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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.

Celebrate Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of world-class live music at the Gqeberha Legends Festival – Heritage Alive, taking place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre (ICC).

Gqeberha Legends Festival – Heritage Alive celebrates Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of live music

The Gqeberha Legends Festival – Heritage Alive is an annual live music event held during Heritage Month at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre, celebrating the diverse musical heritage of Gqeberha and the Eastern Cape.

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Grenache grape moves from being industry footnote to eye-catching headliner

Grenache, once a blending grape in South Africa, has risen to prominence due to its resilience in warmer climates and the efforts of innovative winemakers, particularly in regions like Swartland and Piekenierskloof.

Gqeberha singer Andrea Boudrey will perform at Centrestage at Baywest on Friday night, paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton tribute headlines Gqeberha music show

A special one-night show at Gqeberha's Centrestage at Baywest will feature a new Dolly Parton tribute, honouring the late country music legend.

Womens Month 2026

The Herald Womens Month 2026

This special feature celebrates the remarkable women who are making their mark in our communities, industries and beyond. Take a moment to meet the women behind the stories, discover their journeys and be inspired by what they are…

The slang term larping means pretending to be someone you are not.
It originates from the word LARPing, which stands for live-action role-playing, a hobby where people dress in costumes and physically act out characters in a fictional story

‘67’ becomes SA’s most Googled slang term

A recent analysis of Google search data found that the slang term '67' was the most Googled in SA in 2026, with 131,600 monthly searches, while 'simp' topped searches in the Eastern Cape.

Bringing their "Thanks For Sharing" tour to Gqeberha are, from left, Vincenzo Mazzola, Brendon Roux, Roland Gaspar, Tamlyn Thomas
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Comedy tour brings laughs and support to Gqeberha charity

Gqeberha audiences will get the chance to laugh for a good cause when the Thanks For Sharing stand-up comedy tour arrives at The Music Kitchen on August 21.

An example of what can be seen at the ‘Unseen Together’ exhibition

New exhibition for Women’s Month delves into unseen challenges

'Unseen Together: A Visual Exploration of Illness and Disability', is a new exhibition for Women’s Month presented by the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Visual Arts at Nelson Mandela University.

Edge Day Hospital

Edge Day Hospital raises the bar with latest expansion

The unveiling of the hospital expansion marks a new chapter in hospital’s mission to provide world class healthcare.

The One Room Music and Comedy club founder Nomakhomazi Dewavrin has won a Herald Citizens of the Year award for her contribution to the arts and culture in the city

Mandela Bay creative sector champion Dewavrin scoops top award

Nomakhomazi Dewavrin has spent more than 15 years creating platforms and opportunities for artists and creative workers in Nelson Mandela Bay.

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Join Prestons and Marras Swartland Wines at The Tank Room this weekend for a curated tasting experience

SPONSORED | Join Prestons and Marras Swartland Wines at The Tank Room this weekend for a curated tasting experience

Hiddn field guide BonBon Shivambu explains about the humble dandelion
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Hiddn energy underpins gorgeous new Addo park concession

Hiddn is a new private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park, tucked away in the Zuurberg Mountains, concealed from the outside world by rugged kloofs, thick bush and a bumpy road.

Looking east from the main deck of our mountain villa as the sun rises behind the Zuurberg
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Bumpy road to mountain paradise

Directions to Hiddn from Nelson Mandela Bay.

The Fashion Theatre, in George on July 31, promises a dynamic and immersive programme featuring dance, drama, film and music
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George’s creative community brought together under one roof

Set to take place at the George Fashion Theatre on July 31, the production promises a dynamic and immersive programme featuring dance, drama, film and music, alongside an arts exhibition by the Young Art Masters Academy under the guidance…

Actress Linda Mtoba talks about being Lady Monster on 'The Masked Singer SA'.

Linda Mtoba’s daughter inspired her to join ‘Masked Singer SA’

Linda Mtoba says her six-year-old daughter was the inspiration behind her going under disguise for season three of 'The Masked Singer SA'.

Up and close with a white rhino during a game drive.

GARDEN ROUTE | Where beach meets best of the bush on Garden Route

The Garden Route is famous for its beaches, forests, lagoons and golf courses, but surely a game reserve this close to suburbia would be a pale imitation of the real thing, I thought.

Nompumelelo Sobopha

Why Nompumelelo Sobopha took a leap of faith to join ‘Married at First Sight Mzansi’

Season three of Married at First Sight Mzansi is causing all the right buzz since it premiered two weeks ago

Indigenous musician Zawadi Yamungu.

Zawadi Yamungu on Sama nomination, preserving indigenous music

Sama and Basadi in Music Awards nominee Zawadi Yamungu says indigenous African music belongs on the mainstream stage.

Chef de partie Sphelele Madondo

Grandma’s cooking laid foundation for Sphelele Madondo’s culinary journey

The chef de partie worked his way up the ranks — from washing dishes to mentoring junior chefs

Schalk Bezuidenhout is headed to Gqeberha with his new comedy show
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Talking Funny with Schalk Bezuidenhout

Ahead of his show at the Savoy Theatre in Gqeberha, Schalk Bezuidenhout speaks about his career turns, comedic rhythm, influences and heroes.