Nelson Mandela Bay
A billion-rand black market for perlemoen is devastating Nelson Mandela Bay's coastline and powering organized crime in South Africa. The illegal trade strips the delicacy from ocean floors, with impacts extending to the broader criminal network. Daily Maverick journalist Riaan Marais investigates the issue.
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The Nelson Mandela Bay metro has given preliminary approval to revive the historic Apple Express train through a public-private partnership. The project aims to boost tourism by offering scenic rides along the Garden Route, integrated with cruise ship itineraries. However, it still requires supply chain management processes and a feasibility study.
The Democratic Alliance has filed a motion in Nelson Mandela Bay council to investigate whether Deputy Mayor Gary van Niekerk remains fit to hold office following his recent contempt of court conviction. Van Niekerk, from the National Alliance, has vehemently denounced the move as political vandalism. The action stems from his failure to attend a fraud trial court date while traveling abroad.