For many, photography begins as a hobby. A way to capture memories, document moments, or experiment with creativity. For the founders of Kingdom Standard Productions, it began as something much simpler , a first camera phone, a fascination with cars, and a willingness to tell what they now jokingly call a “white lie”.

Beauty is taking centre stage this Valentine’s season, and Woolworths Walmer Park makes it easy to get it right. Woolworths Beauty is all about thoughtful indulgence. These are the kinds of gifts that say I noticed what you like, I know what you need, or simply you deserve this.

Impact Community Theatre brings the love back to the Savoy this February with the return of its much-loved Valentine’s Cabaret, Voulez-Vous? a joyful mix of live music, laughter and local talent.

Share your story and stand to win a prize valued at over R10 000 Love is out there, and Boardwalk Hotel & Casino is asking residents of Gqeberha to help them to find it in time for Valentine’s Day.

There’s a new kind of social energy taking shape across the Bay, and it feels noticeably different from what we’ve known before.

Baywest Mall is heading into 2026 off the back of a busy festive season and rising foot traffic, and while a mall upgrade might sound like retail business as usual, the ripple effects stretch far beyond shopping.

From how people work to where they spend their downtime, Nelson Mandela Bay is quietly settling into a rhythm that feels distinctly coastal. Not rushed, not stagnant, but adaptive. These are five trends that feel especially right for the Bay and help explain how the city is evolving.

Upskilling in 2026 does not have to cost money. As industries continue to change, free online courses are becoming one of the most accessible ways to stay employable, switch careers, or build new income streams. From digital skills to data literacy, there are reputable platforms offering high quality learning at no cost.

As matric results are released and university costs continue to rise, the MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative is offering financial relief to prospective first-year students heading into the 2026 academic year.

Nelson Mandela Bay is still experiencing a high number of runaway veld fires since December 2025, driven by hot, dry, and windy summer conditions. While the Municipality’s Fire and Emergency Services are on high alert, residents play a critical role in reducing risk and protecting their communities.