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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
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S'wana Know! with Ayabonga Cawe

Today we catch up with author, broadcaster and Chief Commissioner at International Trade Administration Commission, Ayabonga Cawe, as he speaks about his upcoming book, his work at ITA and so much more.
14 Jul 2023 33 min

Story behind crime syndicates that kill for the money

Killed for the money.  Sound like a movie title? No. This was the headline of a front-page article in The Herald this week, highlighting a worrying trend of criminal syndicates targeting the elderly, poor and those without family support in insurance-linked murders. Nelson Mandela Bay police district commissioner Major-General Vuyisile Ncata said…
13 Jul 2023 8 min

Wildlife warrior describes life in war-torn Ukraine

“A constant battle every day,” is how Lionel de Lange describes being in war-torn Ukraine. De Lange, co-director of Warriors of Wildlife, is back in Ukraine, this time in Kherson, to help and rescue animals including abandoned animals and domestic pets, strays, a black leopard and a jaguar in the…
7 Jul 2023 12 min

Are you in the know?

How can you tell if really know someone, whether that be personally or professionally. Is it simply a matter of knowing how one takes their morning coffee and favourite colour or being privy to those sinister secrets? And when it comes to bad service how much of that is brought…
7 Jul 2023 15 min

Vandalising of monuments adds to growing decay

“If you lose control of your public spaces, ultimately a city goes into a sense of decay.” That is the opinion of Graham Taylor, chair of the Historical Society of Port Elizabeth, speaking on Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann in the wake of the vandalism of the landmark…
5 Jul 2023 10 min

Life got you too busy to maintain friendships? S'wana Know how we do it? Listen!

Building and maintaining meaningful connections requires effort, intentionality, and genuine care. They say, “close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.” Join us today on HeraldLIVE’s new podcast S’wana Know! with podcast host Annelisa Swana as we speak about building and maintaining meaningful…
30 Jun 2023 12 min

Cannon speaks out about banning

SA Rugby recently dropped a bombshell when it banned EP’s firebrand president Maasdorp Cannon for two years after he was found guilty of contravening the Saru constitution and its code of conduct. The ban relates to comments by Cannon directed at the mother body during a funeral service for Godfrey Thorne…
28 Jun 2023 12 min

Comedian Taylor ready to laugh it up at Arts Festival

The National Arts Festival in Makhanda gets under way in earnest this weekend and organisers are promising it will be one to remember.  In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week, we catch up with festival veteran, comedian Stuart Taylor, who shares a bit about what festival goers can expect from…
23 Jun 2023 11 min

Breathing through the wound of adulting and "umgowo"

Dealing with the realities of “umgowo”? Fear not, you’re not alone. Being a young adult can cause so much “gowishing”, going from being completely carefree and without any responsibility to suddenly having to be “big people” is a lot. Join us today on HeraldLIVE’s new podcast S’wana Know! with podcast…
23 Jun 2023 9 min

The lowdown on banning of Cannon by Saru

EP rugby president Maasdorp Cannon has been banned by Saru for two years for comments directed at the mother body during a funeral service for Godfrey Thorne. The Herald rugby writer George Byron unpacks, analyses and gives insight into the saga.
22 Jun 2023 10 min

S'wana feel inspired? New podcast has got you covered!

We're happy to announce the introduction of our exciting new podcast 'S'wana Know!' hosted by Annelisa Swana - a journalist on The Herald's team. Join us every week as we explore extraordinary conversations of triumph, resilience and anything you wanna know! On this Youth Day, we are thrilled to take…
16 Jun 2023 9 min

What the upgraded Bayworld will offer visitors

Work is finally under way for the Bayworld grand overhaul.  Temporary enclosures are being created for Bayworld’s animals to allow for the redevelopment of the museum and oceanarium complex to begin. MBDA spokesperson Luvuyo Bangazi said R20m had already been budgeted for and allocated to complete the project. “It’s the…
14 Jun 2023 12 min

Wessa chair explains opposition to seismic survey

Much has been written about the proposed seismic survey off the coast between Gqeberha and Plettenberg Bay, but what exactly does this mean? In That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week we speak to Gary Koekemoer, chair of Wildlife and Environment Society of SA’s (Wessa) Algoa Bay branch, who…
9 Jun 2023 14 min

University investigates ‘sponsored anarchy’ after looting chaos

“Surprising”, “perplexing” and “sponsored anarchy” are just some of the words being associated with the violent protest at the University of Fort Hare on Sunday night. Twelve students aged between 19 and 22, were arrested on charges of malicious damage to property and burglary after parts of the institution’s indoor…
7 Jun 2023 15 min

NSRI discusses theft, destruction of rescue craft

“It is unthinkable that somebody has stolen a rescue craft from a voluntary rescue organisation. It makes absolutely no sense at all.” So says the National Sea Rescue Institute’s (NSRI) Craig Lambinon in That Weekend Feeling with Daron Mann this week. Lambinon is referring to the theft of a JetRIB…
2 Jun 2023 11 min

New Nelson Mandela Bay mayor shares his vision for the metro

Seven mayors in as many years. That sums up Nelson Mandela Bay politics with Northern Alliance councillor and former council speaker Gary van Niekerk recently elected mayor of the Bay. Van Niekerk's election follows the ousting last Friday of former mayor Retief Odendaal of the Democratic Alliance.  In Behind The…
1 Jun 2023 36 min

Eusebius McKaiser, the King of Vatiekakie, is gone.

Eusebius McKaiser is no more. Long live Eusebius. How does one pay tribute to this larger than-life man who died so suddenly. In this episode Rams Mabote pays tribute to Eusebius McKaiser by sharing some of Eusebius' ever lasting moments that highlighted the person, journalist, analyst and thought leader he…
1 Jun 2023 13 min

What’s behind Bay power outages?

Nelson Mandela Bay has been hit by a series of power outages, said to be the result of sabotage. Last week, residents in KwaNobuhle went five days without electricity after a cable connecting the township was cut by suspected saboteurs. In Behind The Herald Headlines with Daron Mann this week, we…
25 May 2023 17 min

The lowdown from John Dobson ahead of storming final

An absolutely jam-packed Cape Town Stadium — that is what Stormers head coach John Dobson is expecting ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship final. The success-hungry Stormers nailed down their second consecutive URC final berth when they overcame Irish side Connacht in Cape Town earlier in May. Now, they are…
19 May 2023 6 min
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