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6 days ago | 
theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Werner Hills
Gang violence plaguing Nelson Mandela Bay’s northern areas reached the national stage on Wednesday as a damning petition was presented to parliament’s police portfolio committee, demanding urgent intervention to halt the bloodshed. The petition, spearheaded by DA MPL and constituency leader Yusuf Cassim, outlined the brutal toll of gang warfare in the region and called for a multi-pronged national response.
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1 week ago | 
theherald.co.za | Riaan Marais |Brandon Nel |Werner Hills
Task team swoops on fraud-accused Nelson Mandela Bay cop Arrest of woman at Kabega Park police station linked to life insurance claims Premium By Riaan Marais and Brandon Nel - 08 May 2025 Gqeberha police swooped on one of their own on Wednesday when a member from the Kabega Park police station was arrested for possible links to a string of fraudulent life insurance policies.
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1 week ago | 
theherald.co.za | Brandon Nel |Werner Hills
A Gqeberha policewoman was arrested on Wednesday morning on charges of fraud and money laundering. It is understood the charges relate to an insurance policy fraud scheme. Police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said the 48-year-old was taken into custody at Kabega Park police station at 9am. "The arrest was effected today," she said. "The member faces charges of fraud and money laundering linked to a case registered at Mount Road police station.
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3 weeks ago | 
theherald.co.za | Michael Kimberley |Andisa Bonani |Werner Hills
Awarding of multimillion-rand contracts for flood repair work illegal, lawyer advises municipality Premium By Michael Kimberley and Andisa Bonani - 24 April 2025 The awarding of eight multimillion-rand contracts for flood repair work, amounting to R53m, by the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is unlawful and void. This is according to a legal opinion provided to the municipality on Monday...
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3 weeks ago | 
theherald.co.za | Vuyokazi Nkanjeni |Werner Hills
Motherwell Freedom Run organisers look to hit 1,000 entry mark Motherwell Freedom Run organisers have already exceeded 2024’s 600 entry mark as they aim for the golden 1,000 figure in 2025’s 12th edition of the popular race. Organisers says they can reach their ideal entry number with the addition of a 5km run...
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3 weeks ago | 
theherald.co.za | Kathryn Kimberley |Brandon Nel |Werner Hills
Greyvensteins’ court bid against Legal Practice Council dismissed Premium By Kathryn Kimberley and Brandon Nel - 23 April 2025 A large Gqeberha law firm accused of buying work and touting its conveyancing services through estate agents has failed in its bid to challenge a report of the Legal Practice Council (LPC) investigation committee. Greyvensteins Inc wanted the report and the findings set aside before disciplinary hearing proceedings could commence...
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1 month ago | 
theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Werner Hills
Premium A draft report mapping out the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s electricity turnaround strategy has laid bare a leadership crisis in the city, political interference and the hiring of unqualified staff, ultimately hampering its ability to ensure energy stability. The report, presented to the mayoral committee more than a week ago, highlights how unstable coalitions have led to political bias, nepotism and the hiring of unqualified personnel across key municipal departments...
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1 month ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Koena Mashale |Werner Hills
Police minister Senzo Mchunu. File photo. Police minister Senzo Mchunu says the state prosecutor has declined to prosecute suspects in the case involving a 7-year-old girl referred to as Cwecwe, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. Mchunu, addressing the media in Pretoria on Friday afternoon, said this information was revealed in a docket from a warrant officer after a medical exam of the minor and a session with the social worker.
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1 month ago | 
theherald.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi |Werner Hills
How hard will US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit East Cape? Automotive and agricultural sectors will bear brunt of punitive onslaught Premium By Nomazima Nkosi - 04 April 2025 Far-reaching US reciprocal tariffs are poised to wreak havoc on global supply chains, threatening SA’s automotive and agricultural industries, with the Eastern Cape squarely in the crossfire.
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1 month ago | 
sowetanlive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza |Werner Hills
The high court in Gqeberha on Wednesday sentenced Moses Gqesha for raping gender-based violence activist and businesswoman Andisiwe “Andy” Kawa 14 years ago. Gqesha, 45, was convicted on 12 counts including kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and multiple counts of rape and theft.
