NMB in The News – 17 June 2025

• Peace officers say they are in the dark over their dismissals – The Herald

  The Herald
  … Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Swartkops-. GROUND ZERO: The Swartkops estuary is a central feature of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and …

• Fear and uncertainty around upcoming ANC regional conference after threats, brawls … – The Herald

  The Herald
  … Nelson Mandela Bay. HOUSE DIVIDED: ANC regional headquarters in Nelson Mandela Bay Image: FREDLIN ADRIAAN. Threats of violence by gun-toting thugs …

• What the youth of 1976 did not die for — a reflection from rural Eastern Cape

  Daily Maverick
  Nelson Mandela Bay · opinionistas · rural youth · Youth Day · Zimkhitha Final Juqu. Comments. click here to comment. All Comments 4. Rainer Thiel says …

• Nche wishes SA youth well as Boks get back to business – SA Rugby

  SA Rugby
  Springboks Barbarians DHL Stadium Italy Loftus Versfeld Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Georgia Mbombela Stadium Castle Lager Incoming Series Youth Day Ox …

• TRANSFERS: Chippa Win Race To Sign Exciting Royal AM Winger

  Hollywoodbets Sports Blog
  And with Bandile Dlamini on board, the flanks at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium might just become the most dangerous place for defenders next season.

• Bafana Bafana Succumb to Angola 3‑0 in COSAFA Cup Final as Palancas Negras Defend Title

  Central News South Africa
  … Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium final. Their performance in this year’s final echoed that dominance, sealing a confident 3‑0 victory over hosts South …

• Leaders Unite for Powerful Dialogues on Youth Empowerment and Skills Development

  Good Things Guy
  … Nelson Mandela Bay to Unlock Coding Skills. June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025 … Watch: Barefoot Cheerleader Captured Cheering Comrades Runners with Heart!

• GNU’s top and flop ministers; and the unexpected versatility of biltong – Daily Maverick

  Daily Maverick
  Talent pool — water polo’s grassroots revival kicks off in Nelson Mandela Bay. Organisers hope the new tournament will become the SA20 of water …

Gqeberha:

• Employees who allegedly defrauded GQ Spar of millions back in court – Algoa FM

  Algoa FM
  Nicole Bekker and Chantelle Erasmus allegedly defrauded Acres Spar in Gqeberha.

• Alleged baby snatcher released on bail – Algoa FM

  Algoa FM
  The Gqeberha woman embroiled in the kidnapping of two premature babies at the Dora Nginza Hospital has been released on bail of.

• Maratlulle shares dark art of forward play with rugby players – News

  News – Nelson Mandela University
  … Gqeberha last week. The 37-year-old former professional hosted a workshop focusing on the finer details of scrummaging, mauling and lineout play …

• Student living crisis exposed – DA oversight reveals crumbling conditions, commencing …

  Democratic Alliance
  The DA uncovered shocking, unsafe, and crumbling living conditions at a university residence in Gqeberha. Students face ongoing crises — from …

• Maratlulle shares dark art of forward play with rugby players | PE Express

  PE Express
  At the Gqeberha workshop he took a deep dive into the fundamentals. “Rugby has evolved, but scrums and lineouts remain the core of the game. That’s …

• Construction manager found unharmed in Gqeberha kidnapping case – IOL

  IOL
  Victor Themba Ngcobo, a 38-year-old construction manager, was found safe after a kidnapping in the Eastern Cape. His captors did not demand ransom …

• Kidnapped contractor found unharmed in Gqeberha – SowetanLIVE

  SowetanLIVE
  Victor Ngcobo, the Eastern Cape roadworks construction manager who was abducted last Wednesday on the R335 road between Gqeberha and Addo, has been …

• No going back, says anti-pollution activist – PressReader

  PressReader
  … Gqeberha “and it stank”. “I decided to compile a story of our struggles to get Buffalo City Metro to repair the disastrous Ihlanza pump station …

• Former chef to Mandela, Mbeki visits Bay to promote indigenous fare – PressReader

  PressReader
  … Gqeberha’s Feather Market Centre on Friday. It was organised by Love Afrika Eastern Cape, with the aim of putting African gastronomy at the heart …

• Peace officers say they are in the dark over their dismissals – PressReader

  PressReader
  Two civic-minded Gqeberha volunteers, who worked as peace officers for a decade, helping to police municipal bylaws, are challenging their abrupt …

Kariega:

• Criminal case opened after Provincial Hospital official accused of selling stolen equipment

  The Herald
  The manager of the Kariega scrap dealership was arrested but later released after the case was not enrolled at the town’s magistrate’s court. He …

• Rampant Gardens rack up another Top 12 win – The Herald

  The Herald
  Kariega side stretch unbeaten run to nine matches with victory over Star of Hope … Multisure Gardens continued to set a blistering pace at the top of …

Despatch:

• Child, 5, drowns in Despatch dam – SowetanLIVE

  SowetanLIVE
  A tragic incident unfolded in Despatch on Saturday afternoon when a five-year-old boy drowned while swimming with his two friends in a dam in the …