Local News
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Power outage update: Bay area power line repairs progressing
As Nelson Mandela Bay residents entered day five without electricity or water, progress has been reported on critical infrastructure repairs.
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Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School learners scoop R6 000 in Trolley Dash
Two outstanding student leaders from Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School in Motherwell have each won R3 000 on 23 January in Boardwalk Casino and Hotel’s annual Trolley Dash competition, recognising their…
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Rape case suspect wanted after failing to appear in court
Papama Macingwane (41) wanted by SAPS Motherwell FCS Unit after failing to appear for court follow-up. Warrant issued. Public urged to contact police.
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Power outage: 14-day plan to repair infrastructure
Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has set a 14-day deadline to repair a collapsed power line, which has caused widespread electricity and water outages.
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Power outage disrupts electricity and water supply across the Bay
Large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay are without electricity and water following a power outage caused by vandalism and adverse weather conditions.
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Wildfire threatens Bay communities as emergency teams battle blaze
A dangerous wildfire is raging through the Walmer Heights area, forcing the evacuation of Stedin Primary School and prompting urgent safety warnings from municipal authorities.
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Three major Fairview races rescheduled
The Lakeside Handicap, Fairview Merchants and Fairview Mile will now all be run at the meeting on the 30th – hopefully on the Turf track.
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Fire season claims Animal Welfare Society worker
The Animal Welfare Society PE bravely helped to save their shelter from flames, only to lose a beloved staff member in a house fire hours later.
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Soqhayisa Senior Secondary excels in 2025 matric results
Motherwell school, Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School, performed extremely well as their 2025 Grade 12 pass rate reached 99.6%.
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Class of 2025 excel with outstanding individual achievements
Nelson Mandela Metro schools have produced remarkable individual achievements in the 2025 matric examinations.
