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Lionel Messi delivered two crucial assists, setting up Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, to lead Argentina to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup final.

Two women accused of killing one of the nine victims in Kempton Park appear in court

Ekurhuleni murder victim linked to Gqeberha

Nine women were found murdered in Ekurhuleni over the past two to three months, with one victim, Thabiso Nokulunga Mncunu, believed to have links to Gqeberha.

William Mwale

Community’s effort to keep Plett Arts Festival takes centre stage

After facing potential cancellation due to funding uncertainties, the Plettenberg Bay community rallied to ensure the continuation of the Plett Arts Festival.

Conflict resolution specialist Andre Vlok

Elite negotiation teams falter when diversity is misapplied

Elite negotiation teams often falter when diversity is treated as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic asset

The Moravian Brass Band Union of SA will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Feather Market Centre on Saturday

Moravian brass bands mark 75 years of tradition in Gqeberha

The Moravian Brass Band Union of SA is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a festival in Gqeberha, bringing together about 400 players from the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng for an afternoon of worship and music.

Children with the Olli Baton of Hope at the World Rhino Day event at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum. The kids are from Herbert Hurd Primary, Hermitage House, Kabega Primary, Capstone and Elsen Academy

Children unite for rhino conservation at art museum

About 300 people, including pupils from 10 schools, gathered at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum to celebrate World Rhino Day, highlighting rhino conservation through art and collaboration.

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.

Thousands of women will gather at the Gqeberha beachfront on Saturday for the 33rd SPAR Women’s Challenge

Women’s Challenge brings fight against GBV to the fore

Thousands of women from all parts of the Eastern Cape will gather at Gqeberha’s Pollok Beach on Saturday to honour those whose lives have been cut short by gender-based attacks across SA.

Empty seats dominate the Knysna council chamber after a special meeting to elect a new mayor collapsed without a quorum

Political vacuum grips Knysna after failed mayoral election

Knysna has been left without a mayor or functioning mayoral committee after councillors failed to elect a replacement for Thando Matika, creating a political vacuum over the departments responsible for running the town.

Rachel Kolisi hosted a screening of her deeply personal documentary, 'Falling Forward', at Boardwalk ICC on Wednesday evening
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Rachel Kolisi makes Gqeberha stop with ‘Falling Forward’

Rachel Kolisi’s 'Falling Forward' documentary, screened during her roadshow in Gqeberha, offers a personal exploration of her journey through divorce, motherhood, faith, and healing.

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Edge Financial Group presented donations of R25,000 each to four worthy organisations: NSRI Port Alfred, MIKS Foundation, Missionvale and Animal Welfare Society. The donations reflect Edge’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities in which it
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25 Years of Edge: A Proudly Eastern Cape Journey

Edge Financial Group, founded in 2001 by Edward Gutsche in Port Elizabeth, has grown from a local financial services provider to a trusted partner with regional and national reach.

Gino Fabbri shares moments with shoppers and staff during the SPAR Heritage Tour.

SPAR Heritage Tour brings communities together through music, culture and connection

The SPAR Heritage Tour, supported by SPAR Eastern Cape, celebrates Heritage Month by bringing live music, culture, and community spirit to towns across the province, including Port Alfred, Qonce, and Mdantsane.

Terres Travel Festival co-ordinator Laia Fava Dols announces the Terres de l’Embre Award for 'SPOILED'
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Film exposes risks of offshore gas drilling near SA coast

The South African film "SPOILED", which examines the environmental, social, and economic risks of offshore oil and gas exploration along SA’s coast, has won a top sustainability award at the Terres Travel Festival in Spain.

A vintage MG rolls on to the main arena at the Bathurst Showgrounds during the Bathurst Agricultural Show earlier this year. Classic and vintage car fans can enjoy a spectacular display of the best cars from across the province at the Port Alfred Country Club cricket field. Picture: STEVEN LANG

Port Alfred Classic Motor Show postponed

The Port Alfred Classic Motor Show, originally set for Saturday, has been postponed due to safety concerns after heavy rain left the venue waterlogged.

At the Entrepreneurship Programme winners event at Tavcor on Wednesday are, from left, Bulelani Veto (socio-economic development and transformation specialist at  Airports Company SA), Christopher Tom from Christopher Tom Studio (2nd place), Renee Viljoen from RV Laundry (1st place),  Lunathi Fudu from Graceful Earth (3rd place), and Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen

Bay go-getters rewarded at entrepreneurship awards

The top three winners of The Entrepreneur Programme in Gqeberha were announced, with RV Laundry Services’ Renee Viljoen taking first place and R50,000, followed by fashion designer Mahlubandile Christopher Tom and Graceful Earth’s Lunathi…

Suspended Nelson Mandela Bay municipal manager Noxolo Nqwazi
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Officials told to deny Nqwazi access to municipal buildings

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has barred suspended city manager Noxolo Nqwazi from City Hall and its systems, insisting she remains suspended despite a ruling that found its long-delayed disciplinary tribunal had no jurisdiction to…

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.

Gqeberha's Brandon Wilson is becoming one of Power Slap’s unbeaten international heavyweights
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How Bay’s Brandon Wilson became unbeaten slap-fighting heavyweight

South African fighter Brandon Wilson, known as the B-52 Bomber, has transitioned from boxing in Gqeberha to becoming an unbeaten heavyweight contender in the controversial Power Slap league, now based in the US.

After months of concern over Knysna’s water security, the municipality has maintained water levels and moved the town away from an immediate crisis
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Knysna lowers water restrictions but faces estuary pollution crisis

Knysna has lowered its water restrictions from Level 4 to Level 2 after successfully improving water security, but now faces a pollution crisis in its estuary, with E. coli levels at several recreational sites exceeding national guidelines.

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.