Local News
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Blue Heritage Plaque unveiled to celebrate 150-year legacy
Collegiate Junior School celebrated its history with a Blue Heritage Plaque unveiling, honouring its legacy as one of South Africa’s oldest girls’ schools.
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Reeva’s mother June Steenkamp battles language disorder
The mother of murdered Reeva Steenkamp has been diagnosed with Wernicke’s Aphasia following a stroke she suffered in September last year.
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Water crisis deepens as burst pipes compound critical supply
Burst water mains, leaks and crumbling infrastructure are intensifying Nelson Mandela Bay’s water crisis.
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Fire behind Moffett Retail Park swiftly extinguished
A fire that broke out this morning in the veld behind a Pick ‘n Pay warehouse at around 07:30 was swiftly brought under control with no injuries reported.
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Water crisis looms as Nelson Mandela Bay dams drop to 40%
The metro is grappling with rapidly declining dam levels, infrastructure failures and soaring consumption that’s 37% above sustainable targets.
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Local judoka returns inspired after Japan tour
Members of MJ’s Judo Dojohave returned to SA after competing in the prestigious SANIX International Juvenile Judo Team Championships.
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NMU appoints Dr Naledi Pandor as new chancellor
Nelson Mandela University has appointed former Cabinet Minister, Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, as its new Chancellor.
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How the Australian peppermint tree is threatening local ecosystems
Environmental specialists are raising the alarm as the Agonis flexuosa, commonly known as the peppermint tree, shows increasing signs of becoming invasive.
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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.
