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Faith Mtwana is a junior reporter at The Herald. She covers community news, human interest stories, and local events across Nelson Mandela Bay.

Nathan du Preez is using his practice journey ahead of a planned Guinness World Record attempt to raise awareness about homelessness and addiction

Rolling for a cause: Skateboarder ready for 20,000km challenge

Skateboarder Nathan du Preez is using an epic journey on the road to raise awareness about homelessness and addiction by drawing on his own experience to help people often overlooked by society.

Misty Mountain Reserve’s unique Stargazing Cube features an automated bed that glides outdoors, allowing visitors to sleep beneath the stars
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Tsitsikamma gem claims top spot on BBC Lifestyle’s ‘Hidden Gems’

Misty Mountain Reserve’s unique Stargazing Cube has taken the top spot in the finale of BBC Lifestyle’s Hidden Gems: South Africa

Masifunde Youth Choir members depart for Germany on Sunday to embark on a two-week concert tour
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Walmer Township choir set to soar in Germany

Twenty members of the Masifunde Youth Choir departed for Germany for a two-week concert tour on Sunday morning.

An American fugitive wanted in connection with the alleged sexual assaults of two minors in Texas will remain behind bars after his case was postponed in the Gqeberha magistrate’s court on Friday. Stock photo.

US rape-suspect fugitive to appear in Gqeberha court next week

After two-year search involving Interpol, Robert Lee Redd junior is expected to be extradited to face charges

Michael Vosloo and Sonja Tifloen at the Kérastase x Bliss Hair and Skin Care luxury showcase on Saturday. Picture: SUPPLIED

Professionals brought together to celebrate hair artistry

Beauty event in Walmer ‘designed to combine education, innovation and creativity’

Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane speaks in Alexandria on Monday during a Freedom Day commemoration.

High-level meeting this week to address Makhanda water crisis, premier says

The ANC, DA and EFF held separate Freedom Day events on Monday, highlighting the challenges and achievements to date.

Seven people were killed in a head-on collision on the M17 between Kwazakhele and Motherwell on Monday afternoon.

Motherwell crash claims seven lives on Easter Sunday

A Renault Triber and an articulated Fuso manganese truck collided head-on

Rachel Kolisi launches her deeply personal memoir 'Falling Forward' at the Collegiate Girls High School in Parsons Hill on Thursday. Picture:
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Rachel Kolisi’s memoir reveals journey through loss, healing and rediscovery

South African philanthropist and author Rachel Kolisi officially launched her book Falling Forward at Collegiate Girls' High School

Visually impaired athlete Kathleen Flanagan with her running partner George Winship

Visually impaired athlete going for London Marathon, days after Ironman

At 39, visually impaired athlete Kathleen Flanagan is gearing up for the London Marathon in April, while balancing the demanding challenge of Ironman training just a week before the iconic race.

Motherwell cycling activist Mnkudla Matabeni.
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Eastern Cape cyclist on the road to inspiring youth

Motherwell cycling activist Mnkudla Matabeni uses long-distance rides to inspire youth and the homeless to rethink their potential. In 2026, he aims to grow his Cycling For Change initiative with support from sponsors.

Transport, community safety and liaison MEC Xolile Nqatha joined pupils and teachers to mark the start of the school year and celebrate the school’s academic perseverance.
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Education MEC launches 2026 school year

The 2026 school year was launched at Northern Lights Special School, where MEC Xolile Nqatha praised the school’s strong academic performance and resilience and handed over school resources as part of a back-to-school initiative.

Daniel Pienaar High School pupils, from left, Sibabalwe Masimini, Likhona Sixaba and Ntlahla Sapepa, all 19, are happy with their results

Technical schools face unique challenges, says Daniel Pienaar principal

Despite a challenging academic year, Daniel Pienaar Technical School’s 2025 matriculants achieved a 78.3% pass rate. The results come after several years of a steady decline, from 94.4% in 2023 to 84% in 2024.

Firefighters on the front line during one of the major fires that broke out in Nelson Mandela Bay and the Kouga region, with crews working around the clock to prevent the blazes from spreading.

Firefighting efforts continue across Nelson Mandela Bay and Kouga regions

Firefighters have been kept on high alert following a series of veld and bush fires that broke out across Nelson Mandela Bay and the Kouga region over the last week.

Stephany Kariuki, 23, whose coffee art keeps customers coming back for more. The Wiesenhof Coffee Shop barista works at the Life St George’s Hospital in Gqeberha
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EC barista stirs up winning formula with whole latte love

At just 23 years old, Stephany Kariuki has turned a cup of coffee into a canvas. The Wiesenhof Coffee Shop barista at St George’s Hospital recently claimed top honours in a national internal barista competition hosted by Wiesenhof Coffee.

The Animals in Wonderland Educational Wildlife Sanctuary in Crockarts Hope has been keeping children entertained during the school holidays with engaging and interactive wildlife programmes and events. Pictured are Jeru Greenfingers, right, with a Barn owl and her husband, Juan " Zookeeper" Claasen, with a Harris hawk during a presentation. With them, is Liam Pope, 7
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Eastern Cape wildlife sanctuary’s programmes foster love for nature

For the past 26 years, Jeru and Juan Greenfingers have been opening young minds to the wonders of wildlife at the Animals in Wonderland Educational Wildlife Sanctuary.