Michael Kimberley

Port Elizabeth

Investigative Reporter at The Herald Port Elizabeth

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Province aiming to create another million jobs by 2030

2 months ago | theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Province aiming to create another million jobs by 2030 By Nomazima Nkosi and Michael Kimberley - 21 February 2025 Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane wants another one-million people employed in the province by 2030. He said there were 1.4-million people employed in the Eastern Cape in 2024 and that the target for 2030 was possible, in line with the latest job statistics released by Stats SA this week...
14 municipalities, including Nelson Mandela Bay, highlighted as needing more support

2 months ago | theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

14 municipalities, including Nelson Mandela Bay, highlighted as needing more support By Nomazima Nkosi and Michael Kimberley - 21 February 2025 Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has been identified as a municipality that needs support from the Eastern Cape government. Others identified include Buffalo City, Amathole, OR Tambo, Chris Hani, Makana, Enoch Mgijima, Port St Johns, Walter Sisulu, Dr Beyers Naudé, Raymond Mhlaba, Kouga, King Sabata Dalindyebo and Ndlambe...
Mabuyane announces creation of vet school at University of Fort Hare

2 months ago | theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Mabuyane announces creation of vet school at University of Fort Hare By Nomazima Nkosi and Michael Kimberley - 21 February 2025 The establishment of a vet school has been approved for the University of Fort Hare. The department of higher education & training has approved the decision...
Gqeberha airport’s runways to get R4.6bn upgrade

2 months ago | theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Gqeberha airport’s runways to get R4.6bn upgrade By Nomazima Nkosi and Michael Kimberley - 21 February 2025 The Airports Company SA will spend R4.6bn on Gqeberha’s Dawid Stuurman International Airport for the rehabilitation of its runways. A further R213m will be spent in the next three years to improve the access runway at the King Phalo Airport in East London...
‘Shoplifter’ shot in buttocks stone’s throw from cop station

Jan 12, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Riaan Marais |Michael Kimberley

An apparent failed attempt at shoplifting landed the suspected thief in hospital with a bullet wound in the buttocks after he allegedly stabbed the shop owner with a screwdriver on Sunday. The incident, which took place at noon, occurred on the same block as the Walmer police station, and officers were quick to respond to the scene after hearing gunshots down the road.
Power cuts knock businesses’ lights out

Aug 28, 2024 | heraldlive.co.za | Guy Rogers |Andisa Bonani |Michael Kimberley

Power cuts knock businesses’ lights out ‘No electricity means no income but these people still have to think about money for rent, municipal services and salaries’ By Guy Rogers, Andisa Bonani and Michael Kimberley - 28 August 2024 Battered by a prolonged power outage, Gqeberha businesses are dealing with rising costs and disrupted production and services, with some forced to close their doors as the cost of running generators around the clock is just too much.
Will Gary get the boot?

Jul 17, 2024 | heraldlive.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Premium Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk’s job hangs in the balance as he faces calls by a multiparty investigation committee for his removal as a councillor or suspension from the council. The decision on whether he will be booted out rests with co-operative governance MEC Zolile Williams and is contingent on the council adopting the recommendations of the committee, which was tasked with probing allegations made against Van Niekerk...
It’s D-Day for SA’s future government

Jun 14, 2024 | heraldlive.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Premium As talks near an end to thrash out a deal for a government of national unity, all eyes will shift to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where a new president is set to be elected on Friday. The composition of the new government of national unity (GNU) will be revealed after an intense week of multiparty coalition talks between parties when new members of the legislative arm meet for the first time to determine SA’s fate...
Battle brews over IPTS buses

May 19, 2024 | heraldlive.co.za | Andisa Bonani |Michael Kimberley

Battle brews over IPTS buses Municipality in court bid against company involved in beleaguered IPTS Premium By Andisa Bonani and Michael Kimberley - 20 May 2024 Claims that money meant for Nelson Mandela Bay’s bus system has been misappropriated have rocked Spectrum Alert, the company appointed to run the service, in a court bid by the municipality to take back control of the buses.
Achieving unqualified audit was ‘pinnacle moment of my career’ - Selwyn Thys

Apr 30, 2024 | heraldlive.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Michael Kimberley

Achieving unqualified audit was ‘pinnacle moment of my career’ - Selwyn Thys Outgoing Bay CFO Thys popped a bottle of champagne when he heard news from auditor-general Premium By Nomazima Nkosi and Michael Kimberley - 30 April 2024 Achieving an unqualified finding from the auditor-general for the first time in 12 years was enough for Nelson Mandela Bay’s chief financial officer Selwyn Thys, a teetotaller, to pop a bottle of champagne with his wife.