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Two arrested in Makhanda after body of girl, 6, found in shallow grave

A man and a woman arrested in Makhanda in connection with the murder of a six-year-old girl are expected to appear in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The child’s body was discovered today in a shallow grave at St George’s…

Police invite tip-offs after R15m abalone bust in suburb

Report suspicious activity, authorities urge as they work to trace supply chain Dried abalone and drying equipment worth an estimated R15 million was seized during an intelligence-driven operation in Walmer, Gqeberha on Wednesday 26 March…

Man arrested in Port Alfred suburb after Gqeberha hijacking

Security companies, citizen groups collaborate with SAPS in impressive operation Four suspected hijackers were arrested in Ndlambe on Thursday March 6, in a well coordinated operation involving the police and private security companies…

The Mandela Bay Arts Festival takes over the Bay

The 2025 Mandela Bay Arts Festival is officially here! From 22 February to 2 March, Nelson Mandela Bay will come alive with a spectacular showcase of music, theatre, comedy, dance, poetry and more – and tickets are on sale now. Brought to…

SANRAL cautions motorists of possible temporary closure of section of N2 Highway in Gqeberha

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the westbound carriageway of the N2 highway, between John Tallant and Settlers Way in Gqeberha, may be temporarily closed or reduced to one lane due to…

Motorists urged to be cautious in heavy rains

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has urged road users to be cautious on the roads as floods have affected its road network in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan…

Police rescue kidnapped Port Alfred man

A Port Alfred man reported missing and feared to have been kidnapped has been found and is safe. Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata has hailed the efforts of police members for their remarkable…

Police search for missing Port Alfred man

Nemato police are investigating a missing person report after self-employed Port Alfred businessperson Phindile Booi disappeared. Spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said the 56-year-old man had called a family member around 11am on…

Glass art exhibition lands in Gqeberha

Absa L’Atelier Gerald Sekoto Award winner and glass artist Malebogo Molokoane’s national tour for her solo exhibition has arrived in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The Gqeberha exhibition opens on Thursday, 18 April 2024, featuring a…

Off-duty Makhanda officers recover hijacked vehicle

A roadblock and chase through bush by officers from Makhanda’s K9 unit led to yesterday’s recovery of a vehicle hijacked in Zwide, Gqeberha. South African Police Service sopkesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said two off duty police…

NSRI rescues sea turtle

The NSRI’s Port Alfred volunteers conducted a rescue operation of a different kind yesterday. NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon said on Tuesday, 19 December, NSRI Port Alfred launched an NSRI rescue craft to respond up the Kowie River…

R1.2M of equipment and abalone seized in Gqeberha bust

One tonne of abalone, a ‘rubberduck’ inflatable boat and diving equipment worth R1.2 million were seized in a joint operation on December 9, 2023. Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) spokesperson Captain Yolisa…

Grahamstown K9 in highway abalone bust

Effective collaboration between the K9 units of Makhanda, Cradock, Gqeberha and Queenstown, who shared intelligence about vehicles transporting abalone, led to the arrest of a 46-year-old suspect and the recovery of abalone worth over R1…

DROWNING: An inquest docket has been opened after the wife of former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers reportedly drowned in Gqeberha on MondayImage: GARETH WILSON

JUST IN | Wife of ex-Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, drowns

An inquest docket has been opened after a woman’s body was found floating in a pool in Gqeberha on Monday. The deceased has been identified as the wife of former Springbok rugby coach, Peter de Villiers. The body of 62-year-old Theresa de…

Sibling Tigers Jasper and Jade during their relocation from Seaview Predator Park.Image: Four Paws

Siberian tigers get new start in Free State sanctuary after death of predator park employee

The Siberian tiger which killed a predator park employee in Gqeberha has been safely relocated to a big cat sanctuary in the Free State. Seaview Predator Park employee David Solomon was attacked and killed by the tiger, Jasper, on June 16…