From Essexvale to Markman, Nelson Mandela Bay’s sewerage system is on the verge of collapse as cable theft, vandalism and load-shedding mesh with decades of poor maintenance in a perfect storm.
Wildlife is returning to a lower section of the Baakens River Valley and security for walkers and joggers is improving thanks to a community-sponsored ranger project.
Two men were lucky to escape with their lives when the car they were travelling in veered off a bridge and ended up submerged in the Baakens River early on Tuesday morning.