Despite Eskom reporting a R30.3bn profit, South African municipalities owe the utility over R120bn in overdue electricity debt, threatening Eskom’s financial sustainability and the national economy
For many residents growing up in Gqeberha, they will have fond memories of their misspent youth enjoying the St George’s Park swimming pool and usually a meander at Art in the Park on the weekend.
Cosatu, a long-time ally of the ANC, has directly blamed the ruling party for the collapse of many municipalities across South Africa, marking a significant shift in the alliance’s political dynamics.
Given his many notable successes in African football, Pitso Mosimane has all the attributes needed to keep Bafana Bafana moving on an upward trajectory ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
In some communities, art is not just about entertainment; it is a lifeline for people to make something better of their lives. Art gives hope.
The Dafabet Warriors, coming off a highly successful 2025/2026 season where they won the CSA T20 Challenge and reached the Four-Day Series final, are entering the new season as strong contenders across all domestic cricket formats.
Two Zwide residents allege that people dressed as police officers entered their homes on September 4, assaulted them, demanded information about a firearm, and stole cash and valuables.
Nelson Mandela Bay faces a paradox where a high unemployment rate coexists with manufacturers struggling to fill skilled positions. A recent audit reveals that recruitment for specialised roles is extremely difficult, highlighting a…
The Port Alfred community responded to the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl by capturing the fugitive suspect and handing him over to police without harm, demonstrating respect for the law and proper community policing.
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality attempted to rapidly write off R23bn in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure without fully investigating the details or providing supporting reports to councillors. Why?
SA recorded a 9.5% decrease in murders in the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with 546 fewer people killed compared with the same period a year earlier, police minister Firoz Cachalia said in May.
Pictures of broken toilets, mounting rubbish and filthy needles on page 1 of The Herald on Tuesday reveal the shocking conditions at the municipality-run Elizabeth Stuurman Old Age Home in Schauderville.
August is Women’s Month but violence against women in SA is out of control.
Wise recruitment by shrewd head coach Adrian Birrell, coupled with the retention of key players, has ensured the Sunrisers Eastern Cape will once again be among the frontrunners for glory when the Betway SA20 tournament blasts off in…
The Eastern Cape education department’s decision to pilot an online school admissions system is a welcome step forward.
Every year, SA marks Women’s Day on August 9. For some, it has become another public holiday. For others, it is an opportunity for businesses to launch Women’s Month promotions. However, the day’s true significance deserves greater…
The migration of almost one million people from the Eastern Cape over the past decade should not be dismissed as an inevitable search for greener pastures.
We have become accustomed to stories about sewage spills, burst pipes and failing infrastructure.
Few issues unite Nelson Mandela Bay’s political parties quite like the state of the city’s streetlights.
Another provincial rugby season has come and gone without the EP Elephants lifting silverware, winning promotion to the Currie Cup Premier Division or acquiring a much-needed sponsor.
