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BEACH SAFETY

Nahoon Beach temporarily closed following shark sighting

Nahoon Beach has been temporarily closed after a shark was sighted on Saturday morning. Buffalo City Metro said the closure was a precautionary measure, warning swimmers and beachgoers not to enter the beach until further notice. "The…

  • Mandilakhe Kwababana
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Suspended metro officials paid millions to stay at home

Buffalo City Metro is spending nearly R900,000 every month to pay eight suspended officials who remain at home, according to a confidential council report. Among those on suspension are three employees accused of copper cable theft and…

  • ASANDA NINI
Border Cricket administrator Greg Fredericks, Buffalo City mayor Princess Faku and Local organising committee chief operating officer Edward Khoza during the inspection of Buffalo Park Cricket stadium on Wednesday. Picture: Sino Majangaza
CRICKET
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Scramble for tickets ahead of World Cup games

Over 600,000 ticket ballot entries have already flooded in for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup fixtures at Buffalo Park, with organisers urging fans to apply before the November 21 deadline.

  • Anathi Wulushe
  • Sino Majangaza
  • Buhle Sirayi
Veteran athletes Michele Whittington (73) and Helen Nell (74) proudly display their top-category podium honors following the BCMM road event at Orient Beach.
RUNNING

Seventies and still setting the pace

Septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel defied age and tough hills to claim podium finishes at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race, proving fitness has no finish line.

  • Mfundo Piliso
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