NMB in The News – 20 July 2025

• Marching for Madiba: Motherwell unites against GBVF on Mandela Day – Algoa FM

  Algoa FM
  In the true spirit of Mandela Day on Friday, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police joined forces with Motherwell SAPS, community activists, …

• Junior Springboks aim to rekindle 2012 magic in Rovigo – OFM

  OFM
  Earlier this year, the Junior All Blacks edged South Africa 48-45 in a thrilling U20 Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in …

• Springboks must lay down a marker in Mbombela, keep innovating, stay out of the naughty corner

  Mercury
  At the risk of making Jasper Wiese feel worse than he already does, the red card at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium put his teammates under …

• DA victorious in highly contested NMB Ward 34 by-election – Eastern Cape

  Eastern Cape – Democratic Alliance
  The DA’s victory in the highly contested Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 34 by-election underscores the resilience of our support in the face of dirty …

• Hope on horizon for Nelson Mandela Bay auto industry – The Herald

  The Herald
  Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen welcomed the announcement. She said they were encouraged by the news as …

• By-elections: DA, EFF, IFP hold firm in E Cape, Polokwane, Zululand – Daily Maverick

  Daily Maverick
  The DA faced a very stiff challenge from the Patriotic Alliance in Arcadia, Nelson Mandela Bay, while the EFF increased their majority over the …

• Crucial NMB council meeting cancelled because acting city manager, mayor ‘not ready’

  Daily Maverick
  Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Babalwa Lobishe and acting city manager Ted Pillay arrived an hour late for a critical council meeting on …

• Automotive sector in EC says Trump’s tariffs reduce SA’s competitive edge – SABC News

  SABC News
  Operations Director at Jendamark Automation, Seigfried Lokotsch says, more than 500 people from the Nelson Mandela Bay region work in the company …

• Mandela Day: Food and community upliftments | The Citizen

  The Citizen
  In Nelson Mandela Bay, Minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramokgopa joined mayor Babalwa Lobishe on July 18 to lead Mandela Day activities as …

• Minister Maropene Ramokgopa joins Executive Mayor for Mandela Day initiatives in Nelson …

  South African Government
  … Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, will join the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, for Mandela Day …

• NMB to host inaugural water polo franchise tournament – Algoa FM

  Algoa FM
  Nelson Mandela Bay will host the inaugural event of a new national franchise tournament that will form part of the South Africa Water Polo Winter.

• Madiba magic sweeps through Nelson Mandela Bay – TimesLIVE

  TimesLIVE
  Kindness, humility and a spirit of ubuntu are personal traits associated with Tata Mandela and were displayed across Nelson Mandela Bay as dozens …

Gqeberha:

• Dr Rassie prescribing bitter pills for World Rugby – PressReader

  PressReader
  When the Boks were criticised, Erasmus tweeted a video clip of how the Italians cheated in the set scrums both in Pretoria and Gqeberha. The clip …

• Kolisi returns as Boks face Georgia battle – Cape Town ETC

  Cape Town ETC
  … Gqeberha, where the Boks demolished Italy 45-0. ‘It’s always fantastic … ‘The vibe is amazing, and we know it’ll be like Gqeberha, where the fans …

• Services | SAPS (South African Police Service)

  Services | SAPS (South African Police Service)
  GQEBERHA – The Nelson Mandela Metro Detective Intervention Task Team in Gqeberha are appealing to anyone who can provide information that can lead …

• World Rugby Rules on Springboks’ Kick-Off: “It’s an Intentional Violation” – Briefly.co.za

  Briefly News
  World Rugby has ruled on the Springboks’ controversial kick-off tactic against Italy played last weekend, in Gqeberha · Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus …

• “Just getting started”: Professional dancer’s moves at the Boks vs Italy game in Gqeberha goes viral

  MSN
  Professional dancer Justin De Nobrega’s electrifying performance during the Springboks vs Italy match goes viral after he strips to a Speedo and …

• Bok captain Kolisi not concerned about inexperienced front row to take on Georgia

  The Herald
  In their comprehensive win over Italy in Gqeberha … “The vibe at the stadium is amazing and we know that it will be similar to last week in Gqeberha, …

• Man suspected of double murder was a cop – The Herald

  The Herald
  The man suspected of shooting dead two young women at a flat in Central before turning the gun on himself on Friday morning was a police officer.

• Kolisi’s tour teaches his children about Rolihlahla in Gqeberha – PressReader

  PressReader
  Kolisi himself grew up in the township of Zwide, also in Gqeberha, where he faced significant challenges, including poverty. However, his rugby talent …

• Gqeberha cop allegedly kills two women, then himself – MSN

  MSN
  A 32-year-old police officer allegedly shot and killed two women before taking his own life this morning, 18 July 2025.

• BOKS’ SHORT KICK-OFF DEEMED ‘INTENTIONAL INFRINGEMENT’ – PressReader

  PressReader
  World Rugby have said the Springboks’ intentional short kick-off — done in the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha last Saturday, to force a …

• Boks’ short kick-off deemed ‘intentional infringement’ by World Rugby | The Citizen

  The Citizen
  World Rugby have moved to clarify the short-kick of law, employed by the Springboks against Italy in Gqeberha.

• Kolisi thrilled to be back as Boks look ahead to strong challenge against Georgia | SA Rugby

  SA Rugby
  Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back in action for the Boks for the first time this season at the Mbombela Stadium and said he …

• Kolisi expects physical Test against Georgia – YFM

  YFM
  … Gqeberha last week – where the Boks defeated Italy 45-0. “It’s always fantastic to play here,” said Kolisi. “The vibe at the stadium is amazing …

• Weather Warning: Dangerous Coastal Waves and Cold Front Hit Eastern Cape on Mandela Day

  Gauteng Tourism Authority
  … Gqeberha, meaning wet and slippery conditions on roads. Key Localities Impacted: East London, Gqeberha, Mthatha, Grahamstown, Jeffreys Bay, and …

• “Just Getting Started”: Professional Dancer’s Moves at the Boks vs Italy Game in Gqeberha Goes Viral

  Briefly News
  The incredible dance routine perfectly captured the joy of the Boks’ massive victory in Gqeberha. … Gqeberha for showing such great love and …

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