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Arms inquiry commission adjourned The Seriti Commission of Inquiry into the 1999 arms deal was adjourned on Friday (24/01/2014).
AMCU protesters turn violent: Cops Amcu protesters pelted cars with stones and barricaded roads in Rustenburg where a strike in the platinum industry entered its second day on Friday (24/01/2014), North West police said.
Cops arrested for Roodepoort protester shooting Four police officers were arrested on Friday morning for the fatal shooting of a protester in Roodepoort, Gauteng police said.
Jo'burg malaria scare unfounded - NICD There is no malaria outbreak in parts of Johannesburg despite two people contracting it, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Friday (24/01/2014).
Cool ideas for relief when the heat is on Cool ideas for relief when the heat is on WANT to beat the heat this summer? We asked The Herald Facebook friends if they knew of any clever, low-cost tricks to help keep your cool when the weather is sizzling.
Domestic spat ends in double shooting in J-Bay Domestic spat ends in double shooting in J-Bay JUST hours after engaging with a senior Jeffreys Bay police officer over domestic violence on Wednesday, a mother of six was gunned down by her enraged husband while clutching her five-month-old baby.
Bay bus system - what a costly shambles Bay bus system - what a costly shambles An ANC councillor who attended last week's meeting, but cannot be named for fear of reprisals, said: "Let's be honest, the project has collapsed."
Oscar might cough up R3m to family Oscar might cough up R3m to family LEGAL teams for South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius and his slain girlfriend's family are discussing an out-of-court financial settlement over her murder, a lawyer said yesterday.
Protester shot by police dies TSHEPO Babuseng yesterday became the sixth person to be killed by police in a series of deadly protests gripping the country over the past three weeks.
'SA's youth an untapped asset, not a problem' 'SA's youth an untapped asset, not a problem' HOW do you motivate disadvantaged youth to have a positive outlook on the future? Social entrepreneur Rob Taylor, 58, has one solution: treat them with respect and reconnect them with the environment in a values-driven manner.
Helenvale mob justice threat Helenvale mob justice threat THE shooting of a nine- year-old girl caught in the crossfire of gang violence while innocently playing in the garden of a house on Wednesday night has resulted in northern areas residents threatening to turn to mob justice if the situation is not brought under control soon.
R60m plan to address school crisis R60m plan to address school crisis OVERCROWDED Nelson Mandela Bay schools that are bursting at the seams could soon benefit from R60- million set aside by the provincial Basic Education Department to tackle the overflow.
New twist in bunny tale New twist in bunny tale AN animal rights group has applied to the government to adopt the bronze bunny secretly sculpted inside the ear of a statue of Nelson Mandela.
New twist in bunny tale New twist in bunny tale AN animal rights group has applied to the government to adopt the bronze bunny secretly sculpted inside the ear of a statue of Nelson Mandela.
Experts to put climate change under microscope at PE conference SCIENCE and business's answers to one of the most pressing questions of this era, climate change, are on the agenda this month in Port Elizabeth.
Uitenhage could be challenge for Union A SHORTENED NMB Premier League programme will see only five matches taking place tomorrow.
No living in rosy glow According to the chief scientist in the Mars Programme Office at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr Richard Zurek, while the Martian year is twice as long as the earth's year, there will still be summer and winter seasons because of the Red Planet's tilted axis.
Jo'burg pair arrested with R8m rocket launcher head Two men have been caught with the head of a hand-held rocket launcher in Johannesburg, in their possession, police said on Thursday (23/01/2014).
Hofmeyr fined R10,000: Report Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr was fined R10,000 for speeding by the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court on Thursday (23/01/2014), the SABC reported.
Mapisa-Nqakula mum on 'spy' satellite Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she will not be drawn into public discussion on Project Flute, the name of a secret contract reportedly involving a Defence Intelligence satellite.
Pinkie gets the salute as metro's chief cop NELSON Mandela Bay's new metro police chief, Pinkie Mathabathe, will report for duty next month.
Big day dawns for blind students Big day dawns for blind students THREE months ago, their hopes of attending the university of their dreams were dashed when they were rejected for being completely blind.
Mbalula set to kick-start Bafana's road back SPORTS Minister Fikile Mbalula is determined to hold the SA Football Association (Safa) to account for Bafana Bafana's shock exit from the third edition of the African Nations Championship - and he expects heads to roll.
PE mom in court accused of illegally exporting shark, octopus PE mom in court accused of illegally exporting shark, octopus GLAMOROUS suburban mother- of-three Sharmilla van Heerden cut a lonely figure in the dock yesterday when she appeared in the Port Elizabeth's Magistrate's Court in connection with illegally exporting more than 95 tons of shark and octopus, worth millions, to Australia.
Rescued raccoons find new home in Plett Rescued raccoons find new home in Plett MORE than 20 raccoons had to travel nearly 10000km to Plettenberg Bay to have a taste of freedom after living in appalling conditions as illegal pets in tiny cages in Belgium for most of their lives.
Worried principal makes desperate call for counsellors EMOTIONAL and domestic problems, which often contribute to ill-discipline among pupils, have prompted a principal to make a desperate plea to education officials for the return of school counsellors.
City sued over R5m guardrail deal A LEGAL spat between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the company it hired to repair guardrails and fencing in 2010, Moko Construction, will be in court on Monday.
ANC warned about making false promises ANC warned about making false promises AN ANC veterans' leader warned yesterday against the party making unrealistic promises in its election manifesto.
Racist charge: man acquitted AN EASTERN Cape man accused of calling his partying neighbours "Zuma's baboons" before firing a shot in the air, has been acquitted after the court found that the complainants had "lied" under oath.
Oyster and linefish in short supply due to Bay red tides THE tide has turned against oyster stocks in Nelson Mandela Bay, where the delicacy is in short supply following the extensive red tides which have occurred over hundreds of kilometres of the Eastern and southern Cape coastlines.
Police patrol riot-hit Kamesh POLICE maintained a strong presence in Uitenhage's western areas yesterday following protests by residents on Tuesday night.
No principal for eight years No principal for eight years A GROUP of Kirkwood pupils protested at their school yesterday, saying their poor matric pass rate was the result of a lack of leadership.
Two hurt in gang shooting TWO men were wounded in a suspected gang attack in Port Elizabeth's northern areas on Tuesday.
Protest halts 'green' launch A GROUP of irate small, medium and micro enterprise owners forced an environmental project on-site demonstration to be abandoned in Port Elizabeth yesterday.
PE man dies in shower A PORT Elizabeth man was found dead in his shower yesterday morning - apparently after he fell.
Huge police raid in Sidwell nets drugs A MASSIVE police raid on known drug dens in Nelson Mandela Bay last night netted dagga, mandrax and cocaine rocks, as well as a number of suspected illegal immigrants.
New uniforms bring joy for Joe Slovo pupils THE Sophakama Care and Support Organisation helped distribute school uniforms to 120 orphaned and vulnerable children from the Joe Slovo Primary School yesterday.
Top matric takes gap year in Oz Top matric takes gap year in Oz A PORT Elizabeth matriculant who achieved eight distinctions last year is jetting off to Australia where she has been accepted to study at the Hillsong International Leadership College, an affiliate of the Pentecostal megachurch, Hillsong Church.
Pupil tells of her four weeks in Germany Pupil tells of her four weeks in Germany VICTORIA Girls' High School pupil Danielle Walker has recently returned home from an FSA Youth Exchange programme overseas after being selected as top candidate for the Eastern Cape.
Bursaries give two chance at brighter future Bursaries give two chance at brighter future TWO outstanding Nelson Mandela Bay pupils pursuing maritime studies in Cape Town can do so proudly wearing uniforms sponsored by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).
Win a love boat cruise THE Herald Bride and Groom competition is building up to its richest prize package as sponsors once again roll out an impressive line-up of prizes worth nearly R70 000.
Sculptors apologise for rabbit in Mandela’s ear THE sculptors of the newly erected statue of former president Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria have apologised for secretly adding a tiny rabbit to their work‚ the Department of Arts and Culture said on Tuesday.
Cops urge vigilance after spate of house robberies Seven houses in Sardinia Bay, Mount Croix, Motherwell, Kwazakhele and Zwide have been robbed since Sunday and police urge householders to be vigilant.
SA's food quality lags on world index SOUTH Africa was ranked 67 out of 125 countries by British aid group Oxfam's global survey measuring food prices, quality and availability.
World worry about SA police AN increase in police brutality and the failure to take action against corrupt police officials, as well as failure to deal with xenophobia, are serious concerns affecting the rule of law in South Africa.
Police, protesters clash in Uitenhage again Police, protesters clash in Uitenhage again POLICE fired rubber bullets to disperse angry residents of Uitenhage's western suburbs yesterday after they rampaged through streets on the outskirts of the central business district to demand land from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Diver's body found in sea at Willows THE body of an as yet unidentified scuba diver was found in the sea at the Willows municipal camping area on Marine Drive outside Port Elizabeth late yesterday.
Red tide alert Red tide alert LARGE swathes of the Eastern and southern Cape coastline have been invaded by huge patches of potentially highly toxic red tide and people are being warned not to eat shellfish.
Radioman turns detective to bring house robbers to book Radioman turns detective to bring house robbers to book SABC radio journalist Mzukisi Solani was not going to let a break-in at a house he owns in Addo ruin his weekend.
Historic settler items to go on web auction A LETTER that tells an intriguing story of murder, betrayal and sabotage is up for grabs tomorrow when a slice of Eastern Cape history goes under the hammer.
Life of luxury ends for drug accused Life of luxury ends for drug accused ONCE known for his extravagant lifestyle, alleged drug dealer Livingstone Makasholo has become so poor that he no longer has funds to cover legal expenses.
Council copy contract mishap leaves DA unable to duplicate THE DA in Nelson Mandela Bay is livid after Konica Minolta removed ward councillors' photocopy machines because the city has not renewed its contract with the company.
No breaking of the law on my watch, Mkavu vows "IF I have to be public enemy number one then so be it, but I will always do things correctly within the prescripts of the law."
Walmer housing plan given the green light Walmer housing plan given the green light AFTER almost two years of ongoing negotiations with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality about land for housing development in Walmer township, the community were overjoyed yesterday as they moved a step closer to receiving their RDP houses.
'Take bumps away before someone dies' 'Take bumps away before someone dies' THE family of an elderly Port Elizabeth woman who nearly lost her life when her car crashed into the back of a BMW that had stopped suddenly at the controversial rubber speed bumps in Walmer Boulevard on Sunday wants the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to have them removed before they claim a life.
Robbers will hear fate today THREE men who committed a robbery at the Metlife Plaza Wimpy in Kabega Park in which a gang member was killed will be sentenced at the Port Elizabeth High Court today.
Dagga grow-house suspect released on bail A PORT Elizabeth man accused of running a sophisticated hydroponics dagga-cultivating operation from his Central home, has been released on bail.
Three in court for Barkly East farm murder Two men and a woman accused of killing a farmer appeared in the Barkly East Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (21/01/2014), Eastern Cape police said.
Marikana police brigadier 'poisoned' minds The operational police commander during the Marikana shootings coached the evidence of subordinates on the event in 2012, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard on Tuesday (21/01/2014).
ANC losing media presence: Analysis The ANC has lost a third of its media presence compared to the year prior to the 2009 elections, Media Tenor said on Tuesday (21/01/2014).
Delft rape accused held in custody A 27-year-old man appeared in the Bellville Magistrates' Court, Cape Town, on Tuesday for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl in Delft and setting her alight.
Scramble for young SA voters sparks app standoff THE scramble for the youth vote is pushing political parties to take their campaigns to various digital platforms ahead of the national election.
ANC couple resign after fake interpreter scandal Two ANC employees who were linked to a fake sign language interpreter at former president Nelson Mandela's memorial service have resigned, the party confirmed on Tuesday (21/01/2014).
Dagga grow-house bust in Central Dagga grow-house bust in Central A LONG-TERM undercover investigation paid off for Port Elizabeth police yesterday when they raided a sophisticated hydroponics dagga-cultivating operation in a quaint 1820 Settler cottage in Central.
Neighbours tell of shock at discovery of weapons cache NEIGHBOURS from smallholdings in the Van Stadens Gorge told yesterday of their shock when they learnt that a large cache of arms and ammunition had been found at a nearby house.
Heads roll over R3m Makana payout THE Makana Municipality has suspended some of its top brass, including municipal manager Pravine Naidoo and strategic municipal manager Mncedisi Boma, over a proposed R3-million payout to Naidoo
Another horror child attack A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl was fighting for her life in hospital yesterday after she was raped, set alight and left to die in bushes in Delft on the Cape Flats
Pistorius trial judge has strong views THE judge assigned to the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has spoken out strongly on violence against women and has made it clear that no one is above the law.
Move to curb illegal use of RDP houses IN a bid to halt massive RDP housing abuse, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is to develop guidelines to ensure rightful owners live in their houses.
Finishing school pupils query repeated low marks, lack of results A NUMBER of pupils from Nelson Mandela Bay finishing schools are still waiting for their matric results while others are questioning the credibility of their marks, which appeared to be exactly the same as the previous year.
Bhisho steps in to resolve admissions crisis in Bay Bhisho steps in to resolve admissions crisis in Bay POLITICIANS from Bhisho have stepped in to try and resolve an admissions crisis in Port Elizabeth's northern areas where scores of children were turned away from the few schools there, all of them too full to cope with the influx.
Newton Park pool saga splashes on Newton Park pool saga splashes on NELSON Mandela Bay's beleaguered top-class Newton Park swimming pool facility is set to remain closed until autumn following a delayed municipal supply chain management process and a looming legal battle over repairs.
Armed robbers steal traffic officer's car A PORT Elizabeth traffic officer was robbed of her private vehicle at gunpoint in Algoa Park early yesterday.
Red tide's return dire for Knysna Symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning, associated with red tide, appear between one and five hours after eating contaminated seafood.
Court finds wife acted in self-defence when killing abusive husband A PORT Elizabeth mother has told a court how she stabbed her abusive husband to death after he accused her of having an affair and tried to beat her with a hammer.
Two cleared of pillaging ships Two cleared of pillaging ships AFTER one man became the first person in South Africa to be convicted of the illegal pillaging of shipwrecks when he pleaded guilty to the charges last week, his two co-accused were acquitted.
Three guilty of robbery at Metlife THE three men behind the brazen robbery at the Metlife Plaza Wimpy in August 2009 showed no emotion when they were found guilty in the Port Elizabeth High Court yesterday.
Cradock celebrates its 200th birthday ONE of the Eastern Cape's oldest towns celebrates its 200th anniversary today.
Municipal security queried THE DA in Nelson Mandela Bay has raised concerns about municipal security officers' ability to ensure the safety of councillors at council meetings.
DA's Wylde up against ousted Slabbert DA's Wylde up against ousted Slabbert THE DA has fielded business consultant and former banker Rob Wylde as its candidate to contest the Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 1 by-election in April.
Korkie unable to give further interviews The wife of a man being held by Al-Qaeda in Yemen will not be giving further media interviews, the family said on Tuesday (21/01/2014).
Government delivered blood, not water, to Mothutlung: Mazibuko Government has delivered blood and not water in Mothutlung near Brits in the North West, DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko said on Monday (20/01/2014).
Audit uncovers problems in Nkwanca municipality An Eastern Cape forensic probe has unearthed several discrepancies within the Nkwanca local municipality, the province said on Monday (20/01/2014).
Nehawu calls for state pharmaceutical company A state-owned pharmaceutical company would be the best way to keep the costs of medication down, the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) said on Monday (20/01/2014).
Knysna red tide warning Further warning of a so-called red tide in the Knysna estuary on the Cape south coast was issued by SA National Parks on Monday (20/01/2014).
Knysna red tide warning Further warning of a so-called red tide in the Knysna estuary on the Cape south coast was issued by SA National Parks on Monday.
Tshwane confirms Zuma escort The City of Tshwane on Monday (20/01/2014) confirmed that its metro police department had escorted President Jacob Zuma and deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe out of the province for an ANC election campaign last week.
Fired city HR boss gets job back - four years later ALMOST four years after he was suspended and eventually fired by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, human resources management services director Chris Jamda is expected to report for duty today.
Couple's wedding day bomb terror Couple's wedding day bomb terror POLICE and extra security were called in to monitor the wedding of a controversial Port Elizabeth couple at the weekend after a petrol bomb was set off outside the groom's house hours before the couple tied the knot.
Chaos reigns at Sanco meeting A THREE-DAY South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) elective conference had to be called off after a fight broke out and chaos reigned at Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus.
ANC warns of nutrition scam SCHOOL nutrition programmes, vandalism and a lack of partnership between schools and stakeholders were some of the concerns raised at a meeting at a Port Elizabeth primary school on Friday.
Rural school drops science Rural school drops science A SHORTAGE of science teachers in the Eastern Cape has forced one rural school to dump the subject and divert pupils to study economics, despite having a state-of-the-art laboratory donated to boost maths and science at the school.
Pupils will benefit from science labs THOUSANDS of Eastern Cape pupils at schools that do not have science laboratories are set to benefit from a deal to establish science centres in rural areas.
Bottlenecks hit drunk driving cases A BACKLOG at the Forensic Science Laboratory is causing massive delays in blood tests for drunk drivers in the Eastern Cape.
MBDA gets all-clear THE auditor-general is satisfied that the Mandela Bay Development Agency's books are in order, earning the entity its first clean audit in nine years.
Three funeral homes investigated over sale of policies Three funeral homes investigated over sale of policies THREE Eastern Cape funeral homes being investigated by the Financial Services Board (FSB) for illegally selling policies could face a fine or have their licences suspended if found guilty.
Bid to float Plett harbour plan WHILE the controversial R4-billion small boat harbour development on the cards for Plettenberg Bay has been met with massive opposition from residents, the town's township community has now embarked on a campaign in support of the project.
Bodies identified in gang-shooting THE two men killed execution style in a suspected gang-shooting last week have been identified as Emanuel Roberts, 22, and Graylyn Sauls, 24.
Retracing footsteps of their grandparents Retracing footsteps of their grandparents FIVE Americans are on a journey of a lifetime to South Africa that will see them pass through the Eastern Cape.
Firearms, ammunition recovered in St Albans SEVERAL firearms including automatic rifles as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition were recovered on a small holding in St Albans during the early hours of this morning.
On road to bring hope, revival to communities On road to bring hope, revival to communities TWO men on a walk of faith arrived in Port Elizabeth yesterday.
Keen young swimmers missing out on premier event ABOUT a hundred eager young swimmers from Port Elizabeth’s northern and township areas will miss out on what is considered to be the highlight event of their sporting year.

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