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Joint efforts by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality multi-disciplinary teams are currently underway to bring normality to a number of service delivery areas following the heavy rains in the past three days. The heavy rains which started from Sunday until Wednesday morning have caused a lot of service delivery disruptions in the areas of electricity, road access and general flooding of houses and informal settlements situated in flood plain areas. On Monday, the Metro activated a Joint … [Read more...] about NMBM Working around the clock to restore services to all residents

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to update residents that the below roads and bridges across the Metro that are still closed following the floods. Intersection at Cuyler Bridge and Kruisrivier Road Cuyler Bridge Fourie Street between Buys Street & Webber Street - Demist The intersection at Ponana Tini and Matanzima Roads 3rd Avenue Dip Main Road - Old Bethelsdorp Calpurina Drive 22nd Avenue, KwaLanga Fourie Street Intersection at Durban Street & … [Read more...] about List of NMB Bridges and Roads Still Closed (and Recently Opened)

It is with great sadness that we inform residents of three fatalities reported amidst the heavy rains and floods that have plagued large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM). Investigations are still ongoing; thus, it is prudent to allow the relevant state entities to conduct and conclude their enquiries instead of speculating on the exact causes of death. We offer our sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, said NMBM Executive Mayor, Gary Van … [Read more...] about NMB Flood Death Toll – 3

Following the torrential rains that have ravaged parts of the Eastern Cape, particularly the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in Kariega, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Zolile Williams will today pay a visit to the floods stricken areas in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro especially in Kariega to offer assistance to the evacuated families The MEC's visit will commence at eDongweni at Lillian Ngoyi where he will have a meeting with the Disaster Management … [Read more...] about MEC Zolile Williams To Visit NMB Flood Stricken Areas

The Electricity and Energy Directorate would like to advise residents to follow these precautionary measures: In light of the recent flooding in and around the Metro area, we want to emphasise the importance of safety during this time. We urge all customers experiencing house flooding to switch off the main switches on their distribution boards (DB) as a precautionary measure. This action will help eliminate the risk of possible electrocution. Your safety is our priority. Please stay safe … [Read more...] about Important Safety Notice: Precautions Against Flooding

Following the heavy rain that started yesterday, 21 October 2024, the ares below have been severely affected by localised flooding. Ibhayi: Dongweni area, Mavuso Road, Mase Steet, Meke Street,Boxer in Njoli, Veeplaas, Nkanini, Cleary Park, Enkanini, Kiwane, Sharpville and Masakhane. Motherwell: Steve Tshwete Village, Khayelitsha, Shukushukuma, Nomakanjani, Young Park Informal Settlement (NU8), Vukani, Mjondolo and Ikamvelihle. Northern Areas: Misssionvale, Qunu, Vaastrap and … [Read more...] about Update On Localised Flooding Following Heavy Rain

Situation as at 06:05. The following roads are flooded and closed for vehicle traffic: Perseverence crossing Bethelsdorp Precinct- Leak on roof Drillhall Bethelsdorp Road Betram Road Willow Dam - Manned by Metro Police Rensburg Street ext.27 Kleinskool crossing Standford Road Sasol and Jackson Street Boysens Park Nooitgedacht Kariega Durban Road - VW Manned by metro Police Madina Street Larl Roche Allister Miller Slip lane from N2 into Deal Party at … [Read more...] about Roads to Avoid Today – 22 October Flooding

Having received warnings ranging between 2 and 6 for disruptive rainfalls from the South African Weather Services (SAWS) the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) remains on high alert in case of disasters occuring, announced Cogta MEC Zolie Williams this morning. MEC Williams said that in collaboration with Municipal Disaster Management Centers (MDMC), it has increased its level of preparedness to its highest. "This means all municipalities, especially coastal ones, have activated … [Read more...] about EC PDMC On High Alert For Incidents Due To Rainfalls

The Eastern Cape Provincial Disaster Management, officials from the special programmes unit of the Education Department, South African Police Services and all relevant stakeholders presented their contribution towards making schools safe and ready for possible disasters. On Thursday, 17 October 2024, The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Disaster Management Sub-directorate celebrated the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction at Sunshine School in Uitenhage. This day is dedicated to … [Read more...] about NMBM Commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

With the 2024 festive season looming, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is urging residents to remain vigilant against the spread of the monkeypox (mpox) disease which broke out in South African earlier this year. On receiving the news about the outbreak, the NMBM working together with the Eastern Cape Department of Health and private health care facilities conducted investigations on suspected cases and the clinical investigations confirmed that by October 2024, no mpox cases had been … [Read more...] about Mpox Remains a Threat: NMBM Cautions Residents To Remain Vigilant

Thousands of residents from Helenvale have applauded the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s efforts in improving service delivery in the area following Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk’s pronouncement to dedicate October to project Helenvale. On Friday, 11 October 2024, the Mayor led a service delivery blitz in the area where a major cleanup programme and planting was conducted by the Metro in partnership with residents. Resident Caitlyn Rademeyer said residents were hopeful and excited to see … [Read more...] about NMBM’s Commitment To Improve Service Delivery And Reduce Crime In Helenvale