News published October 2024


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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium unveils Home of Legends initiative.
22 Oct 2024
On Wednesday, 16th October, the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), operators of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (NMBS) on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) unveiled the Home of Legends Cup, a four-team tournament to be played at the iconic stadium on the 16th of November 2024. The tournament is only part of the Home of Legends Week concept featuring concerts, summits and... Read More

Weideman, Van der Watt named Madibaz's top sport stars
18 Oct 2024
With a glittering array of achievements under their respective belts, golfer JP van der Watt and karateka Luchay Weideman were named Mandela University’s top athletes at the annual Madibaz Sport Awards last night. Both earned national colours and have made an impact in various competitions around the world. The university’s ultimate sporting prize came as a big surprise to both of... Read More

Paint-and-sip phenomenon on cruz control at Gqeberha hotel
16 Oct 2024
The phenomenon of “paint-and-sip” – where groups of people gather to drink wine, unleash their creativity on canvas and socialise – is believed to have originated in America in the early 2000s. Read More

Padayachee's star on the rise in SA hockey
14 Oct 2024
An opportunity through Gqeberha charity organisation United Through Sport has seen Madibaz hockey star Sachin Padayachee embark on a journey that took him all the way to the U21 national team. Most recently, the sport management student was a member of the self-same SA U21 team who shocked the major hockey provinces by capturing the interprovincial title in Johannesburg last month. Read More

Care pack donations boost prem moms at Dora Nginza
02 Oct 2024
Happy mothers are known to produce more of the nutrient-rich breastmilk that is so important for her baby’s development. This was a clinical fact that Dr Aldona Thomas, a paediatric consultant at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, needed people to understand. Read More

Overall Events & Communication Celebrates 15 Years of Driving Business Event Tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape
02 Oct 2024
Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape – Overall Events & Communication is proud to celebrate 15 years of excellence in event management, contributing significantly to the growth of business event tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond. Read More