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The Proteas Women are in Karachi where they will face off against Pakistan in a six-match limited overs series. The series consists of three T20 internationals before three one-day internationals, all of which will be played in Karachi between September 1 and 14. In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we speak to  sports broadcaster Derek Alberts who is in Pakistan about the gees in Ka...

Asonele Melapi started the Nokwanda Patocka GBVF Foundation to assist victims following her sister’s murder. The organisation's efforts has led to Melapi being recognised as The Herald Nelson Mandela University Citizens of the Year award winner in the gender-based violence category. Today on The Herald S’wana Know? Podcast we chat to Melapi as she shares her journey with us. The Herald

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 in recent months. While new restaurants have moved in to Richmond Hill and...

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 of Radio. In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with Adams.  The Herald

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 in February and in April The Bala Family came to our screens. S’wana Know podcast host Annelisa Swana speak...

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 neglect”, like many other historic buildings in the Bay. In Behind The Herald Headlines wi...

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 four debutant call-ups named in a strong, yet youthful 16-man squad. In That Weekend Feeling...

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 for this heartfelt discussion and share with us in the comments what your experience has been. The Herald

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 an intruder in her Richmond Hill home on Women’s Day and Leand...

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 a calf injury, Am had knee issues and De Jager had chest problems. They have been placed on standby wi...

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. The Herald

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 this week, we speak to Gardiner about what this award means to him. The Herald

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, six cities, 33 matches and 102 local and international players. The season two auction takes place on...

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 in which close protection officer Phillip Solomon was involved in an accident while driving Van Niekerk’s official...

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 semi-finalists Asande Mchunu and Cara Geduld and they share their journeys with us. The Herald

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 Festival in Scotland. Her show, A Star is Born — the Rise and Fall of Judy Garland, premiered at the Umti...

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 us as we chat all things Barbie. The Herald

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 on Monday and close on August 4.  Sport, recreation, arts and  culture political head Bassie Kamana said t...

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 School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy. Dr Siyabulela Fobosi, senior research...

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. The Herald

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 Gift of the Givers spent Mandela Day with the school on the outskirts of Gqeberha. In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann...

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 in a thick layer of snow which several routes to be closed by the department of transport. Sampso...

Today we catch up with author, broadcaster and Chief Commissioner at International Trade Administration Commission, Ayabonga Cawe, as he speaks about his upcoming book, his work at ITA and so much more. The Herald

Killed for the money.  Sound like a movie title? No. This was the headline of a front-page article in The Herald this week, highlighting a worrying trend of criminal syndicates targeting the elderly, poor and those without family support in insurance-linked murders. Nelson Mandela Bay police district commissioner Major-General Vuyisile Ncata said on Monday that the metro was grappling with a serie...

“A constant battle every day,” is how Lionel de Lange describes being in war-torn Ukraine. De Lange, co-director of Warriors of Wildlife, is back in Ukraine, this time in Kherson, to help and rescue animals including abandoned animals and domestic pets, strays, a black leopard and a jaguar in the east of Ukraine. In That Weekend Feeling With Daron Mann this week, the 58-year-old who has visited th...