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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk commended the concerted efforts by Disaster Management response teams and called on the community to unite to assist those in need. “During natural disasters, the most vulnerable communities are the poor and disenfranchised. We must therefore come together as a community to assist those in need of a warm blanket and a plate of food. “Our first responders worked around the clock to assist communities in distress, especially in … [Read more...] about Time to unite to counter impact of flooding – Mayor Van Niekerk

Starting on Saturday 1 June 2024 the rains 'blessed' our National Elections with flooding in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. [Listen to a voice note from Henry Lansdown - Metro Disaster Management and Adcovate Moses - Metro Police.] As at 6:00 am on Sunday 2 June 2024 the flooding had resulted in the loss of 2 lives, 65 people had been rescued and 2 reported as missing. The following road closures in Kariega and Greenbushes were in force: Blue Horizon Bay the road is flooded, is not … [Read more...] about Electricity and Flooding Update – 02 June 2024

A total of 168g of dagga with an estimated street value of R2000 and hard cash was seized by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police at Ivy Street, Central on Thursday, 30 May 2024, during a crime prevention patrol. This come after Metro Police officers arrested a 24-year-old male during the patrol. NMBM Metro Police Acting Commissioner, Advocate Andrew Moses said the members witnessed an exchange of dagga and money and upon approaching the suspect ran into a salon where he was … [Read more...] about Man charged for dealing in dagga

Thousands of voters braved the early morning chilled weather to stand in line to exercise their right to vote. All voting stations opened on time. By opening time, voters were already queuing outside voting stations. Nelson Mandela Bay IEC regional manager Malome Nkoana said he was satisfied with the developments during the opening and start of the voting. "Our staff arrived and opened on time. We are experiencing long lines, but we are beefing up teams in the affected areas. Overall, … [Read more...] about Voting Progresses With No Major Hiccups

The second day of special votes in Nelson Mandela Bay proceeded well without any major challenges. Out of 73647 special voters registered in Nelson Mandela Bay 36622 had already voted as recorded at 15h00 on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. "We are happy with the progress so far. Generally this has been a smooth process, except for a few glitches caused by service delivery protests that delayed opening of two stations,” said Municipal Election Officer Dumisani Mbebe. Through political … [Read more...] about Special Votes Done

In a first of its kind for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, more than 300 beneficiaries were inducted to form part of the Metro’s 2024 internships and learnerships programme in an effort to upskill the unemployed and equip them as potential entrepreneurs. The programme is a partnership between NMBM and the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) and will benefit a total of 303 young people with the focus on unemployed youth including graduates. The beneficiaries … [Read more...] about NMBM launches upskilling programmes

With a total of 37 cruise liners docking in Nelson Mandela Bay this season, the NMBM together with key tourism stakeholders closed the cruise season on a successful and high note welcoming the magnificent Serenade of the Seas for the first time in the Bay. Welcoming the passengers of the ship and crew members to NMB on Friday, 24 May 2024, Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk said the City was proud to have increased the number of cruise liners welcomed in the Bay this season. “In the … [Read more...] about Estimated R80 Million Economic Impact from Cruise Liners

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has kickstarted a process to second an acting City Manager from another entity of the State in an effort to maintain stability in the crucial office. This comes after the Council agreed during a special Council meeting on Tuesday, 22 May 2024, on the process to be followed. Addressing members of the media on Wednesday, 23 May 2024, NMBM Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary van Niekerk said the Metro would engage the Eastern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance for … [Read more...] about NMBM to Second an Acting City Manager

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has committed to run a limited Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) service from next month following urgent intervention by the Metro to restore the much-needed service. The commitment was made during a closed meeting between the National Department of Transport, led by Deputy Minister Lisa Mangcu and NMBM led by Executive Mayor, Gary van Niekerk at the City Hall in Gqeberha, on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. Deputy Minister Mangcu visited NMBM to conduct … [Read more...] about NMBM plans to resume IPTS service next month

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police successfully arrested a 37-year- old man in Central, Gqeberha on Monday, 20 May 2024, during a raid at a liquor establishment in Parliament Street. The arrest came as Metro Police officers were conducting a stop and search operation in the area and they received a tip off regarding an alleged drug dealer. Metro Police Acting Commissioner, Advocate Andrew Moses said upon arrival at the bar lounge, the officers searched the man and caught him … [Read more...] about Parliament Street: Man arrested after being caught with four types of drugs

The stage is set for the Sunshine Senior Tour that will see senior professional and amateur golfers share the greens in at the Humewood Golf course on Friday, 17 May 2024. The event started on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 with the ProAm leg that will be a two day program. In this format of the sport, amateur golfers are given the opportunity to compete alongside professional golfers within a tournament setting. The climax will then be on Friday, 17th of May 2024, where professionals will compete … [Read more...] about Stage set for the Sunshine Senior Tour