Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has this week met with Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, to discuss government’s comprehensive approach to deal with the dire water situation in affected towns in the province. The water situation remains precarious in the Eastern Cape where dam levels continue to drop by an average one percent weekly. Butterworth and Queenstown are among the towns worst-hit by extremely dry conditions that have been experienced in parts of … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape water situation “precarious”
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Local taxi owner arrested for 69 oustanding warrants
The arrest of a local taxi owner with 69 warrants of arrest for outstanding traffic fines, is part of the Safety and Security Festive Season plan that includes roadblocks and home visits, said Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Head of Traffic and Licensing, Mr Warren Prins. “The 33-year-old man, whose outstanding fines and warrants are a staggering R160 000, appeared in the Municipal Traffic Court on Tuesday and was released on R2 000 bail. “The suspect has been evading the traffic … [Read more...] about Local taxi owner arrested for 69 oustanding warrants
Details of AmaXhosa King funeral
Members of the public are welcome to pay their last respects to the late AmaXhosa King, Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu, at his memorial service and funeral taking place this week. President Cyril Ramaphosa honoured the late King Zwelonke by declaring a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for His Majesty. The King’s funeral will feature military ceremonial elements in accordance with the Category 1 status of this occasion. Sigcawu passed away last Thursday. His Majesty became King of amaXhosa … [Read more...] about Details of AmaXhosa King funeral
Festive Season Safety operations focus bearing fruit
The establishment of an Integrated Operational Coordinating Committee (IOCC), intended to monitor and evaluate crime-combatting operations this festive season, already proved effective with numerous successes. From surprising a burglary victim with his stolen property and the burglar in custody at the Humewood Police Station, confiscating firearms to saving unsuspecting consumers from buying expired baby food and other perishable items, all made the successes column at the first sitting of … [Read more...] about Festive Season Safety operations focus bearing fruit
Bay still firmly in grip of drought
Despite good rain last week and the Churchill Dam overflowing, Nelson Mandela Bay is still firmly in the grips of a drought putting the onus on the municipality to continue its water conservation efforts and residents to use water sparingly. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Mongameli Bobani said since the rain the fell last week, apart from Churchill Dam there has been no significant increase in the average dam levels. “The biggest impact has been at Churchill Dam that … [Read more...] about Bay still firmly in grip of drought
Comprehensive Sexuality Education lesson plans placed online
Related: Church speaks out on sex education The Department of Basic Education has released, on its website, the scripted lesson plans which are being used in the pilot phase of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in selected schools. The pilot is being conducted in areas that have recorded high HIV infection rates and a prevalence of sexual abuse. The CSE has been part of the curriculum since the year 2000. The only change is that in 2015 the department developed scripted lesson … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Sexuality Education lesson plans placed online
Appeal to Residents to Reduce Water Consumption to 50L Per Day as Dam goes ‘offline’
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advised residents to cut down to 50 liters of water per person per day as water supply reached a critical point with extraction at the Impofu Dam stopped due to prevailing drought conditions. The combined capacity of the major supply dams for Nelson Mandela Bay are now alarmingly below 34%. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, Andile Lungisa, said the necessary steps are … [Read more...] about Appeal to Residents to Reduce Water Consumption to 50L Per Day as Dam goes ‘offline’
Alumni celebrated at 10th annual awards
An environmentally aware legal eagle, a socially conscious leadership development promoter and a renowned automotives exporter were among the group of Nelson Mandela University graduates lauded at the 10th annual Alumni Awards on Friday night. The prestigious awards, which are a flagship event on the Alumni Association calendar, celebrate the local and international success stories of graduates who have not just climbed the ladder in their respective fields, but have become inspiring leaders … [Read more...] about Alumni celebrated at 10th annual awards
Is this even News?
Have we become such cynics that we look upon announcements such as the one below as "SITUATION NORMAL"? Home Affairs’ system down The Department of Home Affairs says it is currently experiencing a system downtime which has affected the issuing of smart ID cards and passports. However, all other services remain available in all Home Affairs front offices across the country and have not been affected. “A technical team is working around the clock to resolve the issue and restore all … [Read more...] about Is this even News?
Technology-driven Saturday schools lead to success
Starting in February, 480 Grade 10 to 12 learners from 45 schools across the Eastern Cape gave up their Saturdays to improve their maths and physical sciences skills – and it’s paying off. Among the Nelson Mandela Bay learners attending the technology-driven Incubator School Programme (ISP), run annually by Nelson Mandela University’s Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC), 65% of the Grade 12s showed an improvement in maths and 70% improved in science, when comparing their June … [Read more...] about Technology-driven Saturday schools lead to success
Missionvale Medical Campus enters final accreditation stage
A delegation from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Council on Higher Education (CHE) is visiting Nelson Mandela University this week for the final stages of the stringent accreditation process towards the establishment of the country’s tenth medical school. As preparations for the medical school gain traction, the professional bodies will assess the University’s readiness in terms of curriculum, infrastructure, equipment, staff and the necessary student support … [Read more...] about Missionvale Medical Campus enters final accreditation stage
NSFAS puts contingency measures in place amid strike
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says the strike action set to get underway today will not affect applications for funding for next year. “The 2020 application cycle will not be affected by the planned strike. All applications are submitted online via smart phone, computer, NYDA centres, local libraries, GCIS Thusong centres, and the Department of Basic Education District Teacher Development Centres. “All the required business continuity and contingency plans are in place … [Read more...] about NSFAS puts contingency measures in place amid strike
University safety task team established
Police Minister Bheki Cele, university vice-chancellors and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) have established a task team to improve campus safety. On 23 October 2019, Cele met with vice-chancellors from the country’s 26 universities and PSiRA to deliberate interventions following the recent spate of violence and murders on and off campus in recent weeks. During the meeting, Cele also engaged the vice-chancellors on improving campus safety and new approaches to … [Read more...] about University safety task team established
Planned maintenance at the Lorraine electricity substation to continue
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality plans to continue with maintenance and repair work at the Lorraine electricity substation tomorrow (Friday, 25 October) from 06:00 to 18:00. All areas fed from Lorraine substation will be affected: Brymore, Glenroy Park, Goldwater, Greenshields Park, Hancorn, Heatherbank, Kragga Kamma Park, Kamma Park, Lorraine, Lorraine Manor, Lovemore Heights, Lovemore Park, Miramar, Overbaakens, Pinelands, Pine Grove, Southmead, Salisbury Park, Springfield, Theescombe, … [Read more...] about Planned maintenance at the Lorraine electricity substation to continue
Three Bay beaches retain coveted Blue Flag status and two more in pilot phase
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Hobie Beach, Humewood and Kings Beach retained its coveted Blue Flag status with Wells Estate and Bluewater Bay beaches in a pilot phase. This announcement was made by WESSA at a ceremony at the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town yesterday. South Africa was the first country outside Europe to be granted Blue Flag accreditation for its beaches and the programme has been locally managed by WESSA since 2001 in partnership with participating coastal … [Read more...] about Three Bay beaches retain coveted Blue Flag status and two more in pilot phase
