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Marc Lottering brings his brand-new stand-up comedy show, 'Ankle Marc', to Centrestage at Baywest for two performances on Friday and Saturday

Veteran comedian Lottering returns with fractured ankle tales

Veteran South African comedian Marc Lottering brings his new stand-up show, "Ankle Marc", to Gqeberha for two nights, focusing on recent personal experiences, including a fractured ankle.

Second-year public relations students from Nelson Mandela University host the Judo for Her Safety campaign to equip young women with practical self-defence skills

Love Sport Africa partners with students for safety campaign

Nelson Mandela University public relations students partnered with Love Sport Africa to host the Judo for Her Safety campaign, addressing gender-based violence by teaching young women practical self-defence skills.

Ripples for Change is determined to change SA for the better by providing rural children with quality education

Ripples for Change empowers girls with self-defence lessons

Ripples for Change is launching a gender-based violence prevention programme in rural Eastern Cape high schools after a series of murders of women on the East Rand.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, left, and captain Siya Kolisi both hail from the Eastern Cape

Boots drive gives Eastern Cape rugby hopefuls new footing

Boots for the Boys & Girls is a new initiative in the Eastern Cape that collects pre-loved rugby boots from school leavers and redistributes them to young players from disadvantaged communities.

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis addresses a meeting at the Fairview Sports Centre on Monday

Fighting crime surge key to turning Bay around, says DA

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has put Nelson Mandela Bay’s violent-crime crisis at the centre of its campaign, saying five of the metro’s police precincts rank among SA’s 13 worst murder hotspots.

Businessman Sandile Zungu speaks on entrepreneurship at Nelson Mandela University

NMU urges students to 'think beyond your degree'

Nelson Mandela University is urging students to look beyond traditional career expectations as high unemployment persists in the Eastern Cape, even among graduates.

Church leaders from across Nelson Mandela Bay have joined forces to urge voters to scrutinise candidates’ character, competence and track records ahead of the November 4 local government elections

Bay church leaders urge voters to look beyond party loyalty

A coalition of Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders has urged voters to look beyond party loyalty and evaluate election candidates based on character, competence, and accountability ahead of the local government elections

The Battiss Art Festival in KwaNojoli (Somerset East) aims to raise funds for the non-profit Walter Battiss Art Museum

Battiss Art Festival mixes colour, culture, community

From 24 to 27 September 2026, the historic Eastern Cape town of KwaNojoli (formerly Somerset East) will come alive with colour, creativity and community spirit for the Battiss Art Festival, hosted by the Walter Battiss Art Museum.

The Hollard Daredevil Run on October 23 is aimed at raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of screening
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Daredevil Run rallies men against prostate cancer

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the Hollard Daredevil Run marks the occasion with a renewed call to action for South African men to prioritise their health and get screened.​

The National Sea Rescue Institute rescued a truck driver from the Gamtoos River on Friday night

Truck driver rescued after three-hour ordeal on flooded bridge

A routine Friday night journey to collect a load of citrus turned into a three-hour rescue ordeal when a truck became trapped on a low-lying bridge as the swollen Gamtoos River surged around it.

An Isuzu bakkie was seized after a shootout between police and a group of suspects who allegedly robbed a church in Gqeberha at the weekend

Flying Squad swoop on suspect after Gqeberha church robbery

A swift response by members of the Gqeberha Flying Squad resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect and the recovery of two firearms and ammunition after a robbery at a church in New Brighton.

Four people were killed in two separate shootings in Nelson Mandela Bay at the weekend

Two double murders rock Nelson Mandela Bay

A man and his wife were shot dead in front of their eight-year-old child on Friday night in the first of two double murders in Nelson Mandela Bay at the weekend.

Singer Nadine is always up for an adventure, whether in her music career or jumping out of a plane

Skydiving and sold-out shows: Nádine shares her journey

Nádine reflects on her adventurous career as a musician, highlighting memorable moments such as performing for massive crowds, taking career risks by producing her own album, and spontaneously skydiving.

Being named a beneficiary of this year’s SPAR Women’s Challenge has brought joy to Northwood Children’s Hospital founder Maureen Lamb and resident Jordan Texeira Picture: FULL STOP COMMUNICATIONS

Timely boost for Northwood hospice as it makes plans to expand

Gqeberha based Northwood Children’s Hospice, which assists young people presenting with life-limiting illnesses, has received a big boost in the form of a R50,000 donation.

Neuro physiotherapist Dietlind Gouws has qualified as an internationally accredited Bobath instructor

Top Eastern Cape neuro physio joins SA’s Bobath elite

Eastern Cape neuro physiotherapist Dietlind Gouws has joined a select group of specialists after a decade-long journey to qualify as an internationally accredited Bobath instructor.