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A joint law enforcement operation between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Metro Police and Traffic Services over the weekend led to the arrest of a man in Sidwell who was found in possession on an unlicenced firearm and ammunition. The operation which took place on Saturday, 12 October 2024, was focused on warrants of arrests in the area. NMBM Safety and Security Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Stag Mitchell said the arrest was evidence of crime prevention when law enforcement officers take … [Read more...] about Crime Prevention Operation Saves Man From Death Threat

The Mandela Bay Development Agency, through its NMB Stadium operations team welcomed the opportunity to showcase the Bay as an ideal sporting destination of choice. The culmination of our collective efforts with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and negotiations with the South African Football Association led to the confirmation the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as host venue. Related: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s ‘Shambolic Security’ Slammed With just over two weeks’ turnaround time, the … [Read more...] about NMB Stadium Management To Take Urgent Steps To Avoid Repeat Pitch Breaches

On 10 October 2024, a widespread power outage was experienced in Summerstrand and the surrounding areas, disrupting electricity supply to several residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Electricity and Energy Directorate promptly dispatched a technical team to investigate the fault and initiate repair operations. Upon receiving reports of the outage, the technical team conducted an immediate on-site investigation. A comprehensive assessment … [Read more...] about Power Being Restored After Outages In Summerstrand And Surrounding Areas

Editor: Get related advice here - Straton Prepaid FAQ's With the deadline to update prepaid electricity meters fast approaching, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Electricity and Energy Portfolio Head, Cllr Zanele Sikawuti, has commended NMBM electricity customers for updating more than 146,921 meters so far. She urges the remaining customers to join the programme as the current devices will expire on 24 November 2024. The programme, which began in April 2022, is being implemented in phases … [Read more...] about Electricity And Energy Directorate Urges Residents To Update Electricity Meters As Deadline Looms

Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Committee member for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Bassie Kamana has called on the Eastern Cape football lovers to buy tickets early to avoid disappointment as the tickets for the Bafana Bafana versus Congo Brazzaville match are selling fast. MMC Kamana said the Metro was 'ready and able' to host this international match with all systems in place. The South African senior men’s national team will, on 11 October 2024, face Congo in an African Cup of … [Read more...] about Countdown to Bafana Bafana v Congo Brazzaville

The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature will be hosting Taking Legislature to the People programme from the 22nd -25th October in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality under the theme “Accelerating service delivery through accountability”. The venue for the programme is the Ernest Swanepoel Hall in Despatch. Taking Legislature to the people programme is an oversight and public participation programme that is hosted by the Legislature on an annual basis. Paramount to exercising our Constitutional … [Read more...] about Despatch’s Turn To Chat About Accelerating Service Delivery Through Accountability

Spring has sprung, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is intensifying its efforts to plant more flowers and beautify the Metro, resonating with its Friendly City status. The work commenced last month at Heugh Road in Walmer, where a total of 236 plants were planted to the delight of residents. Public Health Mayoral Committee Member, Cllr Thsonono Buyeye, said: “We are pleased to see the project taking shape as this contributes to changing the face of our Metro and ensures that the … [Read more...] about NMBM Revives Metro Beautification Project: Call To Action For Residents And Businesses

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) wishes to inform residents of KwaNobuhle that extensive electricity work currently underway to mitigate ongoing electricity supply challenges in the area is nearing completion. Since June 2024, the Metro has had to implement load reduction in wards 42, 43, and 44 due to persistent overloading of transformers, predominantly caused by illegal electrical connections within the area. The MRM8 feeder, which specifically supplies electricity to wards … [Read more...] about Load Reduction Mitigation Strategies In Kwanobuhle Progressing Well

The Speaker to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, MPL Helen Sauls-August will receive a petition from concerned churches and residents in the Nelson Mandela Metro on Thursday, 10 October 2024. Concerned with the unabating crime, unemployment, and poverty in the province, concerned group of churches and residents will march in Kwazakhele on Thursday to mobilise communities in the fight against crime and social ills in the Nelson Mandela Metro. The march will conclude with a handover of … [Read more...] about Churches and Residents to Deliver Petition Against Crime