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Baakens Valley, get ready! On 23 December, the legendary Watershed hits the stage at Bridge Street Bistro & Smokehouse to celebrate 25 years of acoustic rock excellence! From timeless hits like Indigo Girl and Letters to exciting new favourites, Watershed brings their signature sound and Craig Hinds’ iconic vocals for a night of unforgettable live …
Prime Circle LIVE at Bridge Street Celebrate 25 years of Prime Circle, South Africa’s multi-platinum rock legends at Bridge Street Bistro & Smokehouse! Book your tickets for an unforgettable performance with songs across their eight studio albums! Joined by rising rock band – CANTREL – this year we’re bringing you a powerhouse mix of rock, …
Rooksein LIVE at Bridge Street Straight out of Potchefstroom, Rooksein is bringing their electric blend of Afrikaans and English music to the stage! Since hitting the South African music scene in 2018, this powerhouse trio (Megan Tait, Dian André Maritz, and Renier van der Westhuizen) is known for their energetic performances, and the kind of …
Welcome to Incredible! Betway SA20 is back, bigger and better than ever! South Africa’s premier SA20 cricket league returns for another unforgettable summer of action, entertainment, and family fun. Expect: Explosive cricket – massive sixes, flying stumps, and one-handed crowd catches. Unmatched entertainment – pyrotechnics, face painting, kids’ activities, fan cams, music, and giveaways. Electric …
The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch alien clearing for November 2025 will be on Saturday 08 November 2025 from 09:00 to 11:00. We will be meeting again at the Fat Tracks Adventure Trail Centre in Overbaakens Road opposite the Astron Filling Station on the William Moffett Expressway. We are concentrating on this particular part of the …
Welcome to Incredible! Betway SA20 is back, bigger and better than ever! South Africa’s premier SA20 cricket league returns for another unforgettable summer of action, entertainment, and family fun. Expect: Explosive cricket – massive sixes, flying stumps, and one-handed crowd catches. Unmatched entertainment – pyrotechnics, face painting, kids’ activities, fan cams, music, and giveaways. Electric …
Welcome to Incredible! Betway SA20 is back, bigger and better than ever! South Africa’s premier SA20 cricket league returns for another unforgettable summer of action, entertainment, and family fun. Expect: Explosive cricket – massive sixes, flying stumps, and one-handed crowd catches. Unmatched entertainment – pyrotechnics, face painting, kids’ activities, fan cams, music, and giveaways. Electric …
Welcome to Incredible! Betway SA20 is back, bigger and better than ever! South Africa’s premier SA20 cricket league returns for another unforgettable summer of action, entertainment, and family fun. Expect: Explosive cricket – massive sixes, flying stumps, and one-handed crowd catches. Unmatched entertainment – pyrotechnics, face painting, kids’ activities, fan cams, music, and giveaways. Electric …
Welcome to Incredible! Betway SA20 is back, bigger and better than ever! South Africa’s premier SA20 cricket league returns for another unforgettable summer of action, entertainment, and family fun. Expect: Explosive cricket – massive sixes, flying stumps, and one-handed crowd catches. Unmatched entertainment – pyrotechnics, face painting, kids’ activities, fan cams, music, and giveaways. Electric …
Marianne Thamm: Round of Applause Daily Maverick brings acclaimed journalist, author and satirist Marianne Thamm to Nelson Mandela Bay for an evening of sharp humour, fearless commentary and trademark Thamm flair. Round of Applause is a witty, unflinching take on South Africa’s absurdities, laughter and resilience, a celebration of honesty, humour and hope. Supported by …
Step into the sonic world of one of the greatest bands in history with “Steve Graham’s Pink Floyd Tribute Show!” Prepare to be transported on a magical journey through the iconic soundscape of Pink Floyd, brought to life by the masterful performance of Steve Graham. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a truly immersive experience. Witness …
Come and watch Steve tear up the stage, playing legendary rock tunes coupled with his mastery on the guitar. His stunning projected imagery behind him amplifies the experience, transforming the stage into a world-class rock spectacle that captivates everyone. Steve’s energy is undeniable … electrifying & mesmerizing! Watch him bring his show to life which …
The GQ Comedy Festivals brings you the best of Gqeberha and South Africa! Come spend a day with us and enjoy comedy in Gqeberha like you’ve never seen before. Booking Details | CLICK HERE to Advertise Your Events for FREE Explore more Events Coming Up.
Jay Em partners up with legendary house music label Soul Candi for SOUL CANDI’S HOUSE Join us on the 8th November 2025 for the third edition of Soul Candi’s House in Gqeberha at Rooftop Garden Bar. Early Bird: SOLD OUT | Phase 1: R150 | Phase 2: R250 | Door: R300 Headliners: KALI MIJA ( …
The Groovemaster is back in GQ for his second last show for 2025 and this time it is the “The All White Party in GQ Featuring DJ Jazzy D” come join us for a night dedicated to all the Old School Lovers, This is the official Date night and if you single come party like …
The Betway Premiership 2025/26 action is heating up as Eastern Cape Premier Soccer League hopefuls, Chippa United Football Club, look to bounce back and turn their PSL fortunes around when they clash against seasoned title-chasing Soweto Giants, Kaizer Chiefs FC. The exhilarating Betway Premiership action will be coming to you live at the iconic Nelson …
The Exporter of the Year 2025 Gala Banquet is set to take place on Friday, 14 November 2025. Have you secured your seat at the Eastern Cape’s premier business celebration? This annual gala is more than just an evening out — it’s a night dedicated to acknowledging the achievements of Eastern Cape exporters and service …
Erratic funding by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has left established arts festivals scrambling. Arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie first stated his support for the festivals, but then announced he wanted a probe into their funding. None of the major, long-standing festivals, including the National Arts Festival, Open Book, and Woordfees, received …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) successfully passed a motion in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Council (NMBM) to hold individuals damaging traffic lights personally liable for the damage. This motion aims to shift the financial burden of repairing and replacing traffic lights from taxpayers to the guilty parties and their insurance companies. The NMBM …
GOOD Statement by Lawrence Troon, GOOD Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor: The GOOD Party is appalled, but not surprised, by Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk’s decision to leave South Africa on the eve of his criminal trial. This brazen act of evasion is just the latest chapter in a long and sordid story of impunity, …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes with great concern the violent protest actions in Bayland, a settlement in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), where residents are protesting the lack of electricity supply. During the protest, the M19 and R75 roads were blocked, and two trucks were torched. The Freedom Front Plus previously warned …
Protesters torched a bus in Westville, Gqeberha. Protests erupted in two informal settlements in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha on Tuesday. A bus was torched in Westville and a truck stoned in Bayland, as protesters demanded electricity and a plan for their settlements. Traffic was disrupted as tyres were burnt on the busy Uitenhage (R75) and Mission Roads. …
Protesters from Nomakanjani informal settlement blocked the R335 early on Wednesday. demanding to be moved to better land. About 300 protesters from Nomakanjani informal settlement in Motherwell in Gqeberha blocked the busy R335 Addo Road early on Wednesday. They say their shacks are waterlogged when it rains and they want to be allocated land elsewhere. …
The relevant authorities in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are commended for their swift and targeted action, which led to the safe release of 73-year-old kidnapping victim Theresa Minnie. Several suspects were also taken into custody during the subsequent operation. The success of this operation clearly proves that collaboration between various role-players is essential …
Senior land and planning official in Nelson Mandela Bay Owethu Phantshwa met protesters, including ANC ward 24 Councillor Xolile Vingqi. About 50 residents of Soweto-on-Sea, led by ANC ward 24 Councillor Xolile Vingqi, for three hours on Wednesday morning blocked entry to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Lillian Diedricks Building in central Gqeberha. Residents demonstrated …
It has been five months since the murder in Gqeberha of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, and there has been no public update from the police or any indication of progress in the case. Hendricks was reportedly the world’s first openly gay imam. He lived in Cape Town and ran the Inner Circle, an organisation helping queer …
There is a hole in the floor of Thobile Saza’s bungalow. Like others in Motherwell NU30 in Nelson Mandela Bay, Saza and his family are still waiting for the house they were promised years ago. Thobile Saza and his family were moved from their shack to temporary housing in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay, during the …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly objected to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro’s (NMBM) draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year due to its excessive tariff increases that will place residents under further financial strain. The proposed tariff hikes include: 5% for assessment rates 5,5% for water and sanitation 6% for refuse removal 12,8% …
GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile, GOOD National Youth Chairperson: From the moment a child is born in South Africa, they face barriers in every direction. If they’re lucky, they’ll survive a chronically underfunded healthcare system. If their home is unstable, the chance of receiving help from an overwhelmed and under-resourced social worker is slim, especially …
The news that Goodyear South Africa is closing its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage/Kariega comes as a severe blow to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) and the local economy. More than a thousand workers and their families face an uncertain future. This is a Metro where unemployment already stands at a staggering 33% and the …
