Local News
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Newton Park home invasion: Final postponement for further investigation
Three suspects charged with murdering Newton Park businessman Daniel de Jager were granted final postponement, electing to abandon bail and remain in custody until April.
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Eastern Cape SAPS calls for K9 support
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is making a call to the public for donations of dogs to join its esteemed K9 units. The province’s police…
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Ransom demand made in foreign national abduction
Kidnappers have made a ransom demand for a foreign national who was abducted by eight-armed suspects on the R75 in the Missionvale area, Gqeberha, on 29 January. Police spokesperson Sandra…
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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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School bids farewell to long-serving deputy principal
After 40 years, Deputy Principal Cedric Frank of Chatty Secondary School has retired bringing to a close a career dedicated to shaping young minds.
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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…
