The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased at the recent Moody's rating score of Baa3/Aaa.za with a stable outlook, delivered on January 21, 2019. However, the City is under no illusion that this is the best that we can achieve. Although these news did not make the headlines, as news about the recent assassinations and gangster violence attracted more attention. In order for the institution to keep up with the pace in terms of these assessments and comfort for investors, bankers, etc., … [Read more...] about NMB Metro Rated ‘Stable’
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About those unaccounted for Exam Papers
The Eastcape Midlands TVET College said today that it prides itself in providing quality education to its students. Therefore, it is imperative to address issues that have been brought to the attention of the College. Upon receipt of the November 2018 examination results, it was noticed that the Life Orientation Level 4 results of 72 students who wrote the paper were pending. On enquiry, the College was informed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) that marks were … [Read more...] about About those unaccounted for Exam Papers
SONA – What is wrong with us GCIS?
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will be hosting a number of live broadcast viewings of the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening. The live broadcasts, which take place at a venue within a community, aim to mobilise South Africans to watch the address, as well as give citizens an opportunity to actively engage in their own development. At some of the viewing sites, there will be community dialogues as well as participation from local leadership as part … [Read more...] about SONA – What is wrong with us GCIS?
Municipal IVR Down
Kindly note that the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) has been down since yesterday due to aircon malfunctioning in the computer room. Customers are therefore not able to buy electricity via the IVR, and today the call Centre (tel 041-506 5555) is not working. While all efforts are being made to have these services restored, alternative options around the purchase of electricity and accounts related issues and queries are reflected below. PURCHASE ELECTRICITY Purchase at any … [Read more...] about Municipal IVR Down
Start with the #Bosasagate Robbers
National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has taken a firm stance against corruption, saying it is now time for justice to win the fight against the scourge. “Justice must win,” said the NDPP boss who was appointed to the top post in December 2018 following a gruelling interview process that was a culmination of a Constitutional Court directive in August for the appointment of a new NDPP within 90 days. Addressing media on her first day in office in Pretoria on … [Read more...] about Start with the #Bosasagate Robbers
More Exciting than the State Capture Commission? Possibly not!
Why you should not miss SONA - By More Matshediso The State of the Nation Address (SONA) should excite everybody, especially those who pay taxes and those who exercise their democratic right to vote. They should be interested in knowing what government’s plan of action for the year ahead is. The Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Phumla Williams, told PSM why the SONA is important and why everybody should care about it. According to … [Read more...] about More Exciting than the State Capture Commission? Possibly not!
Own your future, register to vote
President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged new voters to come out in their numbers and register at the various voting stations this weekend. The countries’ 22 925 voting stations will be open for the final registration between 8am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. “Use your freedom and make your mark. If you are 18 years of age or older, take your identity document along to your nearest voting station on the 26th and 27th January, and register to vote,” the President said in his … [Read more...] about Own your future, register to vote
NMB Councillor Training
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Councillors today started Media and Stakeholder Relations training to empower them on communication skills, media liaison and stakeholder relations at the Woolboard Exchange Council Chambers. The South African Local Government (SALGA) facilitated training was organised by the office of the Speaker, Councillor Buyelwa Mafaya as part of professional development for Councillors. The aim of the programme is to learn through sharing information and … [Read more...] about NMB Councillor Training
Register to vote
The chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Hlomani Chauke, has urged South Africans to take advantage of the last registration weekend provided by the Electoral Commission to register to vote in the upcoming national and provincial elections. The call has been emphasised especially for young South Africans, who have historically shown apathy to voting, to register to ensure participation in the elections. “The right to vote is enshrined in the Constitution and many people have … [Read more...] about Register to vote
Helping Girls Stay in School
In an effort to restore dignity of a girl child, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council Speaker, Buyelwa Mafaya handed over hundreds of underwear and sanitary towels to girls from 10 different schools from across the metro. Yesterday’s handover was a launch of a rollout programme that the Speaker’s office will do across the metro. Speaking at the handover event held at Ikhwezilomso High School in Zwide, Council Speaker Mafaya said “Sanitary towels is not luxury but a necessity for a girl … [Read more...] about Helping Girls Stay in School
These Central Areas Will be Without Water Tomorrow
There will be a water shut down in the Central part of town for water loss inspections tomorrow, Thursday, 17 January from 9AM – 5PM. The following areas will be affected: Doncaster Street Park Drive Cuyler Street Gordon Terrace Annerley Terrace Parliament Street Rose Street Deare Street Rink Street Cora Terrace Surbiton Street Twickernham Street The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has extended their apologies for any convenience caused. … [Read more...] about These Central Areas Will be Without Water Tomorrow
Nice One Kholofelo Ramusi
Kholofelo Ramusi (24), a second-year student at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) studying towards her National Diploma in Building, has been selected as a mentor at CampusKey Port Elizabeth. As the leading provider of secure student accommodation, CampusKey offers students everything they need under one roof, so that they can focus on their main objective - to graduate and experience student life at the same time. Born in Bochum and raised in Polokwane, Limpopo, Ramusi completed her … [Read more...] about Nice One Kholofelo Ramusi
Time to change buses, not just drivers
The following remarks were delivered by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, at the Cape Town Press Club today. A quarter of a century ago we began a journey towards freedom. We weren’t free yet. As Nelson Mandela articulated back then, we had merely achieved the freedom to be free. But there we were, boarding the bus with all our baggage from the past and all our hope for the future, and we set off towards a free country. A place where individual rights would thrive, where men … [Read more...] about Time to change buses, not just drivers
2019 Election campaign will target youth
Attracting young South Africans to register to vote in this year’s national and provincial elections is among the Independent Electoral Commission’s top priorities as it seeks to deliver a credible election. This much is apparent in the IEC’s election campaign launched in Midrand on Thursday. Colloquially phrased “X’se, your x is your say”, the campaign seeks to attract mostly youth but it has an appeal across all generations, the IEC said. Speaking at the launch, IEC chairperson Glen … [Read more...] about 2019 Election campaign will target youth
SPCA Closure Averted
The risk of closure for the Nelson Mandela Bay SPCA is history, following the intervention by Nelson Mandela Bay's Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani. Late last year, the SPCA was facing challenges with receiving payment from the NMBM as a result of administrative problems. Toward the end of the year, Mayor Bobani took it upon himself to assure that they receive payment for services rendered through the animal pound. Had they not received the payment, the facility would have stopped … [Read more...] about SPCA Closure Averted
