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theherald.co.za > politics > 2026-03-03-mabuyane-warns-eastern-cape-mayors-deliver-or-face-voter-backlash

Mabuyane warns Eastern Cape mayors: deliver or face voter backlash

1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (472+ words) ANC chairperson in the Eastern Cape Oscar Mabuyane has declared 2026 the decisive year to "fix" local government, warning that mayors who fail to translate national promises into working taps, repaired roads and real jobs will be judged harshly at the…...

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theherald.co.za > sport > 2026-03-02-buoyant-warriors-head-to-cape-town-wanting-sharper-execution-with-new-ball

Buoyant Warriors head to Cape Town wanting sharper execution with new ball

22+ hour, 33+ min ago  (476+ words) The Dafabet Warriors will look to build on the momentum created by Matthew Breetzke's masterclass when they take on Western Province in their next Cricket SA One-Day Cup clash in Cape Town on Tuesday (1pm). Fresh from a commanding victory under…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-03-02-ukraine-war-has-claimed-lives-of-55-ghanaians-foreign-minister-says

Ukraine war has claimed lives of 55 Ghanaians, foreign minister says

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (320+ words) More than 50 Ghanaians have been killed in the Ukraine-Russia war after being "lured into battle, Ghana's foreign minister said after a visit to Kyiv in which officials raised the issue of recruitment of Africans. Reports of African men being attracted…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-03-02-african-food-festival-adds-to-new-brightons-township-tourist-attractions

African Food Festival adds to New Brighton’s township tourist attractions

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (602+ words) Story audio is generated using AI The Friendly City, long known for its traditional dishes, is also becoming a haven for cosmopolitan palates. In New Brighton on Saturday, Caf" Riza hosted an African Food Festival, using the finest local cuisine…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-02-25-manual-systems-at-cape-town-airport-get-flights-moving-after-fire

Manual systems at Cape Town airport get flights moving after fire

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (141+ words) Extended waiting times at passport control for international flights are expected on Wednesday at Cape Town International Airport, where operations have resumed after a fire a day ago. This is according to the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), which said…...

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theherald.co.za > lifestyle > 2026-02-18-new-action-thriller-taxi-bosses-exposes-shadowy-world-ruled-by-violence

New action thriller ‘Taxi Bosses’ exposes shadowy world ruled by violence

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (347+ words) Taxi Bosses, the bold new action-thriller from Shelembe Aphiwe Productions, is turning heads with its unflinching portrayal of power, corruption, and survival in SA's minibus taxi industry. Shot in KwaZulu-Natal, the film dives deep into the tensions and struggles that…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-02-18-robben-island-secures-r83m-french-boost-to-preserve-liberation-history

Robben Island secures R8.3m French boost to preserve liberation history

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (147+ words) Robben Island secures R8.3m French boost to preserve liberation history'theherald.co.za Robben Island Museum has secured R8.3m in international funding aimed at strengthening its exhibitions, preserving and digitising historical archives and expanding cultural exchange, marking a significant new chapter for one…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-02-13-what-about-gqeberha-mr-president

What about Gqeberha, Mr President?

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1640+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to deploy the SA National Defence Force to bolster police in the Western Cape and Gauteng, without making mention of the Eastern Cape despite its high murder rate, rampant gang violence and kidnapping rings. Gqeberha's…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-02-12-protests-at-nmu-turn-violent-amid-housing-woes

Protests at NMU turn violent amid housing woes

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (702+ words) Chaos erupted at Nelson Mandela University on Thursday as students blocked the road leading to the north and south campuses in protest about several issues ahead of the first week of lectures. The situation quickly escalated, with police and private…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-02-09-ramaphosa-pays-glowing-tribute-to-bishop-bolana-during-visit-to-family-home-in-gqeberha

Ramaphosa pays glowing tribute to Bishop Bolana during visit to family home in Gqeberha

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (654+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa paid an emotional tribute to Bantu Church of Christ leader Bishop John Bolana on Monday, describing him as a fountain of knowledge and a steady voice of reason whose counsel helped guide the government and ANC through…...