11 August 2026 · 5 min read
Four books, and the life beneath them
A local writing story about grief, faith, fatherhood and the questions that stay with us. Originally published before the September 2026 book release.
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Browse the community archive from City of Gqeberha, with original publication dates and local stories from Nelson Mandela Bay.
25 reads to explore
22 April 2025 · 1 min read
9 marathons. 9 provinces. One heart.
From the 2025 archive: an invitation to run across the country, raise support and give something back to local communities.
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22 December 2024 · 3 min read
21 half marathons. A journey of heart and sole.
A story from December 2024 about showing up, running together, and finding meaning one day at a time.
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4 June 2024 · 2 min read
A night at Tiger’s Milk
From the June 2024 archive: a look back at the opening of Tiger’s Milk at Moffett on Main.
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27 February 2024 · 3 min read
An evening with Macbeth
In the heart of Gqeberha, a theatrical marvel awaits at Theodor Herzl High School, as it proudly presents William Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “Macbeth.” This timeless…
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9 August 2023 · 3 min read
A getaway at Nyosi Wildlife Reserve
Wildlife and a change of pace close to the city. A local story from the August 2023 archive.
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31 July 2023 · 4 min read
Early learning around Gqeberha
Welcome to GQEBERHA (Port Elizabeth), where you’ll find a wide variety of pre-schools and day care centres to meet the needs of your little ones.
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29 April 2023 · 3 min read
A May offer at the GoZone: 2023
The GoZone at Lionsbay Coping with the challenges of life can be tough and can leave you feeling drained and without energy. This can lead
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20 April 2023 · 4 min read
The GoZone at CrossFit Lionsbay
The GoZone Saunas have been used for centuries in many cultures for relaxation, mental wellness, and muscle recovery. A sauna is a small room or
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30 January 2023 · 4 min read
A century of coffee at Mastertons
Who is Mastertons Coffee? The Coffee Legend Ronald John “Jock” Masterton The founder, Ronald John ‘Jock’ Masterton, came to South Africa from Scotland in 1920
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28 January 2023 · 1 min read
A burger at Crave
Asking for a friend: So where is the best burger in town? So we’ve covered pizzas at The Nose Pizza and we’ve covered Coffee at
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13 January 2023 · 2 min read
Pizza at The Nose
Asking for a friend… So @cityofgqeberha hit the social channels and asked for a friend, where can I get the best slice of pizza in
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10 January 2023 · 1 min read
Five-a-side football around the Bay
Look no further than Callies Unite and Fairview Action 5-A-Side Soccer Arena. But what is Futsal or 5 a side soccer anyway? Five-a-side football or
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7 January 2023 · 2 min read
Kragga Kamma Game Park
An introduction from the archive to one of the area’s wildlife outings, with animals, open spaces and a family day in mind.
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5 January 2023 · 1 min read
A Sunday at the Gorge Market: 2023
When is the next Gorge Market happening? 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟬𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.☀️ 🆓𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆🆓 Join the 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿. Situated at the crossroads
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4 January 2023 · 2 min read
Port Elizabeth TVET College: from the archive
A dated education resource from the original site, retained in the archive rather than treated as a current tourism guide.
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21 December 2022 · 3 min read
A family evening at King’s Beach Playland
It was a classic City of Gqeberha summer evening, and my family and I decided to head to the local Playland at Kings Beach for
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21 December 2022 · 3 min read
A flat white at Holiday Coffee
A little coffee, a little conversation, and the people behind the counter. A local visit from our December 2022 archive.
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21 December 2022 · 3 min read
A clubhouse opens at Fairview Action Arena
Where can I play FUTSAL in Port Elizabeth? Let’s start again at the basics… What is Futsal and what are the main differences between Futsal
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20 December 2022 · 4 min read
Small business and search: from the archive
A 2022 business article retained as a historical reference. It is separate from our current travel recommendations.
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17 December 2022 · 9 min read
Family days around the bay
Animals, outdoor adventures, play spaces and rainy-day ideas. Our original family guide, with venue details to confirm before you go.
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16 December 2022 · 1 min read
A visit to Gravity at Baywest
Where are the NEW Gravity Facilities at Bay West Mall Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)? New store alert | Lower Ground, Entrance 4 at BayWest Mall Have you
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15 December 2022 · 2 min read
A festive season at Baywest: 2022
What’s happening at Bay West Mall this Festive Season? Shoppers are spoilt for choice at Baywest Mall, the Eastern Cape’s one and only destination centre,
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15 December 2022 · 3 min read
Finding a CrossFit community
Where should I join a CrossFit Box in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) In no particular order at all, these are the TOP 3 boxes to join
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10 November 2022 · 2 min read
Five-a-side at Fairview Action Arena
Ever wondered where you can play 5-a-side soccer in Port Elizabeth? Look no further than Fairview Action 5-A-Side Soccer Arena. Address: 91 Mimosa Road, Fairview (Along
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