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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:41:34
Bay groups protest over new asylum status directives
Eastern Cape police are on high alert after demonstrations erupted outside the Department of Home Affairs in Gqeberha over a Constitutional Court ruling regarding asylum applications.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:42:48
Mayor faces court bid for personal liability over transformer deal
The DA has filed a court application seeking to hold Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe and former acting city manager Ted Pillay personally liable for the irregular lease of a R25m municipal electricity transformer.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:43:44
Electric vehicles near breakeven point as South African petrol hikes bite
Surging fuel prices are radically shifting the financial equation for South African motorists, making electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids increasingly viable alternatives to conventional petrol and diesel models. With consecutive petrol hikes straining household budgets, the lower running costs of new-energy vehicles are rapidly closing the gap on higher upfront purchase prices. Data from vehicle comparison platform VehicleSA indicates that the breakeven point for EV ownership is now nearing South Africa's average monthly mileage of 1,500km. As monthly operational savings offset finance differences, consumers are encouraged to look beyond sticker prices to evaluate total monthly ownership costs.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:46:07
'GET MOVING!': Metro ordered to take action on housing project
The Gqeberha High Court has ordered the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to fulfil its infrastructure obligations for the Bethelsdorp North housing project, resolving a long-standing legal battle with the Mzingisi Development Trust.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:46:50
Oil price surges on fresh war and weather woes
Oil prices soared more than five percent on Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose to $105.46 per barrel and the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate, was up to $92.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:48:37
Taxi owners take the wheel in new repair venture
Five Eastern Cape taxi operators have launched a community-owned auto repair and spares cooperative in Kariega. Backed by pooled member capital and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, the venture aims to retain automotive aftermarket spending within the local economy and train future artisans.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:49:43
Growing fuchsias: How to plant and care for the fairytale â Ballerina Flowerâ
Bring fairytale charm to your garden with fuchsias. Discover essential care advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and propagating these vibrant, shade-loving blooms.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:50:31
WEATHER GURU | Back to the '70s-type weather
Continuous rain across the Eastern Cape has filled major dams and saturated ground across the metro, bringing flashbacks to 1970s weather patterns along with overflowing rivers and flooded low-lying roads.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:53:02
Print first for Friday HR091026disciplinelet: Parents, discipline begins in the home
A frustrated educator in Gqeberha reminds parents that school is meant for learning, urging them to take primary responsibility for instilling discipline at home.
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@heraldlive Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:59:12
MONEY MAESTRO | Gifting your family while alive is a great estate planning opportunity
Don't wait until death to start transferring wealth. Discover how South Africa's annual donations-tax exemption allows you to support loved ones now while strategically managing future estate duty.
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