Articles for Thamsanqa Mbovane

In photos: Thousands protest to end violence against women

Government classifies GBV and femicide a national disaster, but itโ€™s unclear what policies will follow from this

Ashraf Hendricks, Ihsaan Haffejee, Ishmael Mabena, Johnnie Isaacs, Thamsanqa Mbovane and Tsoanelo Sefoloko

News | 21 November 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay reopens bridges damaged during 2024 floods

At a cost of R89-million, the Matanzima and Nomakhwezana bridges in KwaNobuhle reopened with a ceremony attended by about 200 residents

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Brief | 7 November 2025

Vandals strip R42-million Gqeberha housing project

Of 580 units built in Walmer township only 108 have lawful occupants

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News | 6 November 2025

50,000 people and only one ambulance

Five out of six ambulances in the Sundays River Valley Municipality have broken down

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News | 28 September 2025

Activists march against Shellโ€™s oil exploration

Shell says it has spent over R1-billion and is not responsible for failures in consultations with affected Wild Coast communities

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News | 16 September 2025

Gang violence forces Kariega families to abandon their homes

More than 30 homes torched or vandalised as criminals target community leaders and witnesses in a suspected campaign of intimidation

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News | 10 September 2025

Kariega clinic still closed seven weeks after gang shooting

Area has seen a surge in gang crime, residents say

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Brief | 3 September 2025

Fed-up with unresponsive officials, Gqeberha protesters torch trucks

Second day of protests by shack dwellers in Westville

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Brief | 27 August 2025

Gqeberha protesters torch bus, stone truck, demanding electricity

Separate protests erupt in Westville and Bayland

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Brief | 27 August 2025