Local News
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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.
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Municipality warns of possible water restrictions as dam levels drop
The municipality has warned that without immediate consumption cuts, stricter water restrictions and supply interruptions may be unavoidable.
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Controversy surrounds change in animal pound operator
The controversy surrounding the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s animal pound intensified last week following confirmation of a new service provider.
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Man shot dead in Cleary Estate taxi, murder case opened
Lyle Phillips (29) was shot dead in a taxi in Cleary Estate yesterday. SAPS Gelvandale opened a murder case and are investigating the circumstances.
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Local soccer club battles safety concerns and lack of facilities
A soccer club in Sidwell is fighting to survive amid safety concerns and a lack of proper facilities.
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Three fraud suspects granted R50,000 bail each, two in custody
Five suspects arrested on fraud, theft and money laundering charges involving an estimated R12 million loss. Three granted bail, two Marais suspects remanded in custody.
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Power returns 14:00 after five-day outage
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality confirms that electricity restoration to all areas affected by electricity outages will commence at 14:00 today, 27 January. According to a statement issued by…
