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Yolanda Palezweni is a Politics Reporter at The Herald and Weekend Post. Her key objective is to change people’s perception about journalism, and be a voice of the voiceless.

Former ANC Graaff-Reinet  mayor Deon de Vos has been elected  mayor of the Sarah Baartman District municipality

ANC retains mayorship in Sarah Baartman municipality

The ANC’s former mayor in the Dr Beyers Naude municipality was elected as mayor of the Sarah Baartman District municipality on Thursday.

Salga mourns passing of former Joe Gqabi District Municipality mayor Zibonele Dumzela

The South African Local Government Association has conveyed its condolences to the family of former Joe Gqabi District Municipality mayor , Zibonele Dumzela, who passed away on Saturday. Salga spokesperson Sandiswa Mahlangabeza said…

Deputy mayor Buyelwa Mafaya, left, and mayor Eugene Johnson

Nafcoc wishes new Nelson Mandela Bay mayor well

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Nelson Mandela Bay has wished mayor Eugene Johnson and her mayoral committee members the best of luck.

Andile Lungisa, appearing briefly for his trial at the Motherwell magistrate's court on Thursday, is to return to court on January 25, after the fourth postponement.

Andile Lungisa blames lockdown charges for spoiling his children’s Christmas

Instead of spending his hard-earned money on ensuring his children had a festive Christmas, former ANC councillor Andile Lungisa says he has had to fork out legal fees for trumped-up charges.

Angelo’s restaurant manager Geod Banzi said they were spending about  R2,400 a  day to run  four generators.

Bay blackout another blow to battered hospitality sector

After trying to claw their way back to a sustainable footing, guests houses and hotels in Summerstrand have been dealt another blow, having to turn away clients due to a power outage since Friday

Six arrested after Gqeberha shop robbed

A quick response by police in Gqeberha on Monday led to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and suspected stolen property following a robbery at business premises in West End

DA  federal  council chair Helen Zille at the IEC Results Centre in Pretoria
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No outright election winner in Nelson Mandela Bay, Zille concedes

There will not be an outright winner in Nelson Mandela Bay, DA federal council chair Helen Zille conceded on Wednesday.

WANTING CHANGE: DA's mayoral candidate Nqaba Bhanga, centre, stands in line at the Ebhongweni primary school on Monday

Nqaba Bhanga makes his mark

Elderly Kwazakhele residents dominated the voting line at Ebhongweni primary school on Monday where the DA's mayoral candidate Nqaba Bhanga also cast his vote.

Total of four arrested over death of woman, 75, accused of witchcraft.

Police hunt for suspect after man killed in Humansdorp

Humansdorp police are on the hunt for a suspect after a 54-year-old man was murdered on Friday evening.

The body of a a man was found floating in a dam in Wattville on Wednesday. Stock photo.

Police seek information on murders in Eastern Cape

Gqeberha police have appealed to the community to help them track down suspects in several murders which occurred in New Brighton in the last 24 hours.

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality on Friday cautioned residents and pet owners to be extremely vigilant, as canine rabies has flared up in the city

Rabies outbreak claims life of Eastern Cape boy, 9

A nine-year-old boy from Motherwell has died after becoming infected with canine rabies.

Community members attend the foetal alcohol syndrome  campaign meeting at the Mary Geldenhuys Congregational Church in Helenvale

Dangers of drinking while pregnant brought home in EC campaign

No amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman.

Farm labourer fatally stabbed in Eastern Cape

The incident occurred at Doornkraal farm.

A supposedly “delusional” thief who said he would rise above the law by impersonating law enforcement officers allegedly stole a Cambridge police van in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Port Alfred police looking for owners of stolen cellphones

Port Alfred police are seeking the community's help in finding the owners of suspected stolen phones that were confiscated from six male suspects who were arrested on April 24.

A supposedly “delusional” thief who said he would rise above the law by impersonating law enforcement officers allegedly stole a Cambridge police van in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Reckless driving probe into Eastern Cape crash

Gqeberha police have opened a case of reckless and negligent driving after a collision involving three vehicles in Stanford Road on Wednesday morning.