The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has dedicated this week to start a major clean up project to change the face of KwaZakhele’s economic hub; Injoli Square.This comes after the Metro engaged various stakeholders including the public transport sector, vendors who operate in the area, commuters and concerned residents in an effort to come up with sustainable solutions to end illegal dumping among other concerns specifically around the taxi rank. The clean up programme started on Monday, 17 April … [Read more...] about NMBM partners with taxi association to clean up Njoli Square
Community
BGQ or APE?
The moans and groans about the new name for Port Elizabeth – Gqeberha – continue.Gqeberha residents still refer to the city as PE and refuse to use ‘that’ name. So – here is a compromise for the transition: For any events in Gqeberha before 22 February 2021 we can refer to the timeline as BGQ – Before Geqeberha For any events in Gqeberha after that date we can refer to the timeline as APE – After Port Elizabeth. For me though – GQ has a nice ring to it and MyGQ even better! Go On - Share the … [Read more...] about BGQ or APE?
Schoenmaker completes breaststroke double as Le Clos reclaims 100m freestyle crown
Tatjana Schoenmaker secured the national 200m breaststroke title in the second fastest time in the world this year at the SA National Aquatic Championships in Gqeberha on Friday.The world record holder and Olympic champion in the event cruised to victory in a time of 2:22.44 with her training partner, Kaylene Corbett, second in 2:25.40 – both A qualifying times for the Swimming World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in July. Schoenmaker admitted afterwards that the vocal crowd at the Newton Park … [Read more...] about Schoenmaker completes breaststroke double as Le Clos reclaims 100m freestyle crown
Tread Carefully John – This Coalition talk could Backfire
By now you would have heard the words from DA Leader John Steenhuisen warning the voting public that an ANC/EFF coalition will lead to the end of the end for South Africa.Now, we all know that this scare tactic is one more marketing ploy to get South Africans voting for the DA. BUT just maybe this continual free marketing, for the ANC by the DA, will blow up in their face. HUH? It seems to me that if the EFF is the bogeyman in the equation and if we must stop them in their tracks then the … [Read more...] about Tread Carefully John – This Coalition talk could Backfire
Show Stealers
While returning veteran Roland Schoeman put in an admirable performance in his comeback, it was Chad le Clos, Erin Gallagher and Lara van Niekerk who stole the show on the fourth night of swimming at the SA National Aquatic Championships in Gqeberha, which also featured numerous other standout performances on Saturday.Following his victories in the 200m butterfly and 100m freestyle, Le Clos continued to impress in the 100m butterfly, powering to an Olympic qualifying time of 51.37 and outgunning … [Read more...] about Show Stealers
AG Exonerates Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack
The Auditor-General’s office has withdrawn its erroneous finding linking Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack’s name to a painting business which has been doing business with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.The Municipal Finance Management Act prohibits municipalities from doing business with companies whose directors or shareholders are employees of the State. Deputy Mayor Mkhuseli Jack – AIM The retraction came about after the Deputy Mayor’s lawyers wrote to the AG pointing out that he had no interest … [Read more...] about AG Exonerates Deputy Mayor Khusta Jack
Paul Roos take down Grey High in fiercely entertaining derby
Paul Roos Gymnasium completed a superb 39-24 win against Grey High in a highlight-filled Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools battle at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 15 April.Both sides threw the kitchen sink at each other in a topsy turvy derby where a total of 10 tries were scored. This produced a thoroughly entertaining back and forth encounter throughout the 70 minutes In the end, Paul Roos Gymnasium just had too much in the tank, as they showed their mettle on … [Read more...] about Paul Roos take down Grey High in fiercely entertaining derby
UIF Breakfast
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner, Teboho Maruping, will host employers and business owners who operate in and around Gqeberha on Monday 17 April 2023 at the Court Yard Hotel as part of the UIF’s continued efforts to educate and engage with employers about the Fund’s legislation, systems and processes with the aim of improving compliance with the Unemployment Insurance Act and rendering superior customer service to UIF clients.The session will also see the Commissioner deliberating … [Read more...] about UIF Breakfast
Coetzé wraps up Gqeberha SA champs with another Olympic qualifier
Teen swimming sensation Pieter Coetzé wrapped up the SA National Aquatic Championships in Gqeberha with another Olympic qualifying time on Sunday.The 18-year-old, who has already recorded a qualifying time for Paris 2024 in the 100m backstroke, added the 200m backstroke time, cruising to victory in 1:56.66 – also an A qualifier for the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan later this year. Coetzé withdrew from the 50m butterfly final on Sunday to focus on the backstroke event and was duly … [Read more...] about Coetzé wraps up Gqeberha SA champs with another Olympic qualifier
NMBM drastically reduces outstanding water leaks, urges property owners to fix leaks within their properties
Following months of intensified water leaks repair work done by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, more than 75 000 water have been resolved with the total of outstanding water leaks to be repaired currently at 444 as at 11 April 2023.NMBM Infrastructure and Engineering Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Dries van der Westhuizen said daily, hotspot wards will continue to be targeted by designated contractors with the help of the Ward Councillors to fix reported water leaks. “The water leaks that … [Read more...] about NMBM drastically reduces outstanding water leaks, urges property owners to fix leaks within their properties
Wind no match for Splash as good vibes and food win the day
The weather may not have played ball, but that did not stop people having one at the 2023 SPAR Splash Festival.Despite the entire first day and final afternoon of the event being called off due to high winds, the festival delivered in-between as visitors flocked to the new Kings Beach venue over the rest of the Easter weekend. Festival organiser Darren Mungur, of Soul Good, said while Friday obviously had been a disappointment, there had been a “very good turnout” on the second day. The return … [Read more...] about Wind no match for Splash as good vibes and food win the day
Records fall on opening day of SA Swimming Champs in Gqeberha
Olympic star Tatjana Schoenmaker ensured she was not to be outdone again in the 100m breaststroke, regaining her national title on the opening night of the SA National Aquatic Championships in Gqeberha on Wednesday ahead of teen rival and Commonwealth Games champion Lara van Niekerk.There was a massive sigh of relief for the Olympic silver medallist in the event as she claimed the title in a time of 1:05.89 – not that she had beaten her young opponent who claimed the title last year – but that … [Read more...] about Records fall on opening day of SA Swimming Champs in Gqeberha
Council’s Spluma By-law approval major step towards improved planning and compliance
The approval of the Spatial Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) By-law by the Council of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is a major step towards compliance with national legislation.Executive Mayor Retief Odendaal said this means that municipal officials, responsible for spatial planning and land use management, now have clear directives on how the national legislation must be implemented locally and goes a long way in ensuring that Nelson Mandela Bay truly is open for business. “We were way … [Read more...] about Council’s Spluma By-law approval major step towards improved planning and compliance
What Food Waste has to do with Load Shedding
According to the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa; “An estimated 10.3 million tonnes of food and beverages is wasted per year in South Africa (about a third of the food available), yet 9.34 million people in South African suffer from acute food insecurity and almost 20% of South African households have inadequate access to food.”Various estimates abound for the amount of energy required from farm to table to make a hamburger. These estimates range from 17 to 45 Kilowatt-Hours of … [Read more...] about What Food Waste has to do with Load Shedding
NMBM appoints new head for Parks and Cemeteries
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality residents can expect stability and an improved service in the Parks and Cemeteries division, following the recruitment of the Head of Parks and Cemeteries in the Metro this month.The recruitment of Malusi Mdoda comes as the Metro is faced with a challenge of vandalism despite putting up security measures in place at cemeteries and as work to beautify the Metro is underway. NMBM Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye welcomed Mdoda to the … [Read more...] about NMBM appoints new head for Parks and Cemeteries
