News published February 2026

Bay organisation tackles school dropout rate head on
25 Feb 2026
A Nelson Mandela Bay organisation is taking the fight to South Africa’s school dropout rate. The Gem Project, which began life in 2015 primarily as a soup kitchen, is now fronting up to the reality that 30 to 40 per cent of learners who register for high school do not make it to matric. Read More

Jobo to write next chapter of Madibaz rugby’s fairytale story
25 Feb 2026
Maintaining momentum into the 2026 season and beyond is the objective Siphesihle “James” Jobo circled on his to-do list the moment he took office as Madibaz Sport’s rugby manager in early-February. Read More

Gqeberha rowers lay down a marker at Buffalo Regatta
22 Feb 2026
The journey from obscurity to being noticed is becoming a very real one for Mandela University’s rowers after eking out several impressive performances at the prestigious Buffalo Regatta in East London recently. Read More

New Madibaz captain says job is rooted in service not status
06 Feb 2026
New Madibaz skipper Eddie Kruger will lead the Madibaz in the 2026 FNB Varsity Shield rugby tournament with the ambition of graduating to the prestigious Cup competition. Read More

Tabu Bar & Grill Lounge Introduces “Flavours of Tabu” A Bold New Menu Inspired by Culinary Innovation and Inclusive Dining
06 Feb 2026
“Flavours of Tabu” A Bold New Menu Inspired by Culinary Innovation and Inclusive Dining Read More