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Fresh off a stunning victory at the prestigious Valencia 10K in January – a performance that propelled her to the top of the 2026 world rankings – Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir has confirmed her highly anticipated South African debut. The world-leading star will toe the line at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, …
Celebrating its fourth anniversary on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K has firmly established itself as the perfect curtain-raiser to the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, South Africa’s premier road-running series. Renowned for its fast, flat route that consistently delivers world-class racing, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K …
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Quinton de Kock was the star performer of Betway SA20 Season 4, with his exhilarating performances captivating the crowds around the country. De Kock claimed the Betway SA20 Season 4 Player of the Year along with the Batter of the Year award. Paarl Royals new recruit Ottneil Baartman claimed the Bowler of …
In the days of apartheid it used to tickle me no end to see patrons and listeners earnestly bopping to these songs whilst not knowing at all the provenance or message behind them. Imagine a short pant white, with a right wing demeanor ‘goiing’ to these songs in one of Port Elizabeth’s (Gqeberha’s) disco, at …
To my mid the best way to make your clients love you to bits is if you can save money for them OR make money for them. The easiest way to do so as a rental agent is to get prepaid electricity meters installed for your landlords. After all who will sneeze at and additional …
The ANC/EFF coalition in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) has plunged the Metro into crisis with its constant failure to maintain critical infrastructure. What is currently unfolding in the Metro is not an unexpected disaster, but the inevitable outcome of years of incompetence, maladministration and political indifference. The most notable evidence of this decay …
GOOD Statement by Lawrence Troon, GOOD Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor: Residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality are facing a deepening electricity and water crisis, driven by decades of infrastructure neglect and persistent governance failures. Across the metro, communities are being stripped of reliable access to basic services essential for daily life and economic …
At a Glance – November 2025 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 33,705 (-6.5% MoM, -3.6% YoY) Average price: R410,620 (+7.1% MoM) Top seller: Volkswagen Polo (1,482 units) Trend: The used car market remains steady despite a softer November. Buyer activity suggests a healthy demand supported by competitive year-end dealer promotions. New Cars Sales: 39,158 (-1.24% …
Nelson Mandela Bay municipal workers protested in Kariega on Wednesday, demanding better security at the Cuyler depot. Dozens of Nelson Mandela Bay municipal workers blocked the busy Cuyler Street in Kariega on Wednesday with burning tyres and other rubble. They are demanding the municipality take urgent steps to increase security to stop the spate of …
The water crisis in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) has come to a head, warranting immediate and decisive action. The Metro currently has approximately 246 days of water reserves, which clearly shows that it is under enormous pressure. Although, technically speaking, it is not yet Day Zero, the Metro already finds itself in a …
DigitFMS, a leading African fleet management and vehicle security solutions provider, has officially launched Digit PS, an industry-first Autonomous Vehicle Defence System designed to counter modern vehicle theft, hijacking, tampering, and device stripping — without requiring any human action. Unlike traditional vehicle tracking and recovery solutions that rely on driver intervention and reaction time, Digit …
Now this may sound counter intuitive as Solar actually saves you money! But, it would be very prudent to ensure that you reduce your electricity consumption as much as you can BEFORE the installation of a solar system. The reason is simple – we all tend to ‘grow’ larger – more available electricity means more …
Port Alfred – The 2026 Port Alfred Easter Festival will once again bring a diverse mix of sport, music, culture and community events to the Eastern Cape coastline, with competitive surfing taking centre stage as one of the festival’s flagship attractions. The broader festival programme also includes the popular Bands Innie Bush Music Festival, reinforcing Port …
Who is the richest Head of State in the World? How Many African Heads of State Are Billionaires? Should Presidents be worth this much? Whilst listening to SA FM this morning on my way to work one of the callers stated that most African Heads of State are billionaires. Now, based on the perception of …
Cape Town, South Africa – 15 January 2026 – Space Ranger Fred, the children’s book series known for its humour-driven adventure stories, has announced an expanded vision aimed at helping children aged six to twelve build confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills through storytelling and real-world experience. The expansion positions Space Ranger Fred as a literacy-led …
Editor: After 8 months of low grade warnings here on MyNMB, on Social Media and in the NMB WhatsApp Media group I see many more people NOW amplifying them – as the available water from our dams reaches alarming proportions. BTW – the NMB trend continues – the latest dam figures were released yesterday, one …
As Nelson Mandela Bay residents return from the festive season with renewed energy, many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families, the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees, textbook purchases, and accommodation deposits for students entering universities and colleges. Yet, alongside this excitement, fraudsters …
After a standout 2025 season that saw him better four national records, Adriaan Wildschutt has set his sights on further record-breaking achievements in 2026. Wildschutt will return to the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K on Sunday, 01 March, where he aims to become the first athlete to clock a sub-27-minute 10km on African soil. …
Probably the strongest message that I have received from the Coega Maths and Science Programme (MSP) is that failure is just another opportunity to do better next time! In a nutshell, the MSP – a no-fee CDC CSI Initiative run by Eldon September – accepts pupils who have done well in subjects other than Maths …
Statement by Karabo Khakhau MP – DA National Spokesperson: The Democratic Alliance (DA) commends and extends our gratitude to the firefighters of the various Disaster Management teams, who have been working tirelessly in challenging and often dangerous terrain to fight fires. Numerous firefighters were injured, and some were treated for smoke inhalation – a sacrifice …
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Google has moved far beyond a single “chatbot.” Today, it offers a suite of specialized tools tailored for creators, researchers, developers, and marketers. Whether you need to build a mini-app without code or turn 500 pages of research into a podcast, here is your definitive guide to …
Dunlop Tyres South Africa has partnered with its Original Equipment partner, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), to launch a local supplier development initiative that brings world-class tyre expertise directly onto the production line at IMSAf’s Struandale plant in Gqeberha. The collaboration is designed to drive social enterprise development, strengthen localisation, and create opportunities for local …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) requested the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), Babalwa Lobishe, to launch a thorough investigation into the series of fires plaguing the Metro over the past two months. Although hot and dry summer conditions increase the risk of veld and bush fires, the nature and timing …
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Whilst sitting in a media room in Gqeberha this December I heard a fellow occupant saying that she was living the dream as all she wanted to do from High School Days was to become a journalist and report on the sport that we were watching. “Aah, a fellow member of the dying 4th estate …
Presenting the official Highlights Video from the 2025 Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip. Bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever! Relive the insane action from an evening of pure Moto madness in the Best Whip and Best Trick contests that took place at Montecasino in Johannesburg, South Africa. A Field of 30 of the best …
Volvo 122S Amazon In 1950, Volvo officially touched down in South Africa. The iconic Volvo 122S (Amazon) was assembled locally at the Motor Assemblies plant in Durban’s Wentworth district between 1960 and 1973 — cementing its place in the country’s early motoring heritage. More than just a car, the Amazon was a revolution on wheels, …
Gqeberha is set to welcome the New Year in unforgettable style as Betway SA20 brings a festive showstopper to St George’s Park on 31 December. This isn’t just a cricket match – it’s a full-day summer celebration packed with music, family fun and big-match energy in the heart of the Eastern Cape. Fans can expect live …
The six franchise teams have gathered and started their preparations for Season 4 of Betway SA20. The League has confirmed all the updated squads ahead of the competition opener between MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands on Friday, 26 December. Durban’s Super Giants welcome a familiar face to Kingsmead in Kane …
This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Eastern Cape summer outing, where cricket, culture, coastal energy and full-day entertainment come together. Gqeberha is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as St George’s Park transforms into a vibrant festival playground for a series of blockbuster fixtures from 28 December 2025 until 18 January …
