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Masakhe Indoda Club is proud to launch its winter merchandise sale, a tradition that is done yearly by club. Every June, Masakhe Indoda Club promotes men’s wellness with an ongoing initiative to uplift men and the community at large. This sale launch will take place in 20 June with men invited to put in their …
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The available water in Nelson Mandela Bay’s dams has slipped below 30% of storage capacity. While a drought continues in the area, current consumption is 93-million litres per day above the allocated limit, says Mayor Babalwa Lobishe. The situation is compounded by water losses of 63%, making Nelson Mandela Bay the highest water-losing metro in …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) clearly does not possess the expertise and managerial capacity to resolve the ongoing water crisis on its own. The Metro itself contributes significantly to the problem through failing to do routine maintenance and repair thousands of leaks, resulting in more than half the treated potable water being lost. According …
Drivers and members of the Uitenhage and District Taxi Association protested in the Sundays River Valley on Wednesday. Scores of taxi drivers blocked busy streets in and around Nqweba, formerly known as Kirkwood, on Wednesday to demand that the potholed main road be repaired. The protest, led by Uitenhage and District Taxi Association (UDTA) and …
Let’s chat about one hyphenated word that is bandied about very irresponsibly when it comes to Solar Installations. I have seen many adverts, videos and postings about going OFF-GRID. So many in fact that the word “OFF-GRID” is used to denote any solar installation. The ONLY time that one can refer to “OFF-GRID” is when …
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is appalled by the reckless, wasteful, and fruitless expenditure of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, which has over a period of two-years and five months paid suspended ANC-appointed City Manager Noxolo Nqwazi, a cumulative amount of R5.8 million. In what can only be described as irresponsible conduct by a …
The 11,2% electricity tariff increase proposed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), which has been submitted to NERSA for approval, will place an unfair and unsustainable burden on residents and businesses who are already under severe financial pressure. Households are already contending with rising living costs and such a tariff hike will exacerbate the …
South African drivers are bracing for one of the biggest fuel price hikes in the country’s history. Escalating conflict in the Middle East, including the ongoing war involving Iran and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered major oil supply disruptions. Global oil markets have seen Brent crude surge past $105 per …
As tensions between Iran and the US continue to unsettle global oil markets, the effects are being felt far beyond the Middle East. The threat to supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz has kept energy markets on edge, and that pressure is now feeding directly into the fuel conversation in South Africa. Brent crude …
New POPIA Gated Access Code Puts Estate Logbooks on Notice – ATG Digital Warns ‘Clipboard Security’ Is Over. South Africa’s estates and office parks are bracing for a major shake-up at their boom gates. The Information Regulator is finalising a POPIA Code of Conduct for Gated Access that will directly impact how controlled?access properties collect and …
Algoa FM has refreshed its presenter line-up with new voices and reshuffles. Returning to her roots in Algoa Country is multi-talented presenter, actress, radio DJ, emcee and voice artist Anathi Seyisi, who grew up in Knysna. She will be presenting the Algoa FM’s seven to 10pm show and Saturday lunch from April 1, after moving …
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to inform residents that a fault has occurred at Tembani Substation, where the De Stades 6.6kV circuit breaker has tripped. Areas affected: Tembani / De Stades line. Operators have been dispatched and investigations are underway. At this stage, there is no estimated time for restoration. Further updates will be …
Port Alfred – Rip Curl and the Royal St Andrews Hotel will anchor the 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival surf programme with two key events at East Beach: the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by the Royal St Andrews Hotel, supported by Sea Harvest, and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup, a World Surf …
The DP World Lions will host the 2025/26 1Day Cup final at the DP World Wanderers on Sunday, 29 March at 10h00. This, after securing a 34-run victory over Goldrush Boland to finish top of the standings on Saturday. Meanwhile in Gqeberha, the Dafabet Warriors fell just short of claiming top spot, despite securing a …
South Africans and thirsty Nelson Mandela Bay residents, the numbers are in, and they paint a critical picture of Nelson Mandela Bay’s water supply. Whilst one significant dam level has increased, the biggest leak isn’t in the Western Region; it’s in our municipal infrastructure. Here are the facts: 65% of Nelson Mandela Bay’s water comes …
Boardwalk’s New General Manager Remembers the Casino Opening Boardwalk Hotel & Casino has announced that Sisulu Madondo has been appointed as the new General Manager from 1 March 2026. The seasoned gaming and hospitality executive replaces Tati Tsunke who has re-joined his family in Johannesburg. Madondo began his 26-year career in gaming and hospitality as …
As the world prepares to mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, and Autism Awareness Month throughout April, urgent conversations are emerging around how best to support children on the autism spectrum. With current estimates now at 1 in 33 children diagnosed with autism, families, educators, and healthcare providers are being challenged to rethink …
Algoa Bus Company drivers protested outside the company’s offices in Kosten, Gqeberha, on Tuesday morning. Dozens of Algoa Bus Company drivers in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality protested outside the company’s offices in Kosten, Gqeberha, on Tuesday morning. Their main complaint was that drivers were disciplined for not checking whether all passengers pay for using the …
PRETORIA: As South Africa continues to confront one of its most pressing educational challenges, improving and strengthening literacy among young learners, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) (Pty) Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) has concluded the 2026 Rally to Read in the Eastern Cape, delivering books, teaching materials and teacher aids to rural schools over …
South Africa – As the world marks World Optometry Day, Spec-Savers South Africa joins the international optometry community in recognising the World Council of Optometry’s 2026 theme: “A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care.” This year’s focus highlights how partnerships across the wider health system can strengthen early detection of serious medical conditions – …
Port Alfred – Rip Curl South Africa has confirmed that entries are now officially open for the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest, set to take place at East Beach, Port Alfred, during the Easter Festival, 3-6 April 2026. The GromSearch series continues to provide a critical …
The brands and organisations supporting the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup at East Beach. East Beach becomes the centre of competitive surfing during the Port Alfred Easter Festival. The beach hosts both the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup. Across four days, …
South African surfer Luke Thompson has qualified for the World Surf League Championship Tour, completing one of the most demanding journeys in professional surfing. The achievement places Thompson among the small group of South African surfers who have earned a place on surfing’s biggest competitive stage. For surfers coming out of South Africa, the road …
Specifically engineered for tight spaces, the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the world’s smallest smart switch. Its ultra-compact size makes it the ideal solution for South African 2×4 or 4×4 wall boxes, where space is often at a premium. With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many …
With households scrambling to save money on electricity costs ahead of Eskom’s looming price hike many are turning to Solar Systems as a solution. The concerns with Solar are mainly around cost to install and speed of installation. The principle around saving electricity is a simple one; “If you can measure it, you can manage …
JOHANNESBURG: The Dafabet Warriors claimed a hard-fought 11-run victory over NWU North West Dragons after defending a competitive total of 262/8 in their 1Day Cup encounter on Tuesday. After being sent in to bat, Warriors were anchored by a superb century from Matthew de Villiers, who struck 113 off 101 balls, including 15 fours and two …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) did not support the 2025/26 adjustment budget of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), despite it being adopted with a majority vote. The party’s decision was motivated by serious concerns about a lack of transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The biggest problem is the reallocation …
Port Alfred – The road to the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final runs straight through Port Alfred this year. The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by The Royal St Andrews Hotel and supported by Sea Harvest will decide which two South African surfers secure the country’s berths at the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final. The Port Alfred …
Residents of Westville informal settlement in KwaDwesi Extension in Gqeberha protested outside City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that council prioritise their community in its budget. In August, we reported on protests by this community. Trucks were torched. They were demanding electricity and a municipal layout plan for the provision of water, sewers and streets, and …
