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Cathleen Hendricks (44) was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment by the Oudtshoorn Magistrate’s Court on 28 August 2026 for money laundering after she pleaded guilty. It is reported that during April 2018 members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation based in George held a joint intelligence driven operation with the Oudtshoorn K9 Unit, …
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GQEBERHA – Bethelsdorp SAPS are seeking the assistance of the community in tracing the next of kin of an unidentified male whose body was discovered in bushes in Kwanoxolo, Bethelsdorp. On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, at approximately 14:05, police responded to a complaint of an inquest at the bushes over the bridge near Jurassic Park, …
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GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is appealing to the community to assist detectives in tracing the mother or any person who may have information regarding a newborn baby boy who was abandoned in Spondo Road, near a local shopping centre. On Saturday, 22 August 2026, at approximately …
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GQEBERHA – SAPS in Gqeberha is urging residents to remain vigilant and strengthen their home security following two separate house robberies at retirement villages in the Kabega Park and Mount Road policing areas. On 8 September 2026 at approximately 02:00, Kabega Park SAPS attended to a house robbery at a retirement village in Great West …
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GQEBERHA – Swartkops SAPS members recovered four stolen e-bicycles valued at approximately R500 000 in Wells Estate on Thursday, 10 September 2026, following information received regarding stolen property. At approximately 19:05, Swartkops SAPS Vispol members followed up on information regarding stolen property allegedly concealed at a house in Australia Street, Wells Estate. Four black e-bicycles, …
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The South African Police Service Eastern Cape, led by MEC for Community Safety, Mr Xolile Nqatha and the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata officially released the provincial crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year and the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year at the Moses Twebe …
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GQEBERHA – Chatty SAPS members have arrested a 38-year-old man and recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition during an intelligence-driven operation in Phola Park, Booysen Park. The members of the Chatty Crime Prevention Unit were conducting patrols in the Phola Park area when they received information from a community member about a suspicious man carrying …
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GQEBERHA – Swift action by Motherwell SAPS members responding to a house robbery in progress resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect and the recovery of a firearm, while a vehicle allegedly used in two house robberies was also confiscated. On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, at about 11:00, Motherwell SAPS members responded to a …
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Below is a speech extract from the True State of Metro Address delivered by DA NMB Mayoral Candidate Retief Odendaal MPL: Over the last 18 months, I have spent much of my time experiencing the day-to-day realities of residents across our diverse city. Together with the DA team, I have criss-crossed the metro, engaged residents …
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Exporters Eastern Cape has noted the news that Martina Biene, Volkswagen Group Africa Chairperson and Managing Director, will leave the company to take up a new assignment as Board Member for Sales and Marketing for Škoda Auto. Biene, who was the first female MD at VWGA, served in this position for four years and had …
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Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha station commander, said: At 20h36, Tuesday, 8 September, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were activated following a request for medical assistance made to NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) from a local Chokka fishing boat reporting a local adult male fisherman onboard suffering a medical complaint. EC Government Health EMS had been activated …
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GQEBERHA – SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing 58-year-old Vussy Sibuqashe, who was reported missing on 24 June 2026. Sibuqashe, who works as an electrician, reportedly left his residence in Extension 36, Briggs Street, on 17 June 2026 at approximately 14:00, to attend to a job in the Salt Lake area. …
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GQEBERHA – SAPS Kariega detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 20-year-old Oyintando Gqabi, who was reported missing on Monday, 7 September 2026. It is alleged that on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at approximately 11:20, Gqabi left KwaNobuhle by taxi, travelling to Kariega town. He arrived in town and was last seen …
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Statement by Dr Malcolm Figg MPL – DA EC Shadow MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure: The Democratic Alliance will write to the Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, requesting that all five procurement matters now under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) be placed under active …
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Hello everybody, The September 2026 WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien vegetation clearing will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are making good progress in this …
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GQEBERHA – Kelston Motor Group is partnering with Maxi-Cosi SA to raise awareness of child passenger safety this September. Every parent wants to know their child is safe when they get into a car. But as children grow, their safety needs change – and using the right restraint for their age, height and stage of …
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Nelson Mandela Bay: Sovereign has renewed its strategic partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber’s Trade and Investment Desk, reinforcing private sector support for efforts to attract investment, unlock business expansion and strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay’s economic competitiveness. The renewed commitment follows two years of significant milestones by the Chamber’s Trade and Investment Desk, …
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The True Victories at MJ’s Inter-School Tournament When 150 young judokas stepped onto the mat at MJ’s Judo Dojo on Saturday, 5 September, the focus quickly shifted from medals to maturity. Bringing together competitors from 15 schools in Gqeberha, Jeffreys Bay, and Patensie, the tournament showcased the impressive mental growth of its participants. From the …
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Gqeberha – The Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Bonginkosi Nzimande, in a visit on 4 September, identified the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a strategic platform for driving South Africa’s next phase of innovation-led industrialisation, signalling a new era of collaboration between government, industry, research institutions and academia. Speaking during the …
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Editor: I stand by my contention that we should have elections every year – maybe then we will get our City sorted by eager wanna be Councillors! Statement by Andrew Whitfield MPL – DA EC Provincial Leader: The DA has launched our Blue Blitz Clean-Up Campaign in the Northern Areas of Nelson Mandela Bay as …
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Statement by Jane Cowley MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Health: Patients in Humansdorp stranded after the Patient Transfer Vehicle meant to take them to Gqeberha broke down. The only other PTV servicing the area had been grounded for maintenance, leaving vulnerable patients without reliable access to specialist healthcare. Additional ambulances in Buffalo City today …
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The Faculty of Education and Career Services at Emeris Nelson Mandela Bay brought together principals, educators, education officials, parents and school communities to celebrate the work of its fourth year IIE Bachelor of Education in Intermediate and Foundation phase student teachers at its recent Service-Learning Showcase and Faculty of Education Career Evening. The event gave …
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Mark Dawson, NSRI Gqeberha station commander, said: At 18h07, Tuesday, 2 September, NSRI Gqeberha duty crew were placed on alert following reports on the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) water rescue committee of a manganese side tipper truck and trailer gone into the harbour, partially submerged under water, at Coega Port, Gqeberha. NSRI crew stood by …
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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa is beginning the phased introduction of Coding and Robotics into primary schools in 2026, but the Department of Basic Education has said the cost of teacher training, equipment and IT infrastructure means the subject cannot yet be made mandatory for every learner. Against that backdrop, more than 50,000 learners …
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Statement by Dr Vicky Knoetze MPL – DA Shadow MEC for Community Safety: Eastern Cape has the highest murder and rape ratios in South Africa, with 1,047 murders and 1,476 rapes recorded in just three months. Nelson Mandela Bay’s Flying Squad reportedly has no operational vehicles, while the East London Flying Squad currently has just …
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Kariega – Martina Biene is leaving Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) to join Škoda Auto as the new Board member for Sales and Marketing effective 1 October 2026. Biene became the first female to be appointed as the Chairperson and Managing Director at Volkswagen Group Africa in November 2022. The appointment was her second spell at …
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CHATTY – SAPS Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), joined by SANDF members found and confiscated three rifles at a house in Chatty on 02 September 2026. This followed after members of AGU followed up on information that led police to a shack behind a house in Marikana, Chatty. On searching the premises, three (3) rifles and 179 …
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JEFFREY’S BAY – A coordinated multi-agency intelligence-driven operation has successfully resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit narcotics at two separate premises within the Jeffreys Bay policing precinct on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. The team formed part of a massive, ongoing inter-provincial cross-border operations across the …
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On 1 September 2026, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality welcomed its new Senior Director for the Fire and Emergency Services Unit, Mr John Conway, bringing new leadership to one of the city’ s most critical frontline services. Conway steps into the role at a time when efficient emergency response, public safety and readiness remain key priorities …
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Editor: Despite the incorrect manner in which the municipality actioned the increase which was turned over by the DA court action, I am still struggling with this: “If your ancient father who is impossible to underestimate has a negative bank balance why would you reduce the amount of money you contribute to his well being?” …
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