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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-sunshine-simplicities-celebrates-many-of-sas-lesser-known-destinations

Sunshine Simplicities" celebrates many of SA"s lesser-known destinations

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (361+ words) The book follows years of travelling and documenting hidden gems across the country, with a particular focus on the Eastern Cape. "I realise now that my late granny's love for our country and my late dad's interest in history had…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-new-initiative-puts-nutritional-boost-on-menu-at-gqeberha-school

New initiative puts nutritional boost on menu at Gqeberha school

6+ hour, 54+ min ago  (403+ words) In an environment where a new day does not guarantee a decent meal, a local retailer has stepped in to ensure Coega Primary School pupils receive enough food for thought through the launch of the Nutritional Boost initiative. In an…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-northern-areas-barber-celebrated-as-living-legend

Northern areas barber celebrated as living legend

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (545+ words) It was a celebration of life, a heartfelt tribute to a man whose legacy as a barber has left an indelible mark on generations. At 77, Pieter Herman is regarded as a living legend within the hairdressing fraternity. Born in Oudtshoorn,…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-extortion-not-xenophobia-suspected-in-ghanaian-mans-murder-in-cape-town

Extortion, not xenophobia, suspected in Ghanaian man's murder in Cape Town

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (233+ words) The government says anti-illegal migrant protests should not be associated with the murder of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town. The victim was fatally shot at his place of work on Monday afternoon "in an incident police suspect was a…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-mbeki-makes-plea-for-friendship-between-south-africa-and-us

Mbeki makes plea for friendship between South Africa and US

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (488+ words) Former president Thabo Mbeki used an event marking the 250th anniversary of US independence to reflect on the longstanding ties between South Africa and the US, describing the relationship as one built on shared democratic ideals and mutually beneficial co-operation. Relations…...

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theherald. co. za > sport > 2026-07-02-regional-championship-battle-reaches-boiling-point-at-victory-raceway

Regional championship battle reaches boiling point at Victory Raceway

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (561+ words) With just two rounds remaining in the 2026 DO4 SA Regional Dirt Oval Championship, the fight for championship glory is intensifying as drivers prepare to battle it out in round five at Victory Raceway in Walmer on Saturday. Every point is now…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-tensions-flare-in-kuyga-after-anti-migrant-protests

Tensions flare in Kuyga after anti-migrant protests

11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (661+ words) As the nationwide protests faded into Tuesday evening, tensions escalated in Kuyga as residents attempted to forcibly remove about 100 foreign nationals. Police and councillors had to step in and guide the foreign nationals to safety amid the chaos. On Wednesday…...

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theherald. co. za > sport > 2026-07-02-pogacar-chases-record-fifth-tour-title-in-barcelona

Pogacar chases record fifth Tour title in Barcelona

7+ hour, 7+ min ago  (685+ words) Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar will chase a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title when the 2026 edition begins in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard and France's Paul Seixas poised to provide the stiffest competition. Pogacar, who has won the…...

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theherald. co. za > news > 2026-07-02-plett-filmmaker-picks-up-double-gold-at-tourism-film-festival

Plett filmmaker picks up Double Gold at tourism film festival

11+ hour, 16+ min ago  (461+ words) A heartwarming documentary celebrating nature and reminding citizens of the importance of conservation has earned a Plettenberg Bay filmmaker Double Gold at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa Awards. The film breaks down the significance of the Robberg Corridor while…...

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theherald. co. za > sport > 2026-07-02-fiery-baptism-awaits-ep-in-u-18-craven-week-opener-at-grey

Fiery baptism awaits EP in U-18 Craven Week opener at Grey

6+ hour, 26+ min ago  (703+ words) A fiery baptism awaits Eastern Province when they come up against a powerful Western Province outfit on the opening day of the U-18 Craven Week tournament at Grey High School in Gqeberha on Monday. Playing on home soil for the first…...