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GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service welcomes the conviction and sentencing of 30-year-old Olwethu Kommani, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Motherwell Regional Court on Monday, 2 November 2026 for the brutal rape, kidnapping, robbery and assault of a young woman in Motherwell. The incident occurred during the early hours of 20 …
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If you look at the voting percentage trendlines for the major South African Parties that have been taking part in elections since the year 2000 a number of interesting observations can be seen. We looked the the IEC dashboard charting political parties fortunes and failures since 2000 – and only those that have been around …
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The recent blow to consumer pockets from ever increasing fuel prices was just the push that the local EV Industry needed. The talk around the braai fires has shifted from loadshedding to how to save money on transport costs. Listen carefully the next time that you are in such a conversation and notice that …
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A comprehensive roundup of top news stories, regulatory shifts, technical standards, safety alerts, and business trends reported across the electrical contracting sector during October 2026. Brought top you by Straton Electrical, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. 1. NECA 2026 Convention Highlights Smart Grid Integration and Workforce Expansion Overview: The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) …
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A roundup of top news, capacity milestones, policy shifts, and corporate developments across the solar energy sector reported during October 2026. Brought to you by Straton Solar. 1. Germany Reports 40% Surge in October Solar Generation Overview: Data released by the Internationales Wirtschaftsforum Regenerative Energien (IWR) showed that solar power generation in Germany jumped …
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The Mandela Bay Development Agency will deploy its drone and CCTV surveillance infrastructure to support local law enforcement across its precincts during voting on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Operations will focus potential hotspots, and be guided by intelligence communicated by the South African Police Service and information from Ward Councillors. Drones will remain on standby …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, operated by the Mandela Bay Development Agency, is delighted to confirm the highly anticipated Betway fixture between Chippa United and Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, 28 November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15h30. The confirmation highlights the stadium team’s efforts to prepare the venue to welcome players, supporters and visitors back …
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Statement by Andrew Whitfield, MPL – DA EC Provincial Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response from residents across the Eastern Cape during the two days of special voting. Our teams across the province have reported an overwhelmingly positive reception, reflecting residents’ frustration with the state of their municipality and …
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Civil Society Coalition wishes to reaffirm its position as an independent, non-partisan platform following recent public expressions of political allegiance and campaigning by its spokesperson, Mr Zukile Madikane. The Coalition regards its political independence as a fundamental principle of its formation and mandate. It is therefore important to clarify that the …
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is investigating a case of arson following an incident at the home of a ward councillor candidate for Ward 50 in Kariega on the night of Monday, 2 November 2026. At approximately 22:35, police were summoned to a residence in Kariega, where it is alleged …
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Statement by Andrew Whitfield MPL – DA Eastern Cape Provincial Leader: The Democratic Alliance condemns, in the harshest terms, the petrol bombing of Nelson Mandela Bay’s Ward 50 candidate, Kayzel Forbes, home last night. We stand in solidarity with Forbes and her loved ones. This isolated incident, which took place shortly after 10 pm last …
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As expected, South Africa has been excluded from preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). The US is currently Nelson Mandela Bay’s fourth largest export market, with products such as vehicles, automotive components, other machinery and equipment, processed precious metals, ferro-alloys, citrus, mohair, and manganese exported from the Eastern Cape’s ports …
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) preliminary draft report for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro indicates that a total of 32,955 special vote visits were recorded on the first day of special voting, held on Monday, 2 November 2026. The reported figure comprises 28,730 visits at voting stations and 4,225 home visits, reflecting the …
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Dear Donald: South Africa has Stronger Electoral Laws than the USA I am sure most of us have heard and/or seen clips of USA President Donald Trump promising American Citizens $5000 each if the Republicans win the House of Representatives vote in the Senate. If you, like me, have been grappling with the notion that …
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Dance and music have always existed as collaborative forces, adding scale, emotion, intimacy and meaning to each other. WGRUV Dance Company use a wide range of music from across time and around the world in their choreography, and in their final season for 2026, Angels In Africa, the company will be welcoming musicians Sizekile Shuba …
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Ms. Andrea Von Holdt, Environmental Manager at the Coega Development Corporation In August 2026, a group of suspected poachers was apprehended in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The successful operation not only reaffirmed the Coega Development Corporation’s (Coega) unwavering commitment to conserving fauna and flora in the SEZ, but demonstrated how effective communication, cross-departmental …
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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Safety and Security Directorate teams are deployed across the Metro, working alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure that the 2026 Local Government Elections are conducted in a safe, free and fair environment. So far, no incidents of protests or voter intimidation have been reported as special voting continues …
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The Mandela Bay Development Agency is proud to bring the Mandela Bay Film Festival to Gqeberha and Kariega from 17 – 19 November 2026. Festival partners include the Mandela Bay Development Agency, Afree Cinema, the National Film and Video Foundation, East Cape Development Corporation, the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council, and Mpuma Kapa …
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The Proteas Women’s maiden home tour against Australia will now take place from 24 March – 18 April 2027 after the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy was confirmed for 14 – 28 February The historic bilateral tour will include three T20 Internationals (T20Is) on 24, 27 and 30 March in Kimberley, Benoni and Potchefstroom and …
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Since July 2025 I have been running an investing experiment using the Easy Equities Investing App. I set out to invest R50.00 per month in two different exchange traded funds using a normal investing account and a Tax Free Savings Account. The fixed monthly amount started in July 2025 with R50.00 in each account and …
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Record numbers of men, women, and children from all walks of life and backgrounds united for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa on Saturday, October 31. Thousands walked side by side, each step a tribute to someone cherished, a life loved, a battle fought. While the Big …
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Gqeberha – A patch left after home carpet spot cleaning is not always the original stain. Dirt-attracting residue or colour damage can leave the owner facing a different problem, and True Clean is encouraging residents to explain what they have already applied before arranging a clean. The distinction is supported by the Institute of Inspection, …
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Gqeberha – Reaching for a spray after cockroach bait has been placed can work against the treatment the household is trying to support. True Clean is advising residents to check their treatment instructions before adding another product around baited areas. The issue is compatibility. Certain repellent products can contaminate bait or make its placement unattractive …
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Ford South Africa employees and dealer partners contributed more than 8,000 volunteer hours to 29 community projects during its 2026 Global Caring Month programme. Traversing both the Silverton Assembly Plant, Struandale Engine Plant and the national dealer network; these projects supported education, food security, disability support and care for children and local families. This included …
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GQEBERHA – Members of the SAPS Gqeberha K9 Unit have arrested six suspects and recovered suspected stolen copper cables valued at approximately R500 000-00 following a successful operation conducted in the early hours of Friday, 30 October 2026. The SAPS Gqeberha K9 Unit received information regarding a white Mercedes-Benz minibus travelling towards Gqeberha. The vehicle …
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Editor: This is NOT a paid for or asked for post. Forgive us if we get excited when we see entrepreneurs with South African Roots making real waves in countries outside our borders. They raise the profile of South Africa and, in a small way, that encourages people to travel to, invest in and just …
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One has to wonder why it takes the Metro longer than nine montths to NOT, for example, Installsurveillance cameras with armed response to the Chatty Substation. In that time babies have been dropping all over the Metro – maybe because that human activity is not subject to any political injection. Nearly nine months after the …
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The following speech was delivered by DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, at the Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga rallies in the Eastern Cape today. Molweni, Nelson Mandela Bay! Good afternoon, Gqeberha! It is wonderful to be back in this beautiful city. And thank you to every person who has come here today because you care about …
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GQEBERHA – A crime intelligence-driven operation in the early hours of Thursday, 29 October 2026, led to the successful recovery of five unlicensed firearms and the arrest of four suspects in Walmer township, Gqeberha. At approximately 01:00, members of the Motherwell and Mount Road Tactical Response Team (TRT) rendered tactical operational support to the Provincial …
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