Local News
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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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More than 800 Eastern Cape learners unplaced for academic year
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has revealed that 849 learners remain unplaced across four districts for the 2026 academic year.
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Fires brought under control in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced that devastating fires which swept through parts of the Metro are now under control.
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Armed suspects caught after home invasion in Theescombe
A family’s home invasion ordeal ended with swift justice when police caught four armed suspects after they robbed and tied up a woman and her children.
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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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BREAKING NEWS: Multi-vehicle crash leaves several injured on N2 highway between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay.
GQEBERHA: A serious multi-vehicle accident involving at least five vehicles has occurred on the N2 highway near the Windfarm service station, with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reporting multiple injuries at…
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Wildfire re-ignites near Van Stadens, prompting renewed warning from NMBM
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department has issued a warning following the re-ignition of a wildfire along the N2 near Van Stadens.
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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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N2 CLOSURE: Travelers stranded as uncontrolled wildfires block major route between Gqeberha and Jeffrey’s Bay
GQEBERHA: Emergency road closure leaves commuters stuck on either side of the N2 closure between Gqeberha and Jeffreysbay with no clear timeline for reopening. At 16:00 today uncontrolled wildfires continue…
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N2 highway closed as wildfire threatens Bay communities, road users
The N2 highway near Nelson Mandela Bay has allegedly been closed due to a dangerous wildfire raging near the wind farm, forcing authorities to evacuate.
