Every December, the same ritual unfolds. Johannesburg thins out, the N2 thickens, and the Eastern Cape braces for its annual summer migration. Roof racks are packed tight, beach houses are booked months in advance, and families arrive chasing warm water, long days and a slower rhythm.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s drive to reclaim its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in South Africa has received a major boost with the arrival of eight brand-new refuse compactor trucks on Monday, 8 December 2025.

Nelson Mandela Bay has welcomed news that Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) are deepening their long-standing partnership with a new reciprocal codeshare agreement — a major win for travellers heading to Gqeberha and the wider Eastern Cape.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s coastline is once again getting international recognition. Kings, Humewood, and Hobie Beaches have all received full Blue Flag status for the 2025/2026 season, while Bluewater Bay and Wells Estate earned pilot status. It’s a major nod to the city’s ongoing coastal management and tourism efforts.

041Online News South Africans are changing their profile pictures to purple ahead of the G20 Women’s Shutdown on 21 November 2025, a national campaign led by Women for Change SA to raise awareness about gender-based violence and femicide. Participants are urged to wear black, pause work and spending, and take part in a 15-minute standstill…

When disaster strikes in Nelson Mandela Bay, it is not just homes that are affected. Businesses lose revenue, streets flood, and livelihoods are disrupted, sometimes for months. That is why city leaders, academics, and business representatives came together on 16 October 2025 for a seminar on disaster resilience.

It’s official. Nelson Mandela Bay has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Skål International World Congress, following a standout presentation at this year’s Congress in Cusco, Peru.

The Seekoei Estuary Causeway, which links Aston Bay and Paradise Beach, has officially reopened following a multimillion-rand upgrade. The reopening marks a milestone for the Kouga region, restoring safe and reliable access for local residents.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, under the leadership of Executive Mayor Cllr Babalwa Lobishe, has launched the Anti-Child Poverty Campaign at the Govan Mbeki Multi-Purpose Centre in Port Elizabeth.