Government will today launch the National Action Plan (NAP) to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. The launch is the culmination of an extensive process which started in 2015 for the development of the NAP. The process included a widespread consultation phase with various stakeholders, which Cabinet approved last month. Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffery will lead the launch which will be in a discussion forum. … [Read more...] about Truth in Advertising: We can’t solve Eskom, How can we expect to solve Racism?
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Reconvene Parliament to solve the national energy crisis
The following statement was delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at Nkululeko House, Johannesburg. Maimane was joined by DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Natasha Mazzone, and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi: Today South Africa faces a national electricity crisis due to years of ANC corruption, looting and mismanagement of Eskom and a refusal to diversify our energy sector. With persistent blackouts in every corner of our nation, we remain on the … [Read more...] about Reconvene Parliament to solve the national energy crisis
Second Time in a Row For South African Lifesaving National Championship
“NELSON Mandela Bay’s reputation as a sporting city and the water sport capital of Africa is being strengthened today”: these sentiments were uttered during the national Life-saving Championship launched at Life Saving Club in King’s Beach yesterday. Among the guest speakers at the launch were Nelson Mandela Bay’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, Sport Recreation, Arts and Culture representative, Cllr Simphiwo Plaatjies, Convenor of SA Lifesaving in NMB, Craig Van Rooyen, and General … [Read more...] about Second Time in a Row For South African Lifesaving National Championship
Links to ALL 48 Parties contesting the 2019 South African Elections
A total of 48 parties are contesting the National Elections in South Africa on 8 May 2019. Clicking on each of the political party names below will take you (where possible and available) to each parties manifesto or about page to enable you to quickly get a sense of each and, most importantly, whether they are worth your vote or NOT!. This is the list of all contesting parties and the order in which they will appear on the ballot box: African Security Congress Afrikan Alliance of … [Read more...] about Links to ALL 48 Parties contesting the 2019 South African Elections
Load Shedding Putting Pressure on Municipal Water Supply
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is experiencing multiple shutdowns at various Water treatment Works as well as large Pump stations daily due to Load shedding. The extended shutdown duration of stage 4 load shedding makes it impossible to recuperate storage as there simply aren't enough pumping hours left in the day. This issue was further compounded by 2 separate breakdowns experienced on the supply system, however teams are busy with repairs. We urgently call on all consumers within … [Read more...] about Load Shedding Putting Pressure on Municipal Water Supply
Municipality to Accelerate ATTP
The residents of Nelson Mandela Bay can expect accelerated service delivery, biased to the poorest of the poor - thanks to the payment of the last Equitable Tranche of R234 million to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) by National Treasury on 19 March 2019. As things stand, National Treasury does not owe the City a cent as far as this matter is concerned for the 2018/19 financial year. This follows the delayed payment of an Equitable Share allocation that was supposed to be paid in … [Read more...] about Municipality to Accelerate ATTP
Eskom Crisis: National Day of Action on Friday
The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, outside Eskom’s Megawatt Park in Sandton, Johannesburg. Maimane was joined by DA Gauteng Premier Candidate, Solly Msimanga, and Team One SA Spokesperson on State Capture, Natasha Mazzone. My fellow South Africans, Today we are here outside Eskom’s HQ, Megawatt Park, to stand with the people South Africa and echo their anger at this government’s failure to provide a basic service to the nation. It … [Read more...] about Eskom Crisis: National Day of Action on Friday
All set to change the world
Achieving academic, sporting and cultural excellence in South African schools – many of whom are based in communities battered by a myriad of socioeconomic challenges – is no easy feat for the average pupil. However, dedication and hard work, fuelled by a desire for success and a recognition of education as game-changer, has paid off for some of these pupils, who are among the 24 recipients of the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship. The 24 students from predominantly the Eastern … [Read more...] about All set to change the world
Libraries should be the nucleus of communities as centres of knowledge
A myriad innovative and enticing programmes exist to position libraries as the focal point of knowledge generation, gathering places for likeminded people and research facilities for communities. Mrs Sithenjisiwe Nyangiwe, member of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (Liasa) in the Eastern Cape, made this poignant statement at the launch of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality National Library Week programme today. The packed programme, focused on intellectually … [Read more...] about Libraries should be the nucleus of communities as centres of knowledge
Cleaning up ahead of 8 May
A passionate call by Nelson Mandela Bay residents and businesses on the Municipality to clean up the City has now been answered. The Executive Mayor, Mongameli Bobani, along with the Mayoral Committee Member of Public Health, Councillor Yolisa Pali, have launched a Cleaning and Greening project at Kuyga yesterday. This project forms part of an on-going national programme that the President has recently launched in East London. It includes different approaches such as the clearing of illegal … [Read more...] about Cleaning up ahead of 8 May
Eastern Cape communities get free WiFi
The local communities of Sterkspruit, just outside Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape, will now be able to connect their cellphones to the free WiFi that was officially launched by Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Friday. Among other things, the free WiFi is set to help students to search for information on the internet and entrepreneurs to market their businesses and products to other provinces and to the outside world. Speaking after unveiling the plaque for the J.G … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape communities get free WiFi
Delays in Collecting Refuse Blamed on Staff Shortages
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the Gail Road depot is experiencing staff shortage challenges. This has resulted in delay and non-collection of refuse in some areas including the following: Gelvan Park Malabar Algoa Park Young park West End However the challenge is in a process of addressing the challenge by sourcing additional casual employees through EPWP. Residents are encouraged to keep their refuse until further arrangements are … [Read more...] about Delays in Collecting Refuse Blamed on Staff Shortages
R26 Million to be spent on City beautification
In an effort to beautify the City, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Directorate is investing the considerable amount of R26 917 319 into the upgrading of beaches, parks and cemeteries in areas across the Metro. The proposed upgrades include the fencing of cemeteries and parks, tarring of road and the construction of side-walks, building of outdoor gyms, planting of trees, and the upgrading of benches, tables and braai facilities. “We are working … [Read more...] about R26 Million to be spent on City beautification
Nelson Mandela Bay needs an honest and professional police service to fight gang violence
Statement by John Steenhuisen MP - DA Team One SA Spokesperson on Crime following a visit by Steenhuisen and the DA Federal Council Chairperson, Athol Trollip, to the family of Zavier Jassen who was tragically gunned down late last year in Gelvandale during an alleged gang-related shootout: Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Team One SA Spokesperson for Crime, John Steenhuisen and DA Federal Council Chairperson Athol Trollip, paid a visit to the family of the Gelvandale High School … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay needs an honest and professional police service to fight gang violence
What About Indian, Coloured, Chinese, Khoisan, White, Gay, Bi, Male, Female, Carnivore, Vegan, Vegetarian, Young, Old…?
Editor: Get real politicians, grow up and encourage us to put South Africa FIRST by asking South Africans to support South Africans? Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has called on black business people to support each other if they want to see economic transformation. “It’s time for black professionals to rise up and be heard,” the Minister said. Speaking at the Black Business Council Summit in Midrand, Gauteng, on Friday, Ndabeni-Abrahams emphasised the need for … [Read more...] about What About Indian, Coloured, Chinese, Khoisan, White, Gay, Bi, Male, Female, Carnivore, Vegan, Vegetarian, Young, Old…?
