The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality continues to experience water disruptions in some parts of the City.In response to this, water tankers have been dispatched to assist residents with the collection of water in the areas that are currently affected by the water disruptions due to the prolonged drought crisis. Following the City’s decision to reduce abstraction at the Churchill Dam to preserve and maximise the low water resources, various residential areas have started to experience intermittent … [Read more...] about Intermittent water supply continues in parts of NMBM
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Take THAT World Records
An early morning start for runners, spectators, media and stakeholders in the 3rd edition of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50 km this morning in Gqeberha saw athletes Tete Morena Dijana and Emane Seifu Hayile set new men’s and women’s 50km world records, obliterating them in the process.All the Images: 2023 Nedbank Runified 50km The women set off at 5:30 am followed by the men 20 minutes later. Weather conditions were perfect for the flat course – 5 rounds of the 10 km course. An … [Read more...] about Take THAT World Records
World records the theme for the 2023 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
In what was perfect weather conditions for runners, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was the beautiful backdrop once again for a morning of record-breaking performances as Nedbank Running Club (NRC) athletes Tete Morena Dijana and Emane Seifu Hayile set new men’s and women’s 50km world records, obliterating them in the process.With the women setting off in the dark with the starters pistol fired at 05:30, it was evident that the pack were taking advantage of the perfect weather conditions as … [Read more...] about World records the theme for the 2023 Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
NMBM to receive 20 water trucks as drought worsens
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s water supply is in critical distress. With a total of 12.27% dam levels on Friday, 24 February 2023, the City continues to maintain abstractions from the Kromme system in compliance with the Department of Water and Sanitation directive to reduce abstraction.Due to the new developments, various parts in NMBM continue to experience water disruptions. To boost the City’s resources, 20 additional water trucks will be delivered to NMBM by the Department of Water and … [Read more...] about NMBM to receive 20 water trucks as drought worsens
Andrew Whitfield elected DA Provincial Leader
The DA Leadership Elections took place at the Democratic Alliance (DA) Eastern Cape Provincial Congress 2023 in Graaff-Reinet.Andrew Whitfield MP was elected as DA EC Provincial Leader, while Yusuf Cassim MPL was elected as EC Provincial Chairperson. Werner Horn MP and Bridget Masango MP, DA EC Provincial Congress Presiding Officers said; “The election results were compliant with all DA election requirements and rules and the vote count proceeded without any queries or objections. “The results … [Read more...] about Andrew Whitfield elected DA Provincial Leader
Gqeberha pair fired up to land SA women’s doubles squash title
Gqeberha’s national squash players Lizelle Muller and Hayley Ward will team up for the first time to challenge for top honours when the Tswalu South African Doubles Squash Championships take place in Johannesburg this weekend.The tournament will be held at the Country Club Johannesburg courts in Auckland Park from February 24 to 26, and will see the cream of South Africa’s players gunning for the women’s, men’s and mixed titles. Muller and Ward, who both represented South Africa at the African … [Read more...] about Gqeberha pair fired up to land SA women’s doubles squash title
DA retains two wards in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
Dear EditorThe DA in the Eastern Cape is extremely proud of its performance in both the ward 2 and ward 5 by-elections in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality. Yesterday, 22 February 2023, voters again showed faith in the party and its candidates, Archer Heynse (ward 2) and Lorraine Smith Johnson (ward 5), as we managed to successfully retain both wards. We are confident that Archer and Lorraine will continue the DA’s hard work in these wards and fight for services to be delivered to … [Read more...] about DA retains two wards in the Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
ISUZU backs ATC Multisport for 2023 IRONMAN Races
GQEBERHA – ISUZU Motors South Africa is pleased to announce its sponsorship of one of South Africa’s largest triathlon and multisport clubs, ATC Multisport for the 2023 IRONMAN races.ATC Multisport, was formed in 2006, and has an active database of about 1000 members, across the three sporting disciplines namely; swimming, cycling and running. Representing the ISUZU brand, a team from ATC Multisport will be participating at several IRONMAN South Africa races in 2023 including the African … [Read more...] about ISUZU backs ATC Multisport for 2023 IRONMAN Races
Sustainability in eventing: RX Africa’s drive to Zero Waste
23 FEBRUARY 2023: For the better part of the last decade, RX Africa has implemented global best practise around sustainability in the eventing industry, driving initiatives company-wide that will see the company achieve Zero Waste by 2024.This is the word from RX Africa CEO Carol Weaving, who notes that changes have been measurably impactful, but that there will always be more to be done. “We began by looking at each event we create or participate in, and how we could minimise its impact on the … [Read more...] about Sustainability in eventing: RX Africa’s drive to Zero Waste
Chamber and ECDC sign historic three-year deal to extend Enterprise Development Programme
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has signed a historic three-year deal with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) to extend the Enterprise Development Programme for the benefit of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).Chamber chief executive Denise van Huyssteen says the Chamber is extremely proud of its partnership with the ECDC, which has seen some of the businesses who previously participated in the programme become huge successes within their areas of operation. “The … [Read more...] about Chamber and ECDC sign historic three-year deal to extend Enterprise Development Programme
Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
A caddie training initiative which extends beyond the confines of just playing golf was held atHumewood Golf Club on Monday in a partnership between the Sunshine Tour and SA Tourismas a prelude to this week’s professional tournament.The Nelson Mandela Bay Championships runs from Thursday to Sunday and will see many ofthe country’s leading Tour players gunning for the title at the iconic links course in Gqeberha.The role of the caddie has always been integral to the sport of golf, with many close … [Read more...] about Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
Motherwell housing beneficiary’s dignity restored as they receive title deeds
The dignity of the people of Motherwell was restored when Human Settlements MEC Siphokazi Lusithi and Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Human Settlements, Tukela Zumani handed over title deeds to more than a hundred housing subsidy beneficiaries on Thursday, 23 February 2023. The title deeds that were handed over form part of the Provincial and Municipal programme to give title deeds to housing beneficiaries across the City.Currently there are more than 6 000 title deeds that … [Read more...] about Motherwell housing beneficiary’s dignity restored as they receive title deeds
R20 Million upgrade for Critical Kragga Kamma Substation
Planned and unplanned electricity outages will be a thing of the past for thousands of residents who are supplied by the Kragga Kamma Substation following a R20 Million investment by the City to upgrade the old infrastructure at the substation.Dating back to 1958 and 1960, the 22kV and 6.6kV switchgears which supplied the residents in areas including Walmer, Mangold Park, Fairview, Westering, Cotswold and Fernglen have been replaced as the multi-year project has now been completed. NMBM … [Read more...] about R20 Million upgrade for Critical Kragga Kamma Substation
India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
In the final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at St Georges Park in Gqeberha today India and Ireland both got a taste of why Gqeberha is named the “Windy City” and then, just for good measure, we had more than a spot of that liquid that we all pray for – RAIN.Images here: 20 February – Gqeberha – India v Ireland A sparkling innings from Smriti Mandhana helped India seal an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final spot with a rain-affected five-run victory over Ireland. Mandhana cashed in on … [Read more...] about India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field strongest ever
With the final countdown to race weekend, the elite field gathered for the 3 rd running of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km set for 26 February 2023 is looking the strongest it has ever been, with a bigger international contingent coming out for this year’s event.In its first edition back in 2021, the event saw two world records being broken with new men’s and women’s records set, followed up by the men’s world record being smashed last year and thewomen’s world record surviving a … [Read more...] about Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km elite field strongest ever
