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Thirty-eight political parties and nine independent candidates will contest Nelson Mandela Bay’s 120 council seats in the November 4 local government elections
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Crowded ballot sets up fierce Bay fight

The battle lines have been drawn for control of Nelson Mandela Bay, with 38 political parties and nine independent candidates vying for seats as the race to govern the metro heats up ahead of the local government elections.

Liverpool's Swedish striker Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring in their English Premier League match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Sunday

Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola challenged striker Alexander Isak to raise his performance level after Isak scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Merrifield pupil Taylor Emslie captained the SA U19 team at the Junior World Surfing Championships in El Salvador

Emslie relishes World Junior Surfing Championships experience

For 17-year-old South African surfer Taylor Emslie, the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in El Salvador proved to be far more than a competition as she combined her own challenge with the responsibility of captaining the national…

Sentence proceedings for convicted sex offender Louis Lategan were postponed on Monday when he terminated the services of his advocate. He is pictured here at a previous court appearance
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Sentencing delayed after sex offender Lategan ditches lawyer for top advocate

In an unexpected turn of events, convicted sex offender Louis Lategan terminated the services of his advocate just as sentence proceedings were due to get under way on Monday — and replaced him with one of the top legal representatives in…

Ime Okon of South Africa celebrates scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on September 26, 2026.

Mosimane era starts strong as Bafana beat Guinea at Orlando

The Pitso Mosimane era started with this determined 2-1 win over Guinea that was secured through goals from defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini as the national team continues to win the hearts of the nation.