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Crime in Richmond Hill under the spotlight

Crime statistics for Nelson Mandela Bay’s Richmond Hill look low, but a number of crime-related incidents, particularly opportunistic crimes, are not reported to police. So says Ward 5 councillor Terri Stander, responding this week to a Weekend Post article highlighting an increase in crime in the popular and trendy suburb…

31 Aug 2023 27 min

Baydu Adams speaks about his new biography

He wears many hats — those of his alter egos “Brenton”, “Boeta B”, “Bredley” and “Bradshaw” — and is also one of the founders of the city’s popular minstrel group the GQ Entertainers. Former Algoa FM programme manager Baydu Adams has also written his biography, The Cruel and Beautiful World…

26 Aug 2023 17 min

GQ takes on the small screen

This year, our city didn't just watch TV, we lived it! Three brand new shows graced our screens, and guess what? Every single one of them was filmed right here, amidst our city's iconic streets and landmarks. In January Gqeberha the Empire started, followed by The Real Housewives of Gqeberha…

25 Aug 2023 20 min

How do we save Bay’s historic buildings?

Newspaper House drew attention last week when a section of the roof seemingly caved in.This raised concerns among historians of Nelson Mandela Bay whose  hearts are set on preserving the city’s rich history. The Historical Society is afraid that Newspaper House might end up in a state of “demolition through…

23 Aug 2023 24 min

Matthew Breetzke discusses Proteas call-up

It was while chilling at home with his girlfriend that Dafabet Warriors batsman Matthew Breetzke received a call saying he would be joining the Proteas squad when they face Australia in a three-match KFC T20 International Series between August 30 and September 3. The enigmatic right-handed batter is one of…

18 Aug 2023 7 min

Kelly Kelz shares her pregnancy journey

S'wana Know what we have been keeping under wraps? Our very own Kelly Kelz has been on her first pregnancy journey. This week we talk to her about what the journey has been like, diving into the highs, lows and beautiful moments in between. Tune in to S'wana Know podcast…

18 Aug 2023 14 min

Experts share views on violence against women

The Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre has expressed concern about violence against women, particularly during Women’s Month. This comes after the brutal murder of at least two women in Nelson Mandela Bay this month. Physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt and mother of three Jacqueline “Jackie” Leander, were both fatally stabbed — Schmidt by…

17 Aug 2023 19 min

Robbi Kempson gives his view on World Cup Bok squad

Injury has cost the Springbok Rugby World Cup 2023 squad dearly, with star players Handré Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager not making the cut. The 33-man team was announced by SA Rugby president Mark Alexander this week.  The South African Rugby Union (Saru) said Pollard was struggling with…

11 Aug 2023 10 min

S'wana Know? with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman

Gift of the Givers this week celebrated its 31st anniversary and we caught up with the man who started it all, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman. S'wana Know? more about Dr Sooliman the husband, father and grandfather? Tune in.

10 Aug 2023 24 min

Adrian Gardiner talks about wild ride in wildlife tourism

Nelson Mandela Bay’s  Adrian Gardiner, who spearheaded the Eastern Cape’s move to wildlife tourism in the 1990s, has won a global award. The Skift Award is one of a number of international awards Gardiner and his Mantis team have won over the years. In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann…

10 Aug 2023 12 min

Cricketer Jon-Jon Smuts chats about becoming a Super Giant

Gqeberha cricketer Jon-Jon Smuts will be swapping the orange and black of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the blue of the Durban’s Super Giants when the second season of the Betway SA20 cricket tournament gets under way in January. The league kicked off earlier this year with six global franchises,…

4 Aug 2023 6 min

Bay mayor speaks on rental of luxury vehicle, Treasury withholding grants

Almost R7,000 a day. That is how much Nelson Mandela Bay ratepayers forked out for a luxurious Volvo XC90 rental, used to chauffeur mayor Gary van Niekerk around for eight days in July. Van Niekerk's office rented the mid-size luxury SUV from July 21, after an accident on the same day…

4 Aug 2023 18 min

Miss World SA semi-finalists share their journey

Stepping into the world of pageant competitions is a decision marked by courage and determination. While the glitz and glamour may seem appealing, the path to the crown is often steeped in hard work, dedication, and resilience. Today on The Herald S’wana Know? Podcast we chat to Miss World SA…

3 Aug 2023 18 min

LISTEN | EL's Kerry Hiles sets sights on 'nail biting' Ediburgh Festival Fringe

In this episode of That Weekend Feeling, Daron Mann catches up with East London’s renowned artist Kerry Hiles on her musical journey. Having performed at this year’s National Arts festival in Makhanda, Hiles is part of an established line up set to hit the stage in next month’s Edinburg Fringe…

28 Jul 2023 12 min

It's a Barbie World

The world has gone pink! That is the Barbie effect. Weeks before it premiered, everyone has been in a frenzy over the new Barbie film which hit cinemas last week. S'wana Know what has got every girl, boy, grandma and their pet rocking hot pink outfits to the cinemas? Join…

28 Jul 2023 13 min

Residents’ input needed in renaming project

Not a fan of Nelson Mandela Bay’s M4 being called Settlers Way? Then you have a week and a bit to suggest a new name for the highway. The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is calling on residents to submit written proposals for the renaming of municipal streets and buildings. Submissions opened…

26 Jul 2023 10 min

Is Mandela Day still relevant?

Has Mandela Day lost its meaning? That is the question we unpack on That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, as many participated in Mandela Day activities around the world. “The day seems to have been hijacked by marketing gimmicks,” says Dr Xolisile Ngumbela of the University of Johannesburg's…

21 Jul 2023 10 min

What do you like most about your culture?

In a rapidly changing world, the question of preserving cultural practices can be both intriguing and challenging. Join us on HeraldLIVE’s new podcast S’wana Know! with podcast host Annelisa Swana as we share our experiences, perspectives, and aspirations in navigating the beautiful intersection of tradition and modernity.

21 Jul 2023 17 min

Isuzu Motors SA surprises school with R1.2m donation

Staff, pupils and parents at St Albans Primary School broke out in song on Tuesday, singing “Thank you Jesus, Amen” as a R1.2m cheque was handed over. The donation — from Isuzu Motors SA — came as a surprise as the company along with the Isuzu Foundation, The Herald and…

19 Jul 2023 16 min

Winter Wonderland in the Eastern Cape, weather guru explains changes in our climate

It was a winter wonderland for most parts of South Africa as snow hit various provinces between Friday and Monday morning. In this episode of That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann, weather guru Garth Sampson takes us through the changes in our climate. Recently, Eastern Cape mountains have been covered…

14 Jul 2023 8 min