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The Herald

The Herald is the voice of Nelson Mandela Bay – in print and online.

On May 7 1845, the first copy of The Herald was printed, making it the oldest newspaper in South Africa. The Herald has come a long way since that first printing day when the paper hit the streets at a cover price of a single penny.

The Herald publishes fresh news, insights, opinions, sport and entertainment reports all day long, seven days a week on a fully mobile responsive website.
Occasionally English South Africa News · Society & Culture
301 Episodes
20 – 40

How Nelson Mandela Bay people affected by flooding were helped

Gift of the Givers has once again come to the rescue of Nelson Mandela Bay residents, this time to provide aid in the aftermath of floods which left many families displaced this week. Heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday left large parts of the Bay waterlogged, leaving close to 3,000…
24 Oct 2024 12 min

Matrics forced to write exams in terrible conditions

Broken and dilapidated ceilings, an insufficient number of chairs and tables, a lack of electricity and leaking asbestos roof sheets. These are just some of the conditions Nelson Mandela Bay pupils will have to put up with as they write their matric exams, starting on Monday. The Herald reported this…
17 Oct 2024 15 min

Gender-based violence tragedies continue to haunt the country

This week, a father found his daughter’s bloodied and bruised body after she was beaten to death, allegedly by her husband. The man is believed to have taken his life shortly after. In this week’s episode of Behind the Herald Headlines with Daron Mann, we speak to Lesley Ann Foster…
11 Oct 2024 14 min

A dive into the world of gynaecological cancers

This week on S’wana Know, we dive deep into the world of gynaecological cancers with the insightful Dr Melissa Pietersen. Discover the latest advancements in research and treatment options. Tune in for valuable knowledge that could make a difference!
11 Oct 2024 15 min

How a good Samaritan helped family of critically ill Keanu

“It’s been a hard and rocky road, but if it wasn’t for The Herald, my boy wouldn’t have been in Cape Town now and receiving help and that’s the gospel truth and I can prove every word that I’m saying.” Those were the words on Wednesday morning of an emotional…
2 Oct 2024 14 min

S’wana Know discuss moments from VMAs and Emmy Awards

Two awards ceremonies took place in the last two weeks and as is the case with most, the Emmys and VMAs always come with some drama.  From Tyla being called an “uppity African” to The Bear sweeping awards in a comedy category, and of course, the best and worst red…
20 Sep 2024 17 min

Extent of perlemoen poaching activity revealed

The price of perlemoen increased exponentially post Covid-19 and — with that — came an increase in perlemoen poaching in Nelson Mandela Bay, particularly at the Swartkops Estuary. This according to anti-poaching specialist group Dark Water Ops’ boss Nicky Erasmus, who says on a good night, “with perfect diving conditions,…
19 Sep 2024 8 min

Can enough money buy you your dream body?

Our bodies change with time and as we get older it becomes harder to achieve that youthful shape we once had. There are many factors that contribute to us feeling like we will never reach our “dream body”. But can having enough money help you buy it?  This week on…
6 Sep 2024 19 min

What is being done to save Markman infrastructure

Tired of being shunted from pillar to post, the Markman Business Forum has launched a public advocacy campaign to compel the metro and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) to address its proposals to stem the steep decline of infrastructure in the industrial node and across Nelson Mandela Bay. At the…
5 Sep 2024 17 min

The #GRWM phenomenon

Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, you’ve likely stumbled upon interactive videos where creators invite us into their personal routines, showing us everything from makeup transformations to outfit choices. This week on The S’wana Know Podcast, Annelisa and Kelly Kelz explore a trend that’s taken social media by…
29 Aug 2024 17 min

What’s being done to secure N2 from the flooding

There are plans  to place about 500 available dolosse along the N2 entering Nelson Mandela Bay from east to address recent incidents of flooding from the sea along that stretch of road. Unusually high seas in recent months have resulted in the N2 being covered in rocks washed up by…
29 Aug 2024 10 min

State of play in politics of Nelson Mandela Bay metro

DA provincial leader Andrew Whitfield is cautious to use the words coalition or partnership but says his party is in “informal discussions” with the ANC, engaging in scenarios to bring about stability in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Herald reported this week that the ANC had its eye on the mayoral…
22 Aug 2024 14 min

A closer look at the troubles plaguing some schools

Nelson Mandela Bay schools have been in the headlines over the past few days — and not always for good reasons. It emerged this week that the Eastern Cape education department was investigating allegations that a grade 1 teacher at Herbert Hurd Primary School in Newton Park had forced some…
15 Aug 2024 11 min

The glitz and glamour of Miss SA

Last weekend, the stage was set for a dazzling display of beauty, talent and poise as young women competed for the Miss SA crown. From breathtaking gowns to heartfelt interviews, the pageant always gives us something to talk about and this year was no different. This week, on The S’wana…
15 Aug 2024 22 min

The S’wana Know Podcast discuss all things Olympics

The Olympic season only comes once every four years and it’s always a huge topic of discussion. So naturally Annelisa and Kelly Kelz had to discuss all things Olympics before the Paris season comes to an end.  This week they chat everything from the cardboard beds to the athlete’s nails…
9 Aug 2024 17 min

A closer look at the kidnapping scourge

“A crime that works very well” is how private investigator Mike Bolhuis describes the spate of kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay recently. Since March, there have been at least six reported cases of kidnappings in the Bay alone, with more reported in other parts of the Eastern Cape.  In Behind…
7 Aug 2024 18 min

The S’wana Know Podcast makes a comeback

The S’wana Know podcast presented by HeraldLIVE is back!  Join Annelisa and Kelly Kelz in this week’s episode, Making a Comeback, where they chat about individuals, brands and trends that redefine what it means to make a comeback.  One of those trends in the fashion industry is ballerina pumps. They…
2 Aug 2024 12 min

Whitebooi’s Olympic journey under the spotlight

“It’s never easy, especially when you dream of being on the podium at the highest level of competition, it’s never easy to return home without a medal.” 

These are the words of Gqeberha-born Geronay Whitebooi whose Olympic medal hopes were cut short in the last 16 of the judo competition…
31 Jul 2024 10 min
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