Local News
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Learners shine during volleyball regional awards
The Nelson Mandela Bay Schools’ annual volleyball awards were held at Lawson Brown High School, honouring players for outstanding performances.
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Aunt charged with murder of 6-year-old niece she allegedly kidnapped in Motherwell
Abigail Prins (6) was found in a shallow grave after being allegedly kidnapped by her aunt and the aunt’s boyfriend.
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Suspended NMBM City Manager continues to receive salary two years later
Suspended City Manager Dr Noxolo Nqwazi has reportedly received R5.8 million in salary payments since her October 2023 suspension over fraud allegations.
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Contraband seized in surprise raid at St Albans Correctional Centre
Contraband including drugs, weapons and cellphones seized during a surprise raid at St Albans Correctional Centre, highlighting ongoing security concerns.
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SAPS seizes R2 million worth of drugs in Gqeberha drug bust
Drugs valued at R2 million were seized by Mount Road SAPS members, marking a significant drug bust yesterday, 8 April.
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Remembering Dr Casper Lötter
The passing of Dr Casper Lötter struck a chord in the local, as well as the wider, academic and research community.
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NMB water crisis: Dam levels remain below 30% usable as losses mount
Water levels in Nelson Mandela Bay remain critically low, with the Business Chamber warning urgent intervention is needed.
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Airport land earmarked as Malabar Cemetery reaches capacity
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has identified 175 hectares of land below the airport for a new cemetery, as burial space across the metro runs low.
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Despatch police appeal for help identifying two murder victims
Police detectives in Despatch are appealing for public assistance in identifying two men found murdered on Sunday, 5 April.
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Court settlement reached in dispute over NMBM animal pound
The AACL and municipality settled their legal dispute over the animal pound, affirming municipal management without external oversight.
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