Fredlin Adriaan

3 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Vuyokazi Nkanjeni |Fredlin Adriaan

Shot in the arm for girls’ cricket in Nelson Mandela Bay New high-performance centre aimed at fostering talented youngsters Premium By Vuyokazi Nkanjeni - 03 June 2025 The launch of the High Performance Girls’ Cricket Centre on Sunday signalled a new dawn for girls’ cricket in Nelson Mandela Bay. Twenty-six aspiring cricketers were given pink caps as an official welcome at the launch of the centre at the Old Grey Cricket Club...

3 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Fredlin Adriaan

Northern areas residents living in fear after new killings Three weekend murders among 13 reported in last month Premium By Brandon Nel - 03 June 2025 Gunfire tore through Gqeberha’s northern areas in May — leaving 13 people dead in the 56 shootings and residents petrified that their loved ones could be next. One of the most recent incidents occurred in Gelvandale on Friday night when Lawrenzo September, 30, was stabbed in Beetlestone Road...

3 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Fredlin Adriaan

Amid a sluggish government response, Astra Primary School started a grassroots literacy project that is transforming young lives and attracting families in search of better educational opportunities for their children. Led by principal Helma Boggenpoel, a literacy initiative centre was launched at the school in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, in 2019. The programme has reshaped classroom culture and sparked a love of books and reading among the children.

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Fredlin Adriaan

Scores take refuge in Gqeberha after deadly Addo attacks Premium By Brandon Nel - 29 May 2025 More than 100 foreigners, mostly women and their young children, are seeking shelter in Gqeberha after fleeing Addo due to the deadly attacks. Humanitarian group Gift of the Givers stepped in to assist those who were chased from their homes after the violent clashes on Sunday and Monday in which three people were killed and at least 10 injured...

1 month ago | theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Fredlin Adriaan

Addo gripped by turmoil Foreigners flee homes after revenge attacks for murder leave three dead Premium By Brandon Nel and Fredlin Adriaan - 28 May 2025 Outside the police station in Addo, a group of foreigners continued to set up camp on Tuesday, their belongings hastily packed into bags piled nearby. The scene was tense and emotional, with children crying as frightened families clung to the few possessions they had managed to take with them...