Local News
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Police recover body of Curtis Samson who drowned saving friend
GQEBERHA – The body of 17-year-old Curtis Samson was recovered yesterday, 13 October, by Gqeberha police after he was swept away by strong currents on 10 October while attempting to…
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Man (32) assaulted, fatally shot in Gelvandale
A 32-year-old was assaulted and gunned down in Gelvandale yesterday. SAPS confirmed they are investigating a case of murder following the incident.
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Higher education sector mourns loss of leader Professor Lis Lange
GQEBERHA – The South African higher education community is mourning the loss of Professor Lis Lange, a distinguished academic leader and former Nelson Mandela University Council member, whose passing has…
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Police arrest two suspects with firearm, stolen property in Motherwell
GQEBERHA – Gqeberha police have arrested two suspects on Thursday, 9 October, who were allegedly involved in a series of crimes in the Motherwell area and were also in possession…
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Metro police arrest drug suspect who attempted R200 bribery in Gqeberha
GQEBERHA – Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police officers recently have apprehended a 46-year-old man in possession of narcotics: Tik and four bags of CAT, who later attempted to bribe officers with…
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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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The Papaya Rules and the Long Shadow of Team Orders
At the 2025 Singapore grand prix, in the very first corner in fact, the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri exchanged what could gently be called a love…
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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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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…
