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MEC wielding whip on underspending EC municipalities

There are no holy cows when it comes to whether mayors or municipal managers who underspend their budgets are suitable to hold the positions they do, co-operative governance MEC Zolile Williams says.  “It’s either people shape up or ship out,” he says, as continuous underspending will result in poor service…

20 Sep 2023 9 min

Mieke de Ridder talks about Proteas debut in Karachi

Absolutely amazing.That is how Proteas Women rookie Mieke de Ridder describes her international debut, joining the squad on their tour to Pakistan that ended this week.In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, De Ridder, who encourages young women to pursuit cricket if it's their passion, tells us about…

15 Sep 2023 6 min

Shining a light on Gynecological Cancers with Dr. Melissa Pietersen

Whether you're seeking knowledge for yourself, a loved one, or just to be better informed, you're in the right place. Today on S'wana Know we're delving deep into the realm of gynecological cancers, shining a light on a topic that, for too long, has remained in the shadows. We chat…

15 Sep 2023 25 min

What’s up with Rockland roads?

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk has vowed to engage with the relevant municipal officials over the shoddy state of roads in Rocklands. Fed up farmers plan to protest, saying the crumbling roads and a lack of signage pose a risk to pedestrians and road users.  In Behind The…

14 Sep 2023 12 min

S'wana Know? with Dr Sisa Pazi

As a young boy he saw little prospect of doing more beyond helping his grandmother raise several of his family members in a township in Dikeni. Fast forward and the now mathematical statistician and PhD recipient Dr Sisa Pazi has managed to do exactly that and a lot more. The…

8 Sep 2023 23 min

Shedding a light on load curtailment project

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has launched a load curtailment pilot project that allows participating users to keep their lights and security alarms on during load-shedding. The success of the project will be determined over the next three months and, if everything goes according to plan, it will be gradually…

6 Sep 2023 9 min

Broadcaster Alberts in Pakistan with Proteas Women

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…

1 Sep 2023 8 min

S'wana Know? with Asonele Melapi

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…

1 Sep 2023 12 min

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