Your Weather Forecast for 21 January 2026:
Sunny Today with temperatures from 18 to 23 degrees.
Wind from the East ranging from 15 to 19 km/h. Wind gusts to peak at 53 km/h at 5:00 pm
No Rain forecast.
Local News headlines for the day:
Daily Maverick: Nelson Mandela Bay metro police arrest taxi driver transporting 40 passengers — most of them schoolchildren
The minister of transport, Barbara Creecy, has called for national action on scholar transport safety following the minibus taxi crash in…
HeraldLIVE: More Nelson Mandela Bay schools to ban smart devices
A growing number of Nelson Mandela Bay schools will introduce a 100% smart device-free policy from the 2026 academic year,…
Daily Maverick: Save water, metro says — while Nelson Mandela Bay’s leaks run for months
Nelson Mandela Bay residents are being urged to reduce water use as the metro battles a backlog of more than 2,000 leaks,…
Daily Maverick: Metro slides backwards — audit finds seven serious failings in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Bay has received a qualified audit for the second consecutive year, with the Auditor-General flagging seven major financial and…
HeraldLIVE: Nelson Mandela Bay musician takes his craft back to the high seas
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and nearly three decades of music behind him, Nelson Mandela Bay musician Jon Muller is once again…
HeraldLIVE: Nelson Mandela Bay schools to ban smart devices in 2026
A growing number of Nelson Mandela Bay schools will introduce a 100% smart device-free policy from the 2026 academic year,…
YouTube Catchup for the Day:
MATRIC RESULTS MOTHERWELL PKG 6PM 130126: Motherwell schools in Nelson Mandela Bay continue to achieve over 90% pass rates. James Jolobe, the school that faced vandalism, pushed through the challenges and became the second highest performer in Motherwell.
Nelson Mandela Bay once again facing growing concerns over water security: Nelson Mandela Bay is once again facing growing concerns over water security, as dam levels continue to drop and daily water usage remains well above national guidelines. The situation is being compounded by extreme heat and a concerning weather outlook. With below-normal rainfall expected for the coming months, officials, business leaders and residents are warning that urgent action is needed to prevent another water crisis. Sisipho Ngcumbe reports. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Matric Class of 2025: Anganathi Xego: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality celebrates Anganathi Xego for achieving a Bachelor’s pass despite challenging circumstances—proof that focus, discipline, and support lead to success. Her message to the Class of 2026: Stay focused, start early, work together, listen to your teachers, rest well, and stay positive.
Matric Class of 2025 | Walmer High School: The Principal of Walmer High School, Mr Siyanda Sitsheke, shares the remarkable journey of how the school transformed into a centre of academic excellence—through vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to learner success.
Enjoy your day Nelson Mandela Bay.
