Local News
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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Rabies confirmed in seal found at Sardinia Bay, Gqeberha
A seal found at Sardinia Bay in Gqeberha has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in the city and the second in the province.
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Minnie kidnapping: Suspects appear unmoved in court as matter is rescheduled
The suspects allegedly demanded her husband Karel pay a R10 million ransom for her safe return following the abduction of Theresa Minnie from her Fairbridge Heights home.
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Family seeks answers month after Junior King’s fatal crash
More than a month after the untimely death of popular TikTok personality and hip-hop artist Junior King, his family is calling for answers.
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New Brighton railway station set for major upgrades
A partnership between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and PRASA is expected to bring significant investment and new train services for New Brighton Station.
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Gqeberha woman wins Suzuki Swift after correctly guessing 8 363 cricket balls at SA20 Final
Gqeberha’s very own Nikita Gelandt’s experience of the Betway SA20 Season 4 in Cape Town ended on a sweet note as she walked away with a brand-new Suzuki Swift GL…
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Foreign national kidnapped in armed attack on the R75
GQEBERHA – A foreign national traveling on the R75 was kidnapped yesterday morning while traveling with his private security. According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, the incident occurred at…
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APD expands operations to boost local textile manufacturing
The Association for the Physically Disabled (APD) is breathing new life into Nelson Mandela Bay’s textile manufacturing sector.
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Minor Gqeberha learner dies in N2 vehicle collision
A case of culpable homicide was opened by police after a 16-year-old Cillié Hoërskool learner was fatally struck by a vehicle on the N2 yesterday.
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NMB battles 6,000 outstanding water leaks as crisis deepens
Nelson Mandela Bay loses millions of litres of water daily due to ageing infrastructure and leaks, straining the already water-scarce system.
