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01/10/2026

Bethelsdorp Church Bell Stolen

GQEBERHA - SAPS Bethelsdorp is appealing to the community for information following the theft of a copper church bell. The church was locked and everything was in order at approximately 12:00 on Sunday, 27 September 2026. At about 15:00 on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the key holder arrived and discovered that the bell had been stolen. A theft case has been opened, and the investigation is ongoing....

GQEBERHA – SAPS Bethelsdorp is appealing to the community for information following the theft of a copper church bell. The church was locked and everything was in order at approximately 12:00…

01/10/2026

Which bank collects the highest fees and commissions per client, per annum?

A comparison of the average annual fees collected per client, per bank. How Much Are You Worth per Year to Your Bank? Which Social Media Site Collects the highest ARPU per annum? The one thing that irks me no end about the banking industry is the amount of money we pay to banks to process and handle our money. Agreed – people who owe money on loans etc....

A comparison of the average annual fees collected per client, per bank. How Much Are You Worth per Year to Your Bank? Which Social Media Site Collects the highest ARPU per annum? The one thing that…

01/10/2026

When Manufacturers Have a ‘Beef’ Then Both Suffer

Being a relatively young industry the solar inverter and back up battery manufacturers need to be close enough to each other so that each can complement the other. When one sets up an inverter and battery you have to choose certain protocols to ensure the longevity of both the battery and inverter. Essentially you want both to be talking the same language whilst providing you with the most efficient renewable energy experience....

Being a relatively young industry the solar inverter and back up battery manufacturers need to be close enough to each other so that each can complement the other. When one sets up an inverter and …

01/10/2026

Why South Africa’s New-Energy Market Needs More Than EVs

South Africa sold almost as many new-energy vehicles in the first seven months of 2026 as it did in the whole of 2025. Buyers chose 8,078 conventional hybrids, 5,851 plug-in hybrids and 2,360 fully electric vehicles. Together, they represented 88% year-on-year growth, according to Naamsa. Manufacturers have to sell into that variety long before they can know which technology will eventually dominate....

01/10/2026

Volkswagen T-Cross R-Line vs OMODA C7 Luxury: Trusted badge or more car for less?

At around R550,000, buyers have no shortage of compact SUVs to choose from. One of the most familiar is the Volkswagen T-Cross, which has built a solid reputation as a sensible, economical and easy-to-live-with crossover. The range-topping T-Cross 1.0 TSI R-Line currently costs R548,400. For R539,900, however, buyers can have the Omoda C7 1.6T Luxury, a vehicle that is considerably larger, more powerful and, in several areas, better equipped....

At around R550,000, buyers have no shortage of compact SUVs to choose from. One of the most familiar is the Volkswagen T-Cross, which has built a solid reputation as a sensible, economical and easy…

01/10/2026

What positive number would you expect from an SOE such as the Coega Development Corporation (CDC)

The Foreign Correspondents Association of South Africa were hosted by the CDC on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. In a full day of information overload and many touch points there was ONE very important number that stood out for myself. Approximately 38 journalists representing media houses from around the world gathered in Gqeberha for an intense session at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Award winning Coega Development Corporation – SEZ of the year for 2026, being one of the most recent accolades....

The Foreign Correspondents Association of South Africa were hosted by the CDC on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. In a full day of information overload and many touch points there was ONE very important…

30/09/2026

Nelson Mandela Bay In World Spotlight

More than 500 international delegates from across the world have converged on Nelson Mandela Bay for the 85th Skål International World Congress, providing the city and the Eastern Cape with a significant international platform to showcase the destination, strengthen global tourism relationships and create opportunities across the local tourism economy. The World Congress is being hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay from 29 September to 2 October 2026, with the main programme taking place at the Boardwalk Hotel, Casino and Convention Centre in Summerstrand, Gqeberha....

More than 500 international delegates from across the world have converged on Nelson Mandela Bay for the 85th Skål International World Congress, providing the city and the Eastern Cape with a signi…

30/09/2026

September 2026 – Top 10 News Articles from Nelson Mandela Bay

Key news stories and major local headlines reported in and around Nelson Mandela Bay (Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch) during September 2026: 1. Municipal Council Meeting Collapses Over Suspended City Manager A critical Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting collapsed due to a lack of quorum, delaying a final decision on the suspended City Manager, Noxolo Nqwazi. The leadership standoff remains unresolved as the council goes into recess ahead of local elections....

Key news stories and major local headlines reported in and around Nelson Mandela Bay (Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch) during September 2026: 1. Municipal Council Meeting Collapses Over Suspended City …

30/09/2026

R1.5 Billion Northern Areas Development Pledge

Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL - DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: Prolonged water and electricity outages, overflowing sewage, pothole-riddled roads, filthy and unsafe dark neighbourhoods, and a lack of infrastructure investment have, under ANC/EFF-led governments, become the lived reality of residents in Nelson Mandela Bay’s Northern Areas. When the DA takes office after the elections on 4 November, we plan to make R1.5 billion available for the 11 Northern Areas wards to ensure infrastructure upgrades over the five-year term....

Statement by Retief Odendaal MPL – DA NMB Mayoral Candidate: Prolonged water and electricity outages, overflowing sewage, pothole-riddled roads, filthy and unsafe dark neighbourhoods, and a l…

30/09/2026

Have You Seen Thamsanqa Tshefu

GQEBERHA - The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha is appealing to the public for help in tracing 16-year-old Thamsanqa Tshefu, who was last seen in Lombards Ground, Missionvale, on Sunday, 27 September 2026. At approximately 21:00 that evening, Thamsanqa’s mother was told by neighbours that the shack where he had been staying had burned down. At about 22:00, he arrived at his mother’s home in Lombards Ground with a bleeding head....

GQEBERHA – The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha is appealing to the public for help in tracing 16-year-old Thamsanqa Tshefu, who was last seen in Lombard…