The Herald Port Elizabeth

The Herald stands out as the top daily newspaper in Port Elizabeth, known for its bold approach to journalism. It primarily caters to the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, delivering in-depth reporting on local government issues, politics, court cases, crime, and regional business. Additionally, it highlights the city's arts scene and entertainment options. Its experienced sports team offers unique coverage of local school and club sports that you won’t find elsewhere. The newspaper also features two special supplements: La Femme, a lively women’s lifestyle pullout released every Wednesday, and Herald Leisure, a vibrant guide to arts and entertainment that comes out every Friday.

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Missing woman's body found off Marina Beach

2 months ago | heraldlive.co.za | Guy Rogers

The body of the women who went missing at Marina Martinique's Marina Beach on Friday has been found by divers. Jeffreys Bay security firm Exec Ops said on Saturday the divers had called nearby fishermen to help them get the body to the beach. Exec Ops response manager JJ van Jaarsveld said Marina Martinique's security noticed lights on the beach and immediately investigated. "Exec Ops Protection Services responded swiftly, assisting SAPS and pathology services in retrieving the body from the beach.
Judgment on SRD grant means more will benefit, organisations say

2 months ago | heraldlive.co.za | Ernest Mabuza |Lulamile Feni

Social grants beneficiaries flock to Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape to get their grants. File photo The judgment which declared some regulations governing the social relief of distress (SRD) grant invalid affirms that up to 18.3-million people are eligible to receive this grant.
Where did dinosaurs first evolve? Scientists have an answer

2 months ago | heraldlive.co.za | Mark Witton

The Triassic Period creature Nyasasaurus, considered either an early dinosaur or a close relative, is seen in this illustration released on January 23 2025. Dinosaurs long dominated Earth's land ecosystems with a multitude of forms, including plant eating giants such as Argentinosaurus, meat eating brutes such as Tyrannosaurus and weirdos such as Therizinosaurus, with its Freddy Krueger-like claws.
Dismissed Coega CEO to take legal action over ‘unfair, biased’ decision

2 months ago | heraldlive.co.za | Nomazima Nkosi

Dismissed Coega CEO to take legal action over ‘unfair, biased’ decision Premium By Nomazima Nkosi - 25 January 2025 Ousted Coega Development Corporation (CDC) CEO Khwezi Tiya has broken months of silence to defend his innocence and slam the state-owned entity’s decision to dismiss him. And he has now vowed to take legal action...
Woman missing after Marina Martinique incident

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Guy Rogers

Security and rescue personnel will continue to comb the coast on the south side of Jeffreys Bay on Saturday after a woman, laden with hydrotherapy weights, was swept away. Response manger at Jeffreys Bay security firm Exec Ops, JJ van Jaarsveld, said the woman and her husband had entered the water at Marina Beach in Marina Martinque, at about lunch time on Friday.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Dan Catchpole |Nate Raymond

Gladys Vega, president and CEO of La Colaborativa, Brazilian Worker Centre and Lawyers for Civil Rights, speaks at a press conference about their lawsuit filed against the Trump administration executive order that would strip birthright US citizenship from the children of immigrant parents, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on January 21.
SA short film ‘The Last Ranger’ nominated for an Oscar

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Modiegi Mashamaite

The South African short film 'The Last Ranger' has been nominated for an Academy Award. In an exciting milestone for South African cinema, The Last Ranger, a short film directed by Cindy Lee, has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film, which tackles the critical issues of rhino poaching and conservation efforts in South Africa, has earned widespread praise for its gripping storytelling and poignant message.
Microsoft to train 1-million South Africans on AI skills

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Nqobile Dludla

Microsoft's AI national skilling initiative targets a broad audience, and in South Africa it will prioritise all sectors from companies to government and the youth. Microsoft aims to provide 1-million people in South Africa with artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training opportunities by 2026, Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, said on Thursday.
Police arrest girlfriend of suspect in ‘distribution of child porn’ case

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | T ImesLive

The woman, who is a web designer, was arrested in Houghton on Thursday. Police arrested a second suspect in connection with millions of child pornography videos and photos discovered in Midrand last Friday. On Thursday police arrested a 25-year-old woman who is believed to be the girlfriend of the suspect arrested after an estimated 10-million child pornography images and videos were found at his apartment in Midrand.
Trump waves off criticism from Musk on AI announcement

Jan 24, 2025 | heraldlive.co.za | Steve Holland |Trevor Hunnicutt |Nandita Bose |Carlos Barria

A Donald Trump adviser wondered whether the Stargate artificial intelligence project would lead to a split between the US president and Donald Musk, who is leading Trump's government efficiency project. File photo. US President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed criticism from close ally Elon Musk about a $500bn (R9.2bn) artificial intelligence project Trump announced with great fanfare at the White House earlier this week.