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Rubber bullets and stun grenades were used to control the situation as emotions flared in Airport Valley on Monday
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Bulldozers, sirens and soaring emotions in Airport Valley

Airport Valley residents were awoken by the sounds of sirens and bulldozers on Monday morning as the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality moved to clear the area to make way for a multimillion-rand housing project.

The rain may have come down but there was no dampening the spirits of those who took part in the SPAR Women’s Challenge on Saturday

Women’s race draws thousands as anti-GBV wave rises

Gender-based violence and inclement weather stood no chance against the magenta wave that swept over the Gqeberha beachfront at the weekend.

The Historic Richly House on Cape Road is standing charred, broken and abandoned

Fire-gutted heritage site now magnet for crime

A year and a half after Gqeberha’s historic Richly House was gutted in a massive blaze, it stands charred, crumbling and abandoned.

The Eastern Province Veteran Car Club hosted the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive for men's health on Sunday. The event started at Eastern Cape Motors, on the William Moffett Expressway, and finished at Something Good in Summerstrand. Brian Clark is pictured with his 1928 Riley

Classic car enthusiasts step on the gas to fight prostate cancer

About 90 classic-car enthusiasts took part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive in Gqeberha on Sunday, using their passion for vintage vehicles to raise awareness of prostate cancer and men’s mental health.

Gary Koekemoer shows bruising and cuts around his eye after a confrontation at Kings Beach on Friday. He alleges that Ra'ees Khan punched him. However, Khan says he acted in self-defence

Beachfront bust-up as tensions flare in swimming community

A confrontation after a swim at Kings Beach has left a Gqeberha environmentalist bruised and battered while bringing into the spotlight a simmering dispute in the city’s open-water swimming community.

The rhino calf is pictured earlier this year when its mother was dehorned

Rhino cow, calf poached in heartbreaking attack at Kariega reserve

A dehorned rhino cow and her two-year-old calf were killed in a suspected poaching incident at the Kariega Game Reserve, marking the first such case there since 2012.

A truck carrying manganese ore near the Port of Gqeberha. Transnet is seeking a private partner for a new export terminal at Ngqura and upgrades to the rail corridor serving it

Transnet seeks partner for R44bn manganese export corridor

Transnet has begun seeking a private partner for a R44bn manganese export corridor, which includes building a new terminal at the Port of Ngqura and upgrading the rail link from Hotazel

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.