Whether you’re trying to decompress after a long workday, get some fresh air on the weekend, or simply take a break from the pace of everyday life, Nelson Mandela Bay offers no shortage of outdoor spaces to help you reset.

By Eleanor Douglas-Meyers When we launched our Valentine’s giveaway with Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, we thought we were celebrating romance. What we didn’t expect was the depth.

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.