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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-05-18-unsafe-and-neglected-inside-bays-undignified-cemeteries

Unsafe and neglected: Inside Bay's undignified cemeteries

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (1035+ words) Neglect, crime and flood damage have turned Nelson Mandela Bay's cemeteries into scenes of devastation, where grieving families must navigate sunken graves, stolen tombstones and even the threat of robbery. The crisis was thrust into sharp focus last week when…...

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theherald. co. za > sport > 2026-05-18-delhi-coach-hemang-badani-praises-mitchell-starcs-work-ethic

Delhi coach Hemang Badani praises Mitchell Starc's work ethic

1+ hour, 4+ min ago  (369+ words) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani hailed Mitchell Starc as a role model after the left-arm pacer produced a match-winning performance to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff hopes alive. Starc's 4-40 restricted visitors Rajasthan Royals to 193-8, and Delhi coasted…...

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theherald. co. za > opinion > columnists > 2026-05-18-in-my-view-economic-outcasts-should-demand-new-social-contract

IN MY VIEW | Economic outcasts should demand new social contract

4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (925+ words) The Q1 quarterly labour force statistics for 2026 are both revealing and concerning. They indicate the economy is stuck, hindered by internal issues and external geopolitical challenges. The number of discouraged job seekers has increased by 171, 000 to 3. 7-million. Unfortunately, 345, 000 workers lost their…...

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theherald. co. za > opinion > columnists > 2026-05-18-the-voice-of-the-church-during-election-season

The voice of the church during election season

4+ hour, 6+ min ago  (537+ words) The church of God must promote and acknowledge God's invitation for God's people to participate in the governance of life according to God's will in the world. "Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-05-18-ebola-outbreak-prompts-cdc-aid-for-exposed-americans

Ebola outbreak prompts CDC aid for exposed Americans

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (270+ words) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Sunday it mobilised response efforts after an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, supporting partners withdrawing a small number of directly affected Americans. The World…...

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theherald. co. za > news > world > 2026-05-18-strait-crisis-deepens-after-drone-attacks-on-uae-saudi-arabia

Strait crisis deepens after drone attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia

2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (752+ words) A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones as US President Donald Trump warned Iran must act "fast" after…...

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theherald. co. za > opinion > letters > 2026-05-18-letter-african-immigrants-should-go-home-and-fix-their-own-countries

LETTER | African immigrants should go home and fix their own countries

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (483+ words) Immigration in this country has always been treated like a hot potato and this debate hasn't been punctuated with the proper measure of soberness that is needed. When we were oppressed by the white regime, we never flocked to any…...

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theherald. co. za > opinion > editorials > 2026-05-18-eastern-cape-the-ancs-new-power-centre

Eastern Cape the ANC's new power centre

4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (387+ words) With the ANC's support base in Kwa Zulu-Natal imploding in the face of the rise of Jacob Zuma's MK Party, the Eastern Cape has become the single most important province for the ruling party. In terms of party membership, the…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-05-18-nightmare-for-kariega-families-as-bodies-of-loved-ones-swapped

Nightmare for Kariega families as bodies of loved ones swapped

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (854+ words) A Kariega family's final farewell to their loved one turned into a nightmare when they unknowingly buried a stranger after a shocking mix-up at a funeral parlour. The incident has sparked outrage and is being investigated by police. The family…...

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theherald. co. za > sport > 2026-05-17-young-leopards-blues-komga-buffs-big-winners-in-super-leagues-week-three

Young Leopards, Blues, Komga, Buffs big winners in Super League's week three

19+ hour, 2+ min ago  (267+ words) Week three of rugby in the Border Super League saw some big results, which included Young Leopards securing a thumping and unexpected 34-14 win over East London Police, in Ducats. The game, between the heavyweights of the region over the past…...

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