police opening an inquest.
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Stray livestock intake paused over Foot-and-Mouth Disease risk
The Municipality has announced a Foot-and-Mouth Disease quarantine programme, but the pound won’t take stray cattle without written clearance.
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Police seek next of kin after woman fatally struck in N2 pedestrian accident
Police urgently seek next of kin after an unknown woman died crossing N2 near Van Stadens on Saturday. She had distinctive tattoos including rose designs.
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NMU offers temporary housing as accommodation talks continue
NMU has provided temporary housing to students who were found sleeping rough in campus common areas, following protests last week.
